Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

After saying that, Li Ye carefully put his copy of the contract into his pocket and kept it safe. Seeing this, Pantalone did not insist any further: "I'll see you two off."

Before Pantalone could get up, Li Ye quickly pressed him down: "Sir, you're too kind. Manager Andre can see us off."

Pantalone: ​​"Very well, Andre, see them off for me!"

The two followed Andrei out of the tea room and found a silver-haired girl holding a Morax doll standing in the corridor. She said in an unquestionable tone, "As long as there are more than two people, the poor can never disappear."

Li Ye was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his usual smile and said, "Perhaps. Perhaps we cannot completely eliminate relative poverty, but at least we can solve absolute poverty, right?"

Chapter 76: The Punishment of Devouring Rocks

Just as Li Ye finished speaking and was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something, turned around and looked at the exquisite girl who looked like a doll, and asked, "Did you write the contents of the letter that Burns sent me a few days ago?"

He had a deep impression of that letter.

The silver-haired girl, still lost in thought because of Li Ye's answer, subconsciously replied, "It's me."

Li Ye raised an eyebrow, somewhat incredulous, and said, "Then you are Pantalone's daughter?"

impossible?

The old man inside was clearly from Liyue, and the silver-haired girl in front of him was so exquisitely beautiful that she seemed inhuman. Burns was talking about something like a daughter; could she be an adopted daughter?

Silver-haired girl: "No, I am Pantalone."

Li Ye pointed to the tea room, puzzled: "Then who is he?"

The silver-haired girl said calmly, "He was Pantalone just now."

"now what?"

"It's not anymore."

Li Ye quickly pulled out the contract from his pocket, pointed to the signature on it, and asked, "Is this contract still valid?"

Silver-haired girl: "It works."

Li Ye finally felt relieved, but still felt uneasy, so he took out a pen and handed it to the silver-haired girl, suggesting, "Why don't you sign your name too?"

Looking at the expectation and worry in Li Ye's eyes, the silver-haired girl was completely bewildered.

Perhaps this is the first time she has met such a... honest person...?

Li Ye felt that something was still missing, so he looked at Zhong Li next to him and urged him, as the witness, to take out the contract and trouble the "master" to sign it again.

So, in addition to the silver-haired girl, another guest of the Hall of Rebirth was left speechless.

After finishing all this, Li Ye waved goodbye with satisfaction.

No sooner had the two left "Northern Bank" than another person appeared in the tea room.

The last person a middle-aged man wants to see is someone with a scarred face!

There is only one Pantalone, so it is impossible for two Pantalones to appear at the same time.

If both of them appear at the same time, it can only mean that one of them has been stripped of Pantalone's identity.

Pantalone's Stands are ranked; the more often they appear, the higher their status, position, rank, and the greater their influence and decision-making power.

According to the information the middle-aged man knew, among Pantalone's stand-ins, it seems that no one has a higher status than this scarred man.

Seeing the scarred man's gloomy expression, the middle-aged man couldn't help but feel a little nervous: "Why are you here?"

Scarface: "I'm here to ask you, what did you do wrong?"

The middle-aged man recalled the saying circulating within the "Northern Bank" that whenever Scarface appeared, it meant someone was going to be unlucky.

But he's not easily intimidated. You're a Pantaroni, and so am I. Don't try to make it seem like one of us is superior to the other!

The middle-aged man said confidently, "I did nothing wrong!"

The scarred man's voice grew even deeper: "I'll ask you again, what exactly did you do wrong?"

The middle-aged man said, "Then I'll repeat myself, I did nothing wrong! I've already secretly planted my pawns, and all I need is time to reel them in, so I can uproot Li Ye and his businesses!"

Scarface walked to the tea table, picked up the contract on it, and glanced at its contents. He casually tore the contract into shreds and threw them into the trash can in the corner: "Perhaps, but too bad you don't have a chance."

The middle-aged man stared in disbelief at the scarred man's actions. He was about to speak when he suddenly realized that something seemed to be in his throat, making it impossible for him to make any sound.

That's a rock!

Those who break the contract shall be punished by being devoured by the rocks!

With a thud, the middle-aged man fell to his knees. He struggled to reach out his hand, trying to beg the scarred man for help.

However, in the blurry vision, the scarred man had already quietly left, replaced by the silver-haired girl holding a doll.

The girl's cool voice rang in my ears: "I reminded him that Li Ye is planning to open a bank, and he intends to encourage customers to deposit more money by offering them interest on their deposits."

You even specifically mentioned loans? Are you planning to frame him, or are you trying to warn him?

......

On the other side, Li Ye and Zhong Li had just left "Northern Bank" when they saw Burns still standing guard at the entrance. Perhaps it was their professional habit, but they wanted to drag anyone they saw into their own backyard.

So he smiled and offered Burns a position, saying, "Mr. Burns, I think that with your talent, you may not be able to handle some important positions, but you shouldn't be reduced to standing guard at the door."

Your master just gave me an old saying from Liyue: "People should strive for higher positions, while water should flow downhill." I think it makes a lot of sense, and I'd like to take this opportunity to share it with you.

If you're interested, why not resign from "Northern Bank" and come work for me? Trust me, your husband will definitely agree.

Burns probably thinks, "I can't believe you! I'd be grateful my husband would agree to this and not throw me off the roof."

Li Ye is sometimes blinded by his own involvement, and no amount of explanation will help. Anyway, the opportunity has been given, and whether he can seize