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"Hmm~ Be careful when you look at these things, don't let anyone see them. Also, Qiqi, you can't write these things down in your notebook, okay? By the way, you probably don't need a notebook anymore."
Lu Lin certainly wouldn't laugh at the two girls. They were well-behaved, cute, and eager to learn. They were learning these things to please him, so how could he laugh at them?
He was just worried that the two girls were too naive and that if they were caught doing something inappropriate, it would have a bad impact on them.
"Don't worry, we're very careful!"
"Qiqi... will keep it a secret!" Qiqi nodded earnestly.
......
After sending Yao Yao and Qi Qi back, Lu Lin planned to visit Ning Guang and Ke Qing at Yu Jing Tai. He had been focusing his energy on Xian Yun lately and hadn't been paying much attention to them, so he thought it would be a good opportunity to spend some time with them.
Ke Qing was nowhere to be seen. Ning Guang was frowning at a document in her office when she saw Lu Lin push the door open and enter. A hint of joy flashed across her face as she handed him the document.
"You've come at the right time. Take a look at this, what do you think?"
The document was sent by Zhi Dong through diplomatic channels. It roughly means that Zhi Dong apologizes to Liyue, seeks peace, and wants to redeem the imprisoned Fatui chieftain Prince Tartaglia and his subordinates.
During this period, Ningguang spared no effort in cracking down on the Fatui in Liyue, capturing many Fatui spies, including the heavyweight figure, the Prince, whom Lu Lin personally captured.
This was a heavy blow for Zhi Dong, but they did get the Heart of God they wanted, so it wasn't a complete loss.
Regardless, with the Fatui Enforcer imprisoned in Liyue, Winterfell still needs to find a way to get him out.
But the way to get people out of trouble is to seek peace, negotiate, and pay a ransom?
"Would the Fools so easily admit defeat and obediently beg for peace and pay ransom?" Lu Lin was a little surprised, as this was quite different from the Fools' usual arrogant and domineering style.
"Hehe, they certainly won't be that honest. The ninth rich man, the Executor of the Fools, is trying to secretly infiltrate Liyue through a hidden trade route to carry out a rescue operation."
But we had a special intelligence officer who infiltrated the trade route beforehand, thwarting the rich man's plans.
Having suffered two setbacks in a row, and with the Heart of God already in their hands, they are unwilling to invest a lot of energy in Liyue in the short term, which is why this peace talk came about. "Ningguang explained.
"Special intelligence officer, Ye Lan is back?" Lu Lin's eyes lit up. This was another person he could take over, and he could also fill the last gap in his water elemental power.
"Yes, it was Yelan who ruined the rich man's plans and forced them to the negotiating table."
Ningguang hadn't actually told Lu Lin about Yelan's existence, but she was already used to Lu Lin's ability to manage everything without ever leaving home, so she wasn't surprised.
"Then what do you think?"
"Negotiation is not out of the question. The young master is not very useful to us. We might as well take this opportunity to squeeze a lot of money out of him from Zhidong to make up for the losses caused by the Fools."
Because of the young master's conspiracy, I destroyed a Jade Pavilion, Liyue lost so many Guiding Machines, and the Thousand Rock Army also suffered losses. They have to bear all these losses.
My expectation is to recoup the price of three Jade Pavilions!
[Ding! System task triggered: Participate in negotiations]
[Mission Objective: The host will participate in negotiations between Winter and Liyue to ensure that Liyue receives a ransom no less than the cost of three Jade Pavilions.]
[Task Rewards: 1 million Mora, 200 points, 200 experience points, and one randomly assigned keyword.]
The cost of building one Qunyu Pavilion is astronomical. To cost the equivalent of three Qunyu Pavilions is no small feat!
However, the system task must be completed, so Lu Lin asked, "Who do you plan to lead this negotiation? How about I be your deputy?"
Chapter 100 The Weaknesses of Telepathy
“You’re interested? Then you can take the lead.” Ningguang naturally had complete trust in him.
"No need, just follow your own plan. I'm just bored and looking for something to do, but I don't want to be too busy. Being an assistant is fine." Lu Lin waved his hand repeatedly.
Even if he had to complete the system tasks, Lu Lin didn't want to manage everything; being a deputy was fine.
Ningguang didn't press the matter and said, "I originally planned to have Yelan lead the negotiations. Zhidong has only submitted the document requesting peace talks so far. The peace talks team hasn't arrived in Liyue yet. You can get to know her first."
Ye Lan is exceptionally capable, and Uncle Tian intends for her to succeed him as one of the Seven Stars. This negotiation is also a test of her abilities. Why don't you help assess her?"
