Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 984: Ningguang: A rare opportunity

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In the afternoon, sunlight filtered through the clouds and into the windows of the Qun Yu Pavilion, forming golden bands of light in the room.

Ye Lan gently placed a piece of information about Shao Yun on the desk, then stood aside, quietly looking at Ningguang who was sitting behind the desk.

Ningguang's beautiful eyes quickly scanned the information, then she extracted key words and said softly:

"A hundred-day banquet? Indeed, if you calculate the time, it's been since Ying gave birth, so Mr. Shao Yun's child is almost three months old."

Ye Lan stood beside Ningguang with her arms folded, her fingertips gently tapping her elbows.

"Yes, one of my informants reported to me that the Shao Yun family is preparing for the child's hundred-day banquet."

"Wanmintang's head chef, Xiangling, even volunteered to have Shao Yun host his child's hundred-day celebration at Wanmintang."

Ningguang's mind was working rapidly, and she soon came up with a brilliant idea to please Shao Yun.

A sly smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and the tip of her tongue gently brushed across her lower lip, like a cat licking its paws, and she whispered:

"This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! We absolutely cannot let it go to Xiangling."

Ye Lan had already made a rough guess about Ning Guang's plan, and said with a half-smile:

"Let me guess, are you planning to hold a grand hundred-day banquet for Mr. Shao Yun's daughter at Qun Yu Pavilion?"

When Ningguang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but more of it was satisfaction.

She clapped her hands gently and praised, "Ye Lan, you are really thoughtful! You were able to guess this, and you really didn't let me down."

When Ye Lan heard about this plan of pleasing Shao Yun's child, she felt that it was much more clever than Ning Guang's plan of using her physical body to seduce Shao Yun.

But the essence is still the same, all for the purpose of pleasing Shao Yun.

"This plan is much better than using your body to seduce Shao Yun."

Ningguang's heart ignited with fighting spirit. She straightened her body and said confidently:

"I believe that the master will definitely not refuse this grand hundred-day banquet that I have carefully prepared for his daughter!"

Then she set the main tone for the 100-day banquet.

"It has to be a grand affair! Everyone from all walks of life in Liyue Harbor will be invited to attend this banquet!"

Ye Lan sneered in her heart, she naturally understood Ningguang's intention.

Inviting so many people to the banquet was nothing more than making one last effort before Shao Yun and his family left Liyue, hoping to use this opportunity to win Shao Yun's heart.

"Sure enough, I knew you wouldn't spend money for nothing."

Ningguang shook her head slightly. Borrowing the power of others was just one of her many strategies.

And more importantly, she had to please her master Shao Yun.

"No, this isn't just about bullying," Ningguang said softly. "It's mainly about making the master happy."

"It's just that I changed the way I approached him. I believe that by pleasing his family, he will be very satisfied with me."

Ye Lan listened to Ningguang's plan to please Shao Yun's family, and then to please Shao Yun. How could she describe it? It was definitely much better than Ningguang's plan to be the third one.

"Well, whatever you want." Ye Lan sighed helplessly.

"But I still have to beg you, Ningguang. Please don't make any more messes this time."

Ningguang propped her cheek up nonchalantly, looking somewhat lazy.

"Don't worry about that. I know what to do." She said confidently.

"Now go make me an invitation. Make it exquisite, gorgeous, and unique. The more luxurious the better."

Ye Lan nodded and agreed readily.

"No problem. I'll go to Mingxingzhai and find the best craftsman to make it. If it's expedited, I can deliver the invitation to Shao Yun tonight."

"However, I will send the bill to you for reimbursement when the time comes."

Ye Lan would not use her own money to help Ning Guang please Shao Yun. What should be reimbursed must be reimbursed.

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At night, the lights in Bubu House were brightly lit, and Shao Yun's family sat around the dining table in the inner room, enjoying a warm dinner time.

As usual, Shen He held the chopsticks and patiently fed Ying one mouthful at a time.

Ying has also become somewhat accustomed to this way of being fed. She no longer resists like before, but opens her mouth obediently and accepts Shen He's care.

Who told Shen He that Ying was a sick person in his eyes?

Just when the family was having a great time, there was suddenly a soft knock on the door.

Shao Yun stood up, walked to the door and opened it, only to see Ye Lan standing outside.

She looked over at Shao Yun's family and said casually, "They're all here."

Shao Yun looked at Ye Lan in surprise and asked, "What's the matter?"

Ye Lan did not directly hand the invitation card that was urgently ordered from Mingxingzhai to Shao Yun, but instead asked indirectly:

"Mr. Shao Yun, do you still remember what I told you about your child's full moon banquet and hundred-day banquet?"

Shao Yun nodded. Of course he remembered this.

When the flood hit Fontaine, he brought Ying to Liyue for refuge. Ye Lan had mentioned to him the child's full moon banquet and hundred-day banquet.

