After Venti's reminder, Su Han suddenly came to a realization. That was right, why not ask Sucrose and Albedo for help? every nation has its own specialty.
Letting immortals study snails really was the wrong focus.
This kind of small matter should be handed over to Mondstadt's alchemists.
Su Han quickly said to Venti, "Then do you know where Albedo is?"
"Him? He should have gone to Fontaine some time ago. He should be back around now. I think if you ask Jean through a Telephone Snail, there should not be any problem. After all, he is also a member of the Knights."
"That makes sense. Then I'll leave it to you."
"No problem. Once the items are prepared, I'll set off."
Venti very much enjoyed being Su Han's transport captain. After all, every trip meant free food and drinks, plus the chance to pocket some Mora and read comics. Life could not be more comfortable.
About half an hour later, the Wind God departed with the cargo.
Inside the Knights of Favonius headquarters office.
Jean was unusually not working. Instead, she held a fountain pen and stared blankly out the window.
"I wonder if that guy Su Han misses me, or maybe he is already on the way."
Just as the Acting Grand Master's thoughts were wandering, the wind chimes on the window rang.
Ding ding.
Jean snapped back to her senses and quickly looked toward the window. When she realized the visitor was not Su Han, a trace of disappointment immediately flashed through her eyes.
Seeing her expression, Venti laughed and said, "Missing your lover? I have something here that can help you fulfill your wish."
"What is it!"
Jean originally wanted to deny it, but when she heard she could meet Su Han, she immediately dropped the act.
Venti smiled slightly and pulled a small Telephone Snail from his pocket, saying, "Ta-da. This is the gift Su Han sent you. Although you still cannot meet in person, with this you can at least talk every day."
"Oh, it's a Telephone Snail!"
Having read the Adventurer King stories, Jean immediately recognized the treasure and became excited.
She took the gift and quickly dialed it according to the method shown in the comic. Soon, a familiar voice came from the other end.
"Darling, have you received the gift?"
"Don't talk like that. There are other people in the room."
Jean immediately remembered that Venti was still there, but when she turned around, she found that he had already left, clearly not wanting to be the third wheel.
Hearing this, Su Han laughed and said, "So what? Sooner or later people will find out about us. What are you afraid of?"
"I'm not afraid, I'm just a little embarrassed." Thinking of how her relationship with her sister had grown closer these past few days, Jean said happily, "Recently, Barbara and I have been getting along much better. Thanks to your guidance. After some time, could you come to Mondstadt for a meal? I want to introduce you to her."
"Of course there's no problem. After all, Barbara is my sister-in-law."
Su Han chuckled. A sister-in-law is half of the brother-in-law's butt. Forget just a meal, even if she wanted a Devil Fruit, he would find one for her. (TL/N: what?)
The two chatted for a while.
When the topic turned to Dadaupa Gorge,
Jean entered work mode and picked up a form to report.
"Recently, the construction of the ranch has been going very well. Our people successfully purchased cement from the factory in Mingyun Town. At most, it will take half a month to finish building the facility. As for the selection of cattle and sheep breeds, efforts are ongoing. It is just a pity that Inazuma is under national isolation. Otherwise, the quality of beef there would far surpass that of other nations."
"You need breeding cattle from Inazuma? Do you want me to get some for you?"
Hearing Su Han's reply, Jean was startled and quickly asked, "Inazuma is under isolation. You still have a way? I heard the thunderstorms there are terrifying. Forget crossing them, even getting close would mean destruction."
"That's for other fleets. My people have already conducted one round of trade. She is preparing to go to Inazuma again soon. If you need anything, you can write up a list, and I'll have her bring it back."
"That's wonderful. I'll call Lisa over later to discuss what we're lacking. Su Han, you've really helped me a lot."
Back when the plan for a massive ranch city was decided, there was no funding and no resources. How long could slogans alone last?
Now, with Su Han's help, the first step had finally been taken.
Hearing the happiness in Jean's voice, Su Han could not help teasing her.
"Just a thank you? There's no tangible reward? Like a kiss, a hug, or soaking in a hot spring together."
"You… you're really too bad. It's still daytime. What if someone hears us? How embarrassing that would be."
Hearing Su Han start saying strange things again, Jean immediately looked nervously toward the door, afraid someone outside might hear their conversation.
Su Han said unhappily, "So what if it's daytime? Love between a man and a woman is perfectly normal. You don't understand, even people with lovers get intimate."
"I won't listen to your crooked logic. If you keep this up, I'm hanging up."
"Don't, don't. I actually have something important to ask you."
"What is it?"
Jean had only meant to scare him. Having finally gotten a chance to talk with her lover, how could she bear to hang up? Hearing that Su Han had a request, she immediately became serious.
After thinking for a moment, Su Han said, "It's like this. You've already received the Telephone Snail, but the quantity is still extremely limited. So I want to ask you to find Sucrose or her teacher Albedo to help reproduce them."
"I see. In that case, I'll go look for them right now."
"Mm. As long as they're willing to help, I can agree to any conditions."
"No problem."
After hanging up, Jean put down her work and rushed straight to the alchemy laboratory area. Her luck was very good. Sucrose happened not to be out conducting experiments today, so she found her right away.
When Sucrose heard Su Han's request, her eyes were filled with shock.
"Huh? Telephone Snails? Aren't those things from the comic? They actually exist?"
"Yes, but this item is classified. So please don't tell anyone. If you're willing to help, Sucrose, Su Han said he can agree to any condition."
"A-any condition?"
This was the first time Sucrose had ever seen someone so generous. He was practically a tycoon.
Jean said seriously, "Because the one commissioning you is the owner of the comic shop, you don't need to worry about Mora. Or if you want a laboratory, he's also willing to fund its construction."
Hearing this, Sucrose immediately became excited and stammered, "A laboratory… that, that's also possible?"
Every alchemist's ultimate dream was to have a laboratory of their own. For example, her teacher Albedo had a hidden laboratory in Dragonspine, while Sucrose could only use the city's laboratory.
These two might seem similar, but in reality, without sufficient funding, it was absolutely impossible to establish a private laboratory. Just the equipment alone required a massive amount of Mora, not to mention the experimental materials.
Now, with the comic shop owner promising that as long as the task was completed she could have her own laboratory, how could Sucrose refuse?
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