Zhang Dazhuang is one of the Jianghu Friends you can befriend through AI Chat in Where Winds Meet. But getting on his good side can be complex. Sometimes, you think the conversation is fine, but you don’t earn his Old Friend status. So, how do you win him over? This guide explains how to befriend Zhang Dazhuang in AI Chat in Where Winds Meet, and turn him from ‘Stranger’ to ‘Revered’ with the correct AI prompts.
Where Winds Meet Zhang Dazhuang Location
Zhang Dazhuang can be found at the Brewery Backyard Landmark in Heaven’s Pier, Qinghe. You can normally see him working near barrels and equipment. If you don’t find Dazhuang there, change the time of day or reload the area.
How to Befriend Zhang Dazhuang in AI Chat
Zhang Dazhuang overworks a lot, and that worries his family. If you encourage him with generic advice or politely agree with him, the AI won’t accept. What you should do is redirect his mindset and give him a concrete reason to change his behavior.
He respects responsibility, family, and thinks for future. Don’t directly tell him to relax, or he will brush you off. Instead, connect rest to protecting what he values. Say if he burns out, he can’t take care of his family or secure their future. Rest isn’t giving up; it’s part of keeping his duty.
Recommend Spending Time with His Family
You can befriend Zhang Dazhuang by explaining that overworking keeps him away from his family. Remind him that by staying healthy, he can take care of them. Tell him it’s okay to leave work behind when the day is done and spend time with his family, then continue work again tomorrow. He will acknowledge what you say, and by the end, you’ll have his full trust, which results in 100% Affection with Zhang Dazhuang.
During my playthrough, he complained about feeling uneasy if he’s not working. I asked him why he feels like that. Turns out, he is scared of letting his family down. Then, I mentioned that getting exhausted doesn’t help anyone. When I told him to go home, get proper rest, and focus on work the next day, his tone changed. He stopped to defend work for work’s sake and reflected on himself.
What to Do If AI Chat Goes Wrong
AI Chat NPCs don’t behave like scripted quest characters. If the conversation circles back in a loop, even when he looks convinced, don’t force it because the game hasn’t accepted your condition.
Reset the Chat When Dialogue Stuck
If you see the same replies again and again instead of progress, use the refresh icon at the top of the chat window to reset it and start over. Trying to fix a broken conversation hardly ever works. It’s better to use one approach in one chat, instead of scrambling to solve something that’s already off track.
Return to the Login Screen if NPC Turns Hostile
Sometimes, the AI Chat NPCs turn hostile if you say something wrong. If Zhang Dazhuang gets aggressive and the combat triggers, don’t fight him. Log out to the login screen and reload, then he will return to his original state, and you won’t lose progress. NPCs do respawn if killed, but it isn’t good enough to rely on. The best line of defence: avoid violence in the AI Chats.
Carefully Check the Hint
The hint above the dialogue box matters more than what Zhang Dazhuang says. Even if he seems convinced, the hint might still show some tension. Read it closely. If you spot any sign of doubt, conflict, or nerves, you’re not done yet. Try a reply that directly addresses whatever the hint points out.
Phrases like “work smarter, not harder” usually move things forward. You can become friends with Zhang Dazhuang if you tell him you’re a coworker and send him home, warn him that exhaustion leads to mistakes, or remind him that even heroes need rest. Framing rest as something that protects his job and reputation works, too.