"Remember. What? Do you want to come and eat and drink for free?" Shao Yun said half-jokingly.

Ye Lan was secretly delighted to see that Shao Yun still remembered the "Hundred Days Banquet", as this would save her a lot of unnecessary explanations.

So, she smiled and continued the topic: "You missed your daughter's full moon banquet, so you can't miss this hundred-day banquet."

"No matter how you look at it, we've been together through life and death in the Stone Abyss. So, you should understand what I mean, right?"

After listening to Ye Lan's words, Shao Yun also recalled the time when he was employed by her to work in the dark layer of rock abyss.

Although, he didn't make much use of Ye Lan's intelligence support...

But since Ye Lan had said so, and was here to eat for free, he couldn't refuse, so he answered readily:

"No problem. I was planning to have a small family dinner anyway, so having you here won't make a difference."

When Ye Lan heard Shao Yun say that his daughter's hundred-day banquet would be a small family gathering, she felt that the time had come and told Shao Yun that Ning Guang was going to hold a hundred-day banquet for his daughter.

"Small scale? Haha, I'm afraid it won't go as you wish."

When Shao Yun heard this, he frowned slightly and asked, "What do you mean?"

Seeing this, Ye Lan casually tossed her hand, and like a magic trick, an invitation with a gilded cover suddenly appeared in her hand.

Then, Ye Lan gently handed the invitation to Shao Yun and said, "Please..."

Shao Yun subconsciously took the invitation handed to him by Ye Lan and took a quick look at it.

"This is... an invitation?" Shao Yun exclaimed, "It's quite gorgeous."

Ye Lan said without hesitation: "Three days later at five o'clock in the afternoon, Qun Yu Pavilion."

"Everything has been arranged. Mr. Shao Yun, you just need to bring your family with you."

When Shao Yun heard the three words "Qun Yu Pavilion", he immediately understood that this was what Ningguang meant.

"Qun Yu Pavilion? Did Ningguang know that I was going to hold a full-moon banquet for my child?"

To reassure Shao Yun, Ye Lan whispered, "Yes, this is a token of her affection...there's no other meaning."

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun casually waved the invitation card, which looked quite valuable, with a hint of a sneer on his face, and said in a nonchalant manner:

"Tsk, you're really going to any extreme to please me..."

Seeing this, Ye Lan just shrugged slightly, and then described Ningguang's current situation in a calm tone.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Ningguang's fate is now in your hands."

"Besides, this is just for good luck, there's no other meaning. After all, it's for the child."

When Shao Yun heard Ye Lan say that it was for the sake of her own child, she turned around to look at her daughter lying in the crib and playing with her, and agreed.

"Forget it. For my daughter's sake, and because I've already reconciled with Ningguang, if she wants to perform, then let her do it."

Seeing that Shao Yun had agreed, Ye Lan didn't want to bother Shao Yun and his family anymore and said goodbye, "Okay, I'll go back and report."

……

In short, since Ningguang was willing to please him, Shao Yun chose to follow his arrangements. He also wanted to see how far Ningguang could go in order to please him.

Three days later, at five in the afternoon, the sun gradually set, casting a soft halo over the entire Liyue Harbor.

The Jade Pavilion, floating above Liyue Harbor, appears particularly dazzling under the afterglow of the setting sun.

According to the time on the invitation, Shao Yun and his family took the Floating Stone lift platform to the Qun Yu Pavilion.

The moment they stepped out of the platform, they felt like they had entered a magnificent world and were almost blinded by the dazzling light.

At this moment, the Qun Yu Pavilion has been carefully decorated, showing an ultimate luxury.

The original golden tile eaves were re-wrapped with gold foil, shining with a dazzling light, and the entire Qun Yu Pavilion was covered with gold.

The two vermilion lacquered pillars at the entrance of the Qun Yu Pavilion were already majestic, and now they are covered with a layer of silver-plated twined branches. The base of the pillars is surrounded by fist-sized Yebo stones, which exude a mysterious and charming luster.

Walking into the square of the Qun Yu Pavilion, you will be standing on a whole piece of brocade. The crimson background is embroidered with dark gold cloud patterns, as gorgeous as the sunset, and every step feels like stepping on clouds.

In the square, the tables, chairs and benches carefully carved from precious wood exude a faint wood fragrance.

The servants of the Qun Yu Pavilion were busy and orderly moving around, placing all kinds of precious tableware on the table one by one.

These tablewares are not only exquisite in shape, but also in exquisite materials. Some are made of white jade, while others are inlaid with gems. Each piece can be called a work of art.

However, the most eye-catching thing is the opera performance platform built in the square.

The platform is surrounded by light gauze, and the breeze adds a touch of softness and elegance to this luxurious scene.

On the side of the platform, musicians were tuning their instruments. Upon closer inspection, they found that these people were all the original members of Yunhan Society.