Douluo Dalu: I'm Summoning Game Characters

"I'll leave the Divine Child to you, I have things I need to handle." Keqing glanced at the pink-haired little fox climbing onto Lu Jingming's head, then turned to leave.

"Handle what! There are so many people in Hǎiyuān City, can't you give yourself a break?"

Seeing this, Lu Jingming quickly grabbed Keqing's hand, his tone firm: "Delegate anything to others. Your time today belongs to me."

"Eh!" Keqing was momentarily stunned by Lu Jingming's sudden assertive action, her mind a blank. Before she could react, Lu Jingming had already pulled her to the bustling food street.

At this moment, several Zhíjīn Guards (Golden Guards) in black armor appeared out of nowhere, swiftly clearing a path through the crowd. Upon seeing the Zhíjīn Guards, the public consciously made way, only then realizing that Lu Jingming and Keqing were being escorted in the center.

"It's City Lord and Lady Keqing, they're holding hands!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"This is great, I've been shipping this couple for a long time!"

"Lady Keqing is good, but I support Lady Jinhsi."

"No, Miss Robin and City Lord are the most compatible."

Because Lu Jingming came from modern times, and Keqing, Changli, Jinhsi, and others in their original world greatly valued the populace, the happiness index of Hǎiyuān City's residents was arguably the highest on the entire Douluo Continent. Thus, although Lu Jingming, as the City Lord, rarely made appearances, he earned the love and respect of all the people.

In Hǎiyuān City, even nobles and Soul Masters couldn't casually bully commoners; otherwise, the Zhíjīn Guards would "invite them for tea." While this displeased many arrogant nobles, they had to change their behavior to remain on the "big ship" that was Hǎiyuān City. After all, everyone had witnessed Hǎiyuān City's transformation. It was no longer the small coastal town it once was; its renown was widespread throughout the entire Star Luo Empire.

The prosperous Hǎiyuān City attracted many people to relocate and had undergone several expansions. In terms of scale, it was now the largest among main cities, second only to the capital, Star Luo City. Hǎiyuān City was gradually becoming a modernized city, where even city walls were starting to become unimportant, with hope of becoming the second city on the continent without walls after Ming Capital.

In Hǎiyuān City, even an ordinary person had a chance to get rich, let alone those noble families with some foundation. Therefore, for those nobles, the hardest part wasn't being kind to commoners or reining in their arrogance, but being driven out of Hǎiyuān City. Over the years, many harbored ill will towards Hǎiyuān City, but most were dealt with by the Zhíjīn Guards, and some even died mysteriously. After all, Wúcháng Suǒmìng (Impervious Death-Claiming Ropes, implying a clandestine organization), Hǎiyuān City's hidden sharp blade, was not without its effectiveness.

Hearing the bystanders' comments, Keqing instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but Lu Jingming firmly held onto it, showing no intention of letting go. No way! After finally getting a hold of this Keqing-cat who ran around all day, how could he easily let go?

Feeling the warmth in Keqing's palm, Lu Jingming held on tighter, his mood joyful. As for the bystanders' comments, he felt there was nothing wrong with them. He was an enlightened City Lord and wouldn't get angry over mere words. On the contrary, he felt that the people's comments were very accurate; he and these girls were indeed very well-matched.

The Zhíjīn Guards cleared the way, and Lu Jingming led the blushing Keqing to a restaurant he had already reserved. This was a seafood restaurant that hadn't been open for long but had already gained Keqing's favor because the chef's specialty was a dish called Golden Thread Shrimp Balls.

Golden Thread Shrimp Balls weren't difficult to make, and their main ingredients were just potatoes and shrimp. For Hǎiyuān City, which was located along the coast, shrimp were abundant. However, few chefs could make Golden Thread Shrimp Balls to Keqing's satisfaction. This seafood restaurant's Golden Thread Shrimp Balls tasted the closest to the ones from her original world.

What Keqing didn't know was that Lu Jingming had specifically sought out this chef and had even materialized an authentic Golden Thread Shrimp Ball from the Genshin Impact world for the chef to replicate. That was why they could achieve a taste so close to the original Golden Thread Shrimp Balls from Keqing's world.

Lu Jingming led Keqing into the seafood restaurant. The interior was simply decorated yet stylish, with warm yellow soul tool lights gently illuminating every corner. Upon seeing Lu Jingming, the staff immediately greeted him respectfully and led them to a private room. This private room was specially prepared by Lu Jingming for Keqing. Since its establishment, it had always remained vacant, waiting only for Keqing's arrival. Keqing was unaware of any of this; it was all part of Lu Jingming's private arrangements, and he had made many similar arrangements.

"Eat first. You look like you haven't eaten. Even with soul power, you need to take care of your body." Lu Jingming's voice carried a hint of reproach but was full of concern. He expertly ordered Keqing's favorite Golden Thread Shrimp Balls, along with a few refreshing and delicious side dishes, and didn't forget to order a portion of her favorite fried tofu for the Divine Child (Yae Miko, the little fox).

Keqing felt a bit uncomfortable with the sudden display of concern. She lowered her head slightly, her hair falling to conceal the faint, almost imperceptible blush on her cheeks. She didn't bring up returning to work again, merely giving a soft "Mm," her voice as light as a spring breeze, easily missed if one wasn't paying attention.

Upon learning of the City Lord's esteemed presence, the restaurant's chef dared not slack off in the slightest. He personally entered the kitchen, tied on his apron, and began preparing the dishes with skillful and swift movements. Soon, steaming, fragrant dishes were brought to the table.

The Golden Thread Shrimp Balls were golden in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The potato threads, fried to a golden crisp, wrapped around the fresh, tender shrimp, making them simply mouthwatering to behold. Lu Jingming hadn't eaten yet either, and now he was happy to eat with Keqing and the little fox.

Keqing's eating etiquette was exceptionally graceful. Every lift of her hand, every chew, showed the demeanor of a young lady from a prestigious family. However, her eating speed was not slow; this was a habit she had developed over years of pursuing efficiency, one that hadn't changed even during meals. This elegant yet fast style merged wonderfully in her, forming a unique charm.

As Lu Jingming watched Keqing eating the Golden Thread Shrimp Balls, a blissful expression unconsciously appearing on her face, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind—should he summon Ganyu to help out? But the moment this idea surfaced, he couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Ganyu and Keqing, the "GanQing" (a play on words for Ganyu and Keqing, but also meaning 'willingness' in Chinese) duo. If these two "overtime fiends" who worked themselves to death got together, the scene would be unimaginable!.