In Bai Ge's view, the hierarchy of combat power in this world was fairly clear.
At the very top stood Celestia.
Below that were the Seven Archons.
Under the Seven Archons came the ancient gods, and then beings at the adeptus-tier—
such as the Liyue Adepti, the Four Winds, La Signora who wielded the Tsaritsa's power, and figures like Yae Miko.
Below them were the top-tier elites of each nation, people like Jean and Diluc.
Only after that did you get to those like Keqing and Shenhe—
individuals with extraordinary talent, but whose strength had not yet fully matured.
After that tier came the Teyvat Youth Group—
the likes of Xingqiu, Barbara, Chongyun, and others.
At present, Bai Ge was in this youth-tier category—but stronger than most of them.
His raw attributes were at the youth-tier level,
but in other aspects, he already touched the tier above.
Below that were ordinary Vision holders with decent strength,
and finally, skilled mortals without Visions.
So—
"The revolution has not yet succeeded. Comrades must still work hard!"
Having finished sorting things out, Bai Ge had already decided what to do after work today.
"Getting a new skill after so long—time to practice my sword."
"One must know: when there are no women in your heart, the sword is naturally divine!"
With that thought, Bai Ge changed direction and headed outside the city to train.
He also planned to use his new Cryo skill to cool his mind down a bit.
However—
On the very next day after Bai Ge had explained social security, benefits, and subsidies to Ganyu!
In the morning, Bai Ge hummed a tune, ate his flatbread, and clocked in right on time as usual.
And at a glance, he saw someone standing at the entrance—
A figure shrouded in gentle, immortal aura, head tilted slightly, very obviously asleep while standing.
"Ganyu? Ganyu?"
Bai Ge walked closer and called out softly, puzzled as to why she was sleeping at the entrance.
But the moment he approached—
Ganyu's bright violet eyes snapped open.
The instant her pupils focused and confirmed that the person before her was Bai Ge,
a sharp, almost tangible brilliance burst forth from her gaze!
"You're here."
"Come with me."
Just two simple sentences.
Without any room for discussion, Ganyu grabbed Bai Ge and dragged him away.
Bai Ge, perfectly intercepted, didn't even get the chance to step into the Yuheng Office!
"W—WHAT?!"
Inside the building, everyone who had already been watching the entrance exploded into uproar.
They never imagined that the famous Ganyu, who had been waiting outside,
was actually waiting for Bai Ge!
"What is going on?!"
"Since when did Bai Ge get involved with Lady Ganyu?!"
"That's Ganyu! The Seven Stars may rotate, but she never moves—the eternal secretary of the Qixing!"
"This is the first time I've ever seen Lady Ganyu show an expression other than calm indifference!"
"No—this might be the first time I've seen her show any other expression!"
"This is unbelievable!"
The entire group stared at one another in shock, buzzing with discussion.
The Yuheng Office, usually immersed in nothing but work, was thrown into chaos by this explosive piece of news.
Hearing the commotion outside, Keqing walked out of her office, puzzled.
"What's going on? And where's Bai Ge?"
She glanced at the time as she spoke.
She knew Bai Ge hadn't come yesterday—he must have left at five sharp as usual.
But now it was already nine o'clock, and he still hadn't shown up.
"Lady Keqing, Bai Ge was taken away by Lady Ganyu."
Having spoken with Keqing a few times already and grown slightly less intimidated,
Wang Fatty stepped forward to explain.
"Taken away by Ganyu? She came just now?"
Keqing asked, looking at the group with a hint of reproach.
"If Ganyu came, why didn't anyone tell me?"
She cared deeply about her close friend.
"Lady Keqing, Lady Ganyu specifically asked us not to inform you…" Wang Fatty replied.
"…Alright."
Keqing frowned slightly at the explanation but didn't press the matter further.
Still, something felt… off.
It had only been one day.
Had Ganyu and Bai Ge already become that familiar?
Calling him away without even informing her—
Why did it feel like someone else was peeking at her doll?
...
Forget it.
Shaking her head, Keqing's twin purple ponytails swayed gently.
Thinking about how Bai Ge and Ganyu were probably working together on the proposal she had mentioned earlier—and helping her—she let the matter go.
After all, it wasn't like Ganyu, who had been cool and detached for over three thousand years,
could fall for Bai Ge in just one day.
Right?
Keqing scoffed inwardly.
Still… it was a bit of a shame.
She turned her head and looked at the lunchbox on her desk.
She had run halfway across Liyue yesterday just to buy it—
a handmade box crafted by an elderly grandmother in a small alley.
Oh well… she'd return it to Bai Ge once he came back.
With that thought, Keqing turned to head back into her office.
But at that moment—
Looking at Ganyu's retreating figure downstairs, Wang Fatty gathered his courage and asked Keqing a question.
"Lady Keqing… what exactly is Bai Ge's status right now?"
Hearing this, Keqing stopped in her tracks.