Chapter 196

Seeing the scene return to quiet, Captain Beidou was the first to lift a bowl of wine and say loudly: "Come! Let's celebrate our fated meeting! A toast to everyone!"

The Crux crew members naturally raised their glasses at the same time, everyone shouting witty remarks, mixed together in such a noisy manner that one couldn't hear what anyone was saying.

At the same time, Hearing Luo Li, Raiden Makoto, Eula, Noelle, and Miss Keqing also clinked glasses with Captain Beidou.

After a cup of wine, the atmosphere suddenly became intense.

The crew members all let loose, boasting and gambling with each other, and there were many drinking contests as well.

Only the main table remained somewhat reserved.

After drinking a cup of wine, taking advantage of when no one was looking, Miss Keqing secretly picked up a Golden Shrimp Ball and put it into her mouth, chewing it carefully.

The moment she tasted the deliciousness, she couldn't help but squint her eyes, revealing a cute expression as if all her troubles had been swept away.

Hearing Luo Li felt that if she really had cat ears on her head, they might have twitched.

After a brief moment of indulgence, she quickly regained her senses, and Miss Keqing carefully scanned the area, worried if her embarrassing appearance just now had been seen.

As a result, she met Hearing Hearing Luo Li half-smiling gaze.

The young lady froze for a moment, then her pretty face flushed slightly as she turned her head away, coughing twice to ease the awkwardness.

Damn it, she had been too careless!

Secretly warning herself, Miss Keqing decided that she would never behave so embarrassingly again and would wait until the end to ask Captain Beidou about work-related issues.

But then, Hearing Hearing Luo Li behavior made her unable to sit still.

Pushing the Golden Shrimp Balls in front of Miss Keqing, Hearing Luo Li revealed an understanding, gentle smile.

"I see that Miss Keqing seems to favor this dish very much."

"Ah? No, no, actually it's just so-so, I was just tasting it a little." Miss Keqing still wanted to explain her behavior just now.

However, Hearing Luo Li only looked at her with an "I understand" caring gaze; the young lady was furious, knowing that no matter what she said, it would be useless, so she had to stomp her feet in a sulk.

Raiden Makoto found it interesting; not only did she not stop it, but she started chatting with Eula nearby.

Seeing this, Captain Beidou patted her forehead and said to Miss Keqing: "I almost forgot to introduce them; these few are from Mondstadt and are members of the Favonius Knights."

Miss Keqing was surprised; she had previously thought Hearing Luo Li was from Liyue, mainly because his attire was not very similar to the other six nations.

Next, Hearing Luo Li briefly introduced their respective identities.

"Eula, Reconnaissance Captain of the Favonius Knights; Noelle, Maid Knight; as for me, hmm, should I count as special personnel?!"

Miss Keqing rolled her eyes; please don't use ambiguous phrasing when introducing your identity.

However, she finally understood that Hearing Luo Li and his party's identities were upright and they were definitely not strangers with ulterior motives.

She only needed to confirm with the people in Mondstadt, and their identities could be verified; she was not worried about them being impersonated.

"I wonder why you all came to Liyue?"

Since they were official personnel from Mondstadt, Miss Keqing naturally had to adopt a corresponding attitude.

Hearing Luo Li explained: "We simply wanted to see the Rite of Descension and broaden our horizons. For this reason, our group came as tourists, not representing the Favonius Knights, so Miss Keqing doesn't need to be so formal."

"I see. You can also call me Keqing; in private, I also don't like stiff small talk."

Appreciating Miss Keqing's frankness and lack of airs, Hearing Luo Li knew she was someone who truly worked for the sake of Liyue.

For this reason, she had personally mined, pulled carts, and walked every inch of Liyue's land, completely integrating into the grassroots people.

Although her workaholic nature was confusing and even unbearable, and there was even the controversial matter of publicly questioning the Rex Lapis.

But this could never cover up the fact that Miss Keqing's starting point was good; she was more willing to believe in an era of human rule rather than an era of divine rule.

It was a pity that few people could understand her.