Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 1253 Diluc's Natta Winery Plan (Part 2)

After a while, Shao Yun brought Diluc to the office of the Sacred Flame Arena.

He hasn't seen Mavica for a long time since she stood him up and made him come to apologize.

After all, for their own good, the two of them tried to minimize their meetings.

When Shao Yun reached the stone door of the council chamber, he stopped and did not immediately push the door open to go in.

To avoid a repeat of Ningguang's "change of heart," Shao Yun turned to Diluc and instructed him, "Just so you know, you can't stand me up."

Diluc was taken aback, shook his head in confusion, and asked, "What do you mean? Stand me up? Why would I do that?"

He really didn't understand why Shao Yun would suddenly bring up this matter when they had already arrived at the entrance of the leadership office.

Shao Yun sighed and calmly recounted his worries.

"I can't let things that were agreed upon change at the last minute, leaving me with a wasted trip and an apology."

“I came all this way with you. If you change your mind halfway through, I’ll lose all face.”

After listening, Diluc understood the source of Shao Yun's inexplicable worry.

He said firmly, "Don't worry, I've already donated Dawn Winery to the Knights, and I have no more ties to Mondstadt. Now, I can only stay in Nata to run the winery, and I will never change my mind halfway."

Seeing that Diluc would definitely not change his mind and confirming that he wasn't just saying it casually, Shao Yun finally felt relieved.

He nodded and pushed open the door to the control room.

"That's good... Let's go inside. Hopefully, Mavica didn't go out for exercise."

As Shao Yun pushed open the heavy wooden door, he led Diluc into the inner hall of the headquarters.

Fortunately, Mavica didn't go out to exercise.

At this moment, Mavica was facing away from the door, looking at the map of Nata, perhaps pondering Nata's land planning or considering the arrangements for future activities.

The "tap-tap" of footsteps was particularly clear in the quiet hall, and Mavica quickly realized that someone had come in.

She turned around, her gaze first falling on Shao Yun, then shifting to the unfamiliar Diluc beside him.

“Mr. Shao Yun, it’s been a long time.” Mavica smiled at Shao Yun first, then turned her gaze back to Diluc, casting an inquiring look at Shao Yun.

"And... who is this? He doesn't look like a local from Nata."

Seeing this, Shao Yun immediately acted as a mediator, standing between the two and smiling as he introduced them to each other.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Diluc Legnfender, from Mondstadt."

After introducing Diluc, Shao Yun turned to Diluc and pointed to Mavica, introducing her as follows:

"This is the current Vulcan of Nata, Mavica. The demon god is named 'Hebrim,' and he is an absolute authority in Nata."

Upon hearing the introduction, Mavica displayed her approachable side. She greeted Diluc warmly:

"Hello, Mr. Diluc. Seeing that you came with Shao Yun, are you also here looking for a job? Nata does need quite a few people lately. If you have any special skills, you can tell us."

Fearing that Mavica might misunderstand, Shao Yun quickly answered for Diluc, "No, his situation is different from Ningguang's. Diluc wants to settle in Natalya, just like me."

"However, I run a ranch, while they plan to open a winery."

“A winery?” Mavica’s eyes lit up instantly when she heard those two words.

Those who know her well know that Mavica herself enjoys drinking, and she can often be seen drinking heavily at banquets.

Seeing that Mavica was very interested in Diluc's winery, Shao Yun took the opportunity to add:

That's right, Diluc is the original owner of Dawn Winery, the largest winery in Mondstadt. In the winemaking industry, no one knows the ins and outs better than him.

"However, he encountered some issues in Mondstadt that forced him to leave, and now he plans to settle in Natta and reopen his winery."

He paused, then began to shower his followers with compliments.

“I think he can contribute to Nata just as much as I can.”

"If he can establish the winery, he can at least improve Nata's wine supply to a higher level. In the future, whether it is for daily drinking or tribal celebrations, there will be high-quality wine. It might even be made into a specialty product and sold to other countries."

After hearing this, Mavica's eyes shone even brighter.

She has always loved wine, and now that she has learned that the bigwig of Mond Winery could drive the development of Nata's wine industry, it is exactly what she wanted. Now, considering both personal feelings and the development of Nata, she is particularly looking forward to the success of this project.

