Chapter 141 Diluc Leggenfond (2 Japanese, 2/, please vote)
That night,

Shi Jie returned to the temporary camp and brought the goodwill of the winery owner to Wang Hao.
"The Legenfind family welcomes you. They will prepare a grand banquet for you."

Shi Jie relayed what Butler Eze said to Diluk.

Wang Hao nodded slightly. This was not beyond his expectations.

His current identity is Liyue's ambassador to Mondstadt. In a sense, he represents Liyue.

Even though the comments said that Diluk was a very cold person on the surface, he would still show enough kindness to Wang Hao.

"Then get ready and visit tomorrow."

Shi Jie immediately responded: "Yes, sir."

I still don’t feel comfortable asking my classmates to call me “adult” all the time. Maybe I can use a more professional title.

After thinking for a while, Wang Hao said, "Well, I think it's better to call you His Excellency the Ambassador."

"Okay, Your Excellency the Ambassador." Shi Jie also smiled.

The two of them had a tacit understanding.

After a night's rest in the temporary camp,
Early the next morning,
The delegation set off again and headed for the Chenxi Winery.

Soon,
A huge manor appeared before everyone.

Also appearing are large tracts of orchards.

Among them, grapes are the main crop.

Many workers were busy in the vineyards. Bunches of crystal clear grapes were carefully picked and placed in wooden barrels beside them.

These grapes are not ordinary table grapes, but wine grapes that have been improved by the Leggenfand family over hundreds of years.

Of course, if you want to eat it, it’s ok and it won’t taste bad.

When the delegation came a little closer,
The owner of Chenxi Winery is already waiting here.
The flaming red hair represents the unyielding will of Leggenfand.

This legendary heroic family was once an important force in liberating Mondstadt.

But after Mondstadt was liberated, Leggenfend did not receive the praise and eulogy he deserved.

The true knight chose to hide in the dark.
And just as his ancestors chose, Leggenfind still protects Mondstadt in his own way.

【Master Diluk. 】

【The man who raised me. 】

[The former No. 1 hot C...]

【It’s a pity, my family. 】

[Why aren't you wearing the red skin? 】

[Yin Hongpi is in the evil eye state. 】

[He is still handsome in real life, a handsome guy with a cold face. 】

【…】

"Welcome, Your Excellency the Ambassador."

Diluk's face was full of seriousness, and his meticulous attire made him look somewhat solemn.

His eyes swept across Wang Hao's shadow and then stopped on Wang Hao.

He found Team Three.

Wang Hao was very sure that the other person's eyes saw through his own shadow.

Without making any noise, Wang Hao smiled and nodded at Diluk: "Thank you for your hospitality, Lord Leggenfand."

"You can just call me Diluk." Diluk said softly.

Wang Hao smiled and nodded: "I don't like overly formal titles either. Diluk, you can call me Wang Hao."

The two shook hands with each other, officially getting to know each other.

"Before the party begins, perhaps I could take a tour of your estate, Diluk, could you be my guide?"

"Of course, if you want."

Diluk nodded slightly, somewhat understanding the meaning of Wang Hao's words.
Then he glanced at the butler behind him and said, "Eze, please take the friends of the delegation to rest first, you and Adeline. I will take the ambassador to tour the manor."

Wang Hao also nodded slightly to Shi Jie beside him.

Although Eze didn't know what Diluk and Wang Hao meant, he was very obedient.

"Mr. Deputy Envoy, and all my friends, please follow me. Chenxi Winery has prepared a welcoming banquet for everyone. Before that, everyone may need to wash up and take a rest."

Shi Jie also smiled and talked to Eze, then left with Eze and his men.

After everyone has gone away,

Diluk then stretched out his hand and beckoned Wang Hao: "Mr. Ambassador, please follow me. I hope the scenery of Dawn Winery will not disappoint you."

“Haha, just call me Wang Hao.” Wang Hao smiled and followed Diluk’s steps. “Now there are only two of us, there is no need to be so polite.”

Diluk smiled, still keeping a distance, and did not respond to Wang Hao's words.

The two walked along the orchard path of the Chenxi Winery.

