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After saying goodbye to Gan Yu, Lu Lin followed Bai Wen and successfully arrived at Qunyu Pavilion.
Lu Lin was also very curious about this luxurious palace floating high in the sky. Building a huge floating palace in the sky was something that even in his technologically advanced world, it was impossible.
Unfortunately, this magnificent palace will soon be used as a weapon and thrown into the vast ocean.
Yesterday, while shopping with Gan Yu, he overheard people talking about the dragon plague that had just occurred in Mondstadt, and he had already figured out the timeline of his time travel.
The Traveler Ying has just resolved the Mondstadt scare and is on her way to Liyue; the assassination attempt on the Geo Archon has not yet occurred.
"Mr. Lu, please come in. Miss Ningguang has been waiting for quite some time!" Baiwen escorted him to the door of Ningguang's office but did not follow him inside.
Lu Lin stepped into the luxurious office. It has to be said that Ningguang, as the wealthiest woman in Liyue, really knows how to enjoy life.
The office is filled with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, antique treasures, and various rare and precious flowers and plants...
Any single item from this office could be sold for enough to support an ordinary person for half a lifetime.
In the very center of the office, a stunningly beautiful woman with white hair piled up at the back of her head, dressed in a bright yellow dress, was facing a wall, reading the documents posted there.
She was tall and elegant, with a graceful and noble air, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley.
Noticing Lu Lin enter, she turned gracefully, a smile on her face: "Mr. Lu Lin? It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Miss Ningguang, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Lu Lin returned a friendly smile.
Chapter Fifteen: Growing Strawberries on the Mountain
"Mr. Lu is a handsome man with impeccable taste in clothing. This elegant attire is made of fine materials and exquisite craftsmanship. It must be a treasure from the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, right?"
Lu Lin's attire truly made him stand out with his exceptional temperament and extraordinary presence. Even Ning Guang, who was used to seeing high society people, was taken aback.
"Gan Yu picked it out for me, and it fits really well," Lu Lin said with pride.
"Oh? Miss Gan Yu is busy with work and rarely interacts with strangers, let alone helps people choose clothes. Mr. Lu, is your relationship with her unusual?"
"Hmm, we are indeed quite familiar with each other."
“But I have never heard of Mr. Lu before. A young talent like Mr. Lu should not be unknown.”
"I haven't been in Liyue for long, so it's normal that Miss Ningguang hasn't heard of me."
Did you become familiar with Gan Yu as soon as you arrived in Liyue?
Ningguang raised an eyebrow slightly, her interest in Lu Lin growing stronger.
Although Gan Yu may seem a bit dull on ordinary days, she has been able to oversee Yuehai Pavilion for three thousand years without ever causing any trouble. She is no easy person.
This person is extraordinary for gaining Gan Yu's trust so quickly and potentially developing a closer relationship with her!
This person's origins are unknown. They suddenly appeared in Liyue, participated in the monster outbreak in Guili Plain, and have a close relationship with Gan Yu...
There are too many mysteries surrounding him, and solving mysteries is one of Ningguang's favorite things to do.
"Gan Yu should have shown you the report on the Guiliyuan incident, right? She wants you to receive the reward, but she doesn't go into details. I think she must have some reasons for not wanting to make it public."
But since she allowed you to come see me, it means she can tell me this matter verbally, right?
"Miss Ningguang is truly exceptionally intelligent," Lu Lin exclaimed.
"The root cause of this monster outbreak lies in the black mist formed by the fusion of abyssal power and the remnants of the demon god. This black mist will erode Gan Yu and the others' power."
"But I am an extraterrestrial visitor with a special constitution. Not only am I immune to this black mist, but I can also help her dispel it from her body. It's just that the method of dispelling it is not easy to explain."
"What is it?"
"kiss."
Ningguang frowned. This answer was so outrageous that she felt Lu Lin was deliberately teasing her. You've only known Gan Yu for a few days, and you've already kissed her?
