"Of course. I can guarantee this to you. As long as you complete the task entrusted by that gentleman, you will definitely obtain a private laboratory."
Hearing Captain Jean personally vouch for it, Sucrose naturally had no doubts and immediately said she could pack up and leave right away.
Jean smiled and said, "No need to rush. Tomorrow there will be people specially assigned to escort you to Liyue. So you can take your time packing."
"There really isn't much to pack. I always carry my experiment records with me. As for alchemical instruments, those can't be taken away, so I can only arrange temporary replacements. So I can leave at any time."
Since Sucrose said so, Jean did not insist further and immediately stated that she would send her off early the next morning.
After confirming the task, Jean asked about Albedo. Sucrose shook her head and said, "I don't know where my teacher is either. At least he hasn't been here. Do you need my teacher's help? If so, I can leave him a letter. I think once he sees it, he will immediately head over."
"Then leave him a letter."
The Telephone Snail matter was of great importance, so naturally the earlier the cultivation was completed, the better.
Afterward, Sucrose picked up paper and pen and left a letter. In it, she stated that she would be going to Liyue to work for a period of time and hoped that if Albedo saw the letter, he would go to Liyue to help.
"It's done. Next is packing up."
The girl began counting the items she needed to bring, while the teacher she constantly thought about appeared at Dragonspine.
On the snow-covered land, Albedo frowned as he looked at the collapsed cave and said, "Was there a great battle here? It seems that after I left, quite a few people came. Cleaning this up will really be troublesome."
Although he was also researching Durin, Albedo had never touched abyssal poison, only studying its life medium.
Unfortunately, the cave was damaged far too severely, forcing Albedo to clean it up little by little.
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Liyue Harbor.
After receiving Jean's reply, Su Han immediately called Ningguang.
"A single alchemy laboratory? Heh, that's a trivial matter. It's impressive that you managed to dig up such talent from Mondstadt. They deserve to be poor. A specialist like this not being valued at all. Leave the rest to me."
Listening to Ningguang's confident tone, Su Han tentatively asked, "What do you plan to do? You're not going to build a laboratory from scratch, are you?"
"What's that supposed to be? I plan to have Liyue's talents all go there to attend lectures. As for the laboratory, I will definitely satisfy that young lady. You can wait and see tomorrow."
"Uh, alright."
Since she was unwilling to say more, Su Han naturally did not pursue the matter. Judging from her tone, she was probably going to use money to solve the problem again.
Although the method was very straightforward, it was absolutely effective.
The next day.
At Ningguang's invitation, Su Han came together with her to Guili New City. Compared to before, the place had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Clean and orderly streets, beautiful and comfortable residential buildings, and a luxurious commercial district.
It could be said that the environment of the new city already showed signs of surpassing Liyue Harbor.
"Many newcomers have started moving in. I've pushed incentive policies. All newly married couples who start businesses can receive startup funds for free."
"They must be overjoyed."
"Of course. However, I've also added a risk assessment stage to the investments. Industries that are generally not very profitable will have reduced qualifications, while those with real skills will receive correspondingly higher funding."
Ningguang was not spending money recklessly. She was providing planned support for newcomers. If there were too many people in the same industry, funds would not be distributed.
Soon, under Ningguang's guidance, the group arrived at the experimental area on the hillside. There were over a thousand square meters of experimental space here. Counting both above and underground, there were five full levels, essentially a small experimental base.
After walking around once, Su Han said in shock, "You planned this in advance?"
Such a large experimental base could not possibly have been built in a day or two. Preparations must have started long ago.
Ningguang greatly enjoyed Su Han's astonished expression and smiled as she said, "Of course. The rotary furnace incident last time left a deep impression on me. Since Liyue lacks top-tier alchemists, we'll start cultivating them from scratch."
Her goals had always been ambitious, and she often kept a saying on her lips.
Not having something is not scary. What is scary is not doing anything.
In other words, Liyue might have shortcomings, but that did not mean Liyue would never improve or grow.
As long as progress was made step by step, one day it would grow into a towering tree. What they were doing now was merely a small step toward diversified development.
Hearing this, Su Han sighed and said, "Then it seems that bringing Sucrose over was a lucky coincidence."
"Even if you hadn't made a move, I was planning to go poach people from Mondstadt myself."
Ningguang said with a smile. It was not that she was ruthless. She simply could not trust Fontaine's alchemists, while Sumeru was full of madmen. After thinking it over, neighboring Mondstadt was the safest choice.
The alchemists there were not only poor, but many were also unappreciated, so it was only natural for Ningguang to set her sights on them.
While the two were chatting, Venti delivered Sucrose.
The girl appeared very shy when meeting Su Han. Her face was red, and even speaking was extremely difficult.
Su Han felt that if this continued, Sucrose would not recover even after an hour, so he said, "Let's take a look at the laboratory first. We can talk while we walk."
"Mm, okay."
Sucrose followed behind the two of them and carefully entered the experimental base. When she saw the spotless, bright, and incredibly vast laboratory, she was completely stunned.
"S-such a good place. And it's so clean."
Mondstadt also had laboratories, but compared to this one, they were like comparing a small witch to a great sorcerer. Just the level of cleanliness alone was in a completely different league.
Afterward, Sucrose saw many precious experimental instruments. Some of them she had only ever seen in assignments given by her teacher. It was simply incredible.
"This is a Variable Synthesis Platform. The model is actually twice as large as Mondstadt's."
"This is a Fusion Furnace, plus a Separator and a Catalysis Platform. This is amazing."
Looking at all the dream equipment, Sucrose was on the verge of tears. With these things, many experiments could finally be carried out. It felt just like a dream.
After touring the place, Ningguang asked Sucrose, "If there's anything else missing, just give instructions directly to the Millelith stationed at the entrance."
"N-no. This is already more than enough. In a sense, this laboratory has already surpassed Teacher Albedo's research room. Being able to work in a place like this is truly wonderful."
Perhaps because she was overly excited, Sucrose was no longer stammering and became extremely confident.
Ningguang smiled and said, "That's good. Next, I have a small request. I wonder if Miss Sucrose would be willing to agree?"
"Please say it."
They had already given her such an incredible laboratory. At this point, even if asked to devote her life, Sucrose would be willing.
"It's like this. Alchemy in Liyue has always developed rather slowly, so could I ask Miss Sucrose, while conducting research, to also guide our local alchemists? Please rest assured, they are very obedient. If anyone dares cause trouble, I will help you deal with it."
With things said to this extent, Sucrose naturally would not refuse and immediately nodded. "It's a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. I can even spare time to give them lectures."
Hearing this, Ningguang smiled even more happily and said to the young alchemists, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank Master Sucrose."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately bowed deeply to Sucrose.
"Thank you, Master."
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