The traveler receives a call from the Eclipsing Star.
Good morning, Ningguang!
It has been a while indeed.
In fact, as I'm sure you know, I'm preparing for my journey to Inazuma very soon.
I've been… very busy, haha!
But I'm glad you've reached out, and I'm glad you put me in contact with Beidou!
Wait a minute…
Say, um… Ningguang?
Just a teeny tiny little question…
How did you get my number?!
You have connections…? Well, I knew that, but… who gave you my number?
No, no, there's nothing wrong with it, and I'm not mad. I'm just curious.
And also a little confused as to how my caller id told me it was you when you aren't a contact in my phone yet.
Ganyu gave you my number? Ah, I see.
That makes sense! I would have also guessed Keqing, haha!
Well, in any case, thank you very much for putting me in contact with Beidou.
She agreed to take me to Inazuma on the condition that I win her Super Smash Bros tournament.
It was super easy, and the rules were simple: two stocks, no items, omega stages, and no Pokemon or Fire Emblem.
So naturally, I selected Marth and was immediately disqualified!
Hmm? Oh no, I'm still going to Inazuma all right!
It's just that I didn't win the tournament, even though I'm basically a pro at the game.
Nah, you see, a friend of mine and I had a game plan. Everyone would put in their all if they knew that a notable traveler from Mondstadt and Liyue was competing.
So, if I were to get out in the first bracket, then everyone would lower their guards. And that would allow my friend to swoop in and win the tournament!
Haha! I actually learned that strategy from you, Ningguang.
Like you said before, it's a mind game.
What about my friend? Oh, she just wanted a chance for Beidou to vouch for her in her job searches. It was a win-win scenario for the two of us. I'd get a ticket to Inazuma and she'd get a job.
Anyways, my misadventures aside, to what do I owe the pleasure of this call, Ningguang?
You need a task done, eh? Heh heh, of course. What is it?
Take Yanfei to Inazuma? Why would I do that? She doesn't shut up about the law.
Don't tell me you're looking to evade her watchful eye, are you?
I'm kidding! And it might be funny to watch Yanfei thwart any of the Shogun's police officers with her in-depth knowledge of the law.
That said, I think it's probably best that she remains here, ya know?
Anyways, it has nothing to do with Yanfei, right?
You want me to set up a meeting with the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor…?
Did something happen?
Oh, you just want to seek out new connections, I see.
Yeah, I can talk with them, but why do you want me to do this?
I mean, wouldn't it be better to have one of your secretaries reach out?
Or, I could even give you Hu Tao's phone-actually, that's a bad idea; she'll probably prank call you.
I could give you Mr. Zhongli's phone number.
That is true, they do know me…
Hmm…
You're right, they're more likely to agree to a meeting if the person asking is someone they know.
Aight, I think I can do that.
Hmm?
What?
Yeah, I know I didn't ask for payment. What… what about it, heh heh?
Well, I mean, I'm just doing a favor for a friend. Why would I ask for anything out of it?
Friends help each other, not owe each other.
I mean, if you're insisting on repaying me, then I only have one request.
Could you please reach out to the heir to the Guhua clan?
Yep, Xingqiu, that's the one!
Apparently he doesn't have a phone, so you can only communicate with him through letter and I don't know where he lives, so I don't know where to address the letter to.
I was just hoping he could accompany me on my journey to Inazuma.
After all, his book is a best seller over there, so I thought he'd like to see the nation for himself and possibly even get inspiration for more stories!
Also, I currently have Bennett, Fischl, and myself in the party, and I need one more person so I can get elemental resonance buffs.
All righty, thank you very much, Ningguang!
I'll talk to you later, okay? I'll probably be setting sail once everyone is ready to head out.
I estimate about a week before we head out.
If you ever need anything else, feel free to reach out!
And I'm always here if you want to just chat.
Okay, see you later, Ningguang.
Bye bye!