Ningguang had great trust in Lu Lin's abilities and insight, so she assigned him this additional task.
"I can give you more tasks, but shouldn't you give me a bigger reward?" Lu Lin locked the door behind him and looked at the pretty woman in front of him with a smile.
Ningguang's attire is always elegant and sophisticated. Today, she is wearing a white cheongsam, which perfectly showcases her exquisite figure and noble temperament.
Lu Lin hadn't been intimate with her for many days, and the office was a classic setting, so it was hard for him not to be distracted.
Moreover, Ningguang wasn't actually busy today; she had almost finished her work. After not being intimate for many days, she also missed Lu Lin a little.
but!
When Lu Lin put his arm around her waist, ready to grope her, Ning Guang stopped him, saying, "We can't do it here. Gan Yu is still working. It's fine if you mess with me, but what about her?"
Uh......
For the first time, Lu Lin realized that telepathy did indeed have some drawbacks.
Actually, we could go back to Chenge Pot right now, but without the special environment of the office, it would be much less interesting. It seems I'll have to find a way to catch Keqing next time.
Ugh!
Lu Lin sighed and released the beauty from his arms.
Seeing Lu Lin's somewhat disappointed expression, Ning Guang felt a pang of pity. She tiptoed and kissed Lu Lin, then squatted down, lifted the hem of his robe, and said only one sentence.
"If she's just a little emotional, it shouldn't have much of an impact on Sister Gan Yu."
......
Lu Lin, who had just left Ningguang's office, didn't dare go to Yuehaiting to see Gan Yu, for fear of being scolded.
He recalled how this stunningly beautiful woman, now the richest and most powerful woman in Liyue, had knelt down in her office and served him with utmost devotion, her eyes filled with seductive charm.
How could she only have a little bit of feeling?
Fortunately, Lu Lin managed to refrain from further stimulating Ning Guang, so Gan Yu was unlikely to embarrass herself, but it was still uncomfortable to endure it!
After leaving Yujingtai, he went straight to another place—Yanshang Tea House.
This place was originally the stronghold of the Fatui. After being wiped out by Ningguang's forces, Yelan returned to Liyue and used it as her secret office.
The teahouse, a melting pot of all sorts of people, was a perfect place to gather intelligence, which suited Ye Lan's needs perfectly. Moreover, she could occasionally relax, pretending to be a regular customer, sipping tea and playing a few rounds of dice.
Lu Lin came here intending to first make contact with this most powerful intelligence officer in Liyue and see what kind of person she really is.
Her ability to gain the upper hand in a confrontation with the wealthy executive of the Fools, forcing him to rescue the young master through peaceful means, demonstrates that her strength should not be underestimated!
When the Fools were running the Rock Tea House, they transformed it into a place where people could drink tea and gamble, but the casino was closed after Yelan took over.
Of course, guests who are interested can also play a couple of rounds of dice.
But not long after, another unspoken rule was added to the Rock Tea House.
Don't play dice at the Rock Tea House.
If you really want to play, please play with people you know well.
If a strange woman extends an invitation to you, ignore her.
Lu Lin stepped into the tea room, found a seat at random, ordered a cup of tea, and began to observe his surroundings.
Ningguang gave the order to destroy this place, but he had never actually been here before and was quite curious about everything.
Tea rooms sound like very elegant places, and the decor and furnishings here are indeed very tasteful, but the quality of the guests varies greatly; some talk in hushed tones, while others engage in loud and boisterous discussions.
Lu Lin looked around and even spotted one or two of the Liyue celebrities he had seen at Jade Capital Terrace, indicating that this place was quite upscale.
Just as he was observing the situation, a ghostly woman pulled out the chair opposite him and sat down naturally.
"A handsome guy drinking tea alone?"
She was described as a ghostly woman because her appearance was completely silent; even with Lu Lin's current strength, he didn't hear a single footstep.
Lu Lin looked up and saw a pretty and aloof woman. She had shoulder-length short hair with light blue highlights at the ends and bangs that partially covered her right eye.
Her delicate oval face had a pair of bright phoenix eyes, a straight nose, and very thin lips. Although she was smiling, there was no real joy in her smile; instead, she had a somewhat cold and aloof air.
However, her figure is perfect. The black bodysuit outlines her perfect curves, her long legs are plump and full, her waist is as thin as a willow, and her breasts are incredibly full and firm, conservatively estimated to be at least a D cup.
In addition to the black bodysuit, she also wore a stylish, sleeved shawl made of animal skin, and a jade bracelet on her right hand, which added to her noble air.
