"This phone is truly remarkable. I wonder what its price will be.
With Lin Ze using the Diary Instance as a communication tool, it's likely to become popular soon.
By then, Ganyu should have finished teaching Shenhe the essentials. It would be the perfect time for Shenhe to descend the mountain."
Looking at the game screenshots and considering the Diary Instance's built-in comprehension function, even Cloud Retainer, who had never admitted defeat in matters of mechanical arts, couldn't help but admire it.
In an instant, she had already arranged a task for Shenhe, who was still studying under Ganyu's tutelage.
The other owners of the Diary Instance were equally eager for the phone's release.
This device was incredibly convenient, offering immense value for both civilian and strategic applications!
Imagine discovering a large Hilichurl camp and reporting it instantly with a phone call. Then, reinforcements could be dispatched with another call to eradicate the threat.
Or consider Ley Line anomalies: the Adventurers' Guild could issue missions directly through the phone, allowing nearby adventurers to accept them immediately.
Everyone could see that Lin Ze favored Ningguang for this deal.
No one was interested in the mobile phone industry itself. Most were thinking of contacting Lin Ze directly to build rapport and secure future collaborations.
The Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya, in particular, remained undeterred. Even if Liyue had already secured Lin Ze, she could always poach him. With Morax yet to declare his stance, there was still a chance.
If Morax were to intervene, however, her options would be severely limited. As the second-generation Cryo Archon, her power paled in comparison to the ancient Morax.
"Hmm? Has it already gotten dark without me noticing?
It seems that rapid power growth has its downsides—I haven't felt hungry at all.
But why hasn't Ningguang arrived yet?"
As night fell, Lin Ze finally realized something was amiss.
It was already dark, yet Ningguang hadn't shown up.
Knowing Ningguang's character, he expected her to rush over the moment she learned he was preparing to unveil something valuable.
"Could Ningguang and the others be working themselves to the bone again?"
"They were so tough before. I thought the game had just simplified things, but in reality, everyone in the General Affairs Bureau and the Jade Chamber is an elite monster. Even without Ganyu, they should be able to handle things."
Lin Ze pinched his chin, muttering in confusion.
"But if that's the case, it doesn't make sense. Has Ganyu never taken on diplomatic missions to other countries? How did they manage back then?"
Ningguang's earlier response had made Lin Ze realize he had underestimated the true scale of Teyvat.
But now that Ningguang knew about his plans for smartphones and hadn't come to investigate, Lin Ze couldn't help but doubt again.
Could the General Affairs Bureau really be so dependent on Ganyu? Had she never been assigned diplomatic missions to other countries before?
The real Teyvat was vast. Traveling from Liyue to other nations, even to Mondstadt, would take half a month on horseback. After all, land travel was far slower than sea travel.
Even a direct round trip to Mondstadt, without any delays, would take a full month.
So why were they suddenly overwhelmed now? Were the staff of the General Affairs Bureau just dead weight?
After pondering for a long time, Lin Ze realized that mere speculation was getting him nowhere.
He decided to use his Divine Sense to perceive the situation directly. The moment he did, he was speechless.
The General Affairs Bureau was working around the clock, and the Jade Chamber was no different. Ningguang's bloodshot eyes made it clear she hadn't been getting much rest lately.
Keqing, however, seemed unaffected.
This confirmed his earlier suspicions: everything he had guessed was true.
"Tch.
Fine, I'll go to the Jade Chamber myself."
His figure vanished in an instant, reappearing moments later within the Jade Chamber.
Ningguang was still immersed in her work, occasionally taking a puff of her pipe to stay alert. The dark circles under her eyes were starkly visible.
"Ningguang, didn't you used to say not to underestimate the Liyue Qixing?
What's going on now? And the General Affairs Bureau is working non-stop too.
Has this ever happened before when Ganyu wasn't around?"
Lin Ze was genuinely curious about this.
Could it be that Liyue only appeared impressive on the surface, but was actually just slightly stronger than average? Had Ganyu turned the General Affairs Bureau staff into overgrown infants?
But that didn't make sense either. Judging by their work ethic, they were all highly capable individuals.
With Keqing around, the situation shouldn't be as dire as in Mondstadt. Lin Ze was genuinely curious.
"Hmm? Ah... Oh, it's Mr. Lin Ze.
We've handled similar situations before without issue.
However, we recently formed a team to research God's Heart weapons.
Some personnel were transferred from the General Affairs Bureau, and the newly promoted ones haven't fully adjusted to the increased workload yet.
We just need to work a bit harder to help them adapt quickly."
Ningguang, startled by Lin Ze's sudden appearance, quickly regained her composure and refocused on her work, answering him casually.
The staff of the General Affairs Bureau and the Jade Chamber were certainly not idle; each member possessed genuine competence.
However, the research on God's Heart weapons was also crucial and would inevitably require a significant time commitment.
"To put it in terms I saw in the Diary Instance, I've just cranked up the intensity for everyone, including myself.
Once we weather this period and Ganyu returns, things will ease up considerably. But once the intensity is raised, we can't let it drop again. Ganyu deserves some downtime too.
Everyone will adapt. Though Tianshu Star is getting older, his daughter and disciples are working together to shoulder much of the burden."
"I've been through a bit of trouble, but the matter of the God's Heart weapon must remain confidential for now. The secret operations are being conducted within the Jade Chamber.
I've granted them special privileges to contact my secretary at any time, who will then relay their messages to me."
As Ningguang explained, Lin Ze's lips twitched twice involuntarily.
He had never seen someone deliberately increase their own workload like this before.
Especially since it was Ningguang. If it were Keqing, Lin Ze wouldn't have been surprised.
"So, you haven't been checking the Diary Instance these past few days, have you?"
"I read it before bed. I haven't checked today's entry yet.
Weren't you busy tinkering with Cloud Retainer's mechanisms these past few days, Mr. Lin Ze? Yesterday's entry even mentioned continuing to 'slack off.'"
Distracted by official duties, Ningguang's tone was casual as she answered Lin Ze.
Yet it still confirmed that she had indeed been monitoring his Diary Instance daily.
Among the Liyue Qixing, Lin Ze only knew Tianquan, Yuheng, and Tianshu. He didn't recognize the others and hadn't paid them much attention.
But considering Ningguang's words, he realized this was indeed the case.
Keqing and Uncle Tian (the Tianshu Star) seemed unaffected.
"You're something else. I'm impressed."
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