Chapter 710 Beidou's True Heart
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After telling this story that happened during the Inazuma Civil War, Beidou concluded: "In the end, I got Ningguang's tacit approval and started a smuggling business with Haizhi Island. Unexpectedly, I made a fortune from this business!"
"Now, because I helped her when I was in the most dangerous time on Haizhi Island, the Coral Palace has given me a great privilege. All of my Southern Cross Fleet's business in Inazuma will be tax-free!"
After hearing what Beidou said about her thriving shipping business, Shao Yun scratched his head, frowned, and asked, "So, what do you mean by that?"
Seeing this, Beidou felt a little disappointed. Why did Shao Yun suddenly become confused and couldn't even see the key point?
She patiently continued to explain, "Didn't you find the key point of this story? When Ningguang learned that you helped the resistance forces on Haizhi Island, her attitude immediately changed 180 degrees."
"She was a little resistant to my smuggling at first, but when she heard your name, she agreed without hesitation. Not only that, she even asked me to deliver a lot of goods that were originally listed as banned materials! All this is because of 'you'!"
When Shao Yun heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he touched his chin thoughtfully.
"Oh, I understand a little bit. What you mean is that I am very important in Ningguang's eyes and worth winning over, right?"
Beidou nodded, showing an expression that said, "You finally got it." He said, "That's right! You have a very special status in Ningguang's eyes. She treats you as her number one guest of honor!"
When Shao Yun heard Beidou describe himself as the "number one guest of honor" at Ningguang's place, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. After a dry laugh, he quickly corrected himself:
"Ying and Paimeng should be Ningguang's top guests, right? Me? I'm not someone who's easy to talk to."
Beidou shook his finger gently, disagreeing with Shao Yun's statement.
She paused for a moment, then began to analyze Ningguang's thoughts to Shao Yun.
"No, no, Mr. Shao Yun, we've already drunk so much, don't blame me for being blunt. I'm saying this because I really want to be your friend, so I'm telling you these words from the bottom of my heart."
Beidou then looked at Shao Yun seriously and said, "Ying and Paimon did help Liyue during the Osel incident, allowing Liyue to successfully survive the crisis. However, the influence of these two is definitely not as strong as yours."
When Shao Yun heard this, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
"Not really. Ying and Paimon are well-known warm-hearted adventurers. I don't know how many people they have helped in Liyue..."
Seeing this, Beidou knocked on the table earnestly, signaling Shao Yun not to rush to refute and to listen to her finish her words.
Then, she took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Outsiders watch the excitement, while insiders watch the door. You killed the most Fatui in the Jade Pavilion when we were fighting with Osel!"
"This matter was spread all over at the time. All of Liyue knew that you were such an evil star, and they were all afraid of you. What do you call this? This is called deterrence!"
“Then you destroyed the Zhudian Workshop and directly cleaned up the dark side of Liyue. The changes you made to Liyue are much more powerful than what Ying and Paimon did!”
At this point, Beidou suddenly became alert.
Her eyes quickly glanced around the deck to check if anyone was eavesdropping.
After making sure that there was no one around, she was still cautious and deliberately lowered her voice, and continued: "But the key is this Ba Che Rebellion. Mr. Shao Yun, do you know how many people Keqing killed in this chaos?"
Hearing the words "Ba Che Rebellion" again, Shao Yun replied impatiently: "I know that 80% of Liyue's elite Thousand Rock Army died. Of course I know this."
Seeing that Shao Yun knew so much about this matter, Beidou became even more alert.
"Then aren't you curious about how Keqing can still hold on to her position as the Jade Star so securely after causing such a big mess?"
Shao Yun nodded and said nonchalantly: "I know this too. I guess Ningguang used my name."
After all, Ningguang gave him 10 billion Mora, so Shao Yun didn't want to worry too much about Liyue's internal affairs. As long as he didn't get into trouble, he didn't care what Ningguang did.
Beidou listened to Shao Yun's words and nodded. Taking advantage of the alcohol, he lowered his voice and said, "Yes, Shao Yun, your name is really useful! It is much more useful than Chengshan Mora."
“It’s no exaggeration to say that as long as you want, whatever dream you have at night, as long as you dare to tell Ningguang the next day, Ningguang will help you realize it just to please you!”
When Shao Yun heard Beidou say that Ningguang would make his "dream come true", he laughed dryly again.
"Is it really that exaggerated? Why do I feel like Ningguang can't realize my dream at all?"
