It's a special chapter for previous new year.
So I update it later than usual to make it more special for you fella.
*Smug eldritch god noises*
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Chapter 169 [Special Chapter]Special Chapter for new year 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊
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Chapter 161: Extra: Ningguang
Liyue Harbor,
The sun sets in the west, and it's getting dark.
The orange-yellow sunlight shines through the clouds, quietly sprinkling on every inch of Liyue Harbor.
People on the street are packing up their stalls and preparing to go home and rest after a busy day.
And now, Yujing Terrace is just beginning to come to life.
An auction is going on here.
Before the auction started, Yujing Terrace was already filled with people standing in three circles, both inside and outside.
Everyone was standing outside the venue, talking among themselves and were very curious.
Today's auction seemed to be particularly lively, with many more wealthy businessmen attending than usual.
As the crowd watched, those wealthy businessmen had already entered the venue and sat down, quietly waiting for the auction to begin.
I heard that there would be a lot of good items at this auction, including antiques, treasures, and unique inventions.
Certainly,
What really attracts wealthy businessmen to participate in auctions?
A big shot is here tonight.
Everyone looked toward the center, almost intentionally or unintentionally.
There sat a woman, surrounded by three secretaries.
The woman has white hair, which is breathtakingly beautiful.
Those beautiful eyes, as gorgeous as rubies, sparkle brightly, and you will be captivated by them at just one glance.
Her skin is as white and clear as milk, and her pink and smooth back makes people want to take a few more glances.
Facing the gazes of the crowd, the woman seemed unconcerned.
Her every move exudes a noble and elegant temperament, a typical cool and elegant lady.
Countless people are discouraged and dare not step forward.
The woman's name is Ningguang.
She is the Tianquan Star of the Liyue Qixing.
Whenever Ningguang appears, even if she doesn't speak and just sits there quietly, she becomes the focus of everyone's attention.
The reason is simple: Ningguang has many labels.
She is graceful and charming, captivating everyone.
She knows the secrets of Liyue.
She is the richest woman in Liyue.
For Ningguang, even if they are just some useless items, as long as they are in her hands, she can sell them at a high price.
These labels make Ningguang a topic that merchants always talk about.
In fact, these businessmen came here tonight just for Ningguang.
This is because the last item of tonight's auction is the time for auctioning Ningguang.
As long as you win the auction, you will have the opportunity to have dinner with Ningguang.
In fact, this is not the first time Ningguang has sold time.
To have the chance to dine with Ningguang, many wealthy businessmen are willing to spend tens of millions of Mora.
The reason why merchants spend such a high price is actually very simple.
They mainly want to inquire about Liyue's future business opportunities from Ningguang, or maybe they are confused at the moment and want to ask Ningguang for guidance and suggestions.
All the businessmen who were lucky enough to have dinner with Ningguang almost all said the same thing:
"Although it cost tens of millions of Mora, the guidance of Lord Tianquan has allowed me to multiply my capital several times over."
For this reason, merchants are willing to spend a lot of money to buy Ningguang's time.
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Now,
Tianquan Ningguang sat quietly in the chair, occasionally explaining tomorrow's matters to the secretary beside her.
Ningguang had no interest in the items on the auction floor.
She knew how much these items were worth with just a quick glance.
The reason she's still here is simply to wait for the process to reach the end and see who buys her time.
When she has nothing to do, Ningguang will lower her head and play with the pipe in her hand.
The pipe is made of fine jade, and the overall look is crystal clear and exquisitely crafted, which matches Ningguang's temperament very well.
But in fact, Ningguang does not have the habit of smoking.
The reason she always carries this pipe with her is that it was given to her by a very important person.
Only when she has this pipe in her hand does Ningguang feel at ease.
It makes her feel the presence of that person.
Ningguang looked up at the fiery clouds in the sky, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.
Come to think of it, she hadn't seen that person for a long time.
There was a little bit of longing.
Ningguang estimated that she had fewer things to do during this period.
Since that person is not coming to Liyue, the worst that can happen is that she will just put down what she is doing and go find him.
Thinking of this, Ningguang smiled faintly.
