Chapter 9: Securing Barbara as an Endorsement

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Seeming to catch on, Lin Feng quickly grinned and said, "If Miss Barbara is willing to endorse this phone, I can give it to you for free!"

"Really...is that possible?" Intrigued, Barbara cautiously asked.

"Absolutely no problem!" Lin Feng snapped his fingers confidently.

"Miss Barbara, stand right here!" He directed her to a specific spot and began adjusting the camera angle with his phone.

"Hold the phone higher, Miss Barbara! Perfect, just like that!" Lin Feng nodded approvingly as he reviewed the image on his screen.

"All done, thank you, Miss Barbara!" Lin Feng smiled gratefully at her.

"That's...that's all it takes?" Barbara questioned, somewhat puzzled, given how brief the session was. She felt slightly uneasy, as if she were taking advantage of the situation.

Hearing her uncertainty, Lin Feng's interest piqued. Did he need to do something more extravagant? With that thought, a mischievous grin spread across his face. Feeling intimidated, Barbara instinctively shrank back, relieved only by the presence of two city guards behind her, preventing her from fleeing.

"How about this - let me capture one more advertisement with your help!" Lin Feng studied Barbara closely before suggesting.

"Advertisement?" Confused, Barbara thought of posters typically displayed at storefronts, offering various discounts—Rosaria loved jotting down those ads in her notebook.

"Yes, exactly! You just need to hold this phone and say a few lines!" Lin Feng nodded, explaining with ease.

Relieved, Barbara let out a sigh. Based on Lin Feng's earlier expression, she had feared something sinister was coming.

She struck a pose, showcasing a sweet smile. However, upon hearing the lines from Lin Feng, she found them difficult to utter.

"I'm Barbara, and if you're a true fan, buy the MiHoYo phone—quality guaranteed, trust assured!" Struggling, Barbara managed to complete the phrase, feeling utterly drained afterward.

Lin Feng beamed brightly. Regardless of other markets, this video ad alone would secure Mondstadt City for sure.

After Barbara left, the crowd purchasing phones dwindled. Looking up at the sky, he realized it was getting late—it was time to head back.

In truth, he now had enough money to stay within Mondstadt itself. But who could resist having a vengeful yet graceful roommate like Rosaria?

As Lin Feng gazed at the towering signal tower in Mondstadt, an idea suddenly struck him. With cellular coverage available, he could give Eula a call.

"System, what's Eula's phone number?" Lin Feng promptly asked.

"Ding, this information is confidential to the client, and I am not authorized to disclose it. However, you can unlock access by upgrading to a VIP user through recharge!" The system responded mechanically.

"Recharge, recharge!" Lin Feng waved his hand dismissively; this damn system was now playing along with role-playing games.

"Ding, charging you 500,000 Mora for this transaction. No invoice will be provided."

"Ding, VIP membership successfully activated. What services do you require?"

"You're robbing me! 500,000 Mora just to find a phone number? Do you take me for a fool?" Lin Feng questioned incredulously, astounded by the system's greediness.

"Oh no, wait - this feature is one-time activation with lifetime free usage."

In reality, the system had already gone offline, and Lin Feng was interacting with a randomly loaded customer service function. He discovered that Teyvat also had its own system called the "Fixed Refresh System," operated by a gentle female voice.

Seizing the opportunity, he immediately engaged her in conversation. Who knows, she might even help Lin Feng bypass some restrictions later on. Yes, that's how he justified his casual flirting as merely assisting him.

Finally, Lin Feng reached his breaking point with the robotic customer service, feeling like he was dealing with pure artificial stupidity. With no other choice, he reluctantly accepted his fate and managed to obtain Eula's phone number.

Lin Feng then dialed Eula using his MiHoYo phone, hoping she would know how to use it, despite not having taught her yet.

While clearing a Hilichurl camp, Eula suddenly felt her pocket vibrate. In that moment of distraction, an arrow grazed her arm, leaving a bloody trail.

Without hesitation, she rushed forward and dispatched the Hilichurl with a swift sword strike. Then, she retrieved her phone, noticing an unfamiliar number displayed alongside red and green options for decline or accept.

With some trepidation, she tapped 'accept,' quickly hearing a familiar voice from within:

"Hello... Hello, is Eula there? It's Lin Feng, please respond!"

Confused, Eula leaned closer to the device but saw nothing unusual. Tentatively, she asked, "Can you...hear me?"

"Yes, I can hear you, everything you say. This is called a telephone; it allows communication over long distances!" Sensing Eula's confusion, Lin Feng promptly explained.

"What do you want? Haven't you already left?" Eula's tone turned icy again, hinting at her usual aloofness.

"Oh, come on! You injured me, so now you have to take responsibility!" Lin Feng chuckled, sounding somewhat mischievous.

"Hmph, consider this grudge noted!" Eula's expression softened, though her voice remained cold. She opened the memo app, which Lin Feng had taught her how to use, and jotted down the incident.

"Date: Lin Feng tried to scam me!"

"Alright, but make sure you remember your responsibility - don't forget to take care of it! Oh, by the way, what would you like for dinner? I'll bring something from Good Hunter." Lin Feng asked with a grin.

Eula seemed pleased, as she usually needed Amber's assistance to purchase items in Mondstadt. Her cooking skills were developed out of necessity, just to ensure she had enough food.

"Just get me a steak, but don't think this will buy my favor!" Eula's lips curved slightly upward, feeling an inexplicable joy within her.

"Got it!" Lin Feng responded cheerfully. "I'll hang up now then. See you soon, bye!"

"Mm..." Eula acknowledged, and the phone emitted a series of beeps signaling the end of the call.

Facing the Hilichurl camp behind her, Eula took out a bone whistle and blew sharply.

"Huuuww..." A sound resembling crashing waves echoed, bringing Eula a sense of comfort and relaxation.

However, the Hilichurls didn't share her sentiment; they panicked, thinking a wave was approaching, and scrambled away from the coast. Especially the Pyro Slimes wished desperately for wings.

Meanwhile, the other Guerilla Knights were already positioned in their ambush spots, waiting for the monsters to fall into their trap.

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Lin Feng picked up two packs of grilled meat from Good Hunter and left Mondstadt. Glancing at the signal tower, he wore a satisfied smile.

Fortunately, the system-provided map proved quite useful; he avoided any Hilichurl ambushes along the way. However, he did encounter a few Sunsettias, which he plucked and sampled cautiously.

Perhaps they weren't ripe yet, as they tasted slightly sour. He also didn't notice any increase in strength, confirming his suspicion that he wasn't the protagonist—strengthening oneself through eating Sunsettias seemed unlikely!