MM Racing Chapter 1215 Aren't you and Ningguang on good terms?
Chapter 1215 Aren't you and Ningguang on good terms?
Time returns to the present.
Inside the study on the first floor of Shao Yun's ranch, in the Nata Suspended Wood People tribe.
After listening to Yelan and Beidou recount the entire process of taking Ningguang away from Liyue and eventually arriving in Nata, Shao Yun's expression became strange.
He didn't pay attention to Ningguang's illness, nor did he ask about the details of the Liyue coup. Instead, he focused on a most insignificant matter.
"Wait a minute, you just said that in order to convince Ginitch, you implied that this was my 'family matter'?"
Shao Yun leaned forward, his tone full of dissatisfaction, and said, "How did you imply that? It makes me sound like a scumbag who started a relationship and then abandoned me, leaving me with all sorts of romantic entanglements!"
“I’m not worried about Ginitch, but his big yellow lizard is a chatterbox.”
"Now that you've said that, how am I supposed to get along in Nata?"
Ye Lan was originally waiting for Shao Yun to discuss how to settle Ning Guang and how to deal with possible pursuers, but she didn't expect him to get hung up on such a trivial matter.
She was stunned for a moment, then she was amused by Shao Yun's serious manner and burst out laughing. She was speechless!
"No, Mr. Shao Yun, is this the time to discuss such matters? Can't you focus on something more important first?"
"Of course I care about important matters, but my reputation is also very important!" Shao Yun said, spreading his arms wide with a righteous expression.
"Besides, what if my wife hears these rumors and misunderstands?"
Looking at Shao Yun's current appearance, Ye Lan couldn't help but recall Yuan Shang when she first arrived at the ranch, dressed in Inazuma-style pajamas and imitating lines from martial arts novels in a pretentious manner.
One is preoccupied with "reputation issues," while the other loves "abstract and quirky" ideas; their personalities are practically identical.
She couldn't help but rub her forehead, and said, quite annoyed:
"Now I finally understand why that guy named Yuan Shang is so abstract. It turns out his strange temperament comes from you!"
"Mr. Shao Yun, I beg you, can you be serious for once? This is really not the time to joke around!"
Upon hearing Ye Lan's request to "be serious for once," Shao Yun shrugged, seemingly puzzled, and then said very seriously:
"How am I being irresponsible? This is really important, okay!"
Ye Lan was completely speechless after hearing his words. She took a deep breath and patiently retorted directly:
"Something's happened in Liyue! Lady Ningguang almost died in the coup, and now she's been poisoned and can't even speak. Her life is in danger at any moment!"
"But you're focusing on whether others will misunderstand our relationship. Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"
Seeing Ye Lan's agitation, Shao Yun remained calm and even casually recounted the Liyue Incident that Ye Lan had mentioned.
“Ningguang seized power, while Keqing restored order, so Ningguang was wanted, and you rescued her and she escaped to Nata…”
"Although I was shocked when I heard about it, but..."
He paused deliberately, shrugged, and said something that stunned both Ye Lan and Bei Dou.
"What should I do? What can I do? Are you going to pay me to go back to Liyue to 'kill' Keqing and then help Ningguang regain the throne?"
His words carried a clear sense of mockery, as if the political upheaval in Liyue and Ningguang's life or death were none of his concern.
Beidou could no longer hold back and quickly shook his head, saying urgently, "This is not the time to beat up Keqing! Mr. Shao Yun, haven't you and Lady Ningguang always had a good relationship?"
"Even if you don't want to interfere in Liyue's politics right now, shouldn't you at least be concerned about her health?"
Beidou had always thought that Shao Yun and Ningguang, as old friends from Liyue, would at least have some basic affection for each other, but she never expected Shao Yun to be so indifferent.
When Shao Yun heard the words, "You and Ningguang have a good relationship, don't you?" his eyes darkened, and the events of that night involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
At that time, Ningguang was blinded by her desire for power and tried to win him over with despicable means, seducing him.
The next day, he wanted to give her a chance to explain, but she remained obstinate. If it weren't for Zhongli's intervention, who used the excuse that "the pregnant Ying was looking for him" to get rid of him, Ningguang would probably be preparing for her first birthday party by now.
After recalling that unpleasant past, Shao Yun asked Bei Dou with a forced smile, "What? Are you kidding me? I have a good relationship with Ning Guang?"
When Beidou saw that Shao Yun denied having a good relationship with Ningguang, he became so anxious that he started counting on his fingers, recounting the past events one by one.
"More than three years ago, when you, Ying, and Paimon first came to Liyue, who gave you such a high-level reception? It was Ningguang!"
"Not only did she personally host a banquet for you at Qunyu Pavilion, but she also reimbursed you for your accommodation, shopping, and meals in Liyue. Doesn't that count as a good relationship?"
She became more and more agitated as she spoke, and continued, "And then there was the chaos of the Battle of Liyue Harbor. When Liyue Harbor was in such turmoil, who stood firmly by Ningguang's side and helped her stabilize the situation? It was you!"
"You and Ning Guang are clearly comrades on the same side, so how come your personality changed so drastically as soon as you came to Nata, and you forgot all our previous friendship?"
