Genshin Impact: I am a high-ranking official from various countries

Chapter 258: Past Events (Morning Appointment and True 2)

Looking at the slowly rising sea lights, Chen Yue's heart inevitably began to feel nervous.

"We have known each other for thousands of years, or we can say it's only been a dozen years."

"We have been communicating through letters for thousands of years. This time is so long that the people who sent letters have changed for more than a dozen generations, and we are still communicating in this way."

"A long time ago, Hu Zhaigong saw through my thoughts and asked me why I didn't confess to you directly." Chen Yue looked at Zhen and said, "I told her that it was not the right time yet, because at that time I was just an immortal under the Emperor, not even at the level of a god's family. The gap in status was too big, so I didn't have the courage."

"Later, I launched a coup in Mondstadt and became the second-in-command of a country, the 'head' of the Knights, and a friend of the God of Wind. Only then did I dare to communicate with you normally as a friend." Chen Yue recalled his past and said with emotion: "After being the head of state there for nearly a hundred years and witnessing the results of the efforts of two generations, I can finally go to Inazuma without any psychological burden."

"Do you know how excited I was at that time? I didn't even change my clothes or take my luggage, and I hurried to Inazuma." Chen Yue's voice was a little excited: "Because I thought of you there."

"You know what happened later. I stayed at your place as a friend."

Speaking of this, Chen Yue's tone suddenly became sad.

"It's true that I know about the future. Since you already know it, there's no need for me to hide it. You guessed right, in the future, you will indeed leave, and Ying will indeed be severely hit and make the wrong decision." Chen Yue's voice was full of sadness and helplessness.

"I can't bear to see you disappear in that way. You are such a good and excellent god. You shouldn't leave like this." Chen Yue's eyes revealed firmness and determination.

"It is because I have seen the future that I want to change everything and make this imperfect world into what I want it to be." There was a hint of longing in Chen Yue's tone.

"Really, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hidden it from you, but I didn't tell you because I wanted you to be happier in the last few hundred years of your life." A trace of guilt flashed in Chen Yue's eyes.

"After all, that is an unavoidable disaster. No one can escape that baptism, so..." Chen Yue's voice gradually became low.

"So?" Zhen asked.

"I don't want to lose you, really. I don't want to lose a kind and gentle god, a god so gentle that he's obviously very smart, but also very stupid."

Chen Yue took a deep breath and looked at Zhen with firm and gentle eyes. His heart was filled with admiration and love for Zhen, and this feeling had been deeply rooted in his heart and could not be separated.

"As far as I can remember, I've never said anything cheesy to you, because I don't think it's necessary."

"It only takes a second to say those three or four words, but I think you should be able to tell with your brain, so I didn't say it. So, I plan to take a longer time, ten or even a thousand years to tell you."

"Bar, Miss Raiden, I like you. I have liked you for a long, long time."

"I don't know when you knew this, but I'm sure you knew it a long time ago. But I realized it the first time I saw you, and you know I like you."

"Zhen, you are like the brightest star in the night sky. No matter how the world changes, your light always illuminates my way forward. I know that my power seems so 'insignificant' in front of the gods, but please let me use this 'insignificant' power to do something for you and our common world." Chen Yue's voice was low and powerful, his eyes full of persistence and belief in the future.

Zhen listened quietly, and a warm current surged in her heart. It was a great fortune to meet such a person, a person who was willing to give everything for her. Her eyes gradually softened, as if she was moved by Chen Yue's words.

"Chen Yue, you know what? I have always been grateful to you. Your appearance has allowed me to see different possibilities and made me re-understand the world." Zhen said softly, her voice full of gratitude and tenderness.

"But you also know that my fate has already been determined. I cannot escape that disaster. The reason why I didn't respond to you is because I was afraid that my death would be too much of a blow to you. So, even if you know my fate, will you still do this?"

There was really some sadness in her eyes. She didn't want to implicate Chen Yue, and even more so, she didn't want to hurt Chen Yue.

Chen Yue looked at Zhen in front of him, his heart full of heartache. He reached out his hand, gently stroked Zhen's hair, and said softly: "Zhen, you are wrong about one thing. It is because I have seen the future and your fate is already determined that I like you."

Zhen raised his head and looked at Chen Yue in confusion, somewhat not understanding what he meant.

Chen Yue smiled and explained, "From an artistic perspective, a painting's price is highest only when it is burning. Similarly, when a beautiful thing cannot be saved, the moment before it disappears is when it is at its most beautiful."

"Of course, I'm not cursing you. Destiny is not something that cannot be changed. I promise you that you will see a new Inazuma in the future. This is my promise to you, and it is also the meaning of the name 'Morning Appointment'."

"You guy, well, this does make me feel a lot more at ease." Zhen shook his head, then took the initiative to hug Chen Yue.

"You should have guessed my answer a long time ago. How could someone who can see through fate not see my next answer? Please give me your guidance in the future, husband... No, since I'm marrying you in Liyue, should I call you husband? If so, you should change your last name too! Chen Zhen? That sounds weird."

"How about I resign from my position as Thunder God in a few years and let Ying manage the country alone. With Saigū's assistance, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Then I'll come to Liyue with you to settle down and spend the last few hundred years in peace and stability."

"But what should I call Morax then? I see you treat him like your dad, so why don't I just call him dad and give you some face."

“Stop, stop, stop. You’re getting more and more outrageous. What do you mean by you had to marry to Liyue? I didn’t force you, did I?” Chen Yue was amused by Zhen’s words. It seemed that Zhen had been with him for a long time and had acquired some of Chen Yue’s attributes.