Chapter 393 - 392: Yun Jin’s... Compensation?

"I’m very sorry, Miss Delezie. The incident a while ago must have caused you trouble."

Inside the villa, Yun Jin apologized to Miss Delezie, "I didn’t expect such a reaction. In just a few days, the old folks in the troupe spread the news throughout Liyue Harbor."

At the time, she had merely mentioned it to her manager, Yun Ning, hoping that during Miss Delezie’s stay in Liyue Harbor, she wouldn’t just prepare stir-fried shrimp for her as before, but also some other dishes.

It was originally a simple discussion with Yun Ning, but it was overheard by others in the troupe, and within a few days, it had spread throughout Liyue Harbor.

So it was spread from your side. She had thought it was overheard by others at the Wanmin Restaurant.

Seeing Yun Jin’s sincere apology, Durandal didn’t intend to pursue the matter. After all, it hadn’t caused her any trouble, and the commotion had mostly died down.

"It’s fine. Those people were all turned away by Bai Ying and didn’t affect me. But you, as the head and pillar of the Yun Han Troupe, don’t you need to go back and prepare for the next performance?"

"Normally, I wouldn’t have time. I only came during my leisure. There are no performances scheduled recently, so I can rest for a few days."

Is that so? You’re really busy, Yun Jin. But she also enjoys it, and it’s what she deserves. Not only does she have Talents, but she’s also willing to work hard. Such a person is hard not to succeed.

"If possible, please allow me to compensate you. Otherwise... I will feel uneasy."

No matter what, she was indeed responsible for this incident. With Yun Jin’s personality, if she didn’t do something to compensate Miss Delezie, she probably wouldn’t even be able to sleep.

Compensation? How did she plan to compensate her? Was she going to perform a play just for her? Or something else?

Durandal was quite curious and didn’t refuse much, wanting to see what Yun Jin planned to do.

"Is this your so-called compensation? Dragging me here to watch Xinyan’s performance."

Below the stage, Durandal and Yun Jin stood together, listening to Xinyan’s passionate singing and the stirring music beside them, Durandal asked.

"Don’t you like this style of music?"

Durandal shook her head. She just wasn’t good at this style of music. Xinyan’s music was actually quite good, otherwise, she wouldn’t have attracted so many people, even Yun Jin was drawn to her.

Seeing Yun Jin display a side she never usually showed, Durandal somewhat suspected she had been cooped up for too long, which was why she was so moved by the music.

This side of Yun Jin was also quite interesting. Her usual dignified demeanor was nice, but like this, she seemed more like a girl her age should.

"Whoa! It’s on fire!"

At the end of the concert, the stage Xinyan had set up was burned down by the flames.

It was clearly a very dangerous situation, but the onlookers weren’t afraid. This was also a tradition of Xinyan’s performances; such a situation would occur almost every time she performed, not only the stage but even the surrounding objects would catch fire.

But it never caused any adverse effects. After this happened so many times, fans believed it was Xinyan’s arrangement, and even Yun Jin thought so.

The audience wasn’t panicking, but Xinyan herself was extremely flustered. This situation was much worse than before, and if she didn’t do something soon, she would be arrested by the Millelith.

But there was still one last section of the performance. Not finishing it would disappoint the audience.

As Xinyan was at a loss, a black mist drifted over, enveloping the flames that were attempting to Swirl nearby, preventing the fire from spreading to the surroundings.

Xinyan realized a master was helping her, which allowed her to relax and safely complete the final performance, perfectly bringing the show to a close.

After the performance, in a corner near the stage, Xinyan looked at Durandal with immense gratitude and said,

"Thank you so much, Durandal. If it weren’t for you, I really would have been taken by the Millelith for a ’chat’ this time."

"...This time was a bit much, Xinyan. However, it’s truly wonderful that the performance could end perfectly."

Yun Jin and Xinyan were good friends. Hearing that something had gone wrong with this performance, while expressing her displeasure, she also congratulated her on successfully completing the show.

If Xinyan had really been taken by the Millelith, then she wouldn’t be able to see Xinyan’s performances for a while, which would be too regrettable.

Her performances were one of her few ways to relieve stress. Whether out of concern for a friend or for entertainment, she didn’t want anything to happen to Xinyan.

"Hehe~ I know, I’ll be more careful next time. It’s hard enough now not to be driven away by the Millelith like before, I don’t want to be targeted because of a small mistake."

"This isn’t a small mistake, Xinyan. I can help you this time, but what if there’s no one nearby next time?"

Safety issues are not minor problems. If Xinyan just sang honestly, it would be fine, but every time she sang to a passionate part, flames would appear around the stage.

