Genshin Impact: What? The one we need to save is Fukaros

On the ancient street of Liyue, a tea pavilion stands quietly.

Normally, this place is always bustling with people because of the wonderful stories told by the storyteller Tian Tiezui. But recently, because Tian Tiezui went out to avoid the limelight, the teahouse seemed a little deserted and quiet.

In a quiet corner of the tea pavilion, Lin Yide and Zhongli sat opposite each other.

Between the two of them, a chessboard was quietly placed, with black and white chess pieces intertwined on it.

Zhongli calmly placed a black piece on the chessboard and said, "Ide, the Seven Stars are the most outstanding businessmen in Liyue. They can bring huge Mora income to Liyue every year."

Lin Yide thought for a moment, accurately placed a white piece at the key point, and then responded: "The Seven Stars are undoubtedly successful businessmen, but they are by no means qualified entrepreneurs."

Zhongli looked puzzled when he heard this, "Where did you get this from?"

Lin Yide explained slowly: "The Seven Stars of Liyue earn half of Liyue's overall wealth, but the employees they employ account for less than one percent of Liyue's population."

He stared at Zhongli and asked, "Do you know what this means?"

Zhongli fell into deep thought. He had never thought about such a question before.

After thinking hard for a long time, he shook his head and said, "I don't know the reason."

Lin Yide snorted softly, revealing the answer: "The Seven Stars have actually monopolized all high-profit industries in Liyue, and no one is interested in those low-return areas."

He stretched out his hand and pointed at the Jade Pavilion hanging in the sky, with a hint of criticism in his tone: "Just like the high and mighty Lady Ningguang, she would rather squander a huge amount of money to build that extravagant palace in the sky to show off her financial strength, but she is unwilling to invest in laying a convenient railway for Liyue.

As far as I know, there are still many people in remote areas of Liyue living in poverty."

If Ningguang was just a businessman, Lin Yide would never criticize her. You can spend your own money however you want. This is your personal freedom.

However, as the de facto supreme leader of Liyue, such behavior is obviously very inappropriate.

Her behavior not only encourages the unhealthy trend of extravagance and waste, but more importantly, it leads to a massive waste of social resources.

The black piece in Zhongli's hand was suspended in the air, unable to fall down because the game was already lost.

He slowly put the black piece back into the chess pot and said, "I didn't think this through. Now it seems that having businessmen manage the country is indeed an inappropriate choice.

But then again, the test for the Seven Stars has already begun. If they can pass it successfully, I am still willing to temporarily hand over the management of Liyue to them."

Lin Yide began to slowly pack up the chess pieces, "What if I want to get involved?"

Zhongli was also packing up his chess pieces. He said in a relaxed tone, "Of course that's a good thing. If you are willing, I can hand over Liyue to you to manage."

Lin Yide's face flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He asked with a smile, "Do you trust me so much? You know, I'm not a good person."

Zhongli still maintained his rhythm, placing the black pieces into the chess pot one by one, “I have lived in this world for more than six thousand years and have met all kinds of people.

Maybe I am not good at governing a country, but I know very well who are trustworthy.

What's more, you are the famous master of the West Factory."

Lin Yide glanced at him and said with a hint of sarcasm: "Not good at governing the country? You just find it troublesome and are too lazy to do it."

Zhongli did not deny his words, but picked up the black piece and placed it in the center of the board, "I'll go first in this round."

Lin Yide then easily placed the white piece and started a new round of chess with Zhongli.

Gobang is a fun board game. Although it is very entertaining, it is not as good as Go in terms of professional competition.

Without any restrictions, that is, without any forbidden rules, the party that goes first often has a winning strategy.

The game progressed quickly and soon Lin Yide was defeated.

However, he did not seem too concerned about the defeat.

He leisurely sipped the tea in the cup, then stood up and said goodbye to Zhongli.

Zhongli quietly watched Lin Yide's back getting farther and farther away, and his gaze gradually became deep and distant.

At this moment, a handsome chestnut-haired young man walked up to Zhongli's seat and asked in a somewhat provocative tone: "Hey, are you the guest Zhongli from the Wangsheng Hall? I heard that if I can take your move, I will be invincible in Liyue."

Zhongli raised his head and looked at him, then shook his head, "I am just an ordinary person, powerless. If you really want to find a suitable opponent, I can recommend someone."

His voice was steady and powerful, like an indestructible rock, exuding a convincing force.

The young man immediately asked, "Who?"

Zhongli slowly said a name: "The owner of the West Factory, Yide."

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After saying goodbye to Zhongli, Lin Yide strolled leisurely on the streets of Liyue Harbor.

The level of development here is close to that of the Republic of China era, but it is far more prosperous and stable.

Soon, he stopped in front of a majestic pavilion.

In front of the pavilion's gate, a burly servant stood majestically.

Lin Yide walked forward calmly and said politely, "I am a friend of Master Xingqiu. I came here to visit you today. Please let him know."

The servant carefully looked at Lin Yide and saw that he was very elegant and had a very different temperament from ordinary people. He did not dare to be negligent and immediately turned around to report.

After a while, a middle-aged man with a gentle face came out hurriedly, followed by Xingqiu and Xingqiu's brother Xingchun.

As soon as he saw Lin Yide, he kept apologizing: "Boss Yide, I'm really sorry for not coming to greet you!"

His words were full of sincere apologies, which made people feel good about him.

Lin Yide gently waved his hand to show that he didn't mind, "President Xingyun, you are too polite. You don't have to be like this."

"Please come in!" Xingyun extended his hand enthusiastically and made an invitation gesture.

So, under the guidance of Xingyun, Lin Yide walked into this magnificent pavilion.