Genshin Impact, I'm Slime

The room was quiet, with only the soft sound of papers turning.

Famas, the traveler, and Paimon each picked up a planning document and began to read it.

Even Paimon, who is usually restless and uninterested in paperwork, was unusually suspended in mid-air at this moment, holding a document in his little hands with great seriousness, symbolically flipping through the pages, and trying his best to look focused on his little face.

Famas's gaze swept quickly over the three stacks of documents on the desk.

His gaze lingered for only a very brief moment on the voluminous document signed Zhiyi, which seemed almost out of place.

That thickness itself is like a silent display of power.

To avoid attracting too much attention from Ke Qing beside him, FAMAS subtly avoided the overly conspicuous stack of documents and instead pulled out the much more unassuming planning document from Mingbo next to him.

For a moment, only the rustling sound of turning pages filled the room.

As time went by, FAMAS and his team gained a general understanding of the policy views of the three candidates.

Qianwei's plan exudes a strong business aura, revolving entirely around the commerce and politics of Liyue. It contains insightful discussions on market rules, tax adjustments, and the rights and responsibilities of chambers of commerce. The logic is clear, the viewpoints are sharp, and it shows his keen insight after years of immersion in the business world.

A core idea runs throughout: rules and interests are both indispensable. This seems to be the cornerstone of his weighing all the gains and losses of policies.

Mingbo's planning document, on the other hand, reveals the meticulousness and thoroughness characteristic of the General Affairs Department officials. It covers every aspect of people's well-being, from road repairs and care for the elderly and widows to grassroots governance and warehouse allocation. Every detail is taken into consideration, and a simple and sincere concern for the world is revealed between the lines.

The idealism of "the Great Way prevails, and the world belongs to all" is the most vivid description of this document.

As for the thickest of the three, the planning document belonging to Zhiyi, it felt so heavy in Paimeng's hands that she felt a little uneasy; its breadth of content was astonishing.

Domestic affairs, foreign affairs, supervision, commerce... it encompasses almost all the key areas of governing Liyue.

Zhiyi efficiently lists various problems and provides clear and step-by-step solutions, with a calm writing style and a focus on practical results.

However, the document's daunting thickness meant that Paimon and the travelers who perused it could only skim through it, grasping only the general outline. Beneath its concise and clear surface, the complexity of the details far exceeded expectations.

But FAMAS was once the supreme ruler of Munata, and a few documents are enough to get a general idea of ​​their thoughts.

Ke Qing's gaze swept over the three people who had put down their documents, a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"You finished watching it so quickly? What were your thoughts?"

Paimon shook the heavy document in her hand, her little face scrunched up. She was completely bewildered, and after a long pause, she could only honestly exclaim, "Wow...it seems like everyone wrote so much, they were so serious!"

"That's natural."

Ke Qing nodded slightly, her tone carrying a matter-of-fact solemnity.

"The position of Tian Shu Star is tied to the lifeline of Liyue; who wouldn't give their all?"

"Moreover, this plan is not just a piece of paper. Once it is selected, it must be used as the guiding principle and implemented step by step. Who would want to leave behind the regret of abandoning it halfway or making numerous mistakes?"

Keqing turned her head and looked at Famas.

She knew the boy had once been the ruler of Munata, and although he was a deposed monarch, his experience and insight still shone through, so she asked directly:

"Mr. FAMAS, in your opinion, who among these three is the best and who is the worst?"

Upon hearing Keqing's words, Famas did not immediately reply. He curled his fingers and pointed to the three planning documents in turn, a half-smile appearing on his lips.

"Oh? You're asking me?"

The boy's fingertips landed on Qian Wei's business plan, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips: "This Qian Wei is a profit-driven businessman."

"The core of this plan is pragmatism. The analysis of market rules, tax levers, and the rights and responsibilities of chambers of commerce is very thorough. However, it is regrettable that although it also talks about legal rules, the foundation is still based on considerations of interests."

"In pursuit of greater interests, some basic bottom lines concerning the dignity of the country, as well as the minimum relief measures to ensure people's livelihood, have become options that can be temporarily shelved and postponed in his writings."

FAMAS's gaze swept over Mingbo's planning documents.

“And this Mingbo is a weak idealist.”

"His documents exhibit the meticulousness and thoroughness characteristic of officials in the General Affairs Department, attempting to take care of every corner, but that is precisely the problem."

"He yearns for perfection and fantasizes about giving everyone absolutely fair treatment, but policy itself involves trade-offs. Implementing a policy will inevitably benefit one group of people while affecting the interests of another."

"Pursuing a win-win situation will only lead to constant setbacks and ultimately nothing being accomplished."

Famas shook his head slightly, his tone tinged with coldness.

Finally, the boy's gaze settled on Zhiyi's solution.

"As for this Zhiyi... he's probably just an arrogant student."

Famas paused, seemingly considering his words.

Zhiyi's plan is indeed ambitious, attempting to address all the current challenges facing Liyue, but it is somewhat immature.

"This student may have a broad vision, but he ultimately lacks a solid foundation. He does not have the business acumen that Qianwei has honed over many years in the business world, nor does he possess the substantial management experience that Mingbo has accumulated in the General Affairs Department."

Famas raised his hand and turned the pages of the book, making a soft sound.

"Many of the policies and solutions proposed by Zhiyi sound good, but they are just theoretical and difficult to implement."

After saying that, Famas crossed his arms and gestured with his chin toward Keqing: "If this is the kind of trash that Liyue will become in the future, then I have great concerns about your future."

The boy's provocative words did not immediately provoke a rebuttal from Keqing.

In fact, she also believed that it was far too hasty for these three people to take up the positions of Tian Shu Star now.

Unfortunately, Uncle Tian was eager to retire, and as far as she knew, Zhiyi, the student whom Famas considered too naive, was actually Uncle Tian's best-looking successor.

Seeing the silence between the two, the traveler quickly spoke up, trying to change the subject: "Na Keqing, after reading it, who do you think is the most suitable candidate?"

Upon hearing this, Ke Qing's lips curled into an enigmatic, bitter smile.

“My opinion… I’ll keep it a secret for now.” A thoughtful glint appeared in the girl’s eyes. “We can discuss it in detail after the Q&A session has settled down.”

Immediately, Ke Qing turned towards the door, her voice clear and decisive:

"Li'an, let the candidates come over and examine them one by one. Qianwei will be the first one."

Keqing gestured to the woman standing outside the door, dressed in a dark blue Liyue cheongsam, to bring the candidate over.

Her name is Li'an, and she works at Yujingtai. She is temporarily handling the affairs here because Huixin took leave.

"Yes, Lady Keqing."

Li An lowered his eyes and replied respectfully, then turned to invite the person. (End of Chapter)