Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 1226 Assigning a Job to Ningguang

The study door closed gently as Beidou left, leaving only Shao Yun and Ye Lan inside.

Seeing that no one else was present, Ye Lan leaned forward slightly and pressed Shao Yun for key details.

"Mr. Shao Yun, now that there are no outsiders here, tell me the truth, who is the mastermind behind this coup?"

"Which immortal being has such power to persuade Keqing and directly decide Ningguang's fate?"

Shao Yun carefully examined Ye Lan, confirming that she could understand the deeper meaning behind it, and then stopped hiding it, slowly uttering four words.

"Morax..."

"Morax?!" Upon hearing this name, Ye Lan's pupils suddenly contracted, and she subconsciously exclaimed in a low voice, then quickly lowered her voice again.

"Damn it... It was him?"

She had been thinking that if it were another immortal being behind the scenes, she might be able to find a way to deal with it, but when she learned that it was the Rock King Emperor, all her thoughts vanished instantly.

The god who has ruled Liyue for thousands of years has a decision that no one in Liyue can defy, so it seems that she can only accept this reality.

After the initial shock, confusion welled up inside me.

Ye Lan frowned, trying hard to recall the details of the past. When she was involved in the reconstruction project in Fontainebleau, Shao Yun had mentioned to her that Ning Guang was saved by the Emperor.

Why are you turning on me now?

This stark contrast in attitude before and after was something she simply couldn't understand.

"Why? What I mean is, you told me before that you wanted to kill Ningguang, but the Emperor intervened and saved her. Since he approved of Ningguang, why did he suddenly turn against her and even go to such extremes?"

Shao Yun didn't want to delve into the reasons behind it; yesterday's enemies, today's friends—this kind of thing was all too common…

"Times are always changing, and people's hearts and stances change with them. He protected Ningguang back then because she was useful to Liyue; now he's abandoning Ningguang..."

Shao Yun didn't continue, waving his hand as if he didn't want to discuss these political matters.

"If you can't figure this out, don't think about it. Facing reality is more important than anything else."

After saying that, he changed the subject and suddenly, in a somewhat joking tone, presented Ye Lan with a seemingly feasible yet utterly absurd plan.

"Speaking of which, there is indeed a strategy that could allow Ningguang to turn the tide in a desperate situation."

"I'll go back to Liyue now, find Morax, beat him half to death, completely clear away all obstacles, and then help Ningguang return to the center of power in Liyue so that she can reclaim the throne."

Then, Shao Yun changed the subject and said coldly, "But I can't gamble my current life for Ning Guang. So, that's how it is."

After listening to Shao Yun's seemingly far-fetched yet quickly realistic words, Ye Lan nodded slightly and helplessly echoed:

“That’s true… You had no reason to risk everything you have for Ningguang, after all, you two have never been close friends.”

Even so, Ye Lan's gaze unconsciously drifted to the window, and the scene from last night involuntarily surfaced in her mind:

Ningguang leaned weakly against the bedside, her eyes filled with dependence and even a hint of servile flattery as she looked at Shao Yun, like a lapdog seeking protection, wagging its tail and begging for Shao Yun's favor.

Seeing Ningguang like that, Yelan knew in her heart that even if Ningguang's body was fully restored, she probably would not be willing to leave Nata to live in seclusion in Daoqi. She had already regarded Shaoyun's place as her only safe haven.

Now that Ningguang can't return to Liyue, the most important thing next is to figure out how to settle her down.

Ye Lan took a deep breath, setting aside her usual composure and pride, and asked Shao Yun in an almost pleading tone, "So, what are your plans for dealing with Ning Guang next?"

"I'm begging you, no matter what, don't leave her to fend for herself in the wild. She was once the high and mighty Tianquan Star, but now she truly has nothing left..."

She deliberately avoided those "strange" topics that might offend Shao Yun, simply hoping that Shao Yun could give Ningguang a place to stay, so that she wouldn't be left to wander in the wild and end up dead in the wilderness.

Upon hearing Ye Lan's words, Shao Yun couldn't help but laugh and retort, "What kind of animal do you take me for? No, I wouldn't do that."

After venting his frustrations, Shao Yun subconsciously licked his lips and began to seriously consider how to settle Ningguang.

My first thought was to settle Ningguang directly in my home.

But he immediately dismissed the thought: No, there aren't any extra rooms in the house, and besides...

He paused for a moment. If he kept Ningguang in his home, how should her identity be defined?

We can't really treat her like a "slave" or "accessory," as Zhongli suggested, can we? Letting Ningguang stay in such an awkward position will definitely affect the family atmosphere, and it won't look good if word gets out.

After pondering for a moment, he finally came up with a foolproof plan.

"I plan to talk to Vulcan Mavica and see if I can get her a position in the administration office."

