Chapter 785 Zhongli: If I can’t save your wife and daughter, I will commit suicide!
After Keqing left the room, Shao Yun asked Xiao and Zhongli to walk into the house together.
Zhongli didn't exchange too many pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Mr. Shao Yun, I need your help with something."
Shao Yun knew without hesitation what Zhongli had entrusted him with, it was simply about Ningguang.
He said in a mocking tone, "Let me guess, you want me to help Ningguang clean up the mess?"
"Because you immortals have run out of ideas, it's time for high-level 'tool men' like me to come on stage, right?"
Zhongli's eyes narrowed slightly, but he did not refute. Instead, he nodded and admitted frankly: "Yes, that's right."
Seeing this, Shao Yun continued without hesitation: “Zhongli, or Morax, or whatever your name is now.
"Since you believe that human-ruled Liyue is the future, then you should believe that good and evil coexist in human nature."
"You can't want Liyue to be ruled by humans and want everything to develop according to your 'good' wishes. Do you understand me?"
He paused, then continued, "Let me be frank. Liyue is just going through a political turmoil. This is a normal thing in the development process of any country."
"It's not going to be destroyed, why are you worrying about it?"
When Zhongli heard this, he appealed to his feelings and reasoned, saying, "This is not something you would do..."
Shao Yun would not accept Zhongli's emotional appeal and immediately interrupted, "Then what am I! Because I didn't help you according to your wishes, I am not myself? Go to hell! Get lost!"
Zhongli looked at Shao Yun, who was unwilling to help him no matter what, so he offered a trade option.
"what do you want?"
Shao Yun was stunned for a moment and didn't hear clearly what he said.
"what?"
Zhongli repeated what he had just said and further explained: "What do I need to give in exchange for you helping Liyue to overcome this difficulty?"
When Shao Yun heard this, he thought to himself, isn't this a good opportunity to rescue his wife and children?
You two, go and fight with each other, while I, the fisherman, am going to enjoy myself with my wife and children!
As for the stupid things Ningguang did in the past? It doesn't matter! Just put aside the past, no problem!
Even if you, Morax, ask me to kneel down to Ningguang, I will agree without blinking an eye!
Because I want my wife and kids back! I can do anything for this!
In order to be safe, Shao Yun asked tentatively: "I can ask for anything I want?"
When Zhongli heard Shao Yun speak, he immediately expressed his opinion.
"That's right, help Liyue get through this difficult time! I will fulfill your wish."
Shao Yun stated his purpose.
"Well, let's make a deal. You rescue Ying, Paimon, and my daughter Xi from Wendy safely. Not to mention helping Ningguang through the crisis, if you ask me to really cooperate with her and return to my previous state, I will do it without a second thought."
When Zhongli heard Shao Yun ask him to rescue his wife and children from Wendy, he was stunned!
What's going on? Wendy kidnapped your wife and children? When did this happen? How come I didn't know about it?
"What?" Zhongli widened his eyes slightly, expressing shock.
Shao Yun looked at Zhongli and thought that he didn't agree with him. His face immediately fell and he said impatiently, "What am I thinking about? How could you possibly agree to me... Go out quickly. I need to have a good rest."
Zhongli shook his head and explained: "No, I just didn't expect it. Is what you said true?"
Shao Yun rolled his eyes at Zhongli, then reminded him, “Nonsense… Didn’t you notice that Ying and Paimeng are missing? You don’t think Ying and I are divorced, do you?”
Zhongli now regretted the promise he made just now. What the hell...what should he do?
"I'll give it a try." Zhongli said unconfidently.
When Shao Yun heard that Zhongli wanted to "give it a try" to save his wife and children, he immediately shook his head and corrected his mistake.
"No, no, no, you can't just give it a try. I need you to rescue my wife and child with certainty, or there's no point in talking about it!"
Zhong Li made up his mind and decided to take a gamble.
"Okay, but I think we should do it at the same time! I'm going to save your wife and children now, and you go save Ningguang and Liyue now!"
When Shao Yun heard this, he thought, "It sounds a bit like a pay-later scheme. Zhongli, you have such a beautiful idea!"
"How do I know if you'll stand me up?"
Zhongli raised his right hand with a solemn expression and swore: "I, Zhongli, swear here that if I cannot save your wife and daughter, I will commit suicide!" (Note the single quotes!)
