I'm a male god in Liyue

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"Actually, I came here today to discuss a business deal with Mr. Xia."

"Oh?"

"The banquet will be held at Qunyu Pavilion the day after tomorrow. I plan to use Rainbow Juice from Mr. Xia's shop to entertain the guests. So I would like to purchase some juice concentrate from Mr. Xia. Is that alright?"

"Of course! Rainbow Juice's appearance at such an important occasion is a great opportunity for our summer shop to increase its reputation."

"Mr. Xia, you don't care about this."

"I care about it."

Ningguang chuckled.

Xia Zhi could tell that she didn't believe it.

"Ms. Ningguang."

"Ok?"

"While this is a great opportunity for Rainbow Juice, shouldn't drinking be more appropriate at such a formal banquet according to Liyue's traditional etiquette?"

According to etiquette, that is indeed the case.

Ningguang's tone was somewhat helpless.

"But there's nothing I can do. I can't find any better-tasting alcohol than Rainbow Juice in Liyue, not even in Mondstadt..."

"uncertain."

"Oh? Does Mr. Xia have any good suggestions?"

"What does Miss Ningguang think of Rainbow Fruit Wine?"

"Rainbow fruit juice? Wine made from rainbow fruit juice?"

"No, it's a drink made with rainbow juice."

"Well... Mr. Xia, to be honest, I have already had my staff try this method, but no matter how famous the bartender is, they can't make a drink that satisfies me, so I have to settle for second best."

"I see. But I do know someone who can do it."

"Who?"

"Diona, an employee in my shop."

"Her?"

"Miss Ningguang doesn't believe me?"

"I naturally believe what Mr. Xia said, but I am somewhat surprised."

"Haha, although Diona can do it, she hates bartending. If Miss Ningguang wants to ask her for help, she'll have to put in a lot of effort."

"Mr. Xia..."

"Let me make this clear first, I'm not helping."

"How cunning..."

Chapter 252 The Kitten Pretending to Be Cool

After Ningguang finished her massage and bath, she came to the front hall.

She saw Diona wiping the table at the counter.

Ningguang chuckled softly and walked towards Diona.

Back when Grandma Ping informed her earlier, she had asked Ye Lan to investigate Xia Zhi's background, as well as the backgrounds of all the employees in the shop.

She knew that Diona came from Springvale in Mondstadt and had worked as a bartender at Cattail Tavern in Mondstadt for a time; her bartending skills seemed to be highly praised by adventurers.

However, because this involves international intelligence, the investigation and transmission are quite difficult. In addition, Diona's identity is merely that of a holder of the Eye of God, and she is not yet qualified to be on Yelan's special attention list. Therefore, her investigation into Diona's background is limited to this.

However, she has been coming to the small shop for meals frequently these days, and through their daily interactions, she has come to understand Diona's personality to some extent.

To her, a naive and proud girl like Diona was far easier to deal with than those ruthless old foxes.

Ningguang came to Diona's side and greeted her with a smile.

"Miss Diona."

Diona was a little surprised to be struck up a conversation with such a high-ranking person in such a formal tone.

"Miss Ningguang, is there something you need from me?"

Ningguang sat down naturally in the chair by the table, propping her cheek on her hand, and chatted with Diona, who was standing inside, like a regular customer.

"Yes, there is something I need to discuss. While I was getting a massage inside, Mr. Xia told me that Miss Diona is the best bartender in all of Mondstadt."

"Huh? The best bartender in all of Mondstadt?"

Diona was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed slightly, and she quickly shook her head.

"No, no way!"

“Miss Diona, there’s no need to be modest. Mr. Xia also said that even the most famous bartender in Liyue couldn’t make the same drink as you.”

"what……"

Ningguang looked at Diona with a smile.

Although the girl in front of me was denying it, the cat ears on her head and the tail behind her were swaying slightly, betraying her true feelings of happiness at being praised by her boss.

"Mr. Xia is a very capable person, isn't he?"

"Yeah, the boss is amazing, he seems to know everything!"

"To be honest, this is the first time I've heard Mr. Xia praise someone like this. I've met many bartenders and drunk a lot of good drinks, but Mr. Xia's high praise makes me very curious about Miss Diona's bartending skills. I wonder if I could witness it?"

"This...this..."

Diona was somewhat embarrassed.

"Can't you?"

"Actually... I'm not very good at mixing drinks..."

"If Miss Diona is unwilling to demonstrate, then so be it. Why make up such a lame excuse?"

A hint of regret crept onto Ningguang's face.

Upon seeing this, Diona quickly said, "No... I'm telling the truth, and we don't have any alcohol in the store right now, so even if I wanted to mix you a drink, I couldn't..."

“I see. Miss Diona, don’t worry, I happen to have some wine with me.”

Ningguang took out a bottle of wine from her personal storage space and handed it to her.

"It's just that this isn't very good wine, Miss Diona, please make do with this for now, and I'll send you some better wine later."

Why? ?

Diona caught the bottle in a daze.

Why do I feel like I've been tricked?

Ningguang looked at her with a hint of anticipation in her eyes: "Miss Diona, please begin your performance."

"..."

Diona had no choice but to return to her old ways.

She didn't originally want to mix drinks, especially drinks that taste good.

Because she hates alcohol.

She used to work part-time at Cat's Tail Bar, just to mix the worst-tasting drinks.

What's infuriating is that those adventurers seem to have some kind of serious illness; no matter how many strange ingredients she adds, they always find the final product delicious.

Now she has found a way to realize her dream. She just wants to make rainbow juice properly and slowly learn how to make it from the boss.

However, Miss Ningguang kept pestering her, saying she wanted to see her bartending skills. The key point was that the boss had recommended her, so she couldn't refuse.

No way.

Anyway, my goal is to destroy Mondstadt's wine industry, and it has nothing to do with Liyue.

This doesn't mean I'm violating my principles!

With that thought in mind, Diona uncorked the bottle in her hand.

Immediately, a very intoxicating and mellow aroma wafted out from the bottle opening.

This isn't good wine?!

Diona had a strange expression. Although she hadn't formally studied alcohol, she could tell from her previous experience working in a tavern that this bottle of wine was of much higher quality than the ones she used to mix drinks in the tavern.

She glanced at Ningguang sitting across the table and thought that, in the eyes of such a super-rich person, this really wasn't considered a good bar...

"What flavor would you like to drink, Miss Ningguang?"

"Let me think... how about rainbow juice flavor?"

"of course can."