Chapter 50

Compared to game industry peers who felt unease and anxiety as Klee’s gacha pool topped daily revenue charts,

Qin Xiaoyu, the one who brought Genshin Impact to this world, appeared far more relaxed.

He had just finished a hot shower and was wiping his hair with a towel as he walked toward his bedroom.

But at that moment, his phone screen suddenly lit up.

“Who’s texting me this late at night…” he muttered under his breath, tossed the towel aside, and picked up his phone to check.

The next second.

A look of helpless amusement crossed his face as he thought to himself, No way—how is this woman so persistent?

With a weary shake of his head, he tapped open the voice message: “Qin Xiaoyu, you stood me up again. We agreed to play together Friday night, and now it’s Saturday…”

A few days ago, he had promised to explore Teyvat with Yun Shuqian.

But due to map and background music issues, he kept postponing the plan.

They finally settled on Friday night at ten.

Yet with Klee’s gacha pool launching and other tasks like the PV, he got so busy he completely forgot.

“Sorry, I just got home after finishing up.”

He felt guilty for repeatedly canceling on her—Yun Shuqian had helped him significantly—so he added, “How about I come to campus and treat you to late-night snacks as an apology?”

Moments after sending the message, Yun Shuqian immediately sent a video call request.

Without hesitation, Qin Xiaoyu accepted.

On screen, Yun Shuqian showed no sign of annoyance; she blinked her big eyes twice and said:

“So you just got home? No need for snacks—I’m still on a diet, better not go through the trouble.”

“How about this… tomorrow’s a holiday. If you’re not busy, let’s meet at Haixinsha Square for lunch? I’ll teach you how to play Genshin Impact in person!”

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu felt a wave of exasperation.

Why were Genshin Impact players so obsessed with mentoring newbies?!

“Alright. Should I pick you up tomorrow noon?” Qin Xiaoyu nodded, glancing at the screen and asking casually.

“No need. Haixinsha is right between us—let’s meet there at ten-thirty in the morning!”

Yun Shuqian declined his offer to pick her up, not wanting him to make the round trip: “Go to sleep early. Don’t stand me up again tomorrow, and don’t be late!”

“Got it!”

After saying that, Qin Xiaoyu hung up before Yun Shuqian could reply.

On the other end, lying in bed, Yun Shuqian stared at the disconnected video call, a faint look of pouty disappointment crossing her face.

She muttered helplessly:

“Why hang up so fast? I waited half the night, and you didn’t even say goodnight…”

…

The next day, 9:30 a.m.

A shrill alarm jolted Qin Xiaoyu awake.

Remembering his promise to Yun Shuqian, he got up immediately, went to the bathroom, freshened up, and hurried out the door.

From his rented apartment to Haixinsha Square, thirty minutes was enough without traffic.

Of course, to avoid any mishaps, Qin Xiaoyu left twenty minutes earlier than necessary.