Beidou mistakenly thought that he was "underestimating himself" and quickly patted his chest to assure him: "Don't underestimate yourself, Shao Yun! Ningguang is all-powerful now! In order to win you over, she will really use all her tricks and use any means!"
Shao Yun burst out laughing when he heard that Ningguang would use any means necessary to win him over.
"My dream is..."
Just when Shao Yun was about to speak out his true dream, Beidou quickly waved his hand to interrupt him, "Don't tell me, I don't have the ability to help you realize your wish, haha..."
After saying that, Beidou deliberately showed a helpless smile.
Then, Beidou suddenly noticed that the wine in the jar had been drunk, so she immediately stood up and made an excuse to leave the table to get more wine.
"Oh, how come the wine is finished so quickly? Mr. Shao Yun, please wait a moment. I will go to the cabin to get some more wine."
Shao Yun looked at Beidou's hurriedly departing back and shook his head helplessly.
He looked down at the wine bowl in his hand and muttered to himself, "My wish is actually very simple, that is, to be able to take Ying away with me."
"But, does Ningguang have the ability to help me realize this wish? Nonsense..."
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While Beidou was getting the wine, Shao Yun stood up from his seat, left his seat, wandered around the boat, and explored this unfamiliar environment.
As he walked, Shao Yun's attention was attracted by a special figure.
She was a female sailor with an eyepatch on her left eye. Her name should be "Furong".
Furong was standing by the side of the ship, muttering to herself with a sad face: "Oh, should I tell Captain Beidou..."
Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly walked to Furong and asked, "What did you say?"
Furong obviously did not expect someone to suddenly appear behind her. She turned around abruptly and looked at Shao Yun with some surprise.
After a brief silence, she smiled a little awkwardly and said, "Ah? Hello, Mr. Shao Yun, what can I do for you?"
Shao Yun's eyes fell on the thing Furong hid behind her, and he asked directly: "What did you say just now? And what is that in your hand?"
Furong's expression instantly became a little unnatural. She hesitated for a moment, and finally took out the thing hidden behind her reluctantly.
"Actually, it's nothing. A few days ago, when Captain Beidou was taking the goods from me to be delivered to Lady Ningguang, he left something behind..."
It was a green porcelain bottle, about the size of Shao Yun's two palms put together.
"A bottle?" Shao Yun took the bottle with a look of suspicion, then shook it gently, trying to judge what was inside by the sound.
However, the bottle was unusually quiet, without any sound at all.
"What the hell is this?"
Furong scratched her head and guessed, "I'm not sure, but I think the main ingredient seems to be slime gel. Maybe it's some kind of hydrating skin care product."
When Shao Yun heard that it was a skin care product, and that this was something Ningguang had left with Beidou, he immediately lost interest.
He said casually: "Oh, skin care products. Indeed, water slime does look slippery. I didn't expect that this slime has such a wide range of uses. It can be eaten and used..."
Shao Yun had also drunk some wine and was in a good mood, so he decided to help Furong.
"Well, just give this bottle to me. I have to go to the Qun Yu Pavilion in the evening, and I will give it to Ningguang then." Shao Yun said readily.
Seeing this, Furong felt grateful and said quickly, "Oh, thank you so much! I was just wondering what to do with this bottle! If I tell Captain Beidou directly, I'm afraid she will scold me..."
Shao Yun said indifferently: "It's okay, just don't be so careless next time."
Just then, Beidou's voice came.
"Mr. Shao Yun, the wine has been brought back, why are you still drinking!"
Shao Yun responded: "I know, I'll be right there."
Then Shao Yun casually threw the bottle of "skin care products" into the Eastern Legend backpack on his waist, and then went to drink with Beidou.
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Night, Qun Yu Pavilion.
Because Ying lived in Bubu Lu for observation and rest, Shao Yun had to move back to Qun Yu Pavilion.
Although, Shao Yun and Beidou drank for almost a whole day.
However, due to the effect of the legendary wolf heart ornament he was wearing, he would only become drunk even if he drank more than twice his own amount of alcohol.
Therefore, when Beidou was finally knocked down by Shao Yun, Shao Yun himself was still full of energy!
After leaving the Death Star, Shao Yun went to Bubu Lu to visit Ying until the evening.
After all, Bubulu is a clinic, not a hotel. A group of people crowded in the ward will inevitably affect Ying's rest.
Therefore, after a short stay, Shao Yun was "politely" asked by Paimeng to leave the ward, and lost the qualification to accompany Ying tonight.
Of course, Ying also meant to show Shao Yun that Xianyun took care of him and then make up for his mistakes.
After all, avoiding conflicts is the most important thing now!