Shao Yun didn't seem to care about Zhongli's oath, and even vomited in disgust, then said:
"I don't care about your life. I just want my wife and children to come back safely. In my eyes, your life is worthless!"
Zhongli looked at Shao Yun's disgusted expression and felt helpless.
However, he caught the hidden meaning in Shao Yun's words, so he asked tentatively: "Do you mean that the deal between us has been concluded?"
Shao Yun did not directly answer Zhongli's question, but shouted to Keqing outside the door: "Keqing!"
Keqing, who was standing outside the door, had been anxiously waiting for the result. When she heard Shao Yun calling her name, she quickly responded loudly, "Here!"
Shao Yun then shouted: "Let's go to Liyue Harbor now!"
When Keqing heard this, her joy was beyond words.
She nodded repeatedly in surprise, fearing that Shao Yun would suddenly change his mind.
"You agree? Great! Then let's set off for Liyue Harbor now!"
Before Shao Yun turned around and prepared to leave, he looked back at Zhongli and warned him seriously: "Zhongli, you should know what will happen if you fool me!"
Shao Yun agreed to Zhongli's deal, which was similar to the "use now, pay later" scheme. The thought of saving his wife and children overwhelmed all his rational thinking.
In a nutshell, no matter if there are dates on the tree or not, he will try his best first. If Zhongli dares to cheat him, he will definitely make him pay for it.
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When Shao Yun and Keqing rushed to Liyue Harbor, the sun had already risen from the sea level. The sunlight sprinkled on the sparkling sea, bringing a touch of warmth to the entire port.
In a secret reception room in the Yanshang Tea House, Ye Lan was sitting at an exquisite wooden table, and opposite her sat "Claulinde", an official envoy from Fontaine.
Originally, Ye Lan should not be responsible for receiving an important person like Clorinde, but due to various reasons in Liyue Harbor, there is no other suitable candidate, so this task fell on Ye Lan's shoulders.
Ye Lan smiled and listened politely to what Clorinde had come for.
When she heard Clorinde asking Liyue to recall the Thousand Rocks Army stranded in Fontainejou Port, her heart tightened.
Only then did she remember that the Thousand Rock Army had been left in Fontaine for almost half a year!
Ye Lan was secretly upset. How could she have forgotten such an important thing? Ningguang, Ningguang, you are the one who caused this mess!
Ye Lan quickly clasped her hands together to express her deepest apology, and said, "I am so sorry, Miss Clorinde. This is an oversight on our part. It has caused you and Fontaine inconvenience. Please forgive me."
Seeing this, Clorinde nodded slightly. She was quite satisfied with Ye Lan's attitude.
After all, Ye Lan represents the official Liyue, and such a sincere apology also shows that Liyue attaches great importance to this matter.
So, Clorinde decided to use courtesy before force. She first praised the discipline of the Thousand Rock Army.
"Miss Ye Lan, in fact, the Qianyan Army performed very well in Roudeng Port. They strictly abided by the three rules and not only did they not disturb the people, but also played a positive role in the normal operation of the port."
"Moreover, Fontaine is very grateful for this. Liyue lent a helping hand to us when Fontaine was in danger. We will always remember this."
Then, Clorinde changed the subject.
"But, after all, if Liyue's Thousand Rock Army stays in Fontaine for a long time without any reason, it will still cause some unnecessary troubles and affect the friendship between our two countries."
Ye Lan nodded ashamedly and said, "I will find a way as soon as possible..."
When Clorinde heard what Ye Lan meant, would she not immediately transfer the Thousand Rocks Army stranded in Fontaine?
"Miss Ye Lan, what you mean is that you can't just transfer the Thousand Rock Army back to Liyue? Why?"
Ye Lan also wanted to mobilize the Qianyan Army directly, but she was an intelligence officer and an employee of the General Affairs Department, so she had no right to mobilize troops!
Ye Lan showed a helpless smile and said, "I'm sorry, Miss Clorinde, we have some problems with our top management now. Please forgive me, but I will solve it as soon as possible."
Clorinde frowned slightly and said in a somewhat unhappy tone: "I understand your national conditions, but this is not a reason for the army to be stationed in Fontaine."
Ye Lan nodded ashamedly and said, "I'm sorry, I'll get back to you as soon as possible... The General Affairs Department will take care of Special Envoy Fontaine's expenses in Liyue."
Seeing that she had said everything she needed to say, Clorinde stood up and finally said, "Okay, please deal with it as soon as possible... Of course, this is not a request, it's a demand!"
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