Reading poems from Teyvat

Ningguang thought.

She also received news from Huai'an after the boy left Wangshu Inn. The information briefly mentioned the boy's current situation, so she was not unaware of the boy's rapid progress in martial arts in just one month. But no matter how you look at it, he has only been in Liyue Harbor for a few days and he claims that he can solve the karma that has been entangled with the Demon-Subduing Sage for thousands of years and no one has been able to solve it - it can even be said that even the Emperor is powerless to do anything about it. Is he really not bragging?

But thinking of the poem the boy had written for her, Ningguang couldn't bear to see the boy end up in such a miserable state because of deceiving Ganyu and Keqing, so she said, "Maybe he was just bragging but never found a chance to defend himself?"

But Ganyu hesitated for a moment and shook her head: "Not likely..."

Although she didn't give a reasonable explanation.

Ningguang became more and more confused, and after thinking for a while, she asked, "What was Yuhengxing's attitude at that time?"

"She said she wanted to go too."

Ningguang just felt that the young man was in great danger on this trip.

Although she and Keqing had always had a bad relationship, and both of them couldn't stand each other's style of doing things, so they always had a bit of tit-for-tat, but the more this happened, the more she understood Keqing's character. The girl would not tolerate any sand in her eyes. If it was discovered that the boy was bragging, and the girl was his savior, it would be obvious what would happen at that time, so she asked Ganyu: "When are you leaving?"

"tomorrow."

"I'll go and see you off."

Thinking that the poem was buried because of such a ridiculous thing, Ningguang couldn't help but want to do something to save it.

"If it can really be saved..."

she thought.

When the time comes, we will arrange for him to be my personal secretary.

Chapter 27: Exposed

On the next day, Shen Zhigui and Keqing showed up at Yujing Terrace on time, carrying a sword, a gun and a package on their backs. Thinking about having to sleep outdoors for the next few days, Shen Zhigui felt a little down. Although it was actually quite comfortable when the weather was good and he could just find a tree to lean on, it would be particularly uncomfortable if it rained at night.

Although there are actually things like tents in this world.

But Shen Zhigui has always been accustomed to traveling simply. He would rather hold a small umbrella when it rains than carry a lot of things behind him.

So every time this happened, he was particularly envious of people like Keqing who possessed the God's Eye Space.

Therefore, he was quite looking forward to learning the art of making "external scene" mechanisms from a very talkative Zhenjun.

But let’s talk about it when we get back.

He was just thinking about these messy things aimlessly while waiting, and then he saw that the girl-like Yangjiao Banxian did not appear alone. She came with a beautiful adult woman who was wearing a yellow and white cheongsam with a slit to the thigh, revealing a large area of ​​her slender legs with just the right thickness, with a good figure, exquisite curves, snow-white hair falling to her waist, and red eyes.

As soon as Shen Zhigui saw that person appear, he couldn't help but glance at Keqing next to him. Keqing keenly caught his gaze and glared back:

"What do you mean?"

In fact, Shen Zhigui did not mean to compare the two people.

He just feels guilty.

After all, he absolutely didn't want to reveal in front of Keqing that he was the author of "Qing Yu'an".

Although, he was also seeking investment from Keqing for the training resources for the move "Nanshan Dawn Snow Jade Rugged" that he obtained through Ningguang's recognition.

It feels a bit strange to say this...

"Doesn't Tianquanxing always like to give advice in your lofty Qunyu Pavilion? Why do you feel so elegant today?"

At this time, he heard Keqing say.

“As one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, I heard that my colleagues and capable subordinates were going to treat the Demon-Subduing Great Sage who had protected the peace of Liyue for thousands of years. Naturally, I have to pay a little tribute. As for whether Yuheng Star is willing to accept it, that is none of my business,” Ningguang said without leaking a single word, and then her red eyes looked at the young man, “Is this the person who claims to be able to resolve karma?”

Ganyu nodded and introduced her.

Shen Zhigui immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought that more than half a month had passed, and Ningguang must have forgotten about me a long time ago, right?

"It's not that I don't believe your words, but what evidence do you have to prove this?"

"This journey is to verify this matter, so Master Ningguang does not need to worry too much."

