Genshin Impact: Funina's Official Pastry Chef

Looking at Desnos, whose face was flushed with anxiety, Raymondo sighed helplessly.

He knew it would turn out like this.

But...since Chang Ming is here, many things have become simpler.

Just leave some relatively difficult things to deal with and difficult words to Chang Ming, the person in charge.

Thinking of this, Raymondo's originally anxious expression gradually calmed down as he waited for Chang Ming's next performance.

As for Xianyun...she stepped aside, looking forward to Chang Ming's handling of this diplomatic incident.

——It is what is commonly known as watching the fun without minding the big things.

Chang Ming himself looked at Ivankov, then at the children behind him, and a look of understanding appeared on his face.

He is familiar with this script.

Pantalone was so angry that his interests were being snatched away again and again that he planned to use some insidious tricks to disgust him.

As for why he didn't take direct action against Fontaine's business industry...he would not only have to bypass two executives whose seats were higher than his, but also Liyue, which had already reached a close cooperation with Fontaine.

These two things alone were enough to get him into trouble.

In this situation, all he could do was disgust Chang Ming, cause him some diplomatic trouble, and make some vulgar jokes about Zhidong's diplomacy, that's all.

After thinking this through, Chang Ming smiled slightly, then looked at Ivankov and said politely:

"So, what is Mr. Ivankov's appeal?"

"Of course I want the mechanical drawings! I want to see if your so-called energy circuit can be more complicated than the use of earth veins?"

"My students are the best in the winter. How could they not even pass the exam? You must be the ones causing trouble!"

Desnos couldn't stand hearing this and immediately retorted.

"Don't spit blood at me, you bastard!"

However, before he could finish his words, Chang Ming patted his shoulder gently, as if to comfort him.

"Mr. Ivankov, in essence... you are not satisfied with the students' performance and think that we are deliberately making it difficult for you, right?"

Hearing this, Ivankov was stunned at first, then nodded, agreeing with Chang Ming's statement.

After all, the instructions he received were to make things difficult for the Fontaine Academy of Sciences, and he has now achieved this goal.

If he could also get his students to join the Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences, then... he would have exceeded his mission.

After all, he also knew that it would be impossible for these students to join Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences.

Once they join, the value of Fontaine Academy of Sciences will be reduced, and he can also use this as an excuse to ask for some benefits from his immediate superior.

Thinking of this, Ivankov's mouth couldn't help but rise up, as if he saw himself becoming Pantalone's confidant and reaching the peak of his life.

but...

Chang Ming's next words made his mood instantly plummet.

"Since Mr. Ivankov has objections to the assessment, we might as well... change our thinking."

"The drawings of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences are part of the technical secrets. We cannot ignore the process and directly take them out for review just because of these small matters."

"But someone here has already made the corresponding report, and the relevant procedures were completed three days ago."

As Chang Ming spoke, he pointed at Xianyun who was standing behind him and said in a very calm tone:

"This is Miss Xianyun, one of the few remaining masters of mechanical engineering in Liyue, and she also has a deep understanding of Fontaine's mechanics."

"The purpose of her visit is to visit the academic department. She represents the Liyue General Affairs Department.

Similar mechanical drawings are also included in the interview content, so it’s okay to let her take a look at them in advance.”

"Since Mr. Ivankov has some objections to the Academy of Sciences' assessment, let this "outsider" do a new assessment paper."

"This will not only ensure the security of Fontaine's technical information, but also ensure the fairness of the assessment, right?"

Ivankov was stunned when he heard this, as if he was a little... confused about Chang Ming's attitude.

When he first heard this...he actually wanted to refute Chang Ming.

After all, Xianyun is from Liyue, not from Fontainebleau Science Academy.

If she were to set the test paper, the options concerning his personal interests would vanish in an instant.

——After all, this gives the Academy of Sciences an opportunity to defend itself.

But if you think about it the other way around, if your students pass the exam of the Academy of Sciences and successfully become laboratory assistants of the Academy of Sciences...

Then he could use his students to do some small things to cause some unrest.

Then they used this to manipulate the emotions of the people of Fontaine, allowing rumors such as "the regent is nepotism" to ferment in Fontaine.

Although this would not bring Chang Ming into disgrace, it would at least allow his boss to vent his anger.

And he can also exchange this emotional value for more and more practical benefits.

Thinking of this, Ivankov instantly suppressed his urge to refute, and instead nodded and said:

"Then please ask Miss Xianyun to set the questions. I want to see whether my students are too bad or you are deliberately making things difficult for them!"

Hearing this, Chang Ming's mouth corners raised an imperceptible arc.

These guys who are arrogant and like to be smart are easy to manipulate. He only needs to deliberately leave a small loophole to make them run around in circles.

Thinking of this, Chang Ming turned around to look at Xianyun, who was standing behind him with a slightly surprised expression, and gave a meaningful smile.

He patted Xianyun's shoulder gently, and then said in a voice that only the two of them could hear:

"Just do what you want. Aren't you going to select students? Perhaps... there will be a few of these children of Solstice who suit your taste."

"If there are any that you like, please tell me. I will use some of my small...network of connections to get them. Don't worry."

Hearing Chang Ming's words, Xianyun's emerald eyes widened slightly, as if she was a little surprised.

But soon, her mood returned to normal.

"...Okay, I understand."