PFC Chapter 206 The difference between immortals and mortals
Chapter 206 The difference between immortals and mortals
Paimon recalled, "Gan Yu did seem to be working overtime the whole time."
After breathing in the ocean air, Gan Yu's expression finally relaxed a little.
Once in the mood, Gan Yu started a conversation.
"Hmm, thinking back on my time here, I was always alone behind my desk dealing with documents... In terms of mindset, it's quite similar to the feeling of cultivating in Jueyun."
Just as Ying was about to take over the conversation, an older man's voice came over.
"Isn't this... Sister Gan Yu?"
Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see an elderly man with a white beard, eyebrows, and hair, and a relatively robust physique.
He walked briskly and happily toward Gan Yu, revealing the expression of a child seeing a favorite older brother or sister.
"Haha... I never expected to meet you here. I remember you've always been very busy."
Looking at the well-dressed old man who didn't seem like a bad person, Paimon exclaimed in shock, "This...this gentleman is calling her 'Sister Gan Yu'!"
"Sister Gan Yu!"
Upon hearing the address "Sister Gan Yu," Ying Xie Xie's lips curled up slightly, and she shouted loudly.
Seeing Ying take this opportunity to call Gan Yu "Sister Gan Yu," Huiyuan's lips also curled into a smile...
However, before Huiyuan could speak, Ganyu turned around and interrupted, "Ah...please don't take this opportunity...cough cough...I haven't introduced you two yet. This is Uncle Tian, his identity is..."
As she was speaking, Gan Yu suddenly paused and looked at Uncle Tian for his opinion.
Uncle Tian smiled gently and replied, "It's alright, just tell them. After all, they are heroes of Liyue, and we haven't formally paid them a visit yet."
Seeing this, Gan Yu introduced Paimon and Ying.
"...Tian Shu is one of the 'Liyue Seven Stars,' specifically the 'Tian Shu Star.'"
Paimon was shocked upon hearing this news.
"What! This gentleman is one of the 'Seven Stars'? On par with Ningguang?!"
Paimon suddenly spoke loudly, and Uncle Tian quickly covered his mouth, shushing him, "Shh... I hope you all keep my identity a secret. After all, fishing and taking walks in this harbor are my greatest pleasures. I don't want to have those armed soldiers following me all the time. In most people's eyes, I'm just a forgetful and long-winded old man."
After Uncle Tian finished speaking, Gan Yu added, "Uncle Tian was being modest. Although he is very old, he is highly respected and no one has been able to replace him."
Upon hearing this information, Empress Ying belatedly widened her eyes and hurriedly tried to recall whether she had offended the other party.
Pretending to be weak to deceive others—you're truly a master strategist! Huiyuan admits his inferiority!
Back then, Huiyuan pretended to be weak to deceive others, but was caught by Xingqiu and taken to his home. There, a maid treated her like a doll and played dress-up games with her, making her wear all sorts of shameful women's clothing!
When Gan Yu praised him for his high moral character and prestige, Uncle Tian scratched his head happily.
"Hahahaha... To be praised like that by Sister Gan Yu, all my decades of work have not been in vain."
"Uncle Tian... given your current reputation, please don't call me 'Sister Gan Yu' anymore..."
"Um, I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional, it's just a habit from when I was younger. When I first ascended to the 'Seven Stars' position, I was truly grateful for your care."
"Not at all, it's just the job of the 'Seven Stars' secretary, there's no need for thanks."
"Speaking of 'secretaries'...sigh, I don't know if I should mention it. Sister Gan Yu, you know my daughter Huixin, she seems to be having some troubles lately."
"Hmm, Huixin works at Yuehaiting, she's my junior. Is there anything I can do to help?"
"I don't know the specifics either. She's grown up now and doesn't want an old man like me to help her. I'd appreciate it if you could go to Yuehai Pavilion to meet her and give her some pointers."
"I'd be more than happy to. Helping the 'Seven Stars' out of trouble has always been within my duties."
Seeing Gan Yu, who was initially quite depressed, immediately get into work mode, Ying couldn't help but admire Uncle Tian.
It appears that Uncle Tian is asking Gan Yu to help his daughter, but in reality, Uncle Tian is taking the opportunity to help Gan Yu overcome her inner barriers.
Gan Yu came to the port to relax, and Uncle Tian just happened to be there—this was definitely not a coincidence! It was all a conspiracy!
Knowing that Gan Yu might return to Jueyun Pavilion after a while, they came up with this plan to get Gan Yu back to work at Yuehai Pavilion? That's really brilliant.
After saying goodbye to Uncle Tian, the group went to the Moon Sea Pavilion and found Huixin.
When Huixin saw the familiar ram's horns, the corners of her mouth curved upwards, and she excitedly greeted them.
"Senior Gan Yu! It's been so long! I don't know why, but seeing you in the midst of all this busyness suddenly gives me a sense of peace."
Seeing how enthusiastic the other party was, Gan Yu pretended it was a chance encounter and greeted them with a smile.
"It's Huixin! Long time no see. You're exaggerating a bit. I just heard you were having some trouble, so I came to see if there was anything I could do to help."
Although Gan Yu was a very good actress, Hui Xin still saw through the other party's purpose in coming and sighed.
"Sigh...it must have been my father who called you here...he's abusing the 'Seven Stars' identity to bother you again..."
Seeing this, Gan Yu smiled and said, "That's not true. Since it's a junior from Yuehaiting who's in trouble, I'm always willing to help."
Seeing Gan Yu, who was clearly anxious but whose expression changed so quickly once she got into work mode, Ying, Paimeng, and Huiyuan secretly started talking about it.
The biggest difference between immortals and mortals is simply the difference in lifespan.
Even immortals have emotions and desires, and they also experience sadness and grief.
Because others have short lifespans, and they don't want to leave irreparable scars in their own long lives, they subconsciously distance themselves from worldly affairs.
Gan Yu's position is awkward; he is both an immortal and a mortal.
If one stays away from worldly affairs, one will feel lonely because of excessive solitude; if one gets involved in worldly affairs, one will be left with scars because of a long lifespan.
Only she, as a half-immortal beast, can figure out how to break out of her current predicament.
There shouldn't be a boundary between immortals and mortals. Since we are all members of Liyue, why can't we get along harmoniously?
Ignoring the whispers of the three people beside her, Gan Yu asked Hui Xin, "So where did the problem lie? Can you tell me first?"
"Ah, it's like this... When I was sorting out the tax returns, I discovered something strange... The tax returns for both 'Rongfa Shop' and 'Wanyou Shop' are clearly problematic, but no matter how much I questioned them or investigated, the issues haven't been resolved. Without evidence, there's no way to use coercive measures..."