[ Zhongli (for lack of a better word) deflates at the idea that the inhabitants were being unfrozen just to be mercy killed shortly thereafter. While death could be a preferred ending for many over eternal stasis, what a cruel end to an already sad tale. Worse, he cannot argue against the logic to such an approach.

Depressos. Very depressos.

Time to address the second issue. ]

Then how about this as an exchange? You allow me to borrow that book so that I may learn the craft of their broccoli soup. I'm eager to preserve any bit of their culture, not matter how insignificant it may seem. And in return, I will make you some of that same broccoli soup.