Thinking of Shao Yun's cold attitude just now, Bei Dou suddenly had a conspiracy theory in mind, and his tone also carried a hint of moral condemnation.
"Or... do you think Ningguang has lost power and become a fugitive wanted by Liyue, and is no longer of any use to you, so you want to cut ties with her and sever all ties?"
"Mr. Shao Yun, you're not that kind of person, are you?"
After listening to Beidou's words, Shao Yun pursed her lips and gave her a complicated look.
He knew in his heart that what Beidou said was true, but all this "goodness" remained before Ningguang was consumed by the desire for power.
Beidou really had no idea what kind of overstepping actions Ningguang took that night in order to win him over.
He remained silent for a few seconds, ultimately not directly explaining the past entanglements, but instead meaningfully raised his chin and said cryptically:
"That's all ancient history, Beidou, haven't you updated your version? Some things aren't as they seem on the surface."
"The version hasn't been updated?" Beidou was completely dumbfounded by Shao Yun's question. She frowned and looked at Shao Yun with a puzzled expression.
"What version hasn't been updated? I've known you for so long, and I've always seen you and Ningguang treat each other politely and help each other out. How can it be outdated?"
"What exactly happened between you two that I don't know about? Haven't you and Ningguang always had a good relationship?"
Shao Yun looked into Bei Dou's bewildered eyes, still pondering the question: should he reveal what happened with Ning Guang back then?
He was to tell, but it wasn't exactly a glorious past; if he didn't, Beidou and Yelan would probably continue to misunderstand him as an ungrateful person, which made him unhappy.
……
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and before Shao Yun could respond, the door was gently pushed open.
After giving Ningguang a bath, Ying noticed the heavy atmosphere in the study, especially the silence of Shao Yun, Ye Lan, and Bei Dou. She spoke somewhat awkwardly:
"Um... do you mind if I bother you for a moment?"
"Ying, it's nothing, it's not bothering you at all! What's the matter?" Shao Yun's attitude immediately changed, and he greeted her with a smile.
Ye Lan and Bei Dou, standing to the side, clearly saw Shao Yun's complete 180-degree change in attitude.
The two couldn't help but exchange a glance, both seeing speechlessness in each other's eyes. They even grinned in unison, silently complaining to themselves:
What a double standard! He was so cold to us just now, but he completely changed when he saw his wife.
Ying didn't notice their subtle movements. She glanced around to make sure nothing was amiss before pointing behind her and whispering:
"Shen He and I gave Ningguang a bath, changed her clothes, and settled her in."
She paused, then looked at Ye Lan and Bei Dou.
"Ye Lan, Bei Dou, you must be tired from your journey. You're all soaked in the rain. Would you like to take a shower?"
Seeing that Ningguang was settled, Yelan and Beidou finally felt relieved.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Lan subconsciously raised her arm and quietly sniffed her armpit.
A sour, musty smell, a mixture of rainwater dampness and sweat, hit her like stale sour cheese, making her frown instantly.
She raised her hand again to touch her hair, her fingertips feeling strands of hair stuck together, clearly from not washing it in a long time—it was so oily…
She smiled a little shyly and replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Ying. I won't be polite then!"
"To be honest, I haven't had a proper shower in over a week. My hair is all tangled up and I'm afraid I won't be able to comb it if I don't wash it soon."
Beidou quickly nodded in agreement:
"We've been exposed to wind and rain on the boat all the way here, and we're practically rotting! Miss Ying, thank you so much, otherwise we don't know how long we would have remained slovenly."
When Shao Yun heard Ye Lan say that she hadn't showered for more than a week, her gaze subconsciously fell on Ye Lan's signature short blue hair.
"Damn, I originally thought your hair was styled with hair wax and hair oil, but I didn't expect it was just because you didn't wash it. It's shiny and looks quite unique."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lan immediately flew into a rage, crossing her arms and her eyes filled with genuine dissatisfaction.
"Mr. Shao Yun, are you saying I'm dirty? If you had the choice, who would want to have greasy hair?"
She had never been so embarrassed in her life, and now Shao Yun was making fun of her in public. She felt extremely aggrieved.
Seeing that Ye Lan was genuinely angry, Shao Yun quickly shook his head, suppressing his laughter, and continued teasing her with a calm expression:
"No, I didn't dislike you. It's just that I didn't think much of it at first. I thought you had changed your style recently and liked to put hair oil on your hair."
"You!" Ye Lan was speechless, choked by Shao Yun's words.
But in the end, she could only helplessly raise her hand to pinch the bridge of her nose, take a deep breath, suppress her anger, and explain irritably:
"You have no idea how precious fresh water is when sailing at sea!"
"The fresh water on the Death Star has to be used for drinking and cooking, so every drop counts. Taking a bath is such a luxury that we can't even dream of it."
Beidou, standing nearby, quickly nodded in agreement, saying with deep feeling, "Exactly! At sea, fresh water is just as precious as Mora!"
“Sometimes when the sea conditions are bad and fresh water reserves are insufficient, we have to conserve even the water we drink, let alone take a bath.”