"Also, I'll discuss with Ying about compiling a list of all the money Ningguang has given us over the years, as well as all the expenses incurred on us, and then converting it into Mora to repay her."

"In this way, we can completely sever all ties between her and me. She can live her life however she wants from now on, without feeling like she owes us anything, and we won't have to have any extra concerns about her."

Ningguang has spent a lot of money on him and Ying over the years. If converted into Mora, it would be enough for Ningguang to live a normal life in Nata for decades, or even a lifetime.

This approach not only provides Ningguang with the funds to settle down but also allows both parties to completely clarify their relationship, which can be considered extremely benevolent.

After hearing Shao Yun's plan, Ye Lan felt something was strange; it was a little different from what she had imagined.

"What? You want to ask Vulcan to assign Ningguang a position?"

Seeing Ye Lan's surprised expression, Shao Yun assumed she didn't believe he could come into contact with the Vulcan, so he smiled and explained:

“Don’t be surprised, I have pretty strong connections in Nata. It shouldn’t be a problem to have her help Ningguang find a job so she can support herself.”

He paused, then added with a hint of confidence, "Besides, I don't want to see Ningguang living off our savings. Don't worry, working for Vulcan, would I ever mistreat Ningguang?"

This is no exaggeration. The Nata Headquarters is a core institution directly under the control of Vulcan. To obtain a position there means you start with an extremely high level of status.

In other words, Shao Yun directly assigned Ningguang a position that was almost equivalent to that of a "vice-national level".

Ye Lan shook her head. It wasn't that she didn't believe Shao Yun had the ability, but she just didn't understand why Shao Yun didn't keep Ning Guang at his home.

"No, I mean, I thought you would leave Ningguang at your house."

Upon hearing what Ye Lan meant, Shao Yun said with a hint of sarcasm, "If that incident hadn't happened back then, I might have taken Ning Guang in and let her do some odd jobs at the ranch."

Immediately afterwards, Shao Yun solemnly explained why he didn't want Ningguang to stay at his house.

“But I don’t want to really treat Ningguang as a slave. I want her to be able to support herself.”

"Also, I don't want Ying to misunderstand anything; there are already enough women in the family..."

In short, Ningguang can no longer return to Liyue and can only stay in Nata.

However, Shao Yun didn't want Ningguang to live in his house, thinking that she could support herself independently in Nata.

However, we can only talk about this after Ningguang has recovered.

……

Five days later, in the lobby of Nata's headquarters.

These days, Shao Yun keeps a close eye on Ningguang's recovery.

From initially only being able to walk slowly in the room, to later being able to go up and down the stairs while holding onto the railing, and now being able to walk alone in the yard, Ningguang's physical condition is getting better day by day, and her mental state is gradually recovering.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Shao Yun set off as planned, going to the council office to find Mavica and seek a position for Ningguang.

"Mavika, have you been busy lately?" Shao Yun walked up with a smile, watching Mavica talking to Ianshan.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, a barely perceptible glint of joy flashed in Mavica's eyes.

She longed to respond to Shao Yun immediately, but first waved to Ian Shan and said gently:

“Ian Shane, let’s stop here for now. I need to talk to Mr. Shao Yun about something.”

Ianshan followed Mavica's gaze to Shao Yun, smiled knowingly, and replied softly, "Yes, Lord Vulcan."

After saying that, she tactfully left the council chamber, closing the door behind her.

Only the two of them remained in the council chamber. Mavica quickly stepped forward, a genuine smile on her face, and said in a light tone:

"Mr. Shao Yun? Long time no see. What brings you to the council office today? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Although Mavica could never forget Shao Yun, she was no longer the naive teenage girl who would be anxious and insecure about love.

Since ending her adventure on MapleStory with Ying, she has devoted more of her energy to Nata's affairs and her own life.

She understood that persisting in a love that wasn't meant to be was pointless; it was better to cherish the responsibilities and life she had now.

Even so, when the person she had been longing for came to her door, Mavica couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. The smile on her lips became more genuine than usual, and even her eyes softened.

Seeing Mavica's enthusiastic manner, and remembering that he had come to ask for a favor, Shao Yun couldn't help but scratch his head a little embarrassedly.

"I'm sorry, Mavica, but I'm a typical 'I don't come here unless I need something' kind of you. I really do have something I'd like to ask you for help with today."

Seeing Shao Yun's unusually flustered expression, and even taking the initiative to ask her for a favor, Mavica's smile deepened. She abandoned her dignified demeanor and revealed her humorous side, deliberately teasing him:

"Okay, okay, I understand. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've ever heard you ask me for a favor so earnestly."

"Give me this rare opportunity, just tell me directly, do you want the stars in the sky, or the moon?"

As she spoke, she deliberately raised her chin and struck an exaggerated pose, which made Shao Yun burst out laughing.