But as the Goddess of Fire, she didn't forget the rules. Looking at Shao Yun, she asked seriously, "Oh, I see."

"So, is Mr. Shao Yun going to vouch for his opening of a winery in Nata?"

Before Shao Yun could speak, Diluc took over the conversation, saying that Diluc had already done enough for him, and the rest was up to him.

"No, Lord Vulcan, I don't want Mr. Shao Yun to bear the pressure of being a guarantor. The main reason I came here this time is to use Mr. Shao Yun as a go-between to personally discuss the specifics of opening a winery with you."

“Including land application and industry qualifications, I hope to obtain the qualification to operate a winery in Nata through the formal process.”

He also knew that asking someone to vouch for him was always a bad idea; it was better to take the initiative to communicate with those in power himself, which would better demonstrate his sincerity and ability.

Seeing Diluc's cautious approach, Mavica smiled.

"I see. I was overthinking it. Alright then, please share your thoughts, and we can discuss it properly."

Upon hearing this, Diluc immediately took out a neatly folded map of Nata, unfolded it, pointed to a clearly marked area on the map, and said:

"To be honest, before coming to see you, I had already scouted around Nata several times and found a piece of land I liked."

"I plan to build a winery there and develop a vineyard next to it to integrate winemaking and planting."

"I'm new here and unfamiliar with the land ownership process in Nata. I can't find anyone to connect with, so I have to ask Mr. Shao Yun to help me get in touch with you."

Mavica looked in the direction he was pointing, her gaze landing on the plateau region on the map where "Firewood Hill" and "Sulfur Crystal Branch" intersect. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone carried a hint of uncertainty:

"Here? I remember this area is where the Firewood Hill meets the Sulfur Crystal Vein, right? It seems... to be the territory of the Flower Feather Society?"

When Diluc heard the words "Flower Feather Society," he already knew what was going on.

During his visit to Nata, he learned a great deal about the Flower Feather Society from Nefer.

However, to avoid revealing any flaws and letting Mavica and Shao Yun realize that he had done too much "homework" in advance, he pretended to be completely ignorant and followed Mavica's lead, steering the conversation back to his familiar professional field.

Pointing to the plateau region on the map, he explained with certainty, "I chose this place mainly because of its geographical conditions."

"The high altitude and well-drained soil here are perfect for grape root growth; moreover, the area receives plenty of sunshine and has a large temperature difference between day and night, which allows the grapes to accumulate more sugar, resulting in wines with a richer flavor."

“From a winemaking perspective, this is one of the best places in Natta to open vineyards.”

As Mavica listened to his logical analysis, she suddenly put aside the topic of the winery, turned to look at Shao Yun, and sighed:

"Speaking of which, Mr. Shao Yun, you may not know that this plateau was one of the candidate ranch sites that Grandma Cecilia chose for you."

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Shao Yun immediately showed an expression of amazement and leaned closer to the map to carefully examine the area.

“I really didn’t know about this. Grandma Cetalli only recommended the location of the ranch to me back then, she didn’t mention this place.”

(Sethralli: After watching your movie, I'll save you the trouble of choosing and just pick the best one!)

Mavica nodded, recalling the situation at the time.

“That’s right. Grandma Cetalli was shortlisting several plots of land, and this plateau was one of them.”

"But in the end, we ruled it out. Firstly, there's no stable water source here, making it inconvenient for both feeding livestock and domestic use,"

"Secondly, this place is too remote, far from the settlements of the Flower Feather Society and the Echo Child tribe. In the future, your children will have to travel a long way to go to school and buy daily necessities. After taking all factors into consideration, we chose the current ranch location."

Diluc listened to their conversation, secretly rejoicing.

For him, remoteness was not a disadvantage, but rather an advantage.

From this vantage point, he could clearly observe the surrounding activity, especially the faint view of Shao Yun's ranch, making it convenient for him to secretly monitor Shao Yun's movements.

He immediately followed up, saying, "It's fine for me; being in a remote area is actually better for me."

“Wineries need a quiet environment to avoid external interference with the winemaking process. My Dawn Winery in Mondstadt is also in a very remote location, and I’m used to it.”

