"Information?"
Jiang Chen didn't believe the Lady would suddenly be this kind.
After all, she was a dangerous woman.
"Mm."
The Lady continued savoring the red wine and said calmly,
"Tonight, the Fatui will seize the Sky Lyre."
"!!"
Jiang Chen showed a hint of surprise, though not much.
See? Definitely a bad woman.
"That sounds less like information and more like a declaration of intimidation," Jiang Chen said.
It felt a bit like a phantom thief announcing a heist in advance.
"Hehe."
The Lady lightly licked her red lips, savoring the lingering taste.
"That depends on how Boss Jiang Chen interprets it."
"You can pretend you didn't hear anything…"
"Or you can abandon your guest and go warn someone."
A teasing glint flashed in her eyes.
If he chose to warn someone, she would immediately act—
and send him rolling right back through the door.
If he chose to pretend he hadn't heard it, then the information would be useless to him.
Just as he said—
a mere declaration meant to intimidate.
For the Lady, watching his reaction was perfect entertainment to accompany the wine.
"Then let me tell you something as well."
Jiang Chen remained perfectly calm.
"Oh?"
The Lady looked interested.
"Lumine and Paimon have also gone to the cathedral. Their target just happens to be the Sky Lyre as well."
"If they accidentally ruin your plan…"
"Don't lose your temper later."
After saying this, Jiang Chen stood up.
The Lady stared at his back, unable to determine whether he was telling the truth.
Those two travelers hadn't appeared for quite a while.
Had they slipped away through a skylight or secret passage?
Idiots.
The Lady crossed her legs again.
After thinking for a moment, she decided not to warn her subordinates.
If Jiang Chen noticed, it would be too embarrassing.
At the Stove
Jiang Chen lit the stove.
He cut a large piece of wild boar tenderloin into two halves, coated them with special oil, and placed them in a frying pan over the fire.
Under the high heat, the meat slowly changed color.
He carefully flipped it and spread the oil evenly.
Soon the sizzling sound filled the quiet restaurant.
A little salt.
A little black pepper.
Lower the heat.
Then he covered the pan and let it slowly braise.
"Boss Jiang Chen, what are you making?"
The Lady asked curiously.
"A side dish for wine."
Jiang Chen replied.
"I'm not used to drinking red wine by itself."
He picked up the wine bottle.
Glug—glug.
An amount of wine large enough to make Paimon faint from heartbreak was poured into another pan.
Even the Lady almost stopped him.
He boiled the wine briefly, then poured it into a warming container.
Into the empty pan he added oil and butter.
On the cutting board he sliced red onions and Mondstadt apples, tossing them into the pan.
When the timing was right, he poured the boiled wine back in.
Then added glaze lilies and black pepper.
Gradually—
a rich aroma filled the air.
Half an Hour Later
He plated the dish.
Wild boar tenderloin topped with red wine sauce.
A few drops of freshly squeezed raspberry juice on top.
Decorated with several glaze lily leaves.
He served two plates.
"Red wine steak."
Jiang Chen said confidently.
"Now you'll understand why the food at Good Hunter is considered the best in Mondstadt."
The Lady had no suspicion.
She had watched the entire cooking process with her own eyes.
The aroma alone had already made her appetite surge.
She cut off a piece of the tenderloin and put it into her mouth.
Stunning.
Even someone of her status had never tasted something this delicious.
The meat melted in her warm mouth, blending perfectly with the red wine sauce.
She closed her eyes, savoring the exquisite taste.
Jiang Chen showed a slightly proud expression.
The Lady noticed but didn't feel annoyed.
This man had the right to be proud in front of her.
She even briefly considered abducting him to Snezhnaya.
"Looks like the timing is about right."
Jiang Chen suddenly said.
"Oh?"
The Lady frowned slightly.
Suddenly—
a powerful wave of dizziness struck her mind.
Her vision darkened.
The last thing she saw was Jiang Chen's faint smile.
Then she collapsed.
The overturned wine glass spilled wine across her collar.
"Tsk tsk."
Jiang Chen walked over and patted her cold, beautiful face.
No response.
"Lisa's medicine is way too strong."
He rubbed his nose.
There was still a faint warmth left on his fingers.
"Before I transmigrated here, you didn't even have a health bar."
"Otherwise today might've been the end for you."
Jiang Chen carried her upstairs and dropped her onto the carpet in the attic room.
Then he began searching her clothes.
Soon he frowned.
"Where does a Harbinger hide her stuff?"
"No letters, no reports… fine."
"But where's her Vision or Delusion?"
She had clearly used Cryo earlier.
Yet after nearly stripping her—
he still found nothing.
Without confiscating her Vision or Delusion, Jiang Chen didn't dare wake her up for interrogation.
Because he might lose.
This Lady wasn't just level 20.
She also had the Cryo Archon's divine power boosting her.
Jiang Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully.
After a moment—
his eyes suddenly lit up with an idea.
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