Genshin Impact: Starting with Jingyuan Character Card

"It seems that the puzzle I set is still a little too simple for you, envoy from the Interstellar Peace Company."

Sunday had a smile on his face and stood with his hands behind his back with his back to Sha Jin, making it impossible for the latter to see the other emotion hidden in his eyes.

"Hahaha, I am really honored to receive the compliments from the project owner. Thank you for taking so much trouble to welcome me. But... Mr. Sunday, your actions are not what someone who sincerely invites someone would do."

"An invitation? Haha."

After hearing what Sha Jin said, our Mr. Sunday laughed, then turned around, looked into Sha Jin's beautiful eyes and said.

"Mr. Shajin, you are really a forgetful person. If I remember correctly, it was you who submitted the application to me. Why did it become me who sent you the invitation now?"

Sunday scoffed.

"But I don't really care about these. I already know the general purpose of your visit. So before our conversation officially begins, I need to first confirm whether you, the envoy, are qualified to negotiate with me. This is the meaning of the puzzle."

At this point, Sunday's gaze moved slightly and fell on Latio, who was resting with his eyes closed and had nothing to do with the matter.

"I think this friend of yours has helped you a lot, right? Mr. Gold Dust."

"Of course, you should know this better than me. He has faithfully performed his duties, right?" Sha Jin spread his hands and answered truthfully.

"Well, you can say that. Previously, the professor vouched for your character. He said that both of you are equally upright in your hearts and are people that the family can trust."

"And now, Mr. Shajin, you have successfully overcome numerous obstacles and come to me. This is enough to prove your wisdom and courage, so..."

"Please prove your worth to me, prove that you are worthy enough for me to take you seriously."

Sunday's words were calm and gentle, but they gave people a chilling feeling, as if... the person in front of him was like an emotionless machine.

Facing Sunday's cold gaze, Sha Jin just smiled slightly, and then spoke with confidence.

"Mr. Sunday, we don't have to hide anything. These days, I have roughly grasped the current situation of the family."

"Let's get straight to the point. About 'death' and your sister, Miss Mockingbird. As far as I know, she hasn't appeared in the public eye for several days."

Having said that, our Mr. Sha Jin paused. Seeing that Tian Sunday didn't speak, he seemed to think that the other party's thoughts had fallen into his own rhythm, so he took the opportunity to pursue the victory.

"I believe that Mr. Sunday, you also have your own difficulties. After all, as the head of the family, your identity is also a kind of constraint. But don't worry, I am on your side."

"Haha, Mr. Shajin is so considerate of me. I am really honored. Then, someone as generous as you should not ask for anything in return, right?"

Zhou Ri stood with his hands behind his back and looked at Sha Jin meaningfully. His eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he wanted to see through the person in front of him from skin to muscles, and from muscles to bones.

"Of course, you won't lose anything. I just want to take back what I should have, what should belong to me."

"My freedom of life, my belongings under the control of my family, the bag of gift money, and..."

"The box that holds the 'cornerstone'." Sunday said this, and he had already anticipated what Sha Jin would say.

The "Cornerstone" is the company's treasure. Even though the power contained in it can hardly have much impact on itself, for ordinary people, it can already be called a divine weapon of the nine heavens.

"'Foundation', I heard that it is a valuable asset of the Strategic Investment Department, which contains the power of the [Preservation] Order, and is held by the 'Ten Stone Hearts'. Such a precious item is probably more expensive than other rewards."

"I know, but Mr. Sunday, in order for things to get to the bottom of things, occasional risks are necessary."

"Hehehe..."

Hearing this, Sunday laughed and then shook his head.

"Mr. Shajin, your proposal is very tempting, but I never take any risks. In fact, it must be kept by the family. There is no room for negotiation."

"Is there really nothing to talk about?" Sha Jin crossed his arms and asked tentatively.

“I don’t want to repeat it a second time.”

Gold Sand: "...Then, I can just take back the gift money. That shouldn't be a problem, right? As a businessman, if I don't have any bargaining chips, I won't be able to move forward in Pinocchio."

Shrugging his shoulders, Sha Jin showed a helpless look on his face.

"...You compromised faster than I thought, but...gamblers need chips more than businessmen."

Having said this, Sunday walked towards the round conference table and looked at the box and gift bag on the table.

"I can return the gift money to you, but before that, Mr. Shajin, I need you to tell me in person - is there really a cornerstone in the box that you resolutely abandoned?"

"Hmm..." Sha Jin nodded slightly.

Our Mr. Sunday naturally did not believe what Sha Jin said. He just lowered his head slightly with a faint smile on his face. The next moment, the power of destiny surged.

"O three-faced soul, please brand its tongue and palms with a hot iron so that it cannot tell lies or swear false oaths."

"Ugh——!"

As Sunday's words fell, in an instant, a bewitching force swept through Sha Jin's mind, causing his consciousness to sink.

"...What did you do?" An ugly look appeared on Shajin's face, and there was a hint of coldness in his tone.

"Don't try to struggle." Sunday said expressionlessly.

"Under the light of Harmony, all evil will be exposed. I implore Him to send down His light and ask you questions on His behalf. You have two minutes to prove your innocence and gain His and mine trust."