"Mr. Lu, this joke is not funny."
“Miss Ningguang, I have no need to make a joke that can be verified.” Lu Lin shrugged.
So he really kissed Gan Yu?
Ningguang also realized that although this answer was outrageous, it could explain why Gan Yu was vague about the details. Such a thing was certainly not good to appear in a written report!
and many more!
The report states that he met Gan Yu later; before that, he was working with Hu Tao, who also contributed significantly to the battle. Could it be that Hu Tao also...?
This guy ruined two girls at once?!
As one of the de facto rulers of Liyue, Ningguang has met many so-called upper-class people, including some with decadent personal lives, and some of them even tried to pursue her.
She despised this kind of person from the bottom of her heart. She was willing to maintain her elegance and dignity with ordinary suitors, but she never gave this kind of person a kind look.
What's more, he harmed Gan Yu and Hu Tao, one who had been guarding the Moonsea Pavilion for three thousand years and the other who had maintained the balance between the Yin and Yang realms, both of whom had made great contributions to Liyue!
Scumbag!
"Understood. I understand the details. The corresponding reward will be issued to you after the approval process is completed. Thank you for your contributions to Liyue. I still have work to do, so I won't keep you any longer, Mr. Lu."
Although Ningguang's words were polite, her attitude had clearly changed drastically; the smile on her face was gone, replaced by indifference.
Lu Lin certainly sensed this change; she made almost no attempt to hide her disgust for him!
What's going on? Why is there such a strong reaction as soon as they heard I kissed Gan Yu?
Lu Lin was somewhat resentful. He had been called over but hadn't even been offered a cup of tea. After a barrage of questions, he was told to leave. What did Lu Lin take him for?
Just then, the system voice sounded, and he received a temporary task.
[Ding, random quest triggered: Conquer Ningguang]
[Mission Objective: Ningguang has a very poor impression of you. Please completely conquer her, both physically and mentally. Reaching 100% completion of the conquest is considered mission completion.]
[Task Rewards: 1 million Mora, 500 points, 100 experience points, and one randomly assigned keyword]
Wow! A system task has been triggered. Just how much does Ningguang hate me?
Lu Lin couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Since you hate me so much, it's not unreasonable for me to charge some interest first, right?
As Lu Lin gradually developed and applied the system and entries, and pushed the strategy progress to 100% with Gan Yu, his mindset underwent a significant change.
A thought popped into my head and I had an idea.
Snapped!
He snapped his fingers in a cool way, and the "Critical Moment" was activated!
Time stood still at this moment.
Lu Lin walked to Ning Guang's side, admiring her stunningly beautiful face, which still showed a clear look of disgust.
"Even with a look of disgust, she's still so beautiful." Lu Lin clicked his tongue in admiration, his fingers sliding down her cheek, across her slender neck, and to her neckline.
The two rows of buttons on his coat opened by themselves without any wind. Lu Lin flicked them with his little finger and pulled them with his index finger, as if the clouds had parted to reveal the moon and the mist had dispersed to reveal the mountains.
It is an incredibly magnificent mountain, even more so than Liyue's Ice D. As expected of the Liyue Seven Stars, they truly possess a breadth of vision beyond the reach of ordinary people.
The mountain peaks were covered in snow, except for the red plum blossoms blooming on the summit, creating a beautiful picture of plum blossoms in the snow.
Lu Lin took out a phonograph camera from the Chenge Pot.
He bought this while shopping with Gan Yu yesterday. He originally just wanted to see what was different about this world's phonograph and the camera in his previous world, but he never expected it to come in handy here.
A stunningly beautiful face, a slender and graceful figure, an elegant and noble temperament, and the beautiful scenery of red plum blossoms against the snow—it's a truly perfect composition!
After leaving behind several pictures of plum blossoms in the snow, Lu Lin played with them for a while, enjoying the soft and smooth texture.
