Of course,
Gu Changge is now certain that the slacker, Venti, is up to something.
Jean might already know it was him who intervened yesterday, and she may even know about Lumine's special abilities.
Gu Changge isn't sure how Venti told Jean, but he definitely didn't reveal his identity.
Unless something unexpected happens,
The reason Jean invited them is to ask them for help dealing with the dragon disaster.
However,
Gu Changge doesn't have any complaints about Jean's intentions.
He actually has a pretty good impression of Jean, Lisa, and some of the members of the Knights of Favonius, so helping them out is no problem.
Besides,
Although Jean has a request for him, she’s very courteous. Not only did she have Amber, Lumine's friend, invite them, but Jean, as the Acting Grand Master, and Lisa, the librarian, personally greeted them outside.
They even prepared a grand feast, showing a lot of sincerity.
With such sincerity, Gu Changge wouldn't have any complaints.
Of course,
He can agree to help with the dragon disaster, but he will need to be compensated for it.
He won't be working for free, and Lumine won't allow it either.
In the game, he couldn't control it, but now, Lumine is his tool, and anyone who wants her help has to pay a corresponding price.
There's one more thing,
He'll settle the score with Venti and Lumine, and this account will be settled later.
Thinking about Venti,
Gu Changge's mind flickered.
This guy doesn't just want to slack off, he doesn't want anyone to know his identity?
Then he'll make this guy get involved, just like in the game.
He schemed against him and wants to stay out of it? He's dreaming!
...
After a few rounds of drinking, Jean finally got to the point. “Actually, I invited you all today not only to welcome you and settle you in, but also to thank Mr. Gu.”
Paimon, who was happily enjoying her dessert, was taken aback, looking at Jean with confusion. “Thank Changge? Changge is just like us, we all just arrived in Mondstadt yesterday. Why would Acting Grand Master Jean thank Changge?”
Lisa, smiling faintly, explained, “It's because before entering the city yesterday, the little cutie over there repelled Dvalin who was attacking Mondstadt. It saved Acting Grand Master Jean a lot of trouble. Do you think Jean wouldn't thank the little cutie, Paimon?”
“Eh?”
Paimon blinked her eyes, looking at Gu Changge, who was sitting next to Lumine in surprise. “Changge, you repelled the Stormterror? That’s awesome!”
“Wait!”
“Didn't you say you and Leah were weak, and you needed the Traveler to protect you?”
“You were lying to us?”
Hearing Paimon suddenly mention her, Lumine blinked her eyes in a daze, as if there was some truth to it.
But,
Why would Gu Changge lie to her?
Thinking about her confident self yesterday, Lumine blushed.
It’s a good thing Gu Changge doesn’t know what she was thinking back then, otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to face him.
At the same time,
Lisa looked at Gu Changge with a playful gaze.
This young man actually enjoys deceiving little girls!
“Ahem, I was just joking, how can you call it lying.”
“Although I took action yesterday, there didn’t seem to be anyone around. How did Acting Grand Master Jean know?”
Jean smiled slightly, her expression calm. “Perhaps Mr. Gu didn’t notice, but I was actually on the city wall at that time. So I saw you take action.”
“I should have invited you to thank you in person yesterday, but due to various reasons, I didn’t have the time. Unfortunately, I had to postpone it to today. I hope Mr. Gu doesn’t mind.”
Gu Changge looked at Jean with deep meaning, laughing lightly. “I see, but you must have invited us here for more than just that, right, Acting Grand Master Jean?”
“Just tell us what you want. I don’t like beating around the bush.”
“......”
Jean and Lisa exchanged glances. Why wasn’t this Gu Changge following the script?
“Hee hee hee...”
“Little cutie is really impatient!”
“Fine, since you’re so direct, we won't hide it anymore.”
“Jean, start.”
Jean nodded and stood up, walking to the desk next to her, where she took a tray covered with a red cloth. “Mr. Gu, Miss Lumine, to thank you for repelling Dvalin, Lisa and I have decided to present you with this badge, which represents the friendship of the Knights of Favonius. From now on, you two will be honorary knights of the Knights of Favonius.”
Gu Changge twitched his mouth.
Here it comes!
Honorary knight, it sounds nice, but it’s practically useless.
However,
Compared to Gu Changge's indifference, Lumine was completely baffled.
She gets one too?
But she didn’t do anything?
Does she get one because of Gu Changge?
It doesn’t make sense!
Meanwhile,
Seeing that neither of them was speaking, Jean became nervous.
Are they unhappy with the gift?
Lisa looked at Gu Changge thoughtfully and smiled lightly. “What’s wrong, little cutie? You don’t like our gift?”
“Don’t underestimate this badge, you know. With it, the two little cuties will represent our Knights of Favonius from now on.”
“And,”
“Becoming honorary knights also means you can meet Jean anytime, little cutie. Are you not tempted?”
Jean: ???
What the heck?!
How could Lisa say that?
It’s so embarrassing!
Gu Changge: “......”
Seduction?
Testing someone with this?
No cadre could withstand this kind of test!
In an instant,
Gu Changge’s heart skipped a beat.
Although the title of honorary knight is useless in other countries, it’s quite effective in Mondstadt.
And,
Even though Lisa's words were said to tempt him, she wasn’t wrong. With the title of honorary knight, they are basically members of the Knights of Favonius.
It would be much easier to meet Jean.
Thinking about it,
Gu Changge smiled slightly. “I only did a trivial thing, and Acting Grand Master Jean and Miss Lisa prepared such a generous gift, what would Changge have to complain about?”
“I’ll accept this gift.”
Lumine pouted in annoyance. She thought he would refuse, but he accepted it. What a flirt!
What’s so great about Jean anyway? She just has a good figure, what’s so amazing about that.
Hmph!
Lisa suddenly laughed, looking at Jean with a knowing smile, starting a silent communication.
‘See, our Acting Grand Master Jean is so charming!’
Noticing Lisa’s meaning, Jean was ashamed and furious, silently making up her mind that when she got the chance, she would teach this good friend of hers a lesson!
To persuade someone to help, she actually sold her out, using her to seduce someone. She was really going too far!
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