"Eh?"
Hearing Fang Qiu's words, Keqing couldn't help but freeze for a moment.
Although she hadn't had much contact with Fang Qiu, based on both her own interactions and what she had heard from others, Fang Qiu was a gentle and intellectual woman who never made empty boasts.
If Fang Qiu said there was a solution at this moment, perhaps there really was one!
Could it be that while writing books, Fang Qiu also conducted research in this field?
Thinking of this, Keqing couldn't help but ask, "Miss Fang Qiu, please speak."
"Since you don't wish to take the long detour, and climbing the mountain isn't an option, then why not simply dig a hole at the foot of the mountain to connect both sides?" Fang Qiu said.
"Dig... dig a hole?"
Keqing was stunned.
"That's right. Since the mountain body is mostly rock, it's just like a mine shaft. You find the narrowest and most stable part of the mountain and bore a hole through it for passage. Wouldn't that work?"
Seeing that Keqing was still somewhat puzzled, Fang Qiu proceeded to explain everything she knew about methods for digging tunnels to Keqing in detail.
For example, she covered basic modern architectural knowledge such as the shape of the tunnel, site selection, and structure.
"Although it sounds somewhat inconceivable, thinking about it carefully, it seems that with some modifications, it would indeed be feasible."
Keqing pondered for a while. The more she thought, the brighter her eyes became, and the fatigue in her eyes vanished accordingly.
"I roughly understand. Thank you, Miss Fang Qiu. I'll return to Yujing Terrace first to write a proposal. If it proves feasible, I will certainly thank you properly. At that time, I will also apply for a sum of Mora as a bonus for you."
Keqing gathered her documents and stood up as she spoke.
"Then I shall quietly await Miss Keqing's good news. However, amidst your busy schedule, please also pay attention to getting some rest," Fang Qiu said with a smile.
With Mora mentioned as a bonus, she was suddenly no longer sleepy.
It seemed that the knowledge from her past life was somewhat useful after all.
If the Mora was sufficient, the next time Keqing encountered other architectural difficulties, she could jump out again to offer a plan or strategy.
Like some thousand-meter cable-stayed bridge spanning a river, or perhaps... hmm... it seems that's all...
One truly regrets reading too few books when they are needed!
After Keqing left in a hurry, Fang Qiu sighed and leaned against the table alone to eat her cake.
After finishing the cake, Fang Qiu ordered several more cakes of different flavors and a few fruit juices of various tastes.
While packing them up, Fang Qiu actually discovered a benefit of having a Cryo Vision.
Creation.
Since there was no disposable plastic cup technology, unless one brought their own cup, it was basically impossible to pack drinks to go.
But Fang Qiu was different. She simply used her Cryo Vision to condense several ice cups and had the shop assistant pour the juice directly into them.
She didn't even need to add ice cubes.
Thus, Fang Qiu carried the cakes and fruit juices all the way back home.
"So comfortable."
Fang Qiu placed the juice and cakes on the table, then slumped onto the Jumpy Dumpty, her entire person sinking into it, wrapped within the soft and warm fabric.
Come to think of it, she had forgotten to pitch the Jumpy Dumpty to Keqing just now.
Next time, definitely next time.
Having rested for a whole day, it was time to begin a new battle.
Fang Qiu gently pushed herself up from the Jumpy Dumpty, dipped her quill pen in ink, and wrote down character after character in the book.
...
Meanwhile, at Yujing Terrace.
The night scenery was charming.
A breeze blew past, and outside the window, the Glaze Lily swayed gently.
Inside the window, Ganyu's blue hair danced lightly with the wind.
"Mm..."
Ganyu stretched her waist and stood up from the desk covered in reports. As her flexible body stretched out, a soft, delicate hum involuntarily escaped from her nose.
"Finally finished processing them. Next, I just need to have the secretaries distribute the reports to the various departments."
Ganyu looked with satisfaction at the processed reports on the desk and nodded contentedly.
The tasks recently had truly been too heavy.
"I'll go to Wanwen Bookhouse to buy Miss Fang Qiu's new book, and then go to Wanmin Restaurant for a meal. I wonder if Miss Xiangling is at Wanmin Restaurant."
Ganyu said softly, "Speaking of which, it would be wonderful if I could meet Miss Fang Qiu at Wanmin Restaurant. We could relax and stroll around Liyue Harbor together."
Work affairs at Yujing Terrace had been extremely numerous lately. She had been working overtime continuously these past few days, so even though Miss Fang Qiu's new book was released today, she hadn't been able to go buy it immediately.
After bustling about all day, she had finally finished the matters at hand.
She could now go out to buy the book with peace of mind, and then find a quiet place to read.
"I'm really looking forward to Miss Fang Qiu's tale of immortals and heroes."
Ganyu smiled, tidied up her appearance, and gave a gentle smile to the bronze mirror.
Just as she intended to turn and leave the office, a knock sounded at the door.
"Hm?"
Ganyu paused slightly, then said, "Please come in."
As her voice fell, the office door opened. The person behind the door was dressed in purple; it was none other than Keqing.
"Senior Ganyu, could I take up some of your time? I have some work-related matters I want to discuss with you," Keqing said.
"Eh?"
Ganyu froze, then sighed in her heart. More work...?
She said, "Miss Keqing, please sit down and speak slowly."
"Mm."
Keqing nodded, then sat at the desk. She placed a folder on the table, pointed to the map and photos inside it, and said, "It's regarding the issue of replanning the trade route between Liyue and Mondstadt."
"How does Miss Keqing think it should be planned?" Ganyu asked.
"This mountain range is continuous, high, and perilous. Previously, I was constantly thinking about how to cross this mountain but couldn't find an answer. Unexpectedly, I met Miss Fang Qiu at that Mondstadt dessert shop tonight. Seeing that I was troubled, she actually proposed a bold and imaginative idea."
Keqing said somewhat excitedly.
"Miss Fang Qiu's idea? What did she say?" Ganyu asked curiously.
"She said to directly dig a hole from the foot of the mountain, just like digging a mine shaft, and connect the two sides."
Keqing recounted all the theories Fang Qiu had told her to Ganyu.
"Eh? Tunneling through the mountain range?"
Ganyu was stunned for a good while before the look of astonishment on her face gradually dissipated.
"As expected of Miss Fang Qiu, to actually be able to propose such an idea," Ganyu exclaimed.
"Indeed, Miss Fang Qiu is truly an extraordinary person," Keqing said.
"If it is feasible, trade interactions between Liyue and Mondstadt should become much more convenient. Moreover, many trade routes in Liyue could also be improved."
After exclaiming in admiration, Ganyu cast her gaze toward the map in Keqing's hands and said, "However, to tunnel through such a large mountain range, I estimate the difficulty won't be small."
"Mm. Because once work starts, the engineering project will definitely be substantial. That is why I wanted to discuss it with Senior Ganyu," Keqing said.
"Mm." Ganyu nodded.
"Oh right, before returning to Yujing Terrace, I stopped by Wanwen Bookhouse and bought Miss Fang Qiu's book. Since I knew Senior Ganyu would likely be very busy recently and have no time to buy it, I bought a copy for you as well."
Saying this, Keqing took a brand new book out from under the folder and handed it to Ganyu.
It was precisely Fang Qiu's Sword and Fairy.
"Eh, thank you, Miss Keqing."
Ganyu paused slightly, smiled sweetly, and after accepting the book, she placed it to the side and began to discuss the matters of excavating the tunnel with Keqing.
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