Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

"guess what?"

Su Mo was also somewhat attracted by Hu Tao's story and looked at Hu Tao curiously.

"What's wrong?"

Keqing also turned her head curiously to look at the two of them.

Hu Tao clapped her hands and said, "You don't know, Zhongli actually said that Keqing fell ill due to busy official duties." As she said that, she pointed at Zhongli who was a little embarrassed next to her.

"If someone suddenly told you this, would you not believe it?" Hu Tao looked at Su Mo with a curious look.

Su Mo was slightly stunned and then nodded.

When Ningguang first told him this, he didn't quite believe it. After all, Keqing's physical fitness was indeed very good.

Zhongli looked at the two people who were describing the matter vividly, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He didn't know why, but he always felt that for some reason, such an ordinary thing came out of Hu Tao's mouth, as if it were an absolute secret.

Hu Tao ignored Zhongli's expression and continued with a frown: "Really, Keqing fell ill? I didn't believe it at first. After all, Keqing is the owner of the Eye of God, so her physical fitness is at least excellent. How could she fall ill?" Hu Tao's tone was full of suspicion, as if she wanted to recreate the scene at that time to Su Mo and the others.

"After my repeated questioning, Zhongli kept saying the same thing. Seeing how serious he looked, and out of concern for my sisters, I would rather believe it than not. So, I bought some supplements and brought them along. I didn't expect Keqing to really fall ill." As she spoke, she looked at Keqing in surprise, as if she found what was happening incredible.

Keqing smiled slightly in response to Hu Tao's strange gaze.

She didn't expect that she would become so ill.

Hu Tao told in a startled voice the reason why she and Zhongli came to visit Keqing.

After hearing this, Su Mo couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Hu Tao is really lively. Her serious look really gives her the temperament of a staff member of the village intelligence department.

Hu Tao then looked at Zhongli and praised him, "Guest, you're doing a great job. You're so well-informed, otherwise I wouldn't have known Keqing was ill."

Su Mo echoed, "Mr. Zhongli's information channels are truly beyond our reach."

Zhongli smiled faintly at this. "No, no, it's just hearsay from my wide circle of friends. After all, Yuhengxing works hard for Liyue's affairs and is deeply loved by the people. If he falls ill, it would be a great loss to Liyue."

After hearing this, Keqing expressed her gratitude, saying, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. Mr. Zhongli, you're too kind. Keqing is just an ordinary woman. Liyue can still function without me. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhongli. I'm fine now."

Zhongli nodded and said nothing more.

But when he looked at Keqing, a hint of guilt inadvertently flashed in his eyes.

He began to regret agreeing to Keqing's request to take on two jobs, but he really didn't expect Keqing to work so hard and complete her job even if she was exhausted.

Thinking of this, Zhongli couldn't help but sigh.

He looked at Su Mo and said, "Su Mo, come out with me for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Then, under the puzzled gazes of Keqing and the others, Su Mo followed Zhongli out of the ward.

Outside.

Su Mo looked at Zhong Li's back with some confusion. He didn't know what Zhong Li wanted to talk to him about.

"Mr. Zhongli?"

"Yeah." Zhongli then turned around and looked at Su Mo.

After looking him up and down, he smiled and said, "It seems that my old friends have taught you well during this period."

Su Mo smiled slightly.

"The True Lords are naturally very kind to me and are very dedicated in teaching me."

Zhongli nodded and said nothing more.

Then he suddenly asked: "Has Ningguang started taking over Keqing's position?"

Su Mo was caught off guard and answered subconsciously: "Yes, she..."

At this time, Su Mo reacted and looked at Zhongli.

Zhongli was looking at Su Mo with a smile.

"Why does Mr. Zhongli know about this?" Su Mo asked.

He had just returned from Ningguang's place, and Ningguang had taken over in a short period of time. How could Zhongli, who was in the Wangsheng Hall, know these inside stories so quickly?