This meant there were many things to pay attention to, which was why the Millelith paid so much attention to her when she performed in Liyue Harbor previously.

Their duty was to protect the safety of Liyue Harbor. If Xinyan’s performances had not always been problem-free, they would probably have prohibited her from holding related activities in Liyue Harbor.

"I... I’m sorry, Durandal. I’ll pay attention next time."

"Still a next time?"

"No! No! There will absolutely be no next time, hahaha~ Just trust me, Durandal."

Yun Jin quietly watched Durandal and Xinyan’s interaction. Seeing Xinyan being lectured by Durandal like a child, she couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

"Yun Jin! I’m getting scolded here, and you’re still laughing at me! How mean!"

"I’m sorry, Xinyan. I’m not laughing at you, I just find this scene very interesting, and I couldn’t help but laugh."

Yun Jin lightly coughed a few times and said, "However, I’m quite surprised. I didn’t expect you to know Miss Delezie, and you seem to have a good relationship."

How did they meet? Yun Jin was curious.

Xinyan touched her hair: "Hmm~ It’s a long story, I’ll tell you later. The performance is over now, how about we find a place to chat?"

"This... might not be possible. I came out this time under the pretext of apologizing to Miss Delezie. If the people from the opera troupe see me with you, I’ll be scolded again when I go back."

"Hmm? Apologize to Durandal? Why do you need to apologize to her? Did you do something wrong to her?"

"I accidentally caused trouble for Miss Delezie. You must have heard rumors about Miss Delezie recently, right? Those were spread by people from the Yun Han Troupe."

"Hmm~ You mean the rumor about being able to help with weight loss?"

This matter was quite popular, and as a girl, Xinyan naturally cared about such issues, but she didn’t have such worries for now, so she didn’t pay too much attention to it.

Furthermore, she believed those were just rumors. Durandal was very powerful, but not to the exaggerated extent of helping people lose weight.

Hmm? Wait a minute, this rumor came from the Yun Han Troupe? Was Yun Jin apologizing to Durandal on behalf of the Yun Han Troupe, or on her own behalf?

If it was on her own behalf, wouldn’t that mean those rumors were true, and Durandal could really help people lose weight?

"Wait a moment, I seem to have heard someone say that the descendant of a certain prominent family in Liyue recently successfully lost weight. I’ve heard of that person; he suffered from a special illness that led to extreme obesity, and no doctor could cure him anymore."

To regain health, he would have to lose the weight on his body, but how could he exercise when he couldn’t move like a normal person?

This was simply an insoluble dilemma, which was why related rumors appeared when his problem was resolved.

"Could it be... that rumor about the Ouyang family, was it your doing?"

"Indeed, someone named Ouyang came to ask me to treat his child. That boy was only in his early twenties, but his condition was already very serious. If not treated promptly, he probably wouldn’t live for a few more months."

"It really was you, you’re amazing, Durandal."

Is helping people lose weight also a form of treatment? Perhaps, those who are obese due to illness are, to some extent, sick, aren’t they?

However... "Since you spread it, does that mean you were also treated by Durandal, Yun Jin?"

Xinyan, with a mischievous smile, nudged Yun Jin and asked, "Did you not control your mouth and eat fattening foods, and then run to Durandal for help to maintain your figure? That won’t do. To wear those opera costumes, your slender waist must be well-maintained, otherwise, you won’t be pretty."

As she spoke, Xinyan even pinched Yun Jin’s slender waist. This playful action made Yun Jin exclaim and also led to Yun Jin’s retaliation.

"It’s not that I didn’t control my mouth. It’s just that when I went to Wanmin Restaurant, I happened to meet Miss Delezie. After she learned about my situation, she specifically helped me to improve my condition."

"I see. Durandal did indeed go to Wanmin Restaurant to help out a while ago. What a pity, I wish I had known not to practice that day."

The three chatted for a bit, then Xinyan left. She still had to go back and prepare for her next concert. To hold the concert, she had to deal with those troublesome application documents.

Durandal, on the other hand, walked with Yun Jin in the area near the harbor. The sea breeze at night was very comfortable, constantly blowing Yun Jin’s and Durandal’s long hair.

"Sorry, Durandal. I wanted to compensate you, but I didn’t compensate you at all. Instead, I made you help me."

"It’s nothing. I never wanted any compensation. I just wanted to know what you intended to do."

Stopping at a railing, Durandal pondered for a moment and said, "If you really want to do something, then chat with me for a bit."

"Okay, I’ll answer anything I can."

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