PNB Chapter 146 Fine Wine (5)
Chapter 146 Fine Wine (5)
Inside the Knights, Lisa and Kaeya were discussing something.
"...So you're the most suitable candidate."
knock --
"Come in," Lisa called out towards the door.
Upon hearing the response, Xuan Yue and the others opened the door and entered the office.
“Oh, you’ve come at the right time. Lisa and I were just talking about Razer. But sir, you look familiar…” Kaeya noticed Xuan Yue’s eyes, but he didn’t recognize the face.
Xuan Yue: "Let me introduce myself. My name is Jin Xuan, and I come from Liyue. I presume you are Captain Kaeya? My elder brother received your help in Mondstadt. It was quite an accident to meet you here. I will bring generous gifts to visit you next time."
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Paimon: "When did this happen? How come we didn't know?"
Paimon and the others looked completely bewildered. Kaiya thought for a moment and came up with an idea, but to be on the safe side, he asked, "Um, young man, who is your older brother...?"
Xuan Yue: "My elder brother's name is Qing Yue, a merchant in Li Yue."
"My brother had some doubts and couldn't get over them. It was thanks to Captain Kaiya that he was able to persuade my brother to return home safely."
Sora: (Oh right, Jin Xuan used the form of a bird to enter Mondstadt before, so this should be their first formal meeting.)
Kaiya: "Oh, it's Grandpa Qingyue. You're too kind, young man. It was nothing, no need for a gift. How about we become friends?"
"Alright, but a thank-you gift still needs to be prepared. Captain Kaiya is quite capable of persuading my stubborn brother to come back." Xuan Yue meant this sincerely.
Kaiya: "Not at all, Brother Jin Xuan, you flatter me. I was just offering some advice to the gentleman, but judging from the result, it can be considered as helping others achieve their goals."
Paimon: "Jin Xuan, aren't you afraid that Qing Yue will come after you for speaking ill of Grandpa Qing Yue like this?"
"Hehe, if you don't tell and I don't tell, he won't know, right?" Xuan Yue stuck out his tongue, his playful words making him seem quite charming.
“Okay, that makes sense. So… how much are you going to pay to keep quiet?” Paimon grinned mischievously, rubbing his little hands together, his eyes seemingly gleaming.
"Eh." (O_O)
“Oh right, Paimon is really smart. Since it’s a secret… shouldn’t I get a copy too?” Kong also tilted his head and smiled at Xuan Yue, his smile revealing ill intent, clearly indicating that he was on the same side as Paimon.
"Alright, alright, you two are so mean." Xuan Yue's eyes instantly showed helplessness, but she still smiled and agreed.
But when he noticed that Razer was still silent, he immediately became serious and said, "We've gone off-topic. Where were we?"
Kaeya: "...Oh right, speaking of Gragas."
"Huh?! What they need is clearly 'the unwavering dedication to protection,' but the materials the Knights have prepared... are wine barrels?"
Paimon looked surprised, while Kong pondered for a moment, finding it quite reasonable.
Paimon: "Reasonable? That's not reasonable at all."
“Hehe… I’ve already arranged for someone to prepare the material that Paimon mentioned.” Lisa picked up where Kaia left off: “But that child is very serious and wants to study it for a while longer, so please be patient.”
"As for the barrels... you've collected all sorts of raw materials, you wouldn't be thinking of mixing them all together in the big pots of Dadaupa Valley, would you?"
"So after thinking it over, he could only ask the cavalry captain, who was good at socializing and had exceptional wisdom, to go to Dawn Winery and bring back a good wine barrel."
Lisa's sudden mention of someone drew everyone's attention back to Kaiya: "Alright, alright, we're all acquaintances, of course I understand you want to help your apprentice, but let's skip the flattery."
"...But I've finally managed to go back, and you're asking me to do this kind of thing? I'm really in a difficult position." Kaiya suddenly felt a little awkward about asking this question.
Lisa: "How could it be difficult? Negotiation is your forte."
"The Brewfest is one of Mondstadt's most important festivals. Don't you know Diluc's temper?"
"Just a few hints, like: 'The people of Mondstadt haven't had a festival in a long time. For various reasons, they're missing this or that. Can anyone help them out?'"
“If he hears you say that, he will definitely be willing to sponsor us in terms of funding and supplies.”
Paimon was instantly flustered upon hearing this: "Lisa... she's clearly trying to extort Lord Diluc!"
Xuan Yue: "Didn't you just try to scam me too?"
Paimon: "Then...how is that extortion? That's hush money."
Xuan Yue:......
Then the next second—
"Okay, let's do it that way." Kaiya couldn't help but smile as she immediately agreed.
Kong: "They agreed quite readily on their end!"
"How normal is that? I do it all the time. At worst, I'll just get a scolding from A-Qing. For him, it's just a little less Mora, nothing serious."
Xuan Yue's words immediately resonated with Kaiya: "Hehe, it seems that Brother Jin Xuan and I do have some things in common."
"Sigh, I was originally going to thank Lisa for all the good things she did behind the scenes on behalf of Razor. Now, I don't even know which side I should stand on..." Paimon looked at the two who had obviously reached a consensus and silently mourned for Diluc for a second.
"Traveler, Master, you have done a lot and worked very hard."
Razer spoke up at this moment, but if he had wolf ears, they would have drooped down. His tone was somewhat faint and disappointed: "But I can't answer the question. I'm useless."
Lisa: "Oh dear? What happened to the little wolf? You can't be so dejected."
Kong: "It might be a bit too much information for him."
Lisa: "Ah, I understand. Okay, cutie, you two go with Kaiya. I'll give Razer some psychological counseling and maybe even tutor him a little while I'm at it, just to fulfill my duty."
"Come pick him up again in a few days. By then, the last piece of paper should be ready."
"I would be more than happy to have someone to chat with on the street," Kaiya said, indicating that she had no problem with it at all.
Lei Ze also obeyed his master's arrangements, as for Xuan Yue...
(Hmm... Kaiya's home is Dawn Winery, right? She's already paying a visit?!)
(What should I give away? Think quickly... How about giving away some shares? But will Ah Qing scold me for that?)
(Then what should I give him?! Why does Diluc have everything he needs, he's so poor he only has money left!!)
A little golden crow quietly shattered.
The wind rises from the ground —
"La—la la la—la—"
Under the big tree, Wendy was playing the piano, performing a beautiful melody.
Butterflies fluttered around him, the wind blew fallen leaves, and dandelions drifted into the distance—freedom, unrestrained...
"You've left them with this mystery, asking them to solve it, and you won't even let A-Yue tell them?"
A transparent butterfly landed beside him, transforming into Xuanqing's projection.
Wendy: "Haha, wouldn't it be boring if the answer were too easy? I'm giving the little wolf a chance to fit in."
Xuan Qing: "Smooth talker. Oh, and remember to help with the last part."
"Hehe, how could I forget? But I just heard Xiao Xuan Yue saying bad things about you."
Wendy couldn't help but tease him.
"...It's better than someone being tricked into being paired with the Rock God."
"Hey, Uncle Qing, the old man and I are completely innocent."
Xuan Qing's lips curled slightly, clearly in a good mood: "Now you're not innocent anymore."
Wendy (●.●) "Stunned": ...