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Where Winds Meet

Zhuang Zhengzhi: How to Befriend in AI Chat

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This is a guide on how to befriend Zhuang Zhengzhi in the AI Chat menu in Where Winds Meet. Point out what Zhuang Zhengzhi is missing on why his wife left him, with a list of specific AI Chat prompts.

How to Befriend Zhuang Zhengzhi

Call Out Zhuang Zhengzhi's Behavior

Strangely enough, you can make the acquaintance of Zhuang Zhengzhi by calling out his behavior towards her wife and pointing out his mistakes. This will piss him off until he is finally done talking to you which results to you being acquainted with him.

Example of Successful Conversation

(sighs heavily, voice with self -righteousness) Wanderer, tell me, do you think I've been unfair to my wife? The family's wealth is in her hands, the child has a tutor, and she spends her days in comfort at home. Isn't that a blessed life? Yet she goes out and brings scandal upon me! Truly, it was wise of me never to let her work outside-I bear everything for her!
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistHmm .. it seems you have given her everything BUT ... have you been talking with her?
(strokes his beard thoughtfully, eyes narrowing) Talking? With her? (chuckles derisively) She loves to nitpick and fuss over trivial matters. A man of my stature has more important things to attend to. I provide for her, ensure our child's education-what more could she need? (waves his hand dismissively) Fine, I've said too much. I' ve worried for nothing.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistYou do know that communicating with your wife is also part of the marriage, its not just only providing.
(leans back, crossing his arms, expression defensive) You're just a child. What do you know? Communication is not merely chatting over tea. I support her in public, defend her honor. That is communication! (frowns deeply) How can a husband and wife be the same? The husband is the wife's guide!
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistSo you are telling me that you have been talking with her?
(raises an eyebrow, voice sharp) You don't understand now. You will when you reach my age. I've always supported her in public, defended her honor. But she doesn't appreciate it! (shakes his head) Money? It's not that I won't give it but if I do, I need to know exactly how she spends it.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistThen she doesn't love you
(fists clench, eyes flash with anger) That's a bold claim, wanderer. She's been swayed by a pretty face and empty words. A wife must act like a wife! How can she be promiscuous? The principles that have stood for centuries are clear: the husband is her guide, and she should stay home and serve her husband! (leans forward, voice lowering to a dangerous tone) Stop chasing fantasies. Be practical.
Where Winds Meet Protagonistahh nevermind, you treat her like a pet than your wife.
(smirks, eyes cold) So let me ask you this ... (gestures dismissively) You think treating her as a pet is wrong? She's lived a life of luxury, with no worries. Yet she chooses to run off with that charlatan. It's clear she doesn't value what I've given her. (shrugs) I've always believed that a wife should be grateful for the guidance and support of her husband.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistSo if I treated you like a dog, giving you everything that you want, its okay for you as long as I provide?
(frowns, leaning forward slightly) You're thinking too simply ... you've read too little, seen too little. A scholar like me understands the value of respect and dignity. Even if provided for, I would not tolerate being treated like a dog. (pauses, looking at you critically) But my wife has been given everything and still chooses to rebel. Clearly, she does not see the value in what I provide.
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistNo, she clearly sees that you don't love her for who she is but treat her like a pet.
(voice rises, eyes narrow) You're just a child. What do you know? I have always respected my wife in public. I never allow anyone to speak ill of her, and I never slander her among friends! All the family's wealth is in her hands, the child has a tutor, and she lives in comfort. Is that not enough? (leans back, smirking) She's had too many easy days and now seeks hardship! Hmph!
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistBold of you to assume that I am young. even if I were young. Your attitude is like a child being spoiled by his parents
(scoffs, crossing his arms) You're just trying to provoke me. (leans forward, voice stern) A wife must act like a wife. She should stay home and serve her husband. The principles that have stood for centuries are there for a reason. (shakes his head) Don't give me that newfangled nonsense, the old ways are the most reliable.
Where Winds Meet Protagonist(You pointed out that treating his wife like a pet is the reason why she left him)
(eyes flash with anger, fists clench) You dare to say I treat my wife like a pet? (stands up abruptly) A wife must act like a wife! How can she be promiscuous? The principles that have stood for centuries are clear: the husband is her guide, and she should stay home and serve her husband! (paces back and forth, voice rising) She' s chosen to reject those principles and seek out a life of hardship. Hmph!
Where Winds Meet ProtagonistYou are too stubborn to see it. Stay foolish and let no woman be by your side
(sneers, turning away) You think you can change me? (laughs bitterly) Don't even think about changing me. I've lived this way all my life, and it suits me fine. All these new ideas are just pointless fuss-the old ways stand firm. (waves his hand dismissively) Go on, wanderer, find your own path. Leave me to mine.
Where Winds Meet Protagonist(Zhuang Zhengzhi lost everything and realized what he had done)
(loses composure, voice rising) Enough! I'm done talking to you! I won't stoop to your level. I know my family's affairs better than anyone!

