Genshin Impact: I am an ordinary executive

Chapter 837 The Land of Freedom: Gui Fengdan!

Lord Barbatos, may all of this be just a hallucination caused by overwork—Qin prayed fervently in her heart and closed her eyes.

A moment later, when she opened her eyes full of anticipation, the demon was indeed gone! It must be Lord Barbatos appearing before her!

Qin's originally serious expression suddenly turned into an uncontrollable joy. But before she could thank the wind god for his protection, she caught a glimpse of someone leisurely drinking tea at the reception table as if he were at home.

"Has the acting commander's prayer ended? That's perfect. If you're not in a hurry, let's have some tea together. Not to boast, but this tea is an absolute gem, incredibly beneficial for relieving fatigue. - To my shame, I used to rely on it quite a bit." Zuo Xi held up her teacup slightly towards Qin's desk, extending a warm invitation.

“Yes, yes, Commander Qin, Zuo tide’s tea is really delicious! He said it’s limited every year, and you can’t find it anywhere else!” Paimon excitedly extended an invitation, holding a teacup.

Upon hearing Paimon's invitation, Jean realized that the blond traveler and Paimon had also taken their seats and were now drinking tea and eating snacks...

"Uh...sorry, I just sat down and started drinking out of habit..." Ying seemed to finally realize that the current situation was not suitable for drinking tea, but after scratching her head awkwardly, she still couldn't bear to put down the teacup.

"It's alright. Although there isn't much time, it should be enough for you to enjoy afternoon tea..." Qin's voice revealed an undisguised weariness. Although she was usually tired, this time the weariness came from within.

At such a crucial juncture, the appearance of this uninvited guest made Qin feel like she was about to lose her hair.

I just hope the other person really is just visiting Mondstadt... When this thought popped into my head, I couldn't help but laugh. That's not how you daydream.

"Although I don't know why Acting Commander Qin is laughing, it's still a good thing." Zuo Xi poured tea into her teacup, her tone revealing a hint of concern. "Laughing more is good for your health. Commander Qin, you shouldn't look so gloomy."

Qin rubbed her forehead, thinking to herself, "Don't you have any idea why she looks so worried?"

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. Although I don't know what kind of predicament the Knights are facing, since so many squad leaders have been gathered, it must be something serious." Zuo Xi put down her teacup and put the lid on—a gesture that symbolized the end of the tea party. "If there is anything that needs help, please don't forget your friendly allies. Zhi Dong doesn't mind providing assistance in any form, including military and... economic. Of course, in the form of loans."

“Mr. Zuo Xi is indeed an excellent businessman, but Mondstadt does not need your country’s assistance at the moment.” Qin decisively rejected this seemingly joking suggestion, otherwise who knew if the other party would take advantage of the situation?

"Ahem!" Ying interrupted their conversation at just the right moment. "Speaking of which, why isn't Abedo, the captain of the Knights, here?"

I asked this question with the intention of changing the subject, since Qin seemed to be under a lot of pressure... Of course, she was already under a lot of pressure when Zuo tide was still an executive officer, let alone now.

But to her surprise, the question she asked caused Qin's expression to change, and the serious look she had when she entered the office returned to her face.

This reaction caused Zuo tide to raise an eyebrow slightly.

“You are very perceptive…” Qin paused for a moment, then took a slight breath, looking at Ying with a serious yet reassuring gaze. “Yes, that’s why I invited you here—”

"In the subsequent trial, we will do our best to investigate the truth and make a fair judgment on Mr. Abedo, the captain of the Knights of Favonius' investigation team."

After saying this, Qin's gaze shifted almost imperceptibly but irrepressibly towards the person opposite Ying, trying to observe the other's reaction.

Unfortunately, the other party did not react at all, as if they did not care about what she had just said.

This calm reaction reassured Qin slightly, but it also made her inevitably wary. She had initially thought the other person would fly into a rage or put on a mask, given their close relationship with Abedo. Knowing the other person's style, she was unlikely to remain silent in this situation; at the very least, they would say something sarcastic or sarcastic...

Zuo tide tapped the table lightly with a blank expression, making a rhythmic sound that left everyone guessing what he was thinking. But the atmosphere gradually became oppressive with each tap.

"Court hearing..."

Is it coming?! — Qin Xin thought to herself that it wouldn't be that simple after all, and at the same time she concentrated to prepare for the situation to come.

But to everyone's surprise, Zuo tide suddenly stopped tapping, her expressionless face suddenly showing a hint of confusion, and the emphasis of her words gave Qin a familiar sense of powerlessness.

"Has Fengdan attacked?"