Since the Jade Chamber was destroyed, Ningguang is currently living in a property located on Yujing Terrace. As expected of a wealthy woman, she has properties everywhere. Even without the Jade Chamber, she still owns a Chinese-style villa on Yujing Terrace.
However, after getting used to the Jade Chamber, this luxurious villa felt somewhat inadequate for Ningguang. She always felt a bit off, and the idea of rebuilding the Jade Chamber grew stronger.
But rebuilding the Jade Chamber is not a small Project. Although the most important mingxia floating stone has been secured, the perilous conch and Adeptus Sigils are still missing. Moreover, for such a large Jade Chamber, the costs for building materials, craftsmen, and other expenses are not a small sum.
If she were to announce now that she needs to rebuild the Jade Chamber, Ningguang could guarantee that the prices of building materials and labor costs in the construction market would rise by several times, or even double, by tomorrow.
Although the cost of rebuilding a Jade Chamber is not much for the current Ningguang, her philosophy is never to be a sucker. She wants to earn every single Mora she can.
For her, the marketplace is an irreplaceable stimulating game. Forcing the other party to reluctantly give up every bit of profit that belongs to her brings a wider smile to her face. And the sight of the Chamber of Commerce allowing her free regulation makes her happy every day.
Since the Jade Chamber is to be rebuilt, there is no need to rush. She needs to control the construction market in advance to prevent prices from fluctuating significantly due to this matter.
Just as Ningguang was still contemplating the specific measures for rebuilding the Jade Chamber, Yelan walked straight in, holding a Kamera, and sat down opposite Ningguang, looking rather annoyed.
"What's wrong? Why are you so angry? Didn't you get the leverage back? Let me see, let's see how Yuto's photography skills are?"
Ningguang's words were just teasing; she didn't expect Yelan to actually show her nude photos to her. Although they were very good friends, basic respect was still maintained.
However, Yelan unhesitatingly pushed the Kamera and the negatives to Ningguang, looking as if she didn't care if Ningguang saw them. This surprised Ningguang a little, so she picked up the negatives to examine them.
After just one glance, she burst out laughing, "Hahahaha, so these are the things you've been so worried about as leverage. They're actually quite well-taken. It seems that kid Yuto only has lustful thoughts but no guts. Since you got the things back, why are you still making such a sour face?"
Ningguang's reaction upon seeing these negatives was exactly the same as Yelan's. For people of their caliber, these things were nothing.
"It's all because of that Yuto. He told me before that he had news about our ancestors and would tell me after this matter in Liyue was over. But when I just went to ask him, he actually said, 'Isn't the Rite of Parting not over yet?' and told me to wait a bit longer."
"Your family's matter, it seems like it's already been five hundred years, so there's no need to rush, right?"
"That's true, but seeing his confident yet annoying look always makes me furious."
"You, you must be prejudiced. Normally, when I see you handle other matters, you're always confident, mature, and steady. How come you lose your composure when it comes to him? Could it be that you've truly developed other feelings?"
"Who would have feelings for that brat! I'd rather skin him alive and cut him into a thousand pieces."
"Oh, come on. He is considered a hero who saved Liyue, and his strength is probably not to be underestimated. All the Adeptus tried their best and only managed to repel Osial, but he was able to cut off three of Osial's heads with one strike. Even though it was only one strike, with such strength and explosive power, we cannot act rashly against him."
"Is that true? I had heard something similar before, but I thought it was too exaggerated and didn't believe it."
"It's true. I was there at the time. He summoned a giant samurai projection. Looking at the samurai's clothing and attire, it was indeed very similar to the samurai from Inazuma. Beidou said he possessed the power to cleave mountains and seas, but in front of the samurai he summoned, that was the true cleaving of mountains and seas.
Compared to Osial, I felt that the samurai projection was more like a God. Such a peerless expert, I even suspect he's not human, or rather, not a youth."
"Ningguang, have you ever considered that such a powerful expert from another country being in Liyue might have other intentions? If he wanted to harm Liyue, I'm afraid no one could stop him unless Lord Rex Lapis personally intervened, but now the Lord is dead..."
"The Lord isn't dead. Last night, he informed us, the Qixing and the Adeptus, about the whole story of this matter through a dream."
"Not dead?"
"Do you really believe that someone could assassinate the Lord? This series of incidents was all orchestrated by the Lord himself, aiming to find out if Liyue could overcome difficulties without the Lord's protection. As for why the Lord did this, perhaps he was tired."
"Tired?"
"The Lord has existed for over six thousand years and established Liyue for over three thousand seven hundred years. Under his governance, Liyue has prospered. Over the years, the Lord has been gradually delegating power to us Qixing, slowly taking over Liyue's affairs, up until the current Rite of Descension. In short, the Lord was very satisfied with the final outcome.
Furthermore, the Lord also specifically left a message for me, saying that Yuto possesses an opportunity that will greatly help Liyue's development. As for whether you can make him contribute this opportunity to Liyue, that depends on your ability."
"An opportunity? Did the Lord really say that?"
"Hmm, so I've been thinking recently, what can completely bind him to Liyue? Money? Status? Or beauty? How about you make a sacrifice and use a honey trap to make him reveal the opportunity?" When Ningguang said this, her eyes were full of meaning as she looked at Yelan, making Yelan feel a little flustered.
"No, no, no, don't even think about me. I'm not interested. You go find others, Shenhe, Ganyu, Xiangling, or you can even go yourself. But I feel that among these people, that kid seems most attentive to Shenhe."
"A peerless expert who loves money, status, and beautiful women? Sounds like he's full of weaknesses. I wonder which method to use? Oh, by the way, I remember Uncle Tian is getting quite old, isn't he? He's also gradually fading from public view. What do you say about letting him take over the position of Tianquan?"
"This... wouldn't be appropriate, would it? For someone of foreign identity to suddenly assume a high position among the Qixing... Uncle Tian has actually been cultivating his successor all along. If an ordinary citizen without a position suddenly intervenes, we also need to consider the impact. You should think twice about this."
"Alright, alright, let's put this aside for now. Besides, whether he'll accept it then is another matter. Oh, by the way, can I have a copy of these negatives? For my collection."
"No!" Just kidding, if her best friend got hold of her embarrassing photos, the consequences would be far more terrifying than if someone like Yuto got them.
Although Ningguang changed the subject, Yelan, who was familiar with Ningguang's style, already knew in her heart that this matter... Ningguang might actually be planning to do it.
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