Genshin Impact, I'm Slime

"boss!"

Famas called Boss Zhu over in a loud voice, but he did not take out Mora from his pocket to pay for the meal like the others did. Instead, he waved his hand in a casual manner without blushing or beating his heart:

"I'll pay for this table, and... keep the bill!"

This scene made everyone present stunned for a moment. Boss Zhu also blinked, and hurriedly returned to the counter to take out the account book and pen and ink, and handed them to FAMAS: "No problem, sir, please leave a message."

Although Cuifengting's business is a little quiet, it is located on the main traffic route from Liyue Harbor to Dihuazhou. The inn welcomes and sees off guests, and adventurers and merchants stop by from time to time during festivals.

In addition, the raw materials for dishes need to be purchased and replenished frequently, so accounting is not a rare thing here.

However, accounting is risky. Except for the famous literati and knights in the port, and the guest alchemists who have industries under their names, most Liyue merchants are unwilling to accept private accounting. This is also common knowledge among Liyue merchants.

After Famas mentioned the account keeping, Boss Zhu thought he was also a rich man's son. Based on the principle of making money through harmony, he handed over the bill and moved closer to see which chamber of commerce and bank's name Famas had signed.

"North, Northland Bank!?"

After seeing the name signed by Famas, Boss Zhu read it out loud in shock.

Although he used Liyue's unique brush instead of the usual charcoal pencil, Famas's handwriting was still fluent and much better than the crooked handwriting of a certain winter warrior.

Boss Zhu originally thought that Famas was just the son of a wealthy family, but after seeing the name of Northland Bank, he realized that the background of the customer in front of him might be more complicated than he thought, and it was far beyond the reach of a small businessman like him who inherited three jade mines.

The war that swept across Liyue Harbor a few days ago has long been known to everyone. Even though the Northern Bank's emergency public relations was quite good, considering the close ties between the Fatui and the Northern Bank, many Liyue people are still wary.

Although Boss Zhu was surprised by the signature, he quickly regained his composure and said with a forced smile:

"So you are a distinguished guest of the Northland Bank. I wonder if the dishes are to your liking?"

Famas nodded to show his satisfaction and handed the bill back to Boss Zhu.

Seeing the customer nod, Boss Zhu finally breathed a sigh of relief, carefully put away the bill, and secretly thanked God that he did not offend this important customer.

But the boss thought of how he had rashly stopped the traveler who was sitting at the same table with Famas, and he couldn't help feeling uneasy. He could only step aside silently without saying anything more.

His grandfather was right. Liyue was indeed a place of hidden talents. The inn business was so bad, it would be better for him to go home and inherit the family property.

But Boss Zhu had no idea that the travelers at this moment were even more shocked than he was.

Ever since she heard the words "Northland Bank", Yingmei fell into deep confusion and self-doubt.

From the commission she received from the Adventurer's Guild in the early morning, to the chance encounter with Toke who was eager to find his brother Tartaglia, to FAMAS and WINDY keeping accounts in the name of the Northland Bank... everything that Yingmei experienced today seemed to be inextricably linked to the Northland Bank.

It seemed as if there really was an invisible giant hand secretly controlling everyone's movements and bringing everyone together.

Countless thoughts collided in the traveler's mind, and in an instant they converged into various inferences, like a storm of thoughts raging in her mind.

Every detail and every encounter is re-examined by the traveler, trying to piece together a complete conclusion.

If Famas knew what the traveler was thinking, he would probably be curious whether her reasoning process was the same as when she was doing the task before, trying one option after another and finally coming to a related conclusion. But neither Famas nor Wendy had the power to read minds. They could only see that the traveler suddenly froze in place, then suddenly stood up, came to Tok and asked anxiously:

"Tok, you mentioned the stingy uncle on the Yermak before, do you know his name?"

Tok was just swallowing the last bite of fish and was about to wipe his mouth with a napkin. After hearing what the traveler said, he tilted his head and thought for a while, then nodded with certainty: "Well... Grandpa Puccini said that Uncle Stingy's name is Pantarone."

The travelers were struck by lightning. Even the most dull-witted ones could understand that what happened to them today was no coincidence, but a carefully planned plot by the Fatui, or Pantalone.

"What? It's that bad... that... mean guy Pantalone..."

Paimon, who had eaten and drunk his fill, also came over. Although he didn't know the whole story, he also had a bad feeling after hearing Pantalone's name.

But because Tok was around, Paimon had to swallow the word "bad guy" back.

Famas and Wendy were completely confused. They only saw the traveler standing there in a daze, then nervously ran to Tok and asked a question. After hearing Pantalone's name, he frowned and looked very embarrassed.

Wendy stared at the traveler curiously, then side-glanced at Famas, the inquiry in her eyes was self-evident.

What new ideas did this traveler, who climbs trees to rob bird nests and picks mint, come up with?

At this time, Famas was no less confused than Wendy, but his attention was focused on Tok. He secretly wondered whether the plot related to Tartaglia had changed?

Fortunately, their doubts were soon answered.

After the traveler had sorted out the logical relationship, he signaled Paimon with his eyes to attract Tok's attention, and then he moved closer to Famas and Wendy and told them everything that had happened today and his guesses about the Northland Bank.

"You mean Pantalone brought us together through various means?"

After listening to the traveler's inference, Famas stroked his chin and thought, but when he looked up, he happened to meet the traveler's full and nervous eyes.

"I thought it was some big deal."

"We all know each other. Why don't we just go to the Northland Bank and ask Pantalone for clarification?"

As if he had noticed Yingmei's anxiety, Famas shook his head nonchalantly, not taking Pantalone's purpose to heart at all.

After receiving Famas's answer, the traveler was stunned and speechless.

According to the conventional routine, shouldn't they avoid the eyes of the Northland Bank, investigate the truth of the matter in secret, and finally go to the Northland Bank with the Thousand Rocks soldiers to expose the Fatui's conspiracy and bring the bad executive to justice?

Seeing Yingmei remained silent, Famas didn't think much about it. He stood up and called Paimon and Tok to return to Liyue Harbor.

Due to the presence of Tok and Famas, the traveler could not use the statue to teleport, so he had to follow Famas.

Wendy had been walking closely behind Famas, and seeing that the traveler still had doubts, she gave him an encouraging look and patted the girl on the shoulder to get her attention back, and the group headed for Liyue Harbor in a mighty procession. (End of this chapter)