Chen Mo’s pupils suddenly contracted.
Was this really that calm and capable career woman, Mondstadt’s Dandelion Knight— Jean Gunnhildr?
Did she even know what she was saying?
Chen Mo looked at the system list in surprise.
Jean’s affection toward him was only a mere 10 points.
Although it had increased compared to when they had first met at noon, that tiny amount of affection should not have been enough for her to say something like this, right?
“About that matter…” He stared at her closely.
Aside from seeming a little reserved, there was nothing unusual about Jean from head to toe.
In other words, she only wanted to discuss work-related matters with him.
He had simply misunderstood.
“I would very much like to agree, but I’m sorry.” He met Jean’s eyes, his tone sincere yet helpless.
“I am only responsible for delivering the documents.
I do not have the authority to privately revise the terms.” “Is that so?
What a pity,” Jean said softly.
However, Chen Mo did not see even the slightest trace of disappointment from being rejected on her face.
Instead, he noticed a hint of contemplation and consideration.
“The inns within Mondstadt may not have any vacant rooms recently.
Has Mr.
Envoy already decided where he will stay?” “I have some personal friendship with your Knights’ Outrider.
If it is inconvenient for her to take me in, I do not mind spending a few days in a tavern.” Chen Mo was completely frank.
He did not intend to hide his plans from Jean.
After all, she was Amber’s superior.
Even if he did not say anything, she would eventually learn about it sooner or later.
In that case, it was better to explain everything clearly now.
At least that would make him appear open and aboveboard.
“So the Liyue friend Amber mentioned before was you, Mr.
Envoy.” A bit of seriousness faded from Jean’s pretty face.
However, even after learning that Chen Mo was an old acquaintance of Amber’s, Jean still did not let down her guard.
At present, she still knew far too little about Chen Mo.
At least until she could determine the reason why the Liyue Qixing had sent him as an envoy, as well as the connection between him and the Fatui Harbinger, Jean still hoped that Chen Mo would remain within her line of sight.
Only then could she feel somewhat at ease.
“There is something you may not know, Mr.
Envoy.
Amber has always gone to bed early.
If you visit her at this hour, I’m afraid you may disturb her rest.” Hm?
Was that really the case?
Doubt appeared on Chen Mo’s face, and then he heard Jean continue, “If you have nowhere to go, why not stay at my home for a few days?” “Klee is there as well.
Ever since that child returned, she has been constantly talking about wanting to play with you.” Not right!
There was definitely a problem!
Chen Mo finally caught onto the suspicious point.
Why was Jean repeatedly coming up with all kinds of reasons to keep him by her side?
This time, she had even brought a child into it.
It made the situation feel like a divorced couple of several years, with the woman using the child as an excuse to try to get back together.
His gaze drifted toward the ruins of the Goethe Grand Hotel, and Chen Mo secretly guessed: Could it be that his acquaintance with Childe had made Jean mistakenly believe that he was colluding with the Fatui?
Or perhaps it was because of his Stand?
For the time being, he could not think of any other clues.
After thinking it over, Chen Mo was almost certain that she wanted to monitor him.
If he refused, she would probably continue trying other excuses.
For example, she might forcibly take him away under the name of “assisting the investigation.” He let out a long sigh and eventually decided to agree.
After all, temporarily staying at Jean’s house would not cause him any real harm.
Besides, this was an excellent opportunity to get closer to Jean.
If they lived under the same roof, how could her affection toward him not increase?
“Since Acting Grand Master Jean has invited me so warmly, then it would be impolite of me to refuse.” “Good.” The corners of Jean’s lips curved slightly, revealing a relieved smile.
She had originally been worried that if Chen Mo refused again, she might have to take stronger measures.
Now, that had saved her a great deal of trouble.
“Then please come with me to my office first, Mr.
Envoy.
Once I finish organizing the documents, I will take you to my residence.” “No problem.” Only a few rooms in the Knights of Favonius headquarters were still lit, and Jean’s office was one of them.
Ever since Grand Master Varka had led the elite knights away on an expedition, nearly all of Mondstadt’s administrative affairs had fallen onto Jean’s shoulders.
On top of that, Jean was a knight with an extremely strong sense of responsibility.
She would never be perfunctory with anyone who came to her for help.
Let alone important matters—even if it was a minor problem such as finding a lost cat, as long as it was a difficulty faced by the people, she would personally handle it.
That was why she was always so extraordinarily busy.
Chen Mo sat on the sofa beside the window, waiting for Jean to finish the last of her work.
On a small bookshelf nearby, several romance novels were openly placed on the top shelf.
Clearly, Jean had not had time to put them away after reading them.
Reading novels was perhaps one of the few hobbies she had in her spare time.
Chen Mo casually flipped through a few pages.
He had not expected that the famous Dandelion Knight would secretly have such a girlish side.
“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.” Jean walked up to Chen Mo while holding a stack of clipped documents.
When she saw the copy of Vera’s Melancholy in his hand, a faint blush appeared on her face.
She had not expected that, because of a momentary oversight, a little secret of hers would be so easily discovered by a man she had only just met.
“Mr… Mr.
Envoy, do you also read this kind of novel?” A trace of shyness surfaced in Jean’s heart.
Even the volume of her voice was now somewhat softer than before.
“Yes.
I used to read them often a long time ago, though I have forgotten quite a bit of the plot.” Chen Mo gently closed the book and placed the novel back on the bookshelf.
He stood up and met Jean’s gaze, then suggested, “Liyue also has many excellent books of a similar kind.” “If Acting Grand Master Jean likes them, I can bring you a few volumes the next time I come to Mondstadt.” “Is that so?
Then I will gratefully accept…” As a daughter of an ancient knightly family of Mondstadt, Jean had not chosen to live in the family estate located in the city’s bustling district.
Instead, she had purchased an ordinary small house in the residential area near the Knights’ headquarters.
The flowerbed by the entrance was filled with her favorite dandelions, making her house especially eye-catching among the otherwise similar homes.
“The bathroom is on the second floor.
You… do not seem to have brought any spare clothes, have you?” Chen Mo lowered his head and looked at his empty hands, thinking that something terrible had happened.
He had originally thought this business trip would only keep him in Mondstadt for two or three days, so he had not packed any luggage before leaving.
Even if he had brought some, it was probably now buried beneath the ruins of the Goethe Grand Hotel, just like that briefcase.
“Mondstadt’s clothing stores should not be closed yet, right…?” Jean pressed a hand to her forehead and shook her head.
“You should wash up first.
I will go look for some of my father’s old clothes.” “Mm… thank you…” Chen Mo stepped into the shower room, his body feeling like a dead fish in a freezer: smelly, stiff, and cold.
His mind was filled with Jean’s helpless and troubled expression.
He had only just moved into someone else’s home, yet he had already caused this kind of ridiculous situation.
The rushing water could wash the dirt from his body, but it could not wash away the embarrassment in his heart.
Chen Mo finished quickly, wrapped himself in a dry towel, and walked outside.
The moment he pushed open the bathroom door, he unexpectedly met that unforgettable pair of eyes again.
“Jean…?”
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