Zhongli shook his head and smiled: "Don't worry, my dear Su, I was just asking casually. As for how I know, I naturally have my own ways." There was a hint of casualness in his tone, as if he didn't take the question just now to heart.

Su Mo looked at Zhongli with some surprise, but it seemed reasonable.

As the actual helmsman of Liyue, the Geo Emperor, how could he not leave some measures to restrain the Seven Stars?

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the other party is willing, no one will notice him even if he stands in front of them openly during a meeting at Qixing.

Thinking of this, Su Mo felt relieved.

Looking at Zhongli, he said calmly, "Yes, Keqing fell ill, and Ningguang said that the lack of two of Liyue's seven stars would be detrimental to Liyue, so she temporarily took on the role of Yuheng Star."

Zhongli nodded after hearing this and looked at Su Mo with a playful expression: "Nothing else?"

Su Mo sighed helplessly.

As expected, I can’t hide it from the other party.

Then she continued, "She also said that if this happens, the position of Tianshu Star will be vacant, and she hopes that I can continue to hold the position of Tianshu Star."

Zhongli nodded, then looked at Su Mo with interest: "So what do you think?"

Su Mo shook his head.

"Mr. Zhongli, I don't know what to do either."

"Being one of the Seven Stars of Liyue sounds good, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. And I'm not one to be constrained. This is really hard for me."

"But if I don't take the responsibility, Ningguang needs my help, and I can't refuse. Besides, Keqing's illness is because of me. If I refuse, then what will become of their expectations and efforts? Will they all be in vain?"

Su Mo didn't know that he already had the answer in his heart.

But he was still a little conflicted, because he wanted to follow his own ideas, but he also didn't want to disappoint Keqing and the others' expectations and efforts.

But how is this possible?

Zhongli seemed to see Su Mo's tangle and said calmly: "Since you mentioned Keqing, I have something to tell you."

"Ok?"

Su Mo was a little confused. From what Zhongli said, it seemed that what he said was related to Keqing?

But Keqing is already sick now, what else is there?

Zhongli continued, "By the way, I'm sure you already know that the location of your Tianshu star was obtained with Keqing's help, right?"

Su Mo's eyes widened: "You know this too!?"

Su Mo looked at the leisurely-tempered man in front of him, and couldn't help feeling a little apprehensive. It was really scary that this man knew all the inside stories of Liyue's government affairs while drinking tea and playing with birds all day long.

Zhongli shrugged, "What's so surprising about this? It's obvious. Generally speaking, while you're exceptionally capable, you weren't the best candidate at the time. And your election must have been for a reason."

Su Mo frowned slightly: "You know? Do you know why I became a Tianshu star?"

"When it came to the selection, I was Zhongli, not the Rock King, so naturally I wouldn't interfere." Zhongli paused before continuing, "Besides, Yuhengxing had approached me before to inquire about the selection of the Seven Stars."

"Keqing asked you to inquire about the matters related to selecting the Seven Stars!?" Su Mo asked in surprise.

Zhongli nodded calmly.

"Yes, she asked me if there were any loopholes in the selection of the Seven Stars. She also asked me how I could make you a Tianshu Star."

"What!?"

Su Mo stared at Zhongli with wide eyes.

"She actually asked you that question!?"

Zhongli nodded in agreement.

Su Mo looked at Zhongli with an incredible expression. Regarding the legal loopholes in Liyue, Keqing didn't ask the legal expert Yan Fei, but instead unexpectedly asked the people who made the laws?

Then Su Mo became even more frightened and looked at Zhongli with some unfamiliarity.

"Did you give her an answer?"

Zhongli was stunned for a moment, then nodded without saying anything more.

Looking at Zhongli's calm face, Su Mo felt that his three views were challenged.

Not

Why! ?

Big brother, you are the King of Rocks!

Are you helping others find loopholes in the laws you make?

Play! ?

Su Mo really didn't understand this operation.

"Why, Mr. Zhongli!?"

"because……"

After hearing Su Mo's words, Zhongli fell into deep thought.