Chapter 513

However, looking at Fischl and Collei, who were sleeping soundly, Lin Mo felt a great deal of pity for the two young women.

After calming himself slightly and tidying his clothes, he covered Fischl and Collei, who had fallen asleep with expressions of satisfaction, with a quilt before walking out of the room and heading toward his own.

Upon returning to his room, Lin Mo first lit a candle.

Then, he went to the back to wash up briefly.

He prepared to wash up properly and go to sleep.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Just as Lin Mo finished his simple wash and was putting his clothes back on to get into bed, a knock suddenly sounded from outside.

Along with the knocking, Ningguang's voice rang out: "Lin Mo, are you asleep?"

"No."

Hearing Ningguang's voice, Lin Mo's expression was one of surprise.

It was so late, yet Ningguang had actually come to find him to discuss matters.

What kind of important business could it be to make her come find him at such an hour?

However, this also showed from another perspective just how diligent Ningguang was as one of the Liyue Qixing.

Whether it was Ningguang, Keqing, or Ganyu, there were no shortage of times when they pondered over Liyue late into the night.

Thinking this, Lin Mo pushed open the door.

But the moment he opened the door, Lin Mo was astonished.

He saw Ningguang standing outside; under the moonlight, her silhouette appeared exceptionally striking.

She wore a formal gown like the brightest star in the night sky, or like a ghost orchid blooming under the deep night; it was both mysterious and noble. The deep blue hem of her dress swayed gently in the wind, embroidered with patterns like the feathers of a nightingale, mysterious and elegant.

The silver threads embroidered upon it seemed to have absorbed the radiance of the stars, shimmering with a soft silver light.

The meticulous craftsmanship of the patterns was like a star map in the night sky, intricate and orderly. In the pitch-black night, she was like the brightest star, drawing Lin Mo's gaze.

The gown's silhouette was clear, hugging Ningguang's figure and revealing her confident posture.

The golden belt at her waist and the floral ornaments on her shoulders shone with a soft light, forming a sharp contrast with her long hair, which cascaded down like a silver waterfall.

The strappy high heels on her feet stepped quietly onto the silent corridor, revealing an unspoken noble temperament.

There was a firmness and determination in Ningguang's eyes that could not be ignored, as if her arrival at this moment was not merely for a simple evening visit.

Ningguang's skin appeared exceptionally fair under the moonlight, like the first ray of morning light on a jade-white snow mountain, fresh and translucent.

The moonlight seemed to have left soft kisses on her skin, making one unable to help but want to admire that untainted beauty from closer by.

The orchid balm on her body emitted a faint floral fragrance, neither complex nor cluttered, yet fresh and lingering, making one feel refreshed and relaxed, as if standing in a distant valley surrounded by orchids.

Ningguang's eyes were like autumn water, clear and deep, reflecting the radiance of the starry sky and shimmering with the light of wisdom.

Every movement of hers revealed an extraordinary temperament, like a fairy descended from the Moon Palace, noble and untouchable.

Her arrival seemed like the most beautiful scene in the night sky, making this ordinary night no longer ordinary.

Seeing Ningguang dressed in such a way, Lin Mo's expression was incredibly surprised.

Ningguang's beauty seemed to make time freeze; in her eyes, there was not only the cold light of the night but also an unspeakable depth.

If Lin Mo remembered correctly, this gown was Ningguang's exclusive formal wear.

That authoritative and calm businesswoman of Liyue, whom he saw daily, was now displaying another heart-stirring charm before his eyes.

And Ningguang, noticing the look of amazement in Lin Mo's eyes, felt even more satisfied, and the smile on her face grew brighter.

Before Lin Mo could speak, Ningguang parted her vermilion lips, her words carrying a hint of unusual gentleness: "Lin Mo, sorry to disturb you. There are some things I would like to discuss with you in person. May I come in?"

Hearing Ningguang's words, Lin Mo nodded gently: "Come in."

Lin Mo tried to keep his voice calm, but the ripples in his heart were already difficult to quell.

He stepped aside, inviting Ningguang into the room.

After she entered, Ningguang gave the door a light push, and it slowly closed.