These are the White Silk Flying Robe and the Mysterious Wristband, both extremely precious treasures.
Lu Lin already knew who the visitor was: Ye Lan, the current owner of the Rock Tea House and a special intelligence officer for Liyue!
"I've only ever heard of drinking alone in sorrow, but there's also the saying of drinking tea in sorrow?" Lu Lin asked back.
"The gentleman ordered a cup of tea and sat alone, with no friends to keep him company and no strangers to chat with him. Isn't that just like drinking alone in silence?"
"Isn't it a stranger who's here?" Lu Lin raised an eyebrow at her, somewhat flippantly.
Ye Lan ignored his teasing and flipped her wrist, revealing two dice cups: "Since we have nothing better to do, how about we play a couple of rounds?"
"I'm not very good at playing dice, but it wouldn't hurt to play a couple of rounds. How do you play?"
Do you know how to play Liar's Dice?
Talking Dice is what people often call bragging. The name may vary from place to place. It is a common dice game in bars. Each person has five dice and after rolling them, they guess the number of dice with a certain number on them.
The other person chooses to believe or not to believe. If they believe, the number of dice is increased. If they don't believe, both people open the dice cups to calculate the total. If there are enough dice of that number on the table, the person who guessed wins. If there aren't enough, the person who chose to 'open' wins.
The rules weren't difficult; Lu Lin was a regular at bars before he transmigrated, and he was already very familiar with this kind of game.
"I know a little bit. What's the stake?"
"Just a small bet is fine." Ye Lan pushed him a dice cup containing five dice.
Before Lu Lin could respond, she had already grabbed the dice cup, and with a flick of her wrist, her embroidered robe fluttered lightly, the dice making a crisp sound in the cup.
Chapter 101 Ye Lan's Pursuit of Thrills (Bonus Chapter for Recommended Votes)
Yelan is a terrifying woman.
She became a special intelligence officer not for a high salary or any lofty ideals, but more for the thrill.
"Tranquility is numbness, intensity is clarity" is her philosophy of life.
With this philosophy in mind, she chose a more radical lifestyle, embarking on a clandestine front, living with danger, secrecy, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
Only in this way could she feel that her existence was real.
For this reason, playing dice became one of her few hobbies.
The nature of danger is uncertainty, and so it is with playing dice.
Every time she played the "guess three and draw five" game, it was a mini-adventure. Every time she called out "one and six," she could get some sporadic excitement. Even if it was just a very minor challenge, she enjoyed it immensely.
As an intelligence operative, her exceptional ability to read people and her formidable strength made her virtually invincible when playing dice.
She can read information from her opponent's eyes, or flick her wrist to roll the number of points that suits her needs. It's very difficult to beat her without cheating!
That's why there's now an unspoken rule against playing dice at the Iwakami Tea House.
Because once she sets her sights on you, it's destined to be difficult to win.
But today she has met her match.
The man in front of me, who claimed to be not very good at playing dice, shook the dice cup with practiced skill, his eyes were calm and composed, and he showed no emotion whatsoever. He was clearly a master of this art!
The two played back and forth, each winning and losing, and after ten rounds, they were tied!
Ye Lan narrowed her eyes slightly; those who knew her well knew that she had entered a very serious state.
To be honest, she always won more than she lost when playing dice. Although she didn't find it boring, she always felt that something was missing from the excitement.
Having finally encountered a worthy opponent, she felt a slight tremor run through her body, a sign of her excitement.
“I don’t think you’re short of money. Using money as a stake just doesn’t feel right. How about we change the stake?” Lu Lin noticed her excitement and took the opportunity to make a new request.
"Oh, what are your thoughts?" Ye Lan became interested. She liked excitement, and things were clearly heading in an even more exciting direction.
“It’s simple. If I win, you’ll be my woman. If I lose, I’ll grant you one request unconditionally—any request.” Lu Lin leaned forward, looking directly into the cold, aloof woman’s eyes.
His action was very intimidating, but Ye Lan didn't care at all. Instead, she chuckled and said, "Mr. Lu's bet is really in line with your usual style!"
"It seems Miss Yelan knows me quite well?"
From the moment Ye Lan sat down in front of Lu Lin, the two did not exchange names, but Lu Lin was not surprised that Ye Lan knew him, and Ye Lan was not surprised that Lu Lin could recognize her.
"Mr. Lu has a mysterious background but extraordinary strength. He turned the tide in Liyue, suppressed the demon god and captured the young master. As an intelligence officer, I will naturally pay close attention to him."
In particular, your complex relationship with Tianquan Star, Yuheng Star, and Ganyu Star has amazed and intrigued me.
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