Genshin Impact: I am an ordinary executive

Chapter 838 Throwing a Tantrum

"Just kidding. Fengdan... ah, they probably haven't had time to issue an announcement yet, right? Anyway, something big happened at Fengdan recently. I happened to be there a while ago, so I couldn't help but react when I heard the word 'court hearing'."

Zuo tide waved her hand and said casually.

"However, I am quite curious about the differences between Mondstadt's trial and Fengdan's trial. When will the trial begin? I can't wait any longer."

Qin's mind raced upon hearing this.

As a high-ranking official in the country, she naturally had her own channels to learn about the situation in Fontaine, so she knew what the other party meant by the "big event"—Fontaine had now entered the winter.

So what the other party just said is quite intriguing. Considering the earlier mention of trying Aberdo, and their close relationship, it's hard not to suspect it was a threat...

"I'm afraid this is... not very convenient, Your Excellency Zuo tide..." Qin carefully chose her words, trying to make her attitude less forceful.

"This trial was not open to the public. Apart from the people involved in the case, the only participants were members of the Knights and members of the church," Qin said.

"If Your Excellency Zuo Xi is interested in the trial, I will explain it to you in detail afterward to clear up any doubts. However, this trial is really..." She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was already very clear.

The other party is neither a person involved in the case, nor a member of the Knights or the church, nor even a citizen of Montenegro, so naturally they are not suitable to participate in the court hearing.

However, a direct refusal is not appropriate. A diplomatic incident is one thing, but Qin is afraid of truly angering the other party.

If the other party is still an executive officer, Qin can certainly refuse firmly. Regardless of whether it will be effective, at least the attitude must be clear.

Given the other party's current status... Qin truly has no experience in receiving deities from other countries.

It's not that the Knights of Favonius were truly afraid of anything; even if their opponents were gods, they would fight to the death for the sake of Lord Barbatos and Mondstadt.

But the problem is that we're far from that point yet, and Qin herself doesn't want that to happen.

She was prepared to pass the test under pressure if the other party insisted on participating, and she would take responsibility herself if anyone held her accountable afterward.

After all, allowing the other party to roam freely in Mondstadt during such a critical period is a bit... If it were a god from another country—although they wouldn't do such a thing either—Jean might feel more at ease, but this one... has an unquestionable reputation.

But the fact is that this executive... or rather, the former executive, never acted according to her wishes.

“In that case, I won’t make things difficult for the acting leader.” Zuo tide sighed slightly. “I’m a little tired from walking. Would you mind if I rested and waited here while everyone was attending the trial?”

Qin's face was almost too shocked to contain her expression. She never expected that not only did the other party not insist on participating in the court hearing, but they would even thoughtfully say that they would wait here while they were away.

Has the sun risen in the west? Is this still the same person she knows?

"Of course!" Qin's face lit up with joy and she hurriedly agreed, as if afraid that the other party would change his mind. "Please do as you wish, sir. If you need anything, please inform the knights stationed here. We'll take our leave now."

After saying that, he left the office with Ying and Paimon, who both looked like they wanted to say something but couldn't, apparently to attend the court hearing.

Zuo tide smiled and said goodbye to them. After they left, she faced the empty seat opposite her again. Without saying a word, she silently refilled her tea and snacks and began the second round of afternoon tea.

"This tea looks really good, may I have some?" A light, breezy voice rang out from across the table, and a gentle breeze suddenly blew into the previously empty seat, where a green figure sat down comfortably... though the posture was slightly unruly.

"Put your dirty shoes down, don't add to Noelle's workload." Zuo tide didn't even look up, seemingly unsurprised by the sudden appearance of this person.

"No, my shoes are very clean!"

That's what they said, but the bard still obediently took off his shoes and sat cross-legged in his seat wearing a pair of white silk stockings.

“…Never mind.” Zuo tide stared at the feet speechlessly for a while, then gave up on lecturing them.

"So, what do you need me for, Barbatos? If you want to drink, just give the bill to Anastasia. I should have set aside plenty of funds."

"Oh dear, this isn't about drinking," Wendy waved her hand. "And it wasn't me who contacted you. I was wondering what brought you here."

"Can't I even come to catch up with an old friend?" Zuo Xi shrugged noncommittally. "But you, finding Yura and telling her about me shouldn't be difficult for you, right? I didn't expect she had no idea all this time."

Wendy scratched her head awkwardly, then obediently put her legs down and put on her shoes.

"Well, I just haven't had time to think about it... Heh?"

Zuo tide blew on the hot air, but didn't say much.

He understood Wendy's meaning; it was simply that the current situation was special, and Yura wasn't in good condition to participate. Even if he told her immediately, there wouldn't be enough time to adjust, so he might as well let her rest more.

"So, you're not going to help your good friend this time?" Wendy immediately put on a pitiful look.

"I believe Aberdo won't do anything," Zuo tide said, pretending not to understand.

"You know that's not what I meant," Wendy jumped up from her seat and started rolling around on the floor, completely disregarding her image. "You can't do this! You've helped Grandpa so many times, you can't just abandon me!"

Seeing that Zuo tide remained calm and unmoved, Wendy, that shameless old man, actually clung to her leg and started whining.

Veins bulged on Zuo tide's forehead, and the space around her began to distort, with a huge fist appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Wendy immediately became quiet; that thing looked somewhat like the [Godslayer Spear] he had once used to pin Dvalin down...

"Sigh..." Zuo Xi sighed softly, "It's about Du Lin, isn't it? But you should be able to handle this yourselves this time, right?"