If they had the money, who wouldn't want to open jars?
Meanwhile, Felix had left Wanmin Restaurant and was walking through the streets of Liyue.
Even though the crowds had thinned, many shops in Liyue still had their lights on. The illuminated streets were bustling and vibrant, making Felix feel as if he were walking through a city that never sleeps.
Felix strolled leisurely until he reached Liyue Harbor.
Standing on high ground, he gazed into the distance at the massive cargo ships docked at the port or sailing on the sea.
Felix marveled at the sight. It truly was the most prosperous port in Teyvat.
Liyue Harbor was the commercial hub of the nation. After adopting a strategy of development through trade, it had become the largest commercial port of the seven nations.
Besides merchant ships, many fishing boats and industrial transport vessels were docked at the piers to restock fish and supplies. Thanks to the port's immense throughput, the foundation for Liyue's maritime trade had been firmly established.
While Felix gazed at Liyue Harbor...
On the other side of the city, at the entrance of the Jar Shop.
Hu Tao arrived with her three employees.
"Eh? Why is it closed?"
Seeing the shut doors of the Jar Shop, Hu Tao looked surprised.
She clearly hadn't expected Felix's shop to be closed when she arrived.
"Director, the shop is closed. Should we go back now? Or...?"
Beside her, Old Meng looked hesitantly at the closed shop.
He had wanted to see the magical jars for himself, but he hadn't expected the shop to be closed.
"Let's go back. We have work to do."
Hu Tao turned and walked away without looking back. "We'll come back to open jars tomorrow. Tonight, you guys need to plan the expansion of Wangsheng's services. Map it out, and we'll hang the sign tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Director!"
Hearing Hu Tao's orders, Old Meng and the others nodded and followed her back.
As Hu Tao left the Jar Shop...
Up in the Jade Chamber.
Ningguang and Keqing sat facing each other. The table between them was covered in papers filled with writing.
"Liyue Bank is now on the right track. As long as we continue to develop like this, we will inevitably squeeze Northland Bank out of the market."
Ningguang spoke softly. "For our next development phase, I've decided to hold a gift-giving event for every new customer. What do you think?"
"I think we can shorten the cycle from one month to half a month."
Keqing mused. "Although we need to maintain a long-term balance, we can split the development. For example, give a small gift every half month and a big gift every month. The more Mora the residents deposit, the better the rewards. This will continuously attract Liyue's residents to save money."
"Mm, let's do as you say."
Hearing Keqing's suggestion, Ningguang nodded. "Baishi has already opened jars, but Baiwen and Baixiao haven't. They must go open jars tomorrow. Also, see if you can ask Ganyu. Let Ganyu go open jars too."
"Ganyu?"
Hearing Ningguang's words, Keqing replied softly, "It's not suitable for me to go to Ganyu. You should do it."
"Alright, I'll find her tomorrow. The jars in that shop contain all sorts of things. We absolutely cannot miss out."
Ningguang looked serious. "Although I don't know why the shopkeeper is selling these jars, buying them is pure profit. We can't let this opportunity pass."
"Mm."
Hearing Ningguang's words, Keqing nodded.
"Alright, that's it for tonight. We'll discuss other matters tomorrow. We also need to see how Northland Bank counterattacks."
"I'll be going then."
Keqing stood up and left.
"Time to go back."
At Liyue Harbor, Felix, having enjoyed the sea breeze for a while, withdrew his gaze and headed back to his Jar Shop.
Returning to the shop, he simply pushed the door open and walked in.
"What the hell?"
In the distance, hidden in a corner, a figure watched this scene and muttered with a frown. "I tried pushing that door earlier, and it wouldn't budge. How come he just pushed it open?"
He had followed the Harbinger's orders to come and see if he could infiltrate the shop.
But no matter how hard he tried, the door wouldn't open, and he had been forced to give up in frustration.
Just then, he had seen the Director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor arriving with her people, so he had quickly retreated.
He had waited there until the shopkeeper returned.
He had been wondering how the shopkeeper would unlock the door.
But the man just pushed it open and walked in. No keys, no unlocking. It left the spy completely baffled.
Does this door recognize people?
Watching the door close, the spy decided to leave and report this information.
There was no point in staying here any longer.
The night passed without further incident.
The next day, the morning light pierced the dawn sky, awakening the slumbering earth.
At Liyue Harbor, the noise was ceaseless.
People were unloading cargo and talking.
Even though it was early morning and the sky was just brightening, the place was already bustling.
