Chapter 532

The most surprising thing in the world is when one's own eccentric and unique hobbies are recognized by others.

Barbara's heart was very joyful at this moment.

Spicy drinks were one of her few hobbies, and now it was affirmed by Gu Chen, and he thought it was very good!

"Drinking some occasionally to refresh oneself is a very good thing." Gu Chen examined the drink in his hand and expressed his thoughts.

Barbara nodded like a chick pecking at rice on the side, then continued, "I think we could add some Jueyun Chili from Liyue!"

"Oh?"

Gu Chen pondered for a moment and then nodded, saying, "A very constructive idea."

Barbara was full of anticipation: "Shall we try it?"

"No rush, let's try it when we have time." Gu Chen shook his head, then said, "Are you going back to the Favonius Church later, or are you coming with me to the Knights of Favonius?"

"Go to the Knights of Favonius?" Barbara gripped the drink cup in her hand, feeling a bit nervous.

"You have to interact with your big sister eventually, right?"

Gu Chen smiled and said, "If I leave you two alone, you might not know what to talk about. With me here, at least there will be a topic, right?"

Barbara imagined it.

If she and Jean met alone, she really wouldn't know what to say. She would probably be thinking about how to run away the whole time, right?

After all, that very unfamiliar and awkward feeling made one want to run away in a panic.

And if Gu Chen were there, she imagined getting along with Jean would be easier.

Thinking of this, Barbara said, "T-then I'll trouble you."

"Why say such things between friends? Let's go."

Gu Chen smiled and got up to pay the bill.

He took Barbara toward the direction of the Knights of Favonius. The closer they got to the Knights' office building, the more nervous Barbara became.

However, after glancing at Gu Chen beside her, Barbara breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Walking into the Knights of Favonius all the way, the knights on guard or passing by all cast respectful gazes at Gu Chen.

"Grand Master!"

"Good afternoon, Grand Master!"

Gu Chen responded with a smile.

Barbara once again felt Gu Chen's prestige within the Knights of Favonius, her eyes flashing with brilliance.

To be able to be friends with such a person, the Anemo Archon must be blessing her!

Arriving at the office area.

Gu Chen hadn't officially moved into the Grand Master's office yet, so Jean must be in the Acting Grand Master's office.

Pushing open the door.

"You're back."

Jean looked up, saw it was Gu Chen, nodded, stood up, and said, "There happens to be a document that needs your signature."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jean saw that there was someone following behind Gu Chen.

Barbara?

"Don't worry about other things yet."

Gu Chen waved his hand and then laughed, "I went to Windrise and happened to run into your sister Barbara. After some conversation, I found that you two sisters have the same symptoms—you both want to be close to your sister or younger sister, but as you grow older, it's hard to say it out loud, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Jean and Barbara lowered their heads.

Gu Chen's words hit home; they were exactly in this situation!

"Come in and sit first." Gu Chen moved a chair over for Barbara, then sat on the sofa to the side himself, and continued, "You two, you just lack an opportunity to open up your hearts. Now the opportunity is right in front of you; whether you can grasp it depends on yourselves."

Jean glanced at the timid Barbara, then looked at Gu Chen, her gray-purple eyes filled with gratitude.

If Gu Chen hadn't brought Barbara over today, perhaps she would have found it hard to find such an opportunity.

Immediately, Jean hesitated for a moment and then coughed twice, "Barbara, hello."

"Too formal, she is your younger sister." Gu Chen shook his head and laughed.

Upon hearing this, Jean also realized that she seemed to be too serious; this clearly wasn't a formal occasion!

Remembering what Gu Chen had mentioned to her before, Jean's expression softened, "Sorry, I've been used to being serious after working for so many years..."

"I-it's okay." Barbara waved her hand.

She hadn't understood before why Jean would be a bit serious with her, but hearing it now, it seemed Jean was like that because of work?

But thinking about it, it seemed so; after all, big sister was Gu Chen's assistant and had a lot of work usually.

Being in a high position, one couldn't appear too gentle.

After thinking this through, Barbara breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Chen poured himself a cup of tea and found the sisters staring at each other; he revealed a knowing expression.

He knew these sisters wouldn't be able to find a topic.

In the end, if it weren't for the same blood flowing in their veins, they would actually be strangers.

After coughing twice, Gu Chen said, "Daily life, work, if you have any troubles, you can confide in your family."

Jean was very smart and understood immediately.

After listening, Barbara laughed, "But with you, the big boss, here, is it appropriate to talk about work troubles?"

"What's inappropriate about that? I also find a lot of work annoying." Gu Chen shrugged indifferently.

Seeing Barbara and Gu Chen joking, Jean also relaxed a bit, sighed, and said, "The work the Grand Master doesn't want to handle is always dumped on me..."

Barbara blinked.

Although she had had quite a bit of contact with Gu Chen, Barbara found that her understanding of Gu Chen still seemed insufficient.

After hearing Jean say this, Barbara said, "Then big sister must have encountered many difficulties?"

Jean could feel the concern in Barbara's words, and after feeling a warmth in her heart, she said, "Don't worry, the Grand Master has humanity. If I can't handle it, he will handle the person who proposed this difficult work."

"Ah?!"

Barbara's eyes widened, a bit frightened.

If difficult work can't be handled, handle the person who proposed the work?!

"Don't misunderstand, it's not killing them directly, it's letting others find a way themselves. If they can't think of a suitable way, then don't bring up these things for now," Jean explained.

Barbara breathed a sigh of relief and complained, "You scared me to death."

Gu Chen took a sip of tea and felt it was a bit strange, so he couldn't help but say, "I originally thought I could lead your topic to daily life, but now, I've become the center of the topic?"

Jean and Barbara looked at each other and said in unison, "You possess more topics."

"Good, good, good."

So that's how it is.

Gu Chen was speechless.

After all, he was indeed the most talked-about person in Mondstadt. Who let him have countless pairs of eyes looking forward to his every move?

Seeing Gu Chen's helpless expression, Jean and Barbara couldn't help but laugh.

With Gu Chen there, the sisters didn't seem as nervous as before.

Although Jean was the big sister, she had never truly played the role of a big sister over the years, and for a moment, she couldn't help but care about Barbara.

"Is your work at the church going well? Is anyone giving you a hard time?"

"Now that Father has left with Grand Master Varka, leaving you alone at the Favonius Church... it's okay, if you have any problems, come to me. I am your big sister, and I will always be your backing."

Barbara could feel Jean's sincerity and quickly said, "My work is going very well, no one is giving me a hard time. I was a bit lost before because Father left, but now with big sister and Mr. Gu Chen here, I feel confident!"

As time passed, the sisters' conversation became more and more natural.

After eating dinner together in the cafeteria, Barbara remembered that she should go back.