Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

Chapter 110 Hearing

"Mr. Zhongli?"

"Hmm? Isn't this Yuheng Star? What's the important matter?" Zhongli looked at Keqing in confusion. She was usually busy with Liyue government affairs, so what was wrong today? Why did she come to him, a social outcast?

No, there must be something wrong.

Hearing Zhongli's words, Keqing frowned slightly, as if she was embarrassed about something.

Seeing this, Zhongli smiled slightly: "Yuhengxing, just tell me if you have anything to say. Zhongli is not a person who is arrogant because of his talent, so there is no need to feel embarrassed." There was a hint of comfort in his tone.

In his eyes, Keqing, as a key figure in the new generation of the Seven Stars, was highly regarded, both in her political career and as a person. Since she had come to him with something, he naturally couldn't refuse her, especially since he was just an ordinary guest official in the Rebirth Hall.

Hearing Zhongli's words, Keqing took a deep breath, then looked at him and said, "Everyone says that Mr. Zhongli, the guest official of the Rebirth Hall, is knowledgeable and well-versed in all things Liyue. Whether it's law, politics, or history, Mr. Zhongli knows it all, and his knowledge base is like a walking encyclopedia. I wonder what Mr. Zhongli thinks of this?"

Zhongli couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"That's just the flattery of the people of Liyue. Zhongli doesn't deserve such praise." His tone was full of humility, but the slightly raised corners of his mouth revealed his thoughts.

Zhongli's mood brightened slightly, and he continued, "Yu Hengxing's visit to Zhongli today wasn't just for a casual chat, was it? Is there anything he wants to ask Zhongli?"

Zhongli looked at Keqing and asked. He certainly heard the flattery in Keqing's words.

Since Keqing started with this topic, she must have something to ask me next.

Keqing smiled faintly: "Mr. Zhongli is indeed worthy of his reputation. He discovered Keqing's purpose so quickly."

Zhongli picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, then looked at Keqing and smiled: "Yuhengxing, just speak up. As long as Zhongli knows, I will tell him everything." There was a hint of leisure in his tone.

After all, most of Liyue's laws were formulated under his leadership.

For someone like Keqing, one of the Seven Stars, to have to consult others about something, it must be quite something. As the Geo Lord, it was his duty to guide and answer the Seven Stars' questions. Therefore, Zhongli was more than willing to answer Keqing's questions.

Keqing smiled faintly. "I wonder how much Mr. Zhongli knows about the laws of Liyue today?"

When Zhongli heard this question, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile. He thought it was something else, but it turned out to be about the law.

He then said frankly, "I wouldn't say I'm fully versed in Liyue's laws, but I do know a few. I wonder which law Yuhengxing wishes to inquire about?"

Upon hearing this, Keqing said bluntly, "I'd like to inquire about the laws surrounding the Seven Star Election."

Zhongli was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and suddenly had a bad feeling. He frowned and asked, "About the Seven Stars?"

He then lowered his head to think for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint Yuhengxing. Zhongli really doesn't know much about the laws of the Seven Stars. As one of the Seven Stars, you should understand this better than Zhongli."

"If it really doesn't work, Yuhengxing can also ask our Liyue's famous lawyer Yan Fei. Zhongli knows that he is not as knowledgeable as her in law." Zhongli evaded.

Of course, he knew that the recent major event in Liyue was the Tianshu Star election. If it was something else, Zhongli would naturally be happy to help Keqing solve some of his doubts.

But this is a matter concerning Liyue's stability, and he cannot leak it without permission.

Zhongli's refusal made Keqing feel helpless. If she could ask Yan Fei, she would have gone there long ago. Why would she come to Zhongli?

According to Yan Fei's personality, if she dared to ask, the other party would find a loophole and fill it in at lightning speed. How could she carry out her plan then?

Thinking of this, Keqing couldn't help but shake her head.

Looking at Zhongli, he looked expectantly: "Mr. Zhongli, do you really know nothing at all? Even a few clues would be great."

Zhongli remained silent and continued to drink his tea leisurely.

Keqing was a little anxious, her eyes falling on the teacup in Zhongli's hand.

Then he said, "Mr. Zhongli, if you can provide me with some useful information, I'll cover your tea and water expenses for the next few months!"

When Zhongli heard this, the teacup in his hand paused slightly, then he regained his composure.

"Yu Heng Xing doesn't need to be like this. Is Zhongli the kind of person who covets Mora? If you don't know, you don't know."

Although Zhongli's movements just now were very small, the anxious Keqing still captured the details.

it works!

Keqing was delighted, but her expression remained unchanged as she continued to raise the price.

"Mr. Zhongli, this is very important to me. Can't you investigate it through other channels?" Keqing begged.

Then she waved her hand and said, "How about this? As long as you can provide me with some useful information, all your expenses for the past few months will be charged to my account!"