Ganyu said.

"So, what if this Excellency can't do it?"

"I will supervise him to continue to improve his martial arts."

Keqing said.

When Ningguang heard the girl's response, she looked at her in surprise, thinking that she was sure that the boy could do that kind of thing, and that he couldn't do it just because he felt that his martial arts had not improved to the point where he could do it? What did the boy do to make this usually impatient girl trust him so much?

"What if he can't do it no matter what in the future?"

Keqing's face was full of a bright expression, and she said frankly:

"Then I will make him re-sign the contract and make him work for me for the rest of his life!"

Ningguang saw a hesitant look on the boy's face, so she said, "You shouldn't be so desperate just for a promise that can't be fulfilled, right?"

"What do you mean?"

Keqing immediately raised her eyebrows, looked at this colleague with whom she had always been at odds, and said.

"I just feel that this Excellency doesn't seem to be willing to work for you for the rest of his life," Ningguang said playfully, and then turned to look at the young man. "Come to think of it, this isn't the first time we've met. But, Excellency is so charming, why don't I have any impression of you in my memory?"

Shen Zhigui didn't expect her to say such a thing in this situation. He was caught off guard and his mind went blank. But soon, he reacted and said, "I think it's just that Lord Ningguang is forgetful."

"But I am very confident in my memory."

Shen Zhigui really didn't want to dwell on this topic, not to mention the growing suspicion on Keqing's face, so he said, "Perhaps it was just because I was poor and destitute at the time that I didn't catch the eye of Lady Ningguang?"

"That's an explanation," Ningguang nodded and said, "But no matter what, this is our official meeting, right? I forgot to mention that I like the poem you gave me very much and I'm very satisfied with it."

"poetry?"

Keqing's gaze became increasingly sharp.

"As long as Lady Ningguang likes it."

Shen Zhigui just said.

"what is going on?"

Keqing immediately approached the young man step by step and spoke sternly.

"Yu Hengxing doesn't know yet? This Mr. Shen Zhigui is the author who published "Qingyu Case" in the Steam Bird Newspaper, and his pen name is "Xin Qiji"."

It’s over.

Shen Zhigui felt completely hopeless for a moment.

So he gave Keqing a stiff smile.

Keqing's eyes widened when she thought of the famous poem that was destined to be passed down through the ages, with its word usage and grammar that was in line with the aesthetic tastes of the people of Liyue. But then she remembered that the poem was dedicated to Ningguang, and the feeling of something choking in her throat that she had when she first read it came back to her. She kept comparing the two poems, but found that no matter what, the "Peerless" that the boy wrote for her was not as good as the "Green Jade Case" in any way. An inexplicable anger suddenly filled her entire consciousness. She was about to question him, but she couldn't find a suitable reason -

After all, it is his freedom to write whatever poem he wants and to whom he wants to dedicate it, right?

It seemed that I was the one who told him not to mention me in his speech.

But the rage grew stronger and stronger, and it was even about to turn into substance and shoot out from her pupils, directly burning to death the indecisive boy in front of her.

So she asked the boy a question that went straight to his soul, word by word: "She said you don't want to work for me forever? So, what you mean is that you want to work for her, right?"

Chapter 28: Supply and Demand

Shen Zhigui really couldn't understand how Keqing came to such an either-or conclusion.

But now that he has been exposed, Shen Zhigui can only say: "It is impossible for me to work. I will never work in my life. I don't know how to do business. I can only write poetry to barely make a living..."

"But wasn't your business plan flawless? Even Ganyu and I were deceived, and your dream girl even came to see you off!"

Keqing obviously didn't understand what Shen Zhigui was talking about. When she heard him say that, she just looked at him coldly and said.

"If you are interested in doing business, I have some experience to share with you. As long as you are willing to continue writing poems for me, how about that?"

Ningguang found the scene in front of her very interesting. She immediately glanced at Keqing and said to the young man.

Didn’t I already say that I won’t work for others?

"Life is precious, but love is more precious. If it is for freedom, both can be abandoned!"

Shen Zhigui said casually.

Suddenly, the other three people present couldn't help but focus their eyes on the young man.

