Ganyu followed Cloud Retainer all the way to the harbor.
She knew that Cloud Retainer's property was located there, but the path was eerily quiet, and she vaguely felt something was amiss.
"Strange, is Liyue Harbor's night always this deserted?" Ganyu looked around in confusion.
Liyue Harbor was the most prosperous trading port in all of Teyvat. While it might not be bustling all night, it shouldn't be completely empty on the streets this early.
"Actually, this area has always been like this, which is why this Adeptus chose to acquire property here," Cloud Retainer said, walking ahead without turning her head.
Although she had decided to live in Liyue Harbor, she still preferred quiet at night.
That's why she chose such a location, where she could rest comfortably at night.
Of course, her house was well-renovated, so she wouldn't hear outside sounds when inside.
However, the outdoor environment could still affect one's mood.
"I see." Ganyu rubbed her head, feeling that she had indeed been sitting in the office for too long.
Logically, she had been in Liyue Harbor for a thousand years and should be quite familiar with it.
But in reality, her work for the past thousand years had been as a secretary, spending most of her time by the side of the Qixing. She probably wasn't as knowledgeable about the changes in Liyue Harbor.
"We've arrived." Cloud Retainer stopped.
They had both arrived in front of the house.
This was actually Ganyu's first time here. After returning to Liyue Harbor with Cloud Retainer, she immediately immersed herself in her work.
After all, she had accumulated too much work before.
As for Cloud Retainer acquiring property, it was even Emperor who helped out.
"Cloud Retainer, the house you acquired looks quite simple…" Ganyu looked up for a moment, then slowly said.
"That's only how it looks from the outside; there's a whole different world inside." It was no difficult task for Cloud Retainer's proud adeptal mechanisms to transform a house.
"Come in." Cloud Retainer opened the door, and inside, it was indeed as she had said—a different world.
"Would you like a cup of tea?"
"No, I'm afraid I won't sleep well later…" Ganyu shook her head while surveying the room.
"Alright, let's get straight to the point then. It's getting late," Cloud Retainer thought for a moment, then nodded and said.
"Cloud Retainer, how exactly does that method of nourishing the spirit work?" Ganyu asked curiously.
"Follow me." Cloud Retainer didn't explain, just smiled slightly, then led the way to a room on one side.
Ganyu didn't suspect anything and followed him.
Upon entering the room, Ganyu found the layout to be quite peculiar.
The first thing that caught her eye upon entering was a vibrant red color. In the center of the room was a beautifully carved mahogany bed, covered by two curtains, obscuring the inside.
Additionally, there was a set of table and chairs, a dressing table, an incense burner…
Most importantly, even though Liyue already had electric lights, it wouldn't be difficult for Cloud Retainer's adeptal mechanisms to create something similar to an electric light.
But the lighting in this room was entirely from candles.
How to put it, looking at this setup, Ganyu couldn't help but feel that it resembled a wedding room.
"Cloud Retainer, is this your bedroom?" Ganyu looked at the person beside her in confusion.
"Occasionally, yes." Cloud Retainer gave a strange answer.
She then quickly walked to the table and chairs, picked up something resembling a wine pot, and poured a cup for Ganyu.
"Here, drink this."
"This is…" Ganyu took it, looking at the liquid in the cup.
It was a bit strange; it didn't smell like wine or tea, and the room was dim, so she couldn't tell what it was.
"Just drink it. It's good for your body."
"Mm." Ganyu had unconditional trust in Cloud Retainer, so she immediately drank the liquid in the teacup.
"How does it taste?"
"Sour and sweet… It's quite good," Ganyu tasted it for a moment, then said.
"Is that so? That's good," Cloud Retainer said with a smile.
"Then let's begin."
"How, how do we do it?" Ganyu put down the teacup. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she inexplicably felt a little hot in her body.
"Simple, you first take off your clothes."
"Eh?! Take, take off my clothes??" Ganyu almost thought she had misheard, and her cheeks instantly flushed.
"Hmm, this method cannot be done with clothes on…" Cloud Retainer nodded, her expression still very serious.
"But, but…"
"What are you shy about? This Adeptus raised you. When you were little, wasn't it always this Adeptus who bathed you?"
"This, this is different…" Ganyu shook her head. Although that was true, she had grown up, after all.
"What's different? Hurry up and take them off. It's getting late," Cloud Retainer continued.
"Ugh…" After much hesitation, Ganyu finally made a move.
She tremblingly reached out and took off her clothes one by one.
"Hmm, that's right. This is where you, child, are not as good as Shenhe. When this Adeptus tells her to take them off, she doesn't hesitate at all."
Looking at Ganyu, who was already naked but still covering her private parts with her hands, Cloud Retainer nodded in satisfaction.
She then stood up and walked to the door.
"Now, go lie on the bed. This Adeptus will go out first." Cloud Retainer casually picked up the clothes Ganyu had just taken off.
"Eh?" Before Ganyu could react, Cloud Retainer pushed open the door and left, then closed the door tightly.
Ganyu immediately walked to the door and turned the doorknob.
The room was locked.
"Wait, True Monarch, True…" Ganyu's calls received no response. Instead, she heard Cloud Retainer's footsteps fading away outside the door.
Cloud Retainer left with her clothes, leaving Ganyu standing dumbfounded at the door.
What on earth was going on?
The room fell silent, and in this situation, Ganyu seemed to hear some faint whimpering sounds.
It seemed to be coming from… the bed?
Ganyu quickly turned around and looked at the large bed.
Although the whimpering was very soft, Ganyu still caught it keenly.
After hesitating for a moment, Ganyu slowly walked to the large bed.
The closer she got, the clearer the whimpering became.
Ganyu swallowed, a bad premonition in her heart.
Finally, she slowly reached out and pulled open the bed curtains.
"Miss Stelle?!" Ganyu's eyes widened.
Stelle's limbs were tied to the four bedposts, unable to move. He was as naked as she was, and his mouth was stuffed with a strange spherical object…
It was the moment Ganyu saw Stelle in this state that her sanity completely snapped.
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