"I wonder what kind of matter you've come to discuss with me so late, Ningguang."

Watching Ningguang sit down after entering, Lin Mo poured tea while lost in thought: "It must be a major matter of great importance."

Moreover, Lin Mo had one question he hadn't asked.

That was why Ningguang had actually changed into such a precious gown.

Or was it that Ningguang usually dressed this way?

"It is indeed a major matter."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Ningguang parted her vermilion lips and chuckled: "I have come this time to invest in you."

"Invest?"

Hearing Ningguang's words, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared in Lin Mo's eyes.

He had thought of many answers, but never the investment Ningguang spoke of.

Invest in what regarding him?

He had nothing worth investing in.

Thinking this, Lin Mo pondered: "I don't have any businesses within Liyue City. Could it be, Miss Ningguang, that you are here to invest in my business so that I can establish a physical enterprise?"

"No."

Ningguang shook her head gently: "The investment I speak of is myself."

When she said this, Ningguang's face flushed slightly, but it vanished in an instant; deep in her eyes was determination as she looked at Lin Mo with a confident smile.

"Yourself?"

Hearing Ningguang's words, Lin Mo's expression was stunned.

What did Ningguang mean by this?

Why did he find it a bit hard to understand?

"Mr. Lin Mo, you had not been in Liyue for long before you displayed miraculous sword flight techniques, solved Liyue's problems, and even showed medical skills that left Bubu Pharmacy in awe."

Ningguang chuckled and spoke slowly: "Mysterious power, power even more mysterious than that of the traveler from another world, and now you have even resolved the crisis Liyue faced, destroying a demon god that even Morax could not extinguish. All of this proves Mr. Lin Mo's extraordinary nature."

"So, the investment I, Ningguang, am making this time is myself!"

Saying this, Ningguang looked serious, resting her chin on her hand, and smiled at Lin Mo: "This is also my first time making such an investment, even investing my entire self into you. I wonder what you think of this?"

With her status, position, and the wealth she possessed, including her own body, Ningguang's investment this time was unprecedentedly huge!

"Invest like this?"

Hearing Ningguang's words, Lin Mo's expression was shocked...

Was there such a way to invest?

"How about it?"

Seeing the shocked Lin Mo, Ningguang's face flushed slightly, but she looked at him earnestly, gazing into his eyes.

"This is too far beyond my expectations, it has even disrupted my thoughts."

Lin Mo rubbed his brow: "If it were only for today's events, such an action from you, my lady, seems too rash."

Lin Mo was truly stunned by Ningguang's words.

No wonder Ningguang had asked him to sleep at the Jade Chamber tonight and even came to see him late at night; it was to discuss such an important matter.

"What is rash about it? That is why I said the investment is in you, not just for today's events."

Ningguang chuckled: "No matter how much it exceeds your expectations, you only need to say whether you are willing or not. It's that simple. I believe in my own judgment; it has never been wrong."

Ningguang believed in her own vision, feeling that investing in Lin Mo at this time would not be a loss!

"What? Could it be that you dare not accept?"

Ningguang lowered her eyelashes gently, her gaze sliding across Lin Mo's face before finally settling on his eyes.

Her tone carried a hint of elusive provocation, yet it also revealed a rare gentleness and subtlety: "Lin Mo, do you not have even a little... anticipation?"

Lin Mo sensed the deeper meaning in Ningguang's words; he narrowed his eyes slightly and responded with a playful smile: "Since the Tianquan Star has personally indicated this, how could I dare to refuse? I am very much looking forward to your 'investment'."

Since Lin Mo had said as much, what reason did she have to retreat?

Hearing Lin Mo's reply, Ningguang couldn't help but curl her lips into a triumphant arc.

She knew that her words had touched Lin Mo's competitive spirit.

She smiled lightly, as if praising Lin Mo's courage, or perhaps anticipating his performance.

"Then, I shall wait to see your performance."

Ningguang's words were like a soft promise, pledging a beautiful agreement regarding the future.

At this moment, the air between the two seemed to solidify.

Moonlight spilled through the window onto the two of them, casting long shadows.

In this silent night, their heartbeats seemed to become the most beautiful melody.