That smile was not easy to detect, but it came from the heart.
Baiwen, who was standing nearby, saw this and immediately asked, "Did Lady Ningguang see any antiques that interested her?"
Ningguang heard this and said slowly, "No, I just suddenly remembered someone who interests me."
For a moment, Baiwen showed a surprised expression.
Is there someone in this world who can interest Lady Ningguang?
This is the first time Baiwen has heard Ningguang say that she is interested in someone since she started following her.
How peculiar must that person be?
Ningguang stopped talking and quietly arranged her schedule for the next few days.
While thinking, she accidentally looked toward the crowd not far away.
In the vast crowd, a figure instantly caught Ningguang's attention.
At that moment, Ningguang, who had always been calm, could no longer remain calm.
Although it was just a figure hurriedly leaving, Ningguang recognized at a glance that it was the person she had been thinking about.
That guy...
You've already returned to Liyue. Why didn't you notify me?
There was resentment in Ningguang's eyes, and she was a little upset.
She stood up quickly and ordered her secretary without turning her head: "Cancel the dinner tonight, I have other plans."
While talking, Ningguang had already quickly caught up with the figure.
This scene naturally surprised everyone present.
What happened to Lady Ningguang?
Why did the arrangement change so suddenly?
The three secretaries who had been following Ningguang looked at each other in bewilderment.
Lady Ningguang, who was always calm and composed, showed anxiety and nervousness for the first time.
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Now, let's talk about Ningguang.
Ningguang knew Liyue's terrain much more clearly than that man.
She quickly caught up with the man and cornered him at an empty street corner.
"Why are you hiding from me? Do I look scary?"
Ningguang crossed her arms across her chest, her tone full of dissatisfaction and deep resentment.
The man turned around, and it was Amon, the person Ningguang had been thinking about.
Twenty years have passed, and Amon is still the same young man, without any change.
Amon adjusted his monocle and said with a smile, "Whoever said my Ningguang looks scary, I would be the first to disagree."
Ningguang took a step forward and closed the distance between herself and Amon.
She was full of vigor, staring at Amon with her eyes fixedly: "Then why are you hiding from me, Brother Amon?"
Amon explained with a wry smile: "This time when I returned to Liyue, I planned to look for you."
"It's just that I saw you were busy working and trying to make money, so I didn't want to bother you."
After arriving in Liyue, Amon immediately went to find Ningguang.
But he saw Ningguang was busy working.
So he planned to take a stroll around the changed Liyue first.
He didn't expect Ningguang to catch up.
This little girl is still as stubborn as she was twenty years ago.
Ningguang heard this and said with dissatisfaction, "No matter how much money I make, it's just to buy your time."
"Dinner with me tonight, don't refuse."
If other people heard these words, their jaws would probably drop to the ground in surprise.
Normally, wealthy businessmen spend a lot of money to buy Ningguang's time, but Ningguang also has to spend money to buy time?
Most importantly, the always aloof Lady Ningguang actually has a side that makes her act like a spoiled little girl?
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Amon nodded.
Amon paused and continued to ask, "Do you want to call other people?"
When he returned to Liyue this time, there were still many people he hadn't met.
For example, Qiqi, Shenhe, Ganyu...
Ningguang heard this and shook her head: "Don't call them. Your time tonight belongs only to me."
As she spoke, she even grabbed Amon's hand as if she was afraid he would leave again.
Amon suddenly felt that little Ningguang was not cute at all after growing up.
So domineering and strong.
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Qun Yu Pavilion.
This palace suspended in the sky was originally built by Amon and Ningguang.
It is fully equipped, including a kitchen.
Ningguang specifically asked Baishi to buy some vegetables and then withdraw all the staff from the Qun Yu Pavilion.
This surprised Baishi very much.
Lady Ningguang is going to cook for herself?
You know, Ningguang hasn't cooked for many years.
It is said in Liyue that Ningguang's cooking skills are pretty good, but it's a pity that no one can taste her food.
Who on earth has such good treatment that Lady Ningguang can cook for him personally?