Hearing this, Zhongli fell silent, as if he was thinking about the feasibility of this matter.

Keqing's expression changed for a while, and finally she gritted her teeth:

"One year!"

"I'll cover all of Mr. Zhongli's expenses for this year! And there's no upper limit!"

Zhongli's eyes lit up when he heard this, but then he quickly suppressed it.

Seeing this, Keqing pretended to lament.

"This is the highest price I can offer. If Mr. Zhongli is not willing to pay, then just pretend that Keqing has never been here today." With that, Keqing turned around and left.

Keqing turned around and pretended to leave, but she walked unusually slowly. She was completely different from her usual decisive and swift self, as if she was waiting for something.

Although she appeared calm on the surface, her heart was already in turmoil.

Ah, is this even possible?

Mr. Zhongli, if you don’t speak up, I’m really leaving!

However, Zhongli did not try to persuade her to stay until she had walked a long way away.

Seeing this, Keqing's heart sank.

Alas, it seems that I can only think of other ways.

Keqing thought so.

Then she resumed her usual pace and walked forward.

Right here, a voice came from behind.

"Yuhengxing, please stay!"

Although the voice was plain, it seemed to have some kind of magic that penetrated people's hearts.

Keqing couldn't help but feel happy when she heard that, but then she pretended to be calm and turned around to look at Zhongli with a puzzled look.

"Mr. Zhongli, is there anything else? If not, I still have a lot of official business to attend to."

Zhongli sat still and said calmly, "Is what Yuhengxing just said true?"

Keqing looked puzzled: "It's natural, what's wrong?"

Zhongli shook his head: "It's okay. Since that's the case, the contract has been signed. Anyone who breaks his promise will be punished by eating rocks." As he said that, Zhongli took out a contract from somewhere and put it on the table.

Zhongli remained calm and continued, "Although I don't know much about this matter, I do know a thing or two. If Yuhengxing has no objection, then please sign."

Keqing looked at Zhongli with a calm expression, and couldn't help but twitch her lips.

Good guy, you said no on the surface, but you had already prepared the contract secretly, right?

Keqing quickly wrote on the paper in her beautiful handwriting, then looked at Zhongli with a playful expression: "Mr. Zhongli, you're quite quick."

Zhongli didn't take Keqing's provocation too seriously.

After all, Zhongli was a guest official of the Wangsheng Hall. If he always kept accounts with the Wangsheng Hall, he would feel a little embarrassed after a long time.

Besides, Zhongli also knew about Su Mo's character and ability, so he could feel at ease with his coming.

Besides, the rules were made by the Geo King, so what does it have to do with Zhongli?

Thinking of this, Zhongli regained his usual leisurely demeanor and picked up the teacup to take a sip.

Ok……

Great tea!

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As Zhongli finished his story.

Zhongli, on the other hand, looked calm, his face not red, his heart not beating. It seemed that he was telling a story that had nothing to do with him.

Su Mo looked at Zhongli calmly with a frown on his face.

Good guy.

Ok.

Zhongli, you, the guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, actually betrayed us!

I originally thought that this trick was only effective against Barbatos from Mond next door. I never expected that you would be such a person.

snort!

I am ashamed to associate with people like you!

As if sensing Su Mo's somewhat angry gaze, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Zhongli's face.

After all, Su Mo knew that he was the Rock King Emperor.

Emperor Yan Wang exploited the loopholes in his own rules at the behest of his subordinates (bribes). This is truly disgraceful.

But Zhongli soon felt relieved.

What's with all the loopholes? It's clearly a contract, a fair deal, and both sides get what they need.

Rock King Emperor?

Who is that?

I'm really not familiar with it.

Thinking of this, Zhongli regained his usual calm demeanor, looked at Su Mo and said calmly: "That's all about Keqing. The story is over, what do you think?"

Su Mo was a little confused.

What do you think?

you ask me?

Of course I just watched it casually, what else could I do?

Su Mo felt helpless.

It would have been fine if Zhongli hadn't said it, but now that he has, well, his favor has increased.

How can he pay it back?

Serve as Tianshu Star?

It seems that this is the only way.

But this position is dispensable to him. Once he gets there, he will have to deal with all kinds of official duties and social etiquette.

Su Mo couldn't help but feel a headache. This matter was really becoming more and more complicated.

Zhongli seemed to see Su Mo's turmoil and said calmly, "By the way, I heard that there seems to be a dragon disaster in Mondstadt recently. Liyue has decided to send people to Mondstadt to offer condolences and assistance..."

Su Mo looked at Zhongli in surprise.

"Mr. Zhongli, you mean..."

Zhongli shook his head and stopped him, saying, "I didn't say anything. I was just discussing a rumor with you." After saying that, Zhongli turned and walked into the house.

Su Mo was left alone in deep thought.