Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

Just as everyone was sitting together chatting, they heard footsteps outside. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw a woman in gorgeous clothes and with elegant temperament walking towards them.

"Ningguang, welcome, welcome. I didn't expect that two seven-star guests would patronize our humble place when we are about to close. It really brings honor to our humble home." Xinyang stood up to greet them.

Ningguang also spotted Ganyu and Keqing in the shop and chuckled, "It seems your store's event was a resounding success, attracting two of Liyue Harbor's most renowned workaholics. Ganyu, you've been diligently toiling away at Yuehai Pavilion all day, so it's rare to have this leisurely moment to relax here. Keqing, your exploits in Stratum Crusoe are now known throughout Liyue. I heard you were even jammed in Stratum Crusoe by a crowd of 'fans' today."

Gan Yu raised her hand in greeting, "Master Zhenjun often reminds me that even when I'm busy, I need to rest properly. Plus, my fellow apprentice brothers and sisters are here, so I'm here to relax for a while."

Keqing said, "I'm just doing my job. Only by going deep into the grassroots can I better plan and make decisions. I didn't expect everyone to be so enthusiastic, offering me milk tea and publicly expressing their love. I don't know what to do."

Ningguang chuckled softly, her lips clasped together. "This is all the people's genuine affection for you. You've been working hard in the Layered Abyss, experiencing the life of a miner firsthand and solving numerous problems. Naturally, everyone admires you. Your popularity now rivals even those of the popular Mr. Yun. Maybe you'll need to bring a few bodyguards with you when you go out."

Keqing's cheeks flushed slightly. "Ningguang, I've never thought about this. I just want to do practical things for everyone, to make the General Affairs Department's work more effective, and to make Liyue develop better and better."

Xianyun laughed and joked, "Keqing, don't be so modest. You're well-known in Liyue now. Your popularity is rising rapidly. From now on, wherever you go, people will probably chase you and want to talk to you."

Ah Ping also nodded in agreement. "That's right, maybe one day the stories about your deeds will be sung all over the streets. Then you'll be a famous figure in Liyue."

Keqing slapped her forehead helplessly. "Please stop teasing me. I'd rather everyone focus on what I do than who I am. It's good enough if everyone can recognize the work of the General Affairs Department. I don't want to be treated like some celebrity."

Zhongli shook his head slightly and said softly, "Although you have no desire to be the center of attention, your hard work and dedication are witnessed by the people of Liyue. What Liyue needs most right now is someone like you who is practical and caring about the people. Your every move represents the Seven Stars of Liyue and influences the public's perception and trust of the entire Seven Stars. Your handling of the Layered Chasm incident has been prudent, resolving practical difficulties while also bringing you closer to the people. You have truly achieved multiple goals with one stroke."

Keqing responded seriously, "Mr. Zhongli, I understand the Seven Stars hold a heavy responsibility and dare not slack off in the slightest. However, I believe that compared to my own personal reputation, the long-term development of Liyue and the well-being of its people are of paramount importance."

"Okay! Come on, applaud Keqing!" Xinyang started to applaud first with a smile on his face. For a moment, crisp applause rang out in the room.

Keqing waved her hands a little embarrassedly: "Xinyang, what are you doing? I just spoke my mind. I don't deserve such praise."

Ningguang clapped her hands and said with a smile, "Thankfully, I have colleagues like Keqing. This allows me to manage Liyue's many business affairs with greater peace of mind. I won't keep you in suspense, but I came here today specifically to discuss cooperation with Bai Lu Shuanghua."

Xinyang piqued his interest. "Cooperation? Every time we collaborated with Ningguang, we made a lot of money. I wonder what new plans they have this time?"

Ningguang smiled confidently and said, "This cooperation plan is very simple. The day after tomorrow, Liyue Harbor will host the last temple fair before the Lantern Festival. Countless foreign merchants will visit Liyue then. As you can see, Bailu Shuanghua is now Liyue's signature brand and is quite popular. So I plan to take advantage of this opportunity to expand Bailu Shuanghua's influence and get a piece of the pie."

Xinyang nodded. "Since Ningguang is willing to help us get rich, then we naturally have no reason to refuse. What exactly do we need to do?"

Ningguang responded, "First, Bailu Shuanghua Milk Tea Shop needs to launch a series of limited-edition milk teas for the Lantern Festival. The packaging of these milk teas should incorporate traditional Liyue elements, such as glazed lilies and sky lanterns. Not only should the taste be unique, but it should also serve as a vehicle for cultural expression. Also, a small display stand should be set up in the shop to showcase the ingredients used to make the milk tea, such as tea leaves and specialty dairy products from all over Liyue. The display should also explain their origins and characteristics, allowing foreign merchants to directly experience Liyue's rich produce."

Xin Yang frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Speaking of it, this matter is not difficult, but the key is that Bai Lu Shuang Hua just finished a large-scale event. You don't know, the number of customers in the store today broke the record since the store opened. The employees were busy from morning till night and had no chance to touch the ground. Now they have to work non-stop to prepare for the temple fair the day after tomorrow. I'm really worried that they will be overwhelmed and unable to cope. How about we postpone this matter and prepare it for a few days."

Ningguang frowned slightly upon hearing this. After a moment's silence, she slowly spoke, "I know very well that everyone has been working hard lately. But this opportunity is truly rare. It would be a shame to miss it. Let me put it this way. Over the next two days, I'll arrange for some of my veteran employees to come and help you. These people are usually efficient and meticulous, and having them here will help share some of the workload. I'll also instruct them in advance to follow your store's instructions. This should solve the staffing problem."

Xinyang showed an embarrassment on his face. After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded and said, "Okay, since you said so, let's give it a try. I hope this cooperation will go smoothly. I also wish we can all get what we want. Happy cooperation!" Xinyang stretched out his right hand.

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Ningguang shook hands with Xinyang, explained some details, and then left.

As soon as Ningguang left, Nana Kane approached Xinyang with a puzzled look on her face and asked softly, "Boss, I really don't understand why you said that just now. Look, although our colleagues in the store are exhausted today, as long as they work hard, preparing for the temple fair the day after tomorrow will be no problem. But you asked Ningguang for help. You know Ningguang's personality well. If you do that, most of the profits from this cooperation will probably go to her again. Is this really a good deal for us?"

Xin Yang said earnestly, "Mora is something outside of our body. Do you think we are missing Mora?"

Nana Kano shook her head.

Xinyang continued, "This temple fair is a rare opportunity, its potential value far outweighing the size of the dividends. If we can leverage Ningguang to spread Bai Lu Shuang Hua's reputation among foreign merchants and even beyond, the future gains and influence will be limitless. Will we still worry about not having Mora to profit from then? She's sending people to help, and while this may change the dividend split, it's also a perfect opportunity to consolidate resources. We can use her people to better organize the event and attract even more foreign merchants, so that we can ultimately benefit."

After hearing this, everyone in the room looked at Xinyang with approval.

Keqing warned, "Your idea is good and convincing, but your opponent is Ningguang. She never does business at a loss. The people she sends might take advantage of the opportunity to control the direction of this event. You must be careful."

Xinyang smiled confidently, "No, I've dealt with Ningguang several times. She knows my abilities, my limits, and my connections very well. She won't go too far. Besides, I believe in Nana's abilities."

Nana Kane was a little confused when she heard this. "Ah? Boss, are you saying you won't participate in this cooperation?"

Xinyang nodded. "Of course, I have my own things to do."