Chapter 340: Alice: Died in childbirth giving birth to Klee, how absurd?!

Early the next morning.

Gu Chen convened a high-level meeting of the Knights in his capacity as Grand Master.

"Now, I appoint Jean to the position of Vice Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius!"

After Gu Chen’s decision was announced, everyone nodded one after another.

Clearly, everyone had been mentally prepared for this appointment and was in support of it.

Seeing this, Jean’s originally nervous and anxious mood dissipated.

Her work ability was obvious to all, and serving as Vice Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius was deserved.

Inspector Diluc smiled: "Now that we have Grand Master Gu Chen leading us, plus Vice Grand Master Jean handling all matters big and small... it’s foreseeable that Mondstadt will thrive in the future."

Cavalry Captain Kaeya nodded and said seriously: "Future development will inevitably be better, it’s just the work... it might be more~"

Everyone laughed out loud upon hearing this.

"Alright, that’s decided. The appointment will be announced immediately," Gu Chen tapped the table.

"Yes!"

Just after the meeting, returning to the Grand Master’s office.

Gu Chen said earnestly: "Jean, the feeling of carrying a heavy burden will be very tiring, but you know, with great power comes great responsibility."

Jean rolled her eyes after taking a breath: "If the Grand Master has any work he wants to dump on me, just say it."

Gu Chen was happy upon hearing this.

Sure enough, Jean understood him too well. As soon as he opened his mouth, she knew what he wanted to say.

Immediately, Gu Chen coughed and said: "You are already Vice Grand Master. You can sign many things yourself. If it really doesn’t work, just tell me."

Jean said suspiciously: "Grand Master, are you trying to be a hands-off manager?"

This made Jean recall the time when Varka was still there.

Ever since Gu Chen served as Vice Grand Master, Varka had handed everything to Gu Chen, and then Gu Chen asked her to be his assistant and handed everything to her.

It could be said that the entire Knights’ affairs had been handled by Jean since Gu Chen and Jean took their positions.

Jean handled it well and gave it to Gu Chen to sign, then Gu Chen gave it to Varka to sign, and then some orders were issued.

From beginning to end, the person who did the most work was Jean!

Jean had no complaints about this, just felt that the former Grand Master and today’s Grand Master were both a bit too lazy?!

"As Grand Master, I am the pillar of Mondstadt. I must ensure that I am strong enough, so I need a lot of time to cultivate. You can understand me, right?" Gu Chen asked seriously.

Jean nodded, then said: "So this is the excuse you intend to use to take Klee out to fish later?"

Gu Chen’s expression stiffened. After looking left and right to make sure no one else was there, he asked: "How did you know?"

"I asked Klee," Jean said calmly.

"Goodness, this little traitor."

Gu Chen laughed helplessly, then said seriously: "Anyway, I’ll leave it to you."

"Mm," Jean nodded.

Gu Chen packed up simply and then went out happily with Klee.

[Kaeya]: I finally understand why Jean has been so busy since she started as the leader’s assistant. Varka and the leader were clearly intentionally cultivating Jean. The purpose, of course... was to be a tool person who doesn’t need to do anything and only needs to sign. (Funny)

[Venti]: Don’t say it, don’t say it. At this rate, I can’t even imagine how free the leader will be! (Funny)

[Shikanoin Heizou]: I analyzed it. If Mr. Gu Chen is always in his position, his contact time with Barbara is too little... Instead, like now, he has a lot of free time, can go fishing with Klee, and of course, always has time to watch Barbara’s performances... His relationship with Miss Jean is clearly growing slowly over time, and as for Barbara, it will probably rise soon.

[Nilou]: Speaking of which, I still don’t quite understand. To what extent have Miss Jean and Mr. Gu Chen’s relationship reached? (Nilou: Thinking)

[Collei]: Hmm... I’m not sure about Mr. Gu Chen, but Miss Jean should like Mr. Gu Chen, right? She has taken him as her idol since she was a child, and she has read many romance novels with Mr. Gu Chen as the male lead, plus Lady Frederica’s hints... I think as long as Mr. Gu Chen opens his mouth, Miss Jean will fall in love immediately. (Collei: Longing)

[Jean]: Is it really that exaggerated? (Scratching head)

[Lisa]: Yes. (Nods)

[Yae Miko]: Yes. (Nods)

[Kaeya]: I think Barbara is about the same. There is an idol component in it, and she broke the superior-subordinate concept and became friends. I feel that with more contact, as long as the leader opens his mouth, Barbara probably won’t be able to run either. (Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli: Dragon King crooked mouth)

[Barbara]: ...

[Kirara]: The only problem is that Miss Barbara is still too young!

[Nilou]: Miss Jean hasn’t even reached adulthood, let alone Miss Barbara... Mr. Gu Chen must hold back!

[Gu Chen]: ...

