Inside the cave on Mt. Tianheng, a strong scent of hormones permeated the air.
That's right! Yuto and Shenhe, tonight, finally achieved their happy ending.
On one hand, after Yuto's display of power during the day, Shenhe received blessings from her masters; on the other hand, at Ningguang's banquet that evening, Yun Jin's performance of the divine damsel of devastation elevated the relationship between Shenhe and Yuto to a new level.
With a little help from alcohol, the two naturally came together.
It must be said, Shenhe's explosive figure combined with her strong physique, yet her incredibly clumsy and inexperienced performance in bed, created such a strong contrast that Yuto found himself unable to stop...
(Two thousand words omitted here; for those interested in the specifics, feel free to check out some fanfiction by other authors, hehe.)
Early the next morning, when Yuto opened his eyes feeling refreshed, he saw the stunning Shenhe curled up naked beside him, sleeping peacefully like a kitten. This sight immediately made Yuto feel invigorated again, but remembering last night's frenzy and that it was Shenhe's first time, he decided not to push it.
However, Yuto couldn't resist gently touching Shenhe's face, then carefully got out of bed and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Recalling Shenhe's state last night, Yuto felt he should make her something nourishing.
Hmm, he should also have something good; he shouldn't be reckless just because he's young. If he needs a boost, he should get one...
Not long after, Shenhe, still in her sleep, seemed to smell something fragrant and couldn't help but sniff. When she opened her eyes, she found the bed empty, but there were occasional sounds coming from the kitchen nearby.
The moment Shenhe moved her leg, she felt a twinge of pain and instantly remembered the absurd events of last night, her face flushing crimson. However, realizing that the deed was done, Shenhe's demeanor became a bit more relaxed.
Instead of getting dressed, she simply wrapped herself in a thin blanket and walked step by step to the kitchen. When she saw her beloved man cooking for her, she was instantly moved and couldn't help but feel a little weak, making some noise.
Yuto turned around and quickly helped Shenhe up, his face showing both guilt and a hint of self-satisfaction. He carefully helped Shenhe sit at the dining table, then went back into the kitchen to whip up three dishes and a soup.
Stir-fried chives with eggs, steamed oysters, braised eel, plus a pot of goji berry, red date, and yam porridge, all good things for nourishing yin and boosting yang, restoring vitality, and crucially, suitable for most men and women.
The moment Shenhe saw these dishes, she immediately understood Yuto's deep meaning. Blushing, she finished this 'scandalous' meal with Yuto, mainly because Shenhe, only wrapped in the thin blanket, was too alluring.
Originally, Yuto had planned to take Shenhe to Liyue Harbor to explore more, but seeing Shenhe's current state, it was unlikely she could manage it. Furthermore, he still had to discuss the final tariff shares with Ningguang today. So, after settling Shenhe, Yuto set off for the Inazuma Delegation, taking his people to negotiate the final terms with Ningguang.
With yesterday's experience, Yuto felt that besides the two points of discount Ningguang had previously promised, he could still cut down some more shares.
It was just that after Yuto met up with his subordinates, Yae Miko kept circling around him, occasionally sniffing, with a suggestive smile on her face, which made Yuto feel a bit embarrassed.
Foxes... are they canids? No wonder their sense of smell is so keenly inherited.
Indeed, the final negotiations with Ningguang went very smoothly. Ningguang, who usually never missed an opportunity to earn an extra Mora, generously and proactively lowered the tariff by three percentage points and announced that Liyue and Inazuma had officially entered an era of comprehensive strategic partnership.
She also proposed that both countries send Diplomatic Ambassadors to reside in each other's territories, enjoying full diplomatic privileges and immunity, and representing their respective nations in handling diplomatic affairs.
This partnership, simply put, means that no matter how the world changes, no matter what happens, Liyue and Inazuma will brave the storm together, advancing and retreating as one.
Good heavens! I wondered why Ningguang, that stingy iron rooster, would be willing to pluck her own feathers, but it turns out this was her plan.
Since the reduction of our tariffs is already a foregone conclusion, we might as well give him a big favor, forcing the other party to also proactively lower tariffs. Retreating to advance, truly brilliant.
Alas, compared to an excellent politician like Ningguang, a Regent like myself, who was forced into this role, is still far inferior in this regard.
Never mind! Since Liyue has made such a gesture, Inazuma cannot be petty. Yuto gritted his teeth and, with a grand wave of his hand, also lowered the tariffs for Liyue merchant ships entering and exiting Inazuma by three percentage points.
Yuto's reply greatly satisfied Ningguang. She immediately signed the document establishing diplomatic relations and handed it to Yuto. The moment Yuto took the document, he felt that it contained an extremely strong power of contract, as if Lord Rex Lapis was staring directly at him from above.
Although all the contents of this diplomatic document were reasonable and fair, with the added power of contract from Lord Rex Lapis, this document was no longer a piece of paper that could be torn up at any time. Violating the contract could potentially lead to a confrontation between the gods of the two nations.
Yuto nodded and signed his name generously. At this moment, Yuto and Ningguang felt a connection forming between them, as if the destinies of the two nations were linked.
The successful completion of the biggest goal of this diplomatic mission was naturally a cause for joy. Yuto also waved his hand, giving the members of the Inazuma Delegation a holiday gola. They hadn't had it as easy and carefree as Yuto during this period.
Kuki Shinobu, who originally only came with the delegation to get her diploma, had been in charge of tariff negotiations ever since arriving in Liyue, busy non-stop every day. Arataki Itto, who accompanied her, constantly clamored to go out and play at the delegation, which gave her a major headache and exhausted her.
As for the other members of the Inazuma Delegation, they were constantly negotiating the specific prices of import and export goods with Liyue merchants. Their mouths were practically smoking. It could be said that the places they visited most frequently in the past few days were Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion.
Because when negotiating with merchants, the dining table is the best negotiation table. Officials from the Inazuma Delegation often left Xinyue Kiosk and immediately entered Liuli Pavilion, finishing one private room only to rush to another. They had no idea how much wine they had thrown up and how many words they had spoken.
As for Yae Miko, she spent all day with her Sister Ganyu, and Yuto always felt that Ganyu would inexplicably turn into a 'steaming maiden' whenever she saw him, though he didn't know what private conversations Yae Miko had with Ganyu.
Now that the most important matters had concluded, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to enjoy their leisurely time in Liyue.
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