When Jean was resting at home, she usually didn't wake up early.
Her work as the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius was not easy.
Coupled with her concern that any oversight in her work would affect the Knights of Favonius' reputation.
This led Jean to personally review everything, big or small, when she was working.
Under these circumstances.
After finally getting a day off, she naturally had to get enough rest before getting up.
Looking at Jean sleeping soundly beside him.
Her usually stern, Grand Master-like face was, at this moment, as peaceful as an ordinary young girl's.
Kai couldn't help but reach out and poke her cheek.
Feeling the soft, tender touch in return, he scratched his head and smiled.
Then he got up.
He carefully made two breakfasts, and after eating his own.
Kai left a note and tiptoed out of the house.
At this moment... Mondstadt's sky had completely cleared, with the help of the protagonist group.
The strong winds that had swept over Mondstadt City finally dissipated.
The long-awaited clear sky appeared before his eyes, accompanied by the unique scent of dandelions.
Kai narrowed his eyes contentedly.
"The weather is really nice."
Even Jean hadn't seen such a clear sky in a long time, had she?
Under Stormterror's shadow.
The entire Mondstadt City had lived a dull life for quite some time.
Even the citizens' moods were greatly affected.
As the city cleared up now, Kai observed with his naked eye.
The people on the streets looked much better.
"She'll definitely be very happy to see this when she wakes up later."
Thinking of Jean, who was still sound asleep, Kai couldn't help but murmur to himself... Kai had things to do when he went out in the morning.
Because in order to prevent a lack of financial security in the future.
After settling down, Kai invested in various industries across Teyvat.
Therefore, today was the day to collect dividends from his industries within Mondstadt.
Naturally, as an investor.
Kai didn't need to go door-to-door to collect money.
He just needed to find a place and wait for others to verify the accounts.
Then they would simply deliver them.
And so... at Angels Share Tavern.
Kai pushed open the door with practiced ease and sat at the counter.
There were no customers in the tavern in the early morning.
At this time, inside the entire tavern.
Besides Kai, there was only a figure with fiery red hair behind the counter.
Dressed in a black aristocratic robe, his equally fiery red eyes revealed a maturity beyond his years.
Coupled with his top-tier looks and wealth.
Even in all of Mondstadt City, he was enough to be listed as one of the "Most Popular People Among Young Girls in Mondstadt."
It's worth mentioning that... Kaeya, who was previously one of the "Most Popular People Among Young Girls," and Diluc were brothers.
Although they weren't blood relatives.
"You're quite early, Diluc."
Dawn Winery was not close to Mondstadt City.
Kai was a bit surprised to see Diluc there so early.
"Mm, I had something to do, so I woke up a bit early."
Diluc answered simply, casually mixing a drink.
"But I feel like you knew about Stormterror's attack on the city, worried about Mondstadt's safety."
"So, you came yesterday and slept in the tavern all night..."
Glancing at Diluc's tired expression and the unique aura of an all-nighter.
Kai couldn't help but scratch his head.
Diluc's hand, mixing the drink, visibly trembled.
He took a deep breath and handed over the finished drink.
"Here you go."
"Sorry, my wife is at home, and I'll be going back later."
"Can't drink alcohol."
Kai waved his hand, pushing the drink back.
A moment later... "Pour me a glass of juice, please."
Kai thought of Jean, who was still asleep, and added.
"Two glasses, I'll take one back."
The hand that was about to take out the ledger froze in mid-air.
Diluc took a deep breath and clenched his fists.
He poured two more glasses of juice and handed them over.
"Here."
"Thanks... Do you have any desserts?"
"I'll take one for my wife later."
"Clang~"
The plate with the small cake directly hit the counter.
Kai could also see Diluc's already gloomy face.
"Stingy, it's just a dessert."
Kai mumbled softly, but naturally didn't forget to put these things into his storage space.
It's worth mentioning that... in Teyvat, there are magic pouches.
Just like Paimon, who is by the protagonist's side, has one.
Therefore, not many people would be surprised by this scene.
"Well then, let's start tallying the accounts."
After doing all this.
Looking at Diluc's somewhat ashen face.
Kai drank his juice and said with a contented expression.
Kai and Diluc had known each other for some time.
At that time, Diluc had returned from traveling the Seven Nations to investigate his father's death.
He happened to encounter a black fire incident in Mondstadt City.
To help Jean with her work troubles, with the help of the plot information in his mind.
Kai went to Starsnatch Cliff in advance to stake out a Fatui officer.
He unexpectedly ran into Diluc, who was also there to cause trouble.
After working together, the two hidden Expert in Mondstadt City became acquainted.
After all, for Diluc, anyone who liked to cause trouble for the Fatui was a friend.
Someone who dared to openly beat a Snezhnaya diplomat in the middle of the night was an even closer friend.
Plus, Kai genuinely needed someone to help him tally accounts.
So, over time, they simply became close.
It's worth mentioning that.
Kai had invested in many industries with Diluc.
Anyway, the other party's goal was to deal with the Fatui.
Since that was the case, Kai didn't mind letting him earn more money.
To bring more trouble to this organization that gave Mondstadt a headache.
"Hiss... This month's income has fallen quite sharply."
With the assistance of the commercially astute Diluc.
The ledgers were basically tallied very quickly.
Looking at the significantly lower income compared to last month, Kai sighed, feeling a bit upset.
"Perhaps it's because the Fatui from Snezhnaya have become more active recently?" Diluc said slowly, his eyes fixed on the accounts without a change in expression.
His main business was still the Dawn Winery.
Basically, the more chaotic the city, the better the tavern business.
Therefore, it didn't really affect him much.
"Speaking of which, just yesterday, Snezhnaya sent another delegation into Mondstadt."
As if remembering something, a hint of killing intent flashed in Diluc's eyes as he quietly spoke.
"The official reason is a friendly visit."
"But I always feel it might not be so... Do you have any intelligence?"
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