Genshin Impact, it's you who rejected me, why are you all in such a hurry if I just give up?

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Inside, there weren't cats or dogs, but nine saras chained up.

Looking at the arrangement of the iron cage, it's clear that there's someone who's not currently inside.

"If I could, I would definitely want to sleep with you."

"But you've seen it too."

"I'm not a good man."

"If you think what I've done is all right and you can accept it, then I won't avoid you anymore."

Ying was speechless for a moment.

Lin Jiu'an didn't press him for an answer, but said softly, "No need to rush to give me an answer."

"Think about it slowly."

"Whether you stay or continue traveling, just do what you want."

"No matter what, no matter what you choose, I will always be your friend."

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Mondstadt.

West Wind Council, Speaker's Office.

Lin Jiu'an frowned as he looked at the report in his hand.

Frederica stood demurely to the side.

Her life of being above everyone else during this period had clearly given her a more noble air, but at this moment she stood aside like a servant, with Qin, who had just arrived, beside her.

"Is this how you do your job?"

"If I come back any later, will you have to tell me Mondstadt is gone?"

"I'm sorry." Frederica lowered her head, looking rather pitiful.

Lin Jiu'an rubbed his temples.

He considered that people like Frederica and Jean, who came from Mondstadt noble families, might have weaker management skills.

She is at least not comparable to Ningguang, who comes from a commoner background.

But I didn't expect it.

They are so much worse than Ningguang.

Needless to say, Qin has been assigned to a real "Knight Order" by Lin Jiu'an, where she is only responsible for military affairs. Apart from some troubles at Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, things are generally stable.

However, Lin Jiu'an did not expect that his trip to Inazuma Monde would cause trouble again.

The incident was related to his massacre.

If I had to say something, it's his fault.

Although the remaining merchants appeared obedient, they were certainly dissatisfied. Some time ago, they had all inexplicably joined the Kingdom of Winter, transforming from local merchants into foreign merchants.

The "businessmen" also seem to have their eyes on Mondstadt.

They launched a capital offensive.

During this period, prices in Mondstadt have been driven up very high, and many small vendors are going bankrupt every day.

These are nothing to worry about.

Lin Jiu'an had already thought of this; Rosalin had also reminded him of it back then.

Although the Winter Queen thought highly of him, and even had Rosalind sign many mutually beneficial contracts with Mondstadt and Liyue, which he ruled.

But here's the thing.

The Fools' executives, to put it nicely, are each doing their own thing; to put it bluntly, they each have their own ideas.

They were all brought here by "The Clown" Piero.

It wasn't based on any personal charisma; it was entirely driven by self-interest. For example, "Doctor" and "Scout" had absolutely no loyalty whatsoever; they stayed with the Fools solely for their own benefit.

Another example is "the rich".

The other party has an unimaginable obsession with money.

He left Liyue because Morax wouldn't accept him.

Winterhold not only accepted him but also provided him with shelter and ample resources, so he joined the Fools and became an executive, creating the "Northern Bank" that now covers almost the entirety of Teyvat.

And now.

Because of Lin Jiu'an.

Businesses in Liyue and Mondstadt have suffered losses.

It's normal for "rich people" to dislike him, and when he makes a move, they'll have a good reason to kill him.

But to Lin Jiu'an's surprise, Frederica was actually quite useless.

In Liyue, the "rich" also made a move, but Ningguang was able to suppress it without serious injury.

And what about Mondl?

"They said they wanted to renounce their Mondstadt citizenship and join Winter."

"You actually agreed?"

"Sorry, I have no reason to stop you."

Seeing that Lin Jiu'an was angry, Frederica simply knelt down beside his chair and pitifully grabbed his leg with her hands.

"I know I was wrong, please forgive me."

Looking at Frederica's submissive and humble appearance, Lin Jiu'an took a deep breath and rubbed his temples.

"Forget it, I shouldn't have any expectations of you."

It's unrealistic to expect this woman to fight against a "rich man" with a broken Mondstadt.

If she really has the ability.

That would have prevented them from becoming such a pair of naive and innocent girls like Qin and Barbara.

"If there's anything you don't understand or can't solve in the future, just ask Ningguang."

"understood."

Frederica nodded eagerly.

"Then, sir, how should this matter be handled?"

"How to deal with it?"

Lin Jiu'an revealed a cold smile.

It's indeed a bit difficult to deal with those merchants who have transformed into merchants of the Winter Kingdom.

after all.

The Fools were, after all, his friends.

In addition, the "rich" are very clever in their actions.

He manipulated the merchants to do things within the bounds of reason and law, perfectly circumventing all of Mondstadt's laws, leaving ordinary administrators with absolutely no way to deal with them.

But then again...

This isn't the real world.

What right does he have to reason with them?

"Now they are winter merchants, and they haven't broken any laws."

“Of course we can’t do anything to them casually, otherwise it would become a diplomatic issue.”

"but."

Lin Jiu'an sneered, "Were all the businesses they did before legal and legitimate?"

Frederica paused, then realized Lin Jiu'an was referring to 'those merchants who hadn't acquired Zhi Dong's citizenship.' She hesitated before, saying, 'They were doing legitimate business.'

"We are doing legitimate business, but whether we have broken the law is unknown."

"Go find Rosalia later. I don't believe they're so clean. Arrest anyone who's committed a crime."

“Yes.” Frederica exclaimed excitedly.

Qin couldn't help but ask, "What if someone is truly clean?"

Frederica looked at her daughter with displeasure.

She really didn't understand whose daughter she took after.

How could you be so stupid?

It doesn't matter if you don't do a good job.

They weren't in those positions to actually get things done.

Doesn't she understand that the reason she and she are still in their positions is not because of any ability to get things done?

Instead, they are obedient and sensible.

Most importantly, they have to be good-looking and have a good figure, right?

They were originally just two decorative vases.

Just do whatever your master says obediently.

Qin ignored her mother's gaze and looked at Lin Jiu'an, wanting an answer.

"clean?"

Lin Jiu'an laughed as if he had heard a joke.

"If someone were really that clean."

"Then make him give back all the money he earned as a Mondstadt merchant."

"You've changed your nationality and you still want to take the money you earned on my turf with you? Do you think I'm doing charity?"

Qin wanted to say something more.

But before she could speak, Frederica interrupted, "You're right, sir!"

talking.

Frederica was afraid that Jean would say something she shouldn't.

She moved forward slightly, her hand intentionally or unintentionally pressing on Lin Jiu'an's thigh. She tilted her head back and looked at Lin Jiu'an with a charming expression: "My lord, it's been so long since you've favored me."

"People and Qin both miss you."

"Let's deal with those annoying things and guys tomorrow, tonight..."

Looking at her mother's fawning manner towards Lin Jiu'an.

Qin completely forgot what she had wanted to say earlier, such as, "That's against the rules."

Especially when she saw her mother's face, which bore a striking resemblance to her own, Qin always had the illusion that she was the one shamelessly kneeling there to please Lin Jiu'an, which filled her with immense shame.

"I have some things to do."

Qin turned to leave as she spoke.

Although she had already served Lin Jiu'an alongside Lisa.

She also knew that Frederica was already Lin Jiu'an's woman.

But serving Lin Jiu'an alongside Frederica...

Qin dared not think about it.

Qin hurriedly turned to leave, but when she put her hand on the doorknob, she found that she couldn't turn it open.

"grown ups."

"Qin is just a shy child."

"Please take the initiative. They will work with you to properly educate this ignorant child."