The emerald green vines are entwined around the old wooden fence. Under the sunlight, the vines on the fence appear in different shades of green, giving people warmth and vitality.

Among the vines, there are bunches of purple-red grapes, crystal clear, and under the afternoon sun, they look like gems.

“This orchard was originally established three hundred years ago and is currently the main source of raw materials for the Chenxi Winery. Of course, the grape varieties here have been replaced for dozens of generations.

Thanks to the superb alchemy skills that Knight Albedo brought to Mondstadt, the grape varieties have also improved greatly recently. After this round of harvest, we will switch to new wine varieties. "

Diluk is a qualified tour guide. He carefully introduced the origins of each orchard to Wang Hao, and also explained the uses of the orchards and subsequent development arrangements.

Although Diluk didn't know why Ambassador Wang Hao visited him, he knew that Liyue was a huge market. If he could establish a good relationship with this ambassador, it would definitely be beneficial to the Dawn Winery.

Leaving the vineyard, there is a small forest.

It's an apple orchard.

It is clearly not the season for apples to ripen, but there are trees with fruits here.

The tree crowns are lush and green, with bright red fruits making the whole orchard extraordinarily lively.
Walking in the garden, the wind blows occasionally, and the leaves rustle, as if the whole park is beating with vitality.

Wang Hao also saw many children running and playing in the garden, picking ripe apples and savoring the sweet juice with relish.

"Mondstadt's climate is somewhat different from Liyue's. Thanks to Lord Barbatos's blessing, Mondstadt can harvest crops all year round."

Diluk was explaining, and when he saw Wang Hao's eyes were attracted by the children, he also started to explain,

“These are the children of winery workers, and generally speaking, the winery doesn’t mind them picking and tasting the fruit, as long as it’s not wasted.”

As the largest winery in Mond, Château D'Hermitage owns large tracts of orchards.

How much can a dozen children eat?
Diluk didn't mind the kids picking the fruit as long as it wasn't wasted.

"Not wasting is a very good virtue. I also educate my younger brothers and sisters in this way." Wang Hao said softly.

“Haha, the ambassador’s brothers and sisters must be very outstanding.” Diluk complimented casually.

Wang Hao nodded seriously: "Of course, they are all good kids, but I don't ask them to be outstanding. I am willing to accept their mediocrity as long as they don't do evil."

Although Wang Hao provided the children in the orphanage with a very good educational environment,
But he never thought of forcing these children to become successful.
He was willing to accept the mediocrity of these children.

Wang Hao’s greatest expectation for them is to be an ordinary person and live a happy and ordinary life.

After hearing Wang Hao's words, Diluk's eyes flashed slightly, and he had a new understanding of this ambassador.

Not everyone can accept mediocrity.

Neither of them continued to speak.
A moment of silence, with the sound of cicadas and birds chirping echoing in your ears, makes you feel relaxed and happy.

a long time,

Wang Hao suddenly spoke up: "Diluk, I heard...you have some minor conflicts with the Fatui?"

I heard, of course, from the comments.

Diluk once clashed with the Fatui because of his investigation into the Evil Eye.
Then...Diluk successfully escaped from the siege of several executives.

Yes, Diluk withstood the siege of multiple executives.

Perhaps these executives may not be putting their heart into this campaign.

But being able to fight against multiple executives is a very impressive thing in itself.

Wang Hao also came into contact with the Fatui executive officer.

[Rich man] Pantalone, as a capitalist, had power that Wang Hao could not see at the time.

The executive officers of other militant factions must possess more powerful forces.

From this point of view, Diluk is probably very powerful. At least he is not as "down and out" as the comments often say.

"Hmm? Mr. Ambassador is also related to the Fatui?" Diluk's eyes narrowed slightly, but his face was calm.

Wang Hao smiled and said, "I guess I have some minor conflicts with them."

After a pause, Wang Hao continued: "You should know that the people of the Fatui... are indeed not very honest."

"I agree with this. I have traveled to many places, and where there are Fatui, nothing good usually happens."

After hearing Wang Hao say that he also had conflicts with the Fatui, Diluk's eyes softened a little and he spoke in a more relaxed tone.