Although Baishi was curious and surprised, he still followed Ningguang's instructions.
After buying the vegetables that Ningguang wanted, he immediately evacuated all the people in the Qun Yu Pavilion.
Nowadays, the Qun Yu Pavilion is exceptionally quiet and empty.
There is only Ningguang.
Amon appeared after everyone had left.
There is no way. His current identity is quite special, and he can only stay away from the crowd as much as possible.
Because if someone recognized him, he would no longer be able to travel freely in this world.
Soon, Ningguang put on an apron and walked towards the kitchen, allowing Amon to rest for a while.
Soon, bursts of fragrance came from the kitchen, and Ningguang came out carrying the dishes.
A total of three dishes and one soup were made.
The three dishes are: three fresh vegetables, pork, and fowl.
The first soup is fried egg soup.
Looking at the three dishes and one soup in front of him, Amon subconsciously raised his eyebrows.
These dishes do not belong to the continent of Teyvat.
But Ningguang can actually do it?
Ningguang also noticed Amon's surprise and said softly, "I know Brother Amon likes to eat these dishes, so I specially studied the cooking methods."
Because Amon's dishes are quite special,
Ningguang searched all the chefs in Liyue, but no one knew how to cook these three dishes.
For this, she could only slowly explore and research on her own.
She kept trying and making mistakes until the taste was similar to the food Amon made in her memory.
She put a lot of effort into cooking, just so that she could cook a meal for Amon one day.
"Although I know my cooking skills are not as good as Brother Amon's, I still hope you like it."
Amon heard this and nodded gently: "You put in a lot of effort."
As he spoke, he picked up the dish with chopsticks and put it into his mouth to taste it carefully.
Ningguang held up her pretty face with her hands and looked quietly at Amon in front of her, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Brother Amon, how do you think it tastes?"
Amon put down his chopsticks and nodded gently: "Not bad, very delicious."
This answer made Ningguang very happy, even happier than when she usually earned tens of millions of Mora.
"If you like it, eat more. I'll make it for you every day in the future."
Ningguang's eyes flickered, and her tone was gentle.
Many years ago, Amon always told her this,
Many years later, she responded to Amon in the same way.
"Brother Amon, come and try this soup. It should be quite sweet."
"And this meat, you have to eat it while it's hot, otherwise, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
Ningguang kept putting food into Amon's bowl.
In front of Amon, she was not some powerful and influential person, but just an ordinary, somewhat clingy girl.
As a result, before Amon had even taken a bite of his meal, his bowl was filled with the dishes that Ningguang had picked.
But these were all Ningguang's concerns, and Amon finished all the dishes.
After dinner, it was already dark.
Ningguang looked at the bright and flawless moon outside the window and took the initiative to suggest, "Brother Amon, why don't you go out for a walk after dinner?"
Amon also felt that he had eaten too much, and it would be nice to go out for a walk.
The two left the Qun Yu Pavilion and came to Yaoguang Shoal. (T/n: Not gonna lie, that place looks beautiful.)
The moonlight quietly poured onto the sea, the waves beat against the shore, and then quickly faded away.
Only two footprints were left on the beach.
Amon noticed that Ningguang beside him had a faint smile on her face, as if she had been very happy since tonight.
Amon couldn't help but ask, "Ningguang, you seem very happy tonight. Is there something happy?"
Ningguang heard this and paused slightly.
She raised her head and looked into Amon's eyes, then chuckled and said, "Brother Amon's return is something to be happy about."
"I went out for a walk with Brother Amon, and I felt like I forgot all my worries."
"I feel much more at ease with you by my side."
Amon heard this with a faint smile on his face.
Ningguang has already become one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, but I didn't expect her to be so clingy.
"In that case, I'll stay a few more days."
Ningguang raised her head and looked at Amon intently: "Just a few days?"
"Little girl, how long do you want me to stay?"
"No matter how long you stay, I will always be by your side."
"If you run away alone and become a hands-off boss like you did last time, I will never forgive you."
Amon raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why won't you forgive me?"
"I'll let you drink tea! Drink tea all night long!"
Amon was horrified, thinking that the little girl