novelden Chapter 752 If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability.
Chapter 752 If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability.
"Young Master? He's currently in the Primordial Sea of the Womb, having a great time playing with his giant whale."
Xu Ning's slightly teasing tone made the servant frown slightly, but she then fell into deep thought.
Xu Ning knew that this executive officer was nothing like the stubborn young master; she could probably deduce the closest thing to the truth from the few words he gave.
"Although I find it hard to believe, based on the information I've gathered, are the Fools really here to save Fontaine this time?"
Xu Ning asked the servant another question, following the rules.
The servant snapped out of his reverie and said quietly, “I have said that Fontaine is my homeland, and many children in our extended family grew up in Fontaine. We will not stand idly by and watch the prophecy come true and turn our former home into ruins.”
Because of the Fools' long-standing reputation problems, Xu Ning found it hard to believe the servant in front of him.
However, after having seized most of the Hearts of God, the need for Hearts of God seemed to have become less urgent for Zhi Dong, and therefore the policy towards other countries began to soften from being too aggressive.
Moreover, Linni and his team have been working hard to save Fontaine until now, so there's nothing wrong with just believing that.
The servant glanced at Funina, who was happily eating cake, then turned back to stare into Xu Ning's eyes.
“Look at how He eats cake, so relaxed and carefree. The prophecy is coming true, and all the powers are looking for ways to stop the disaster or save themselves. Even the orphans of the Hearth House are trying their best to save their homeland, but He seems like a few bugs that have flown into the backyard. Do you think that's normal?”
Funina spread the sixteen cake slices out on a large rotating plate, like playing Russian roulette. She would draw a slice, cut off a small piece with her little silver spoon, and put it in her mouth.
Xu Ning had no doubt that she could play this game by herself until dark, and then she would regretfully give up dinner.
“I think it’s fine. Didn’t you already test her that night? Linni should have told you the truth about the opera house too. Since we all know that’s who she really is, why not let her be happy? As far as she has the power, she has done more than enough.”
"Those who clearly possess great strength but stand by coldly with ulterior motives are the most despicable."
The servant was surprised to hear such a statement from Xu Ning. He gave a cold laugh and pointed at Funina.
"People say that Xu Ning, the drunkard of Liyue, indulges in all sorts of vices, including wine, women, wealth, and power. He has a particular fondness for white-haired women. Your protectiveness towards her suggests that you may also have feelings for this white-haired water goddess."
Xu Ning was furious. "Hey, don't make accusations without any evidence! I drink a lot but don't get drunk, I'm not infatuated with women, I don't take ill-gotten gains, and I prioritize harmony and tolerance. Don't make me accuse you of defamation in front of the Water God. Besides, I just answered your question, so it doesn't count. I don't have to answer it."
The servant chuckled to himself this time. "Peace and tolerance come first? I'm sorry, I don't seem to have seen this virtue in any materials."
Xu Ning chuckled, took a sip of his drink, and said, "Sorry, for those who don't agree with this, I usually take the initiative to help them understand the true meaning of harmony and tolerance."
The servant's face grew even colder. So you're telling others to prioritize being kind and tolerant?
"In that case, it's your turn to ask questions."
I asked you a question, and then you use that question to provoke me?
Xu Ning simply ended the question-and-answer game, saying, "I have nothing more to ask."
The servant didn't seem to mind Xu Ning's attitude. "Since there are no more problems, the tea party should end here. Kong and Paimon, right? You've helped Linni a lot since we entered Fontaine. If it's convenient, please allow me to host a banquet to thank you properly."
"Furthermore, I am also very interested in some details about Mero Petersburg and would like to ask you some questions for an additional fee. Would you do me the honor?"
Kong glanced at Xu Ning with some difficulty. He knew that Xu Ning had never been fond of the Fools and seemed unsure whether he should agree.
Seeing this, Xu Ning laughed and said, "It's alright. Now that we're all in the same boat, there's no harm in sharing information. Besides, I heard that every executive has the Northern Bank as their backer and is very generous. Why not take this money? Paimon has been working with you down here and probably hasn't had a proper meal. This time, he can eat his fill and enjoy himself. Why not?"
Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Kong, along with Paimon, who was eagerly anticipating the feast, went with the servants and the three little ones.
When Fulina saw the servant leave, her face was filled with undisguised joy. She called Xu Ning over and pointed to the spinning plate on the table.
"I tried to order these three cakes several times but failed. It seems I'm not fortunate enough to be favored by the gods. So I'll give them to you to try. I must say, they truly live up to their limited edition status; the taste is indeed extraordinary."
Xu Ning hadn't expected that this water god, who loved delicious cakes so much, would actually leave three pieces for him. It seemed that his help these two times had truly made the water god very grateful.
“It would be impolite of me to refuse a gift from the gods. However, I have only been summoned by you twice, yet I have received three blessings. This is far too much. I will stay in Fontainebleau for a while longer. If the Water God summons me again, I will definitely come again.”
Funina naturally agreed, maintaining her divine demeanor, but the corners of the god's mouth couldn't help but curve into an exaggerated smile.
"Hey, you've been staring at that fishpond for over half an hour. Are you planning to eat fish today? Let me tell you, those are all ornamental fish, they don't taste very good when cooked."
When Xu Ning returned to his residence at the Debo Hotel, Kong and Paimon had not yet returned, it seemed they had indeed gone to a lavish banquet.
If the servants were willing to provide meals, given Paimon's fighting strength after liberation, they could probably make some foolish accountant in charge of money fly into a rage.
Xu Ning himself stood by the fishpond in the back garden of Chenyin Cave for a long time, lost in thought, until Qingyi's impatient voice woke him from his reverie.
"Yelan, I've made up my mind. Fontaine will not perish. If we don't do this now, someone else will beat us to it."
Ye Lan walked over with a smile. "You are really easy to guess. Before we came, Lady Ningguang said that you would definitely choose this option. However, you still have to decide how far to go."
"Ningguang naturally knows my heart."
Xu Ning smiled and said, "As for the degree? Either don't do it, or do it to the best of your ability."