Although Keqing had actually known about Shen Zhigui's talent for a long time, after all, he blurted out such a poem after she rescued him on that moonlit night, but recently the young man has been acting like a genius in martial arts and has not written any new poems. So she thought that maybe he felt that being a warrior had more prospects than being a poet, so he has been focusing on martial arts recently. But now hearing that he can still create such a poem in such a short time, she thought that his talent for poetry is probably like his talent for martial arts, and it is about to overflow, right?

Although Keqing really wanted to ask what exactly this "love" he was talking about was.

Is that Ningguang really his dream girl?

In fact, if Keqing really asked that, Shen Zhigui would probably nod without hesitation.

Although if you really want to say it, Keqing is also like that.

After all, which man who is not born into a wealthy family would not dream of having a beautiful rich woman to support him?

Of course, the quantity does not have to be restricted so strictly.

Some people don't even require that the species be human.

But one thing that must be emphasized is that Shen Zhigui's so-called "poetic talent" was all copied.

If you really ask him to compose poetry, I guess what he writes won't even be as good as those of Zhang Zongchang.

When Ningguang heard what the boy said, she immediately started playing with the pipe in her hand with great interest, her eyes moving back and forth between the boy and Keqing. She wondered if he really didn't want to work, then why did he say he could solve his karma? He must have something to ask of Keqing, so she pondered for a moment and then spoke directly, "So, as a condition for eliminating your karma, what is the reward that Yuhengxing gives you?"

Is it really worthy of being called Tianquan Star?

Shen Zhigui thought.

Of course, he actually had no idea what affairs each of the Seven Stars of Liyue was responsible for.

But Ningguang's vision of grasping the problem was indeed very sharp, and she found a breakthrough directly.

Although Shen Zhigui didn't quite understand why the other party seemed so obsessed with him.

Just to compete with Keqing?

But it was just a piece of news, and Shen Zhigui had nothing to hide, so he said, "Master Yuhengxing will provide me with a certain amount of amber."

"I can give you double that later!"

Ningguang said without hesitation.

Keqing stood aside and gritted her teeth.

But she knew that Ningguang was qualified to say that.

But Shen Zhigui shook his head.

"three times!"

"It's not a matter of quantity," Shen Zhigui said when he heard Ningguang was still raising the price, "I didn't make this offer to Yuhengxing out of personal preference, but because of my personal need for martial arts. It's like I want to climb over the floor in front of me, but I can't find a ladder, and the stone amber provided by Yuhengxing can just be used to build that ladder. After the ladder is built, the stone amber will be meaningless to me, so Master Ningguang, don't do this."

"It seems that I am one step behind."

After hearing the young man's explanation, Ningguang could only nod and say.

Then Shen Zhigui couldn't help but ask: "Speaking of which, Master Ningguang probably doesn't believe that I can solve my karma, right?"

The elegant cheongsam woman with white hair and red eyes immediately glanced at the handsome boy and said, "Indeed."

"Then why..."

"You have ever thought about doing business. In your opinion, what is the most important thing for a businessman?"

“Supply and demand, right?”

Shen Zhigui thought about it and said.

Although he had basically returned his Marxism-Leninism to his teacher long ago, he had almost forgotten all the theories of market economy involved.

Ningguang's eyes lit up when she heard the boy's response. She felt that the description of these four words was quite precise. After thinking for a moment, she said, "What you said is actually similar. So when the supply of a commodity far exceeds the demand, even if the selling price is lower than the cost, the merchant has to lower the price, because if they can't sell it, they can't even recover that part of the cost. But when the supply of a commodity is insufficient to meet the demand, the merchant will continue to increase the price in order to make a profit, because 'scarcity makes things valuable'. I don't know the specific process of your persuasion of Yuhengxing and Ganyu, but even if you really can't do it, with your talent in martial arts and talent in poetry, investing in you is definitely a profitable business. In this case, why not? Not to mention, if you really do it, then your ability is unique, and no matter how much investment is made, it is not excessive."

Everyone present fell silent after hearing Ningguang's words.

"Does your Excellency have anything to say?"

Ningguang suddenly asked Shen Zhigui again.