Chapter 14: Ningguang Casually Opens a Blind Box, Ling Feng Exclaims "Holy Cow!"
The atmosphere in Liyue's blind box shop gradually returned to calm.
Under Ningguang's "gentle coercion," Ganyu finally picked up the official documents and began dutifully working. The effects of "Lazy Divinity" seemed to be fading, and Liyue's top workaholic ultimately couldn't fully embrace the slacker life.
Meanwhile, Ling Feng, standing to the side, wore an expression of someone thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. He held a cup of tea in his hand, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
"What a shame. I was really looking forward to seeing what would happen if Ganyu fully embraced the slacker life."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a subtle gaze fall upon him.
Ningguang was looking at him leisurely, her tone calm as she spoke. "Ling Feng, what? Are you hoping to see the Liyue Qixing descend into chaos?"
Ling Feng coughed lightly, putting on the demeanor of a serious businessman. "Lady Ningguang, you can't say things like that. I'm a law-abiding, hardworking, and conscientious businessman serving Liyue!"
Ningguang: "Heh."
She didn't press further. Instead, she gently brushed aside the golden tassels by her ear, her gaze thoughtful as it swept across the blind box shop.
"Since I'm here... I might as well see what your blind boxes are all about."
"Give me one."
The wealthiest woman in Liyue was finally going to open a blind box!
At these words, Ling Feng's expression instantly became微妙.
Of course, he wanted Ningguang to open a blind box!
After all, Ningguang was the wealthiest woman in Liyue, holding the economic lifeline of the entire nation. If she became interested in blind boxes, he might gain a long-term VIP customer!
Moreover, he was quite curious to see what kind of luck the Liyue Qixing had!
His eyes lit up, and he quickly took out a VIP-limited blind box with gold-rimmed carvings, presenting it with both hands. "Lady Ningguang, please—"
Ningguang raised an eyebrow, took the blind box, and with a flick of her finger—
*Click.*
The blind box opened, and a golden light burst forth, enveloping the entire shop in a momentary glow!
Golden light?!!!
Ling Feng's pupils contracted, and his heart raced with excitement!
"Golden quality?!"
"Holy cow, Ningguang, are you secretly a lucky god?!"
As the golden light faded, an ancient jade pendant quietly floated in Ningguang's hand. Intricate runes were carved into it, faintly glowing with a golden aura.
A system notification chimed in her mind—
**[Congratulations, Ningguang! You have obtained the special ability: 'Heaven Rewards Diligence'!]**
**[Skill Effect: In wealth-related fields, the harder you work, the greater the rewards. Additionally, this skill can temporarily boost financial luck, increasing the success rate of transactions.]**
**[Note: The master of Liyue's wealth deserves even greater fortune.]**
Ling Feng: "..."
Ganyu: "..."
Keqing: "..."
Lumine: "..."
Paimon: "???"
"Heaven Rewards Diligence"...?!
—Wasn't this just a "lucky god upgrade"?!
—And it was tailor-made for the richest woman in Liyue?!
Ling Feng's mouth twitched uncontrollably, and his gaze at Ningguang became somewhat complicated.
This woman was already wealthy beyond measure, and now she had obtained an ability to make herself even richer?!
Would all of Liyue's money really end up in Ningguang's pockets?!
Ganyu, on the other hand, looked utterly surprised, whispering, "This ability... fits Lady Ningguang's personality perfectly..."
Keqing rubbed her temples, her expression one of "Liyue is about to be revitalized by this woman."
Ningguang, however, simply smiled faintly, her fingers gently caressing the jade pendant. Her eyes gleamed slightly, as if she were already thinking about how to maximize the potential of this ability.
After a moment, she slowly looked up at Ling Feng, her tone calm as she spoke:
"Ling Feng."
"I think we can make a deal."
At these words, Ling Feng's eyebrows raised slightly, and he immediately became alert.
Who was Ningguang? The commercial giant of Liyue Harbor!
If she wanted to discuss business, it definitely wasn't just for fun—she had her eyes set on this shop!
Sure enough, Ningguang slowly stood up, her sharp gaze sweeping across the blind box shop. A meaningful smile played on her lips:
"Your blind boxes... are quite interesting."
"If you're willing, I can invest to expand your shop, spreading the influence of blind boxes across all of Liyue, even making it one of Liyue's hottest commercial ventures."
"Of course, as an investor, I would naturally take a share of the profits."
Ling Feng: "..."
He knew it!
This woman wasn't just here to open a blind box—she was here to take control of the business model!
Paimon was also shocked. "Huh?! Ningguang wants to acquire the blind box shop?!"
Ling Feng, however, quickly regained his composure, a faint smile on his lips. "Lady Ningguang, your proposal is indeed very attractive."
"But unfortunately, I have a certain attachment to this shop of mine."
"For now... I don't plan to partner up."
His tone, though polite, was a clear refusal.
Ningguang looked at him and chuckled softly. "Is that so?"
She didn't push further, elegantly standing up and walking toward the door. Before leaving, she spoke in a calm tone:
"Ling Feng, I believe your business will continue to thrive."
"But Liyue's commerce is all about profit."
"If your blind box shop truly becomes more valuable, do you think... other merchants in Liyue will also want a piece of the pie?"
Ling Feng's expression shifted slightly.
After Ningguang left, he thoughtfully stroked his chin, muttering to himself:
"...Liyue's merchants?"
"Is she implying that someone might target my blind box business in the future?"
Ganyu nodded softly, whispering, "After all, Liyue is the most prosperous commercial hub... If your shop really takes off, it's inevitable that someone will take notice."
Ling Feng fell silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smirked, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"That might not be so bad..."
"After all, watching the chaos unfold is my favorite pastime."