But he felt that the snow scene was a bit monotonous with only red plum blossoms, so he had a bright idea, bent down and sucked hard.
On a snow-covered mountain, a strawberry grows.
Hmm~ We still need to maintain symmetry!
Lu Lin transformed into a fruit enthusiast, diligently cultivating strawberries on the snow-capped mountain.
What? You're saying strawberries can't survive in snow?
That must be because you chose the wrong variety of strawberries!
As the time stop was about to end, Lu Lin left behind a few more beautiful pictures of red plum blossoms and strawberries in the snow before restoring everything to its original state.
As he buttoned up the last button, he paused for a moment without finishing it, and walked back to where he had been standing.
Time resumed, and Ningguang saw Lu Lin across from her snap his fingers in a flippant manner, his smile utterly repulsive.
"Thank you very much, Miss Ningguang. You go ahead with your work, I won't bother you any longer."
"Farewell!"
"No delivery!"
Chapter Sixteen: The Gleaming Light of Anger
Even after Lu Lin left, Ning Guang's furrowed brows remained unchanged.
Although Lu Lin's scumbag behavior had just disgusted her, it didn't mean she hadn't listened to what he said.
The term "visitor from outer space" had been memorized by her. The meaning of the term was not difficult to understand. Such people had appeared in the world of Teyvat, and there were related records that had been passed down. Ningguang had also seen them.
Is Lu Lin's immunity to the power of the abyss and the remnants of the demon god due to his special identity as a "visitor from outer space"?
Ningguang pondered, but something felt off, strange.
Why do I have this strange feeling in my chest?
Ningguang instinctively lowered her head, her pupils suddenly contracting.
She saw the button that wasn't fastened!
When were the buttons opened?
She is a very detail-oriented person, and with three close assistants including Baiwen, it is absolutely impossible for her to come to work with her clothes unbuttoned.
Could it have accidentally popped open? My bra could have done that, but that doesn't make sense. These buttons are cleverly designed to prevent them from popping open.
Ningguang felt a strange sensation in her chest, so she went into the lounge next door, where she took her afternoon nap every day.
After locking the door, she unbuttoned her shirt.
!!!
Underneath the elegant dress was a plain white bodice, which, though neat, was slightly disheveled, giving Ningguang a bad feeling.
When she pulled open her bra, the sight that met her eyes made the veins on her forehead bulge and her eyes widen in fury!
On the fair and smooth mountain peaks, two strawberries were so eye-catching, with faint water stains still on them, which were Lu Lin's saliva.
Although she had never been in a relationship, as the ruler of a country, she was certainly not a naive young girl who knew nothing about matters between men and women.
She knew very well what those two strawberries meant.
Lu Lin!!!
I kill you!!!
Ningguang has been navigating the business world for many years, climbing step by step to become one of the Seven Stars of Liyue. She has long since become someone who doesn't show her emotions, but today, for the first time ever, she had the urge to smash things!
Filled with shame and indignation, she wished she could smash this bastard to death right now with the Qunyu Pavilion!
But she quickly regained control of her anger, and a host of questions welled up in her mind.
"How did he do that? Why do I have absolutely no memory of that part?"
Ningguang reviewed the entire process of their meeting, and there was nothing out of place. The only thing that seemed a little off was his flippant snap at the end.
Is it hypnosis? Or memory erasure? Or some other method?
No matter what method he used, he wouldn't forget to button his shirt properly, so he deliberately left that button undone?!
The purpose is also easy to guess.
He's provoking us; this is his declaration of war!
Even if Lu Lin buttoned up his shirt, Ning Guang would still find strawberries growing on the mountain when she took a shower that night, but finding them then would not be as shocking as finding them now.
He was deliberately provoking Ningguang; you could say this was his challenge.
"Lu Lin, you just wait!" Ning Guang gritted her teeth and spat out the words, but did not make any rash moves.
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