"So, you've met that person?"
The woman placed the documents on the table, looked up, and gazed at Gan Yu in front of her.
Inside the Jade Pavilion, suspended a thousand meters in the air, Gan Yu was talking to the woman in front of her.
“That’s right.” Gan Yu nodded. “Although we only spent a short time together, I could still sense that he doesn’t belong to our world.”
"A visitor from another world..." Upon hearing this, the woman in front of her stood up, took graceful steps, and walked leisurely to Gan Yu. She lifted the latter's chin with one hand and chuckled.
"So, what is your opinion of him?"
"Lord Ningguang." Gan Yu blushed slightly and slapped away Ningguang's groping hand.
The woman before me had long, platinum blonde hair that was curled up with a black and gold hairpin, parted at the back, and hanging down to her calves. The crimson tassels hanging from her forehead echoed the color of her eyes.
Her arms were covered with black sleeves and gold finger cots, the wide, long sleeves hanging naturally. A white scarf encircled her neck, and she wore a cheongsam with alternating gold, white, and black stripes; the hem resembled a bird's tail, and the collar featured a golden phoenix pattern. A deep gold fan-shaped decoration adorned her waist.
Her Geo-elemental Eye of the Gods hangs as a pendant. Her legs are bare, with a red tattoo on her left leg.
It is Ningguang, the star of Tianquan in this generation.
This powerful member of the "Liyue Seven Stars," residing on the planet Tianquan, is adept at understanding people's hearts and skilled in persuasion. Even in Liyue Harbor, where everyone is a merchant, she is a leading businesswoman.
Feeling awkward, Ningguang returned to her seat and said seriously.
"Judging from the recent turmoil he has stirred up in Liyue Harbor, this friend certainly has some skills."
Like a cunning fox, Ningguang narrowed his eyes.
"Well, it seems we need to take some necessary measures with this child..."
"Condensed Light!"
Gan Yu said urgently.
However, upon seeing the former's ambiguous smile, our lovely Coconut Sheep Sister immediately realized what was going on.
"It seems our Seven Star Secretary has finally found love..."
Ningguang teased.
"No way!"
Gan Yu pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Alright, alright," Ningguang said helplessly, lying back in the large chair.
"We all made a pact before the Geo Archon that we will not do anything to him until he causes any real damage to Liyue."
Upon hearing this, Gan Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Bring him over when you have time," Ningguang said calmly.
"I'd like to see just what kind of talented person the Emperor himself has chosen to take care of, hehe..."
"Oh, right." Gan Yu turned back just as she was about to walk out the door, and said slyly.
"I heard the Southern Cross fleet has returned and is docked at the pier. Ningguang, aren't you going to go take a look?"
“That guy Beidou…” Upon hearing this, Ningguang’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed once again.
As everyone knows, when it comes to making money, Ningguang, like most people, never thinks she has enough. The money she earns serves not only as wealth but also as a symbol of victory after victory. Ningguang is gentle and approachable to the general public, but her attitude towards her peers is quite different. The power struggles in the business world are an irreplaceable and exciting game for her; every Mora that a tycoon reluctantly concedes brings a smile to Ningguang's face. And the fact that she has complete control over the Chamber of Commerce keeps her in a good mood every day.
On clear days, standing on the deck outside the Jade Pavilion, one can overlook most of Liyue Harbor. When dealing with important business matters, Ningguang would always come to this celestial palace, forbidding others from entering and allowing only three trusted confidants to accompany her. These confidants would sift through documents and synthesize information, and once they reached a conclusion, they would post a summary on the wall. Ningguang herself would then admire the Liyue scenery while leaning against the railing in quiet contemplation. Before the walls were covered with documents, Ningguang would always arrive at the best solution. Then, she would crush all the documents, scattering large amounts of debris out the window, creating a sudden snowstorm. The writing on those scraps of paper was as glaring as ink stains in snow to all the merchants of Liyue Harbor. Whenever this "snowstorm" descended, the Liyue business world would be thrown into turmoil.
The more prosperous Liyue Harbor becomes, the happier Ningguang is, but there are always exceptions.
Living in Liyue, everyone must play by the rules. The rules protect their interests from infringement, and those who break them are punished. These rules originate from the ancient laws established by Morax, the guardian deity of Liyue, and are absolutely reliable. Throughout Liyue's millennia-long history, successive "Heavenly Authority" have revised each law to suit the social needs of Liyue at different stages. These ancient laws have been compiled into a book, accompanied by a 279-page commentary, and distributed to all Liyue residents. Ningguang loves this Liyue Harbor. The orderly environment makes commerce more vibrant, and she understands the details of order better than anyone else.
Only one captain, Beidou, repeatedly disregarded the law and smuggled prohibited goods at sea, relying on her rare cargo and unique business intelligence. In Ningguang's eyes, she was a "black sheep" of Liyue Harbor. As a member of the "Tianquan" faction, Ningguang always severely punished Beidou's violations. However, Beidou always accepted the punishment readily, which surprised Ningguang. Beyond the rules, she also subtly hinted to Beidou to change her ways and leave room for maneuver for Qixing. Beidou, however, always used excuses such as intervening in injustice, helping those in distress, and supporting her fleet to evade the issue, always going her own way and ignoring Ningguang's advice. Over time, apart from saying "unyielding," Ningguang had no other opinion of this captain.
Over time, the love-hate relationship between the two became widely known.
This led to rumors circulating that the force behind the "Southern Cross" was Ningguang, one of the "Seven Stars" (a group of seven powerful figures). Both Ningguang and Beidou vehemently denied this, though their reasons differed. Ningguang, as one of the "Seven Stars," sometimes needed to send people to do rough work. Among many candidates, she chose Beidou. According to Ningguang, she chose Beidou specifically, and the cooperation with the Southern Cross fleet was merely a side effect. If Beidou knew the truth, she would surely be furious, saying that her cooperation with Ningguang was purely cooperative and could not possibly constitute a "power behind the scenes."
In short, there are many strange and interesting stories about these two, but as for the veracity of these stories...
Gan Yu stated that when she came to deliver the documents earlier, she did not hear any seductive "mmm" or "ahh" sounds from the room, nor did she see Beidou emerge from the room disheveled, nor did she smell any unusually sweet scent or see any abnormal blushes on their faces...
Ahem, those who know, know...
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