[Furina]: Leader, are you ready? You are easily sent to the tribunal now. (Smirk)

[Neuvillette]: Mr. Gu Chen will likely be sentenced, but this sentence will probably be hard to execute.

[Kaeya]: That means the leader can get away with it? (Funny)

[Yanfei]: Yes. (Spreads hands)

[Lumine]: It’s okay, I’ll help you hold him down. (Hu Tao: Smirk)

[Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Guizhong]: Don’t be afraid! We are already pointing fingers at him. (Video of Gu’s wives surrounding Gu Chen and pointing fingers)

[Gu Chen]: I don’t think I’ve committed any crimes. (Bald)

[Shikanoin Heizou]: According to Miss Barbara’s age, if she gets together with Mr. Gu Chen, then Mr. Gu Chen is definitely committing a crime! (Shikanoin Heizou: Detected)

[Kaeya]: There is no way to tell Barbara in the video to take the initiative. As long as the leader agrees, we can send the leader to prison! (Funny)

[Furina]: Exile to the Fortress of Meropide! (Yay!)

[Wriothesley]: Miss Furina, please spare me. (Wiping sweat)

[Gu Chen]: I know you are in a hurry, but don’t be in a hurry first. Don’t forget where this is. This is Mondstadt! The main theme is freedom. If you have anything, please find the Anemo Archon Barbatos. (Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli: Dragon King crooked mouth)

[Venti]: I don’t think it’s a big deal. Just wait two more years for Barbara to grow up. At least the leader isn’t crazy enough to do anything to Klee, right?

[Klee]: Eh? But Klee also likes Brother Gu Chen. (Klee: Play with me)

[Gu Chen]: No, you can’t just say that. (Wiping sweat)

[Jean]: Open the door! Knights of Favonius! (Jean: Angry)

[Nahida]: So you are that kind of person, the first Great Sage. (Shocked)

[Gu Chen]: I’ve had enough of a bunch of haters, are you crazy! (Nahida: Pointing fingers)

[Kaeya]: You guys are too much, blackening the leader all day long. Do you know how much contribution the leader has made to Teyvat! Do you know how much sweat the leader has shed to save Teyvat! You are still blackening the leader here, you are too much! (Annoyed)

[Furina]: The person upstairs, I was watching you blacken the leader quite vigorously before! (Furina: Happy)

[Azhdaha]: The rotten egg on the leader’s face was thrown by you, kid! (Funny)

[Gu Chen]: A brilliant life will always face many unreasonable slanders. I know you are just envious of my excellence, you are jealous of my beautiful life. (Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli: Dragon King crooked mouth)

[Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli]: This rotten egg must be thrown today.

[Gu Chen]: (Funny)

In the blink of an eye, it had been nearly two years.

Every day after Gu Chen became Grand Master was very fulfilling.

Jean shared his worries about work, and he had right-hand men like Diluc and Kaeya helping. He only needed to sign some things.

Except for necessary cultivation, Gu Chen would go fishing with Klee, and then be reprimanded by the serious Jean for playing too hard.

Grand Master’s office.

Jean put her hands on her hips and pointed at Gu Chen and Klee, who were lowering their heads.

"Klee is still young, so it’s fine if she doesn’t know any better, but what’s wrong with you, Grand Master!"

"If I hadn’t heard that the Grand Master was playing hard and throwing bombs around, I wouldn’t even know you were so free!"

"Now it’s good, the dignified Grand Master threw a bomb and blew off the windmill blades, and then let Klee take the blame, and they don’t even accept child labor!"

[Kaeya]: Wait! The leader played hard and committed a crime, and let Klee take the blame?! Good, good, good, the leader knows how to play. (Thumbs up)

[Alice]: Oh my, Klee is so pitiful. (Hee hee)

[Klee]: No, Klee looks so happy. (Klee: Yay!)

[Nilou]: Sure enough, it’s a kind father, strict mother, and a little naughty kid, but the leader committing a crime and letting Klee take the blame... (Paimon: Shocked)

[Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli]: It’s hard to imagine this is something the leader can do, but thinking that Mondstadt is a free place, I probably know it’s Venti’s influence.

[Venti]: Can any pot be thrown on my head?! (Annoyed)

[Dvalin]: That’s right, who let you be so free? (Funny)

Gu Chen and Klee were honestly scolded.

Jean said with a mix of anger and amusement: "The matter has been resolved. Grand Master, please don’t add trouble to my work!"

"This time was just an accident," Gu Chen curled his lip.

"Grand Master!" Jean raised her voice.

"Okay, I know," Gu Chen nodded.

After walking out of the office with Klee, the big one and the small one looked at each other.

Klee whispered: "Sister Jean is so fierce."

"Don’t be afraid, I’ll cover for you," Gu Chen waved his hand.

Klee blinked and nodded, saying crisply: "Brother Gu Chen is still the best, Sister Jean didn’t put Klee in confinement!"