"Indeed, when I was in Liyue, I was annoyed by these guys. They were like a bunch of stink bugs. If you crush them to death, they stink. If you don't crush them to death, they are annoying."

There was a hint of disgust in Wang Hao's tone.

He really hates fools.
There is a reason for this dislike.
Ever since Wang Hao came into contact with Liyue's business, no, ever since Wang Hao came down the mountain to practice martial arts,
Many of the things he encountered were driven by the Fools behind the scenes.

The devil's grudge, the theft of ruins, rumors about the shantytowns...

Just as Wang Hao said, the Fatui are like a stink bug, always disgusting him.

“Bugs…” Diluk raised his lips slightly, then shook his head. “The Ambassador’s understanding of the Fatui is indeed… unique. I like this adjective. However, they are more than just bugs.”

Wang Hao showed a hint of interest: "Oh, I'd like to hear more about it."

"I've had many dealings with the Fatui, but the one that impressed me the most was their executive officer," said Diluk.

Wang Hao nodded. “I am also impressed by this. I once had a brief exchange with [Rich Man] Pantarone. He is an enemy worthy of attention.”

"There are eleven such executive officers among the Fatui. As far as I know, the [Rich Man] is only the ninth." Diluk seemed to recall some bad memories, and a cold look appeared in his eyes.

Dragon...Father...

Diluk's tone gradually turned cold: "Don't underestimate any Fatui. They are not just bugs, they are poisonous snakes."

Bedbugs can only disgust people, but poisonous snakes can kill people.

In fact, having said this, we have already reached a point where we are just strangers.

However, both Wang Hao and Diluk ignored this.

"Diluk, I will be staying in Mondstadt for a while. I heard that there are also envoys from Solstice in Mondstadt. Well, I think we may have a basis for cooperation in some aspects."

Wang Hao looked at Diluk and extended an invitation.

Diluk did not answer directly, but changed the subject: "Ambassador, you are joking. Mondstadt is naturally managed by the Knights. Under the iron fist of Grand Master Falgar, the Envoy of Winter Solstice can't make any waves."

"But I heard that Captain Farga seems to be making some big move." Wang Hao reached out and picked a bright red apple from the roadside apple tree, wiped it on his sleeve, and took a bite out of it.

Yes, that’s right, Mond’s apples taste just like the ones I ate in Sister Ningguang’s study, sweet!
Meanwhile, Diluk, who had heard Wang Hao's words, had become serious: "The Ambassador's intelligence... is quite sensitive."

"After all, I will be staying in Mond for a long time, so I naturally have to be prepared." Wang Hao said while biting an apple.

[Pah, you are not prepared at all. ]

【Didn’t we tell you that?】

【Wang Hao is becoming more and more treacherous. 】

[He is thick-skinned and ruthless. This boy must not be allowed to stay. ]

[We can only say that we are his best intelligence system. ]

【…】

The barrage of comments was full of condemnation of Wang Hao's shamelessness.

Of course, Wang Hao didn't care.

He continued, "If Grand Captain Falgar leaves Mondstadt, who do you think Diluc will take with him? And who will become the acting captain?"

Diluk looked slightly gloomy.

As Leggenfind, he naturally knew about the great expedition that the Grand Master was about to embark on.

In such an expedition, the Grand Commander would probably drain all the military forces within Mondstadt.
Not to mention taking time off, taking 80% to 90% is normal.

In this environment, the strong men of the previous generation would probably be taken away.
Those who stay in Mond must have the right status, the right military strength, and the right character.
After going through all this, the person acting as the person in charge actually only has one answer.

"Qin..."

The name came to Diluk’s mind.

"It seems that you have already realized that once Mondstadt is empty, the Fatui will definitely be ready to make a move, and the forces left in Mondstadt may not be able to subdue them. Then, perhaps we need to cooperate."

Wang Hao finished eating the apple and looked at the apple core in his hand, "Well, can I throw it away?"

"Just throw it in the orchard." Diluk said, then looked at Wang Hao, "The basis of cooperation is trust."

Wang Hao nodded: "I understand. Then, why don't we start with a small cooperation? The fine wines of Dawn Winery are famous in all countries, and there are many wine drinkers in Liyue who want to try them. Perhaps, we can work together to promote the wine industry exchanges between the two sides."