"Zihao, here to fish again?"
"How's the catch today?"
"I heard you caught some rare fish the day before yesterday and sold them for over 200,000 Mora?"
"I heard that too. I saw it with my own eyes! He didn't just catch rare fish; he caught a huge amount of regular fish too. Several times what we usually catch."
"Cai Zihao, I didn't see you fishing yesterday. Did you go off to enjoy yourself?"
"Haha, of course! If I were him, I'd enjoy myself too. Earning that much Mora in one go—that's enough for a wife fund! Wouldn't you take a day off to relax?"
"I'm so envious. Zihao, can I share a boat with you today?"
As a man walked over with a smile, many fishermen's eyes lit up, and they called out to him.
Cai Zihao had caught several rare fish the day before yesterday, selling them for over 200,000 Mora. Many were incredibly envious of his luck.
They all made a living by fishing. Every morning, they took their boats out to sea.
Although catching rare fish was uncommon, they could usually feed their families, even if the work was tiring.
Since they had no education and only knew the trade of fishing, they relied on it to make money.
But yesterday, Cai Zihao, who had always fished with them, suddenly caught several extremely rare fish and sold them at the port for over 200,000 Mora.
"I haven't started fishing yet. Who knows what the catch will be today? Yesterday was just good luck."
Hearing their comments, Cai Zihao chuckled and scratched his head.
As he spoke, his heart was filled with excitement and gratitude.
It was all thanks to the Jar Shop.
Ever since he pulled the Fisherman's Gloves from a jar, he had worn them every time he went out. He found fish with pinpoint accuracy, catching one after another.
The rare fish alone had earned him over 200,000 Mora.
After getting the money, he had rushed to open more jars yesterday.
But the results weren't ideal. He had made a loss.
He had been disappointed for a moment.
But after returning home and thinking about it, he realized there was no need to be upset.
The Fisherman's Gloves he owned would bring him a steady stream of wealth, allowing him to catch fish continuously.
He could sell the fish, earn Mora, and go back to open more jars to get even better items!
As long as he had the gloves, he didn't have to worry about not making money!
Thinking this, Cai Zihao instinctively squeezed the gloves he kept hidden on his person.
He wore them secretly and almost never took them out in front of others.
He knew the principle of not revealing one's wealth.
Thinking that all this praise was brought by the gloves, Cai Zihao felt full of gratitude toward the shopkeeper.
If Felix hadn't sold him the jar, he wouldn't have found such a money-making tool.
The shopkeeper was practically his reborn parent!
"Zihao, can I go on the same boat as you today?"
Someone approached Cai Zihao with a smile. "I want to fish with you."
Seeing Cai Zihao catch so many fish, he thought he could tag along.
"I'm used to fishing alone."
Hearing this, Cai Zihao shook his head and refused. "Besides, when I fish, I dive into the water to check the area once I reach the destination."
He knew very well that his success relied entirely on the Fisherman's Gloves.
If someone saw the gloves, it would be bad.
Although he could claim they were ordinary gloves, and people likely wouldn't notice if he didn't say anything, he preferred to fish alone to be safe.
Better safe than sorry!
"Alright."
Hearing Cai Zihao's refusal, the man looked disappointed. "Then I wish you a good catch today. By the way, is it okay if I sail my boat behind yours?"
Suddenly, the man changed his request, asking to follow Cai Zihao's boat.
"Of course, you can."
Cai Zihao chuckled. "I was fishing in the East Bay yesterday, where everyone goes. Why couldn't you follow? If I find a new fishing spot, I'll tell you guys."
Cai Zihao knew exactly what the man was plotting, but he didn't care.
He wasn't catching fish by casting nets from the boat anyway.
Even if he dove into the water, the gloves would catch the fish automatically. Let them follow if they wanted.
"Great!"
Hearing Cai Zihao agree, the man smiled brightly.
He suspected Cai Zihao had found a new fishing spot, so he wanted to tag along.
Soon, Cai Zihao rowed his fishing boat out of Liyue Harbor.
As he left, several small fishing boats quickly followed.
Rowing his boat, Cai Zihao saw this and smiled.
Following me won't help you guys.
My gloves from the Jar Shop will lead me right to the fish!
While Cai Zihao chuckled to himself...
In Liyue.
At the entrance of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Old Meng walked out holding a large loudspeaker.
Two signs had been placed at the entrance.
"Extra! Extra! Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is expanding its services today!"
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