I'm a male god in Liyue

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Ningguang looked at Charlotte thoughtfully.

"So, you're thinking of resigning?"

"Yes……"

Charlotte nodded again.

Ningguang frowned slightly.

“You should know your situation in Fontainebleau. Although I have sent people to Fontainebleau to help you through diplomatic means, there has been no reply from there yet.”

"It's okay, it's all fine now."

"How did you know?"

“I met Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu at school today, and she told me this.”

"Ou Fu... the editor-in-chief... the editor-in-chief of Steambird Newspaper?"

"Yes, I didn't expect Lady Ningguang to know as well."

"After all, she's a very well-known figure in the industry. I naturally know about her achievements. So she's come to Liyue too..."

Ningguang tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

"Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu was not on a business trip; she was traveling privately."

"I see. What did she say to you?"

Charlotte hesitated for a moment, but still repeated what she had said to Lady Ningguang.

Ningguang lowered her head and pondered for a while.

“If she is right and you are safe in Fontainebleau, then I naturally have no reason to stop you from going back.”

"Thank you, Lady Ningguang."

"I should be thanking you. I failed to keep my promise to you, but you did a great job of keeping your promise to me."

Charlotte waved her hand sheepishly, "No, not really. Actually, I learned a lot at the Liyue Newspaper, and I also used a lot of public funds."

Ningguang smiled and shook her head: "That's just a small amount of money... Speaking of which, Charlotte, what are your plans after we go back to Fontaine?"

Charlotte paused, then asked, "Plans?"

Ningguang said gently, "Yes, I do. You don't need to be nervous. I'm just chatting with you as a friend."

"Oh, I guess I'll just go back to the Steambird Newspaper and continue digging into the truth behind all sorts of things, just like before..."

"But you've already been an editor-in-chief. Won't it feel awkward to continue as a reporter?"

"It's alright. My dream is to present everyone with real news, whether you're an editor-in-chief or a reporter!"

"It's a wonderful dream, but the truth is often cruel and dark, and you should understand that after experiencing so much."

"I... naturally had already experienced and realized this!"

Charlotte had a determined look on her face.

This person is really stubborn.

Ningguang continued calmly, "Fontaine is a country of justice. Even in such an environment, there are many injustices. It is indeed necessary for brave journalists like you to expose them."

"Yes!"

"You may encounter even darker and more powerful opponents in the future. This time you left Fontaine safely and waited for the storm to pass in Liyue, but next time, you may not be so lucky. Your parents may be implicated again. As someone in a high position on Tianquan Star, I know the evil of some people better than you do, and I know their methods better than you do."

Charlotte fell silent.

She wasn't afraid, of course, but her parents...

"As one of the Seven Stars, I admire your dreams, but as your friend, I'm also worried about your future. Charlotte, you can't keep going on like this, so full of passion."

"Lord Ningguang..."

"Of course, I'm not saying I'm advising you to give up on your dreams. I just want to discuss with you whether there's a way to have the best of both worlds."

"A win-win solution?"

"Yes, it's about ensuring your and your family's safety while allowing you to continue exposing those dark injustices."

Is there such a way?

"Of course there are."

"Please teach me, Lady Ningguang!"

"Actually, the solution is quite simple, just like how Steambird Newspaper protected you this time."

"Hey?"

"On a business trip abroad."

Charlotte looked down; she seemed to understand something.

Ningguang explained in detail: "Why did you come to Liyue? To put it bluntly, it's to seek refuge. No matter how powerful the higher-ups in Fontaine are, they can only act arrogantly in Fontaine. No matter how far their reach is, they can't extend to Liyue. In other words, here in Liyue, you can say whatever you want and say whatever you want, and they can't do anything about it. Even if you use diplomatic means, with me standing up for you, you can ignore it."

"What Lady Ningguang means is..."

“That’s right. The best stage to realize your dream is not the Steambird Newspaper in Fontaine, but other countries. This country could be Mondstadt, Sumeru, Inazuma, or even my Liyue.”

"but I……"

“You’re not familiar with other countries, but I am. As long as you’re willing, the doors of my Liyue Newspaper are still open to you. The position of editor-in-chief is still yours. You can continue to hold your membership cards for Crescent Moon Pavilion and Glazed Pavilion. You can go wherever you want within the entire Liyue region, and all expenses will be reimbursed.”

"But……"

"If you're worried that you won't be able to get news about Fontaine while you're in Liyue, that's okay. I can share all the information about Fontaine with you, which should be more convenient than you having to collect it yourself."

"In this case……"

“I can also send someone to bring your parents from Fontainebleau to live with us. Yujingtai is planning to build houses, and I will reserve a house in the best community for you. They are getting old, and it would be nice for them to retire by the sea.”

"It seems that..."

"You don't need to worry that the truth reported in a foreign country is meaningless. I plan to open another branch of the Liyue Newspaper in Fontaine next year. At that time, the news you expose will also be seen by the people of Fontaine, just like when you report it at the Steambird Newspaper."

"..."

Charlotte was stunned by the impact, and it seemed that her future at the Liyue Newspaper was indeed brighter.

"So? What's your decision?"

"I... I'll think about it some more."

“I truly admire your abilities. If you still want to go back to Fontainebleau, I won’t force you to stay.”

"Thank you, Lady Ningguang."

"Oh, right."

"Lord Ningguang?"

"The Mondstadt Flower Festival is coming up soon, you know?"

"knew!"

Have you gone to see it?

"No."

"Want to go?"

"I want to go!"

“If you hadn’t mentioned resigning, I was planning to send you to Mondstadt for an exclusive interview. It just so happens that Mr. Xia and his group are also going to Mondstadt for a trip, so I thought I’d talk to Mr. Xia to see if it would be convenient for him to take you along, so that the food on the way would be better.”

What?! Is that true?!

Then it seems there's nothing left to consider!

Food doesn't matter; the main thing is to better pursue my original dream.

Charlotte said with a serious expression, "Lady Ningguang, I have made up my mind. It is my honor to serve you."

Ningguang looked at her and smiled again: "Then, I look forward to working with you from now on."

Chapter 373 There are limits to being a reporter in Fontainebleau (4K)

Charlotte left with the sample newspaper. Ningguang pondered for a moment and then summoned Baiwen.

"Lord Ningguang."

"Go find Yelan and have her investigate thoroughly where that editor-in-chief of the Steambird Newspaper, Ou Fu, came from, got her invitation. I need to know everything she's been doing in Liyue lately."

"Yes."

Bai Wen responded and left.

Ningguang lowered her head and turned her gaze back to her official duties.

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Charlotte walked alone on the street, her heart filled with a strong sense of excitement.

The cold night breeze, carrying a faint scent of the sea, brushed past her face, but it couldn't extinguish the passion in her heart.