"As for daily purchases, we can have the winery staff make large purchases from the tribes regularly, it's not a big deal."

Seeing that he didn't mind the remote location, Mavica nodded, but soon thought of another crucial question.

"You don't mind the remote location, but how will you solve the water problem?"

“I’ve been to this plateau before. There are no rivers or lakes around. If you want to grow grapes and make wine here, you’ll need a lot of water. You can’t rely on hauling water all the way through, can you?”

"Without a stable water source, even if you build a vineyard, it won't last long."

This is exactly what Mawika is most worried about.

Although Nata is not short of water, most of the good water sources are concentrated in lowlands and valleys, while the plateau region has always been a "severely affected area by water shortages".

Faced with this crucial question, Diluc appeared confident, simply replying, "Drill a well. And I have a fairly comprehensive plan in place."

……

(Shinoning's body trembled: Why do I have a bad feeling?)

(It's worth mentioning that the entire pumping irrigation system for Diluc's future vineyards in Nata was made by Sinning.)

……

After listening to Diluc's detailed plan for digging a well to find a water source, Mavica nodded secretly.

She had thought that water would be an unavoidable problem, but she didn't expect that Diluc had already made thorough preparations and even found out the location and water quality of the underground river.

This meticulousness and reliability further increased her trust in this wine tycoon from Mondstadt.

“It is indeed a feasible method…” Mavica nodded.

"Now that you've solved the water problem, things will be much easier from here on out. However..."

She changed the subject, her expression turning serious.

"Although Mr. Diluc is Shao Yun's friend and I welcome your contribution to Nata's wine industry, we must proceed with official business and follow all the necessary procedures."

“Your opening of a winery in Natta constitutes a commercial operation, and according to Natta’s regulations, you are required to pay taxes on time.”

Diluc had anticipated this.

Back in Mondstadt, Dawn Winery was the largest winery in the area and a major taxpayer, so he was already used to paying taxes.

So without hesitation, he immediately nodded and replied, "No problem. I will strictly follow Nata's regulations regarding taxes and will never default on payments."

"I just don't know about the approval procedures for this land..." What he was most concerned about was the ownership of the land. As long as he could acquire the land, the subsequent tax revenue and construction would be much easier to discuss.

Mavica smiled and shook her head, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

“Dream on. You think you can just get the land by solving the water problem and being willing to pay taxes?” She pointed to the plateau area on the map and added.

“This place isn’t just an empty wasteland; some Natta people live there. If you want to build a winery and vineyards there, you’ll have to get them to move out first.”

“You have to pay these residents reasonable compensation for the demolition. Only after you have properly resettled the people living there can we formally discuss the tax standards and approval process for this land.”

Upon hearing this, Diluc suddenly realized that he had only focused on geographical conditions and water sources, neglecting the crucial issue of "indigenous resettlement."

So this place still has an owner!

However, he was not worried. Resettling residents and paying demolition fees were not difficult for him. As long as he could acquire the land, all these investments would be worthwhile.

"I understand. I will handle the resettlement of the residents as soon as possible."

Seeing that the two had almost finished discussing the core issues, and that his role as "matchmaker" was essentially complete, Shao Yun tentatively spoke up:

"Looks like you two will be able to reach an agreement on the rest, and I won't be here as a third wheel, right?"

"I still have a lot of things to take care of at my ranch, I need to get back quickly."

Upon hearing this, Diluc immediately turned to Shao Yun and said sincerely:

"Thank you very much, Mr. Shao Yun, for making this connection today. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to have such a smooth discussion with Miss Vulcan."

"When the winery is completed in the future, I will definitely invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and then you can taste the first barrel of wine produced in Nata."

Shao Yun waved his hand and said with a smile, "I'll skip the ribbon-cutting. You should have invited Mavica instead. She's the Goddess of Fire; her presence would make it more meaningful. I won't join in the fun; I'm going home now."

With that, he waved to Mavica, "Mavica, I'm leaving now. Contact me if you need anything."

Mavica smiled and waved: "Okay, be careful on the road."

Shao Yun responded and turned to leave the office.

Only Mavica and Diluc remained in the hall.

The two continued to huddle around the map, discussing the specific details of resettling the residents of that area and making plans for the establishment of the winery.

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