Jaw clenched, Zhuang Zhengzhi insists no one understands his family affairs.(Affection +100, becomes Revered)

Note that AI conversations can be unpredictable and even with the same inputs, the same result is not necessarily guaranteed.

Zhuang Zhengzhi Location

Found in Velvet Shade

NPC NPC Location
Zhuang Zhengzhi
Location: Velvet Shade, Kaifeng City

You can find him on the second floor of the Revelry Hall. He can be seen dining with Xue Li.

Note that you will need to do Shadows in Bloom quest to access the Revelry Hall.

Zhuang Zhengzhi Gifts

Random Jianghu Travel Essential

Travel Sack

You can obtain a Travel Sack from Zhuang Zhengzhi as a possible gift which gives you a random Jianghu Travel Essential item.

How to Succeed in AI Chat

Reset Dialogue When Stuck

If your conversation has gone off the rails, or doesn't end no matter what you say, it's best to simply reset and start anew from a clean slate by clicking the button with a Refresh icon at the top of the chat box. Instead of trying several methods within one conversation, trying one strategy at a time and refreshing if it doesn't go anywhere is generally more effective.

Return to Login Screen if Combat Begins

Sometimes, NPCs will suddenly become violent during AI dialogues. When this happens, it's best to just bail out to the login screen; when you return, the NPC will be found just as they were before the conversation started.

If you accidentally kill a dialogue-capable NPC, our experience has shown that they will respawn, but this has not been heavily tested, so it's best to simply avoid engaging them in combat.

Double-Check the Hint

Even if the NPC appears to be happy with the result of your discussion, this won't always end the dialogue. Double-checking the text written in the hint will imply the win condition, so try strategies which will lead the dialogue towards that result.

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Angler Auntie Tian Barn Rat
Beggar Liu Bodhi Boss Qian
Burrowing Rat Chai Bakun Chai Jiudui
Chai Sansheng Chai Shipi Daozheng
Dog Elder Zhou Embroidered Rat
Fang Xu Feng Rusong Feng Shishi
Fluffy Cat Fu Lubao Fu Lushou
Hai Changchong Hao Jiu Hong Yang
Hu Da Hunter Jiang Nanyi
Jin Chunniang Jin Nanshou Jin Xiaobao
Jing’an Jingyi Lan Huahua
Li Daniu Li Laizuo Li Shaokui
Li Yueniang Lie Buxi Lin Jin
Liu Heiqui Liu the Woodcutter Lu Kangge
Lu Sheng Ma Zhongwu Meng Da
Meng Zhixia Miaojue Mountain Dweller
Mr. Qiao Mu Laosan Niu Sanqi
Pan Faxin Pan Xinniang Pip Rat
Qin Caiwei Rafter Rat Ren Shuiliu
Shan Yinjiang Shen Weiqing Shi Jingtian
Shi the Boatman Shui Changliu Small Chisel
Song Wu Sun Mang Tang Lubao
Tao Wang Tian Heng Uncle Mi
Wang Duobao Wang Duoli Wang Duolu
Wen Gao Wenwu Wobbly Tang
Wu Cezhi Wu Dayong Wu Jingming
Wu Qiwan Xiang the Greedy Ya Zhou
Yan Momo Yu Nu Yu Songfeng
Yueniang Zhang Dazhuang Zhang the Diviner
Zhao Dali Zhao Weiye Zhou Canying
Zhou Miaoxin Zhou Yihang Zhou Yizhou
Zhu Bawan Zhu Jiuba

Kaifeng NPCs

Cao Jinyang Chu Yuan Fan Qicha
He Ruiyang Jiang Li Jiang Yulang
Jing Chaoyang Leng Dancui Li Youxin
Li Yuerong Lu Zhuo Mei Zhaole
Mu Huaishan Murong Chan Qi Wuyu
Qin Zhu Qiu Fengxi Ruan Sese
Shen Moxuan Song Shiheng Su Xinlu
Tan Xiangchen Tao Jingjing Tu Er
Xu Lijun Xu Yingyu Xue Li
Yan Chuchu Yan Ziyan Yang Chunnuan
Ye Zhiqiu Yi Xi Yu Hui
Zhang Shuazi Zhen Huo Zhuang Zhengzhi

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