Wang Hao took a step back appropriately, and Diluk smiled: "Of course, Dawn Winery will provide the best wine."

Wang Hao continued, "Then how about choosing Shimen? There are many caravans there, with a large flow of people, and it is located at the border between the two countries."

“Of course, but Shimen is Liyue’s territory, so we need the ambassador’s help.” Diluk naturally wouldn’t refuse.

"Haha, don't worry. The stone gate is about to be repaired. The person in charge is Yu Hengxing. I have a good relationship with her. After I take office in Mond, I will write to her and ask her to help facilitate this matter."

Yuhengxing, I have a good relationship. This is telling Diluk that I still have some influence in Liyue.

"Then I'll wait for good news from the ambassador." Diluk understood Wang Hao's subtext, but he did not express his opinion and still looked like he was looking forward to cooperation.

The two smiled knowingly and began walking towards the mansion in the center of the manor.

Now that we have talked about most of the things, there is no need to continue looking at the scenery.

That night,

The dinner to welcome the delegation was held in the banquet hall of the manor in Leigenfend.

The banquet was attended not only by the envoys from Liyue, but also by many merchants who came to the Dawn Winery to discuss business.
Hearing that the owner of the winery was hosting a banquet for the ambassadors from Liyue, these merchants were very considerate and came to the banquet with smiles on their faces.

Of course, even if Eze hadn’t invited them, they would still have come.

The magnificent chandeliers and the sparkling lights in the crystal glasses complement each other.

In the center of the hall, a huge round table was carefully arranged, with silver tableware and crystal glasses neatly placed on white napkins.

Appetizers are carefully prepared with fresh seafood and local vegetables, exuding an enticing aroma.

It seems that considering that the delegation came from Liyue, a lot of simple Liyue dishes were prepared here.

Of course, the main thing is the Mondstadt style banquet.

The carefully prepared dishes such as grilled steaks, stuffed chicken and seafood soup exuded fragrance, and combined with the best wine from Chenxi Winery, the delegation members were full of praise.

There are also carefully crafted fruit tarts and vanilla desserts, which are sweet but not greasy and leave you with an endless aftertaste.

The band played melodious music in a corner of the banquet hall. The musicians, dressed in uniform black suits, played various instruments gracefully, adding a joyful atmosphere to the dinner.

The guests were either chatting over a glass of wine or sitting around a round table enjoying delicious food.

Although they come from different countries and wear their own national costumes,
But this does not prevent them from communicating with each other in different languages ​​and cultures and enjoying this feast of cross-border communication together.

As the deputy of the delegation, Shi Jie moved around the attendees and accepted a large number of visiting cards.

These people must be capable enough to come to Chenxi Winery to do business.

Wang Hao and he will need to stay in Mond for a long time, so it will definitely not hurt to get to know more people.

The highlight of the dinner was the presence of the Liyue ambassador and the winery owner.

Both of them were dressed in formal suits, handsome, cool and attractive.

Some of the merchants' families present, especially some young girls, couldn't help but let out a cry when they saw the two protagonists.
Wang Hao and Diluk smiled and nodded to the guests.

First, Diluk gave a welcome speech, thanking the delegation and many business friends for attending the banquet.

Then Wang Hao went up and spoke a lot of friendly words about Liyue and Mondstadt, and finally expressed Liyue’s official blessings to everyone.

In short, it was very formal and there was nothing fancy about it.

As the dinner progressed, the guests' conversation became more and more lively.
Many people gathered around Wang Hao and Diluk, asking them for various information.

Wang Hao and Diluk also appropriately revealed that they wanted to promote exchanges between Liyue and Mondstadt Wine Industry.
When hearing that a wine industry event might be held in Shimen, many businessmen's eyes lit up.

They must be in this business if they can come to Chenxi Winery.
If this wine industry event is really held, it will definitely be good for their business.

As the news of the event spread, laughter and applause continued, and the atmosphere of the dinner reached a climax.

Finally, the dinner slowly came to an end amid the laughter and joy of all the guests.

Everyone ended this dinner full of enthusiasm and friendship with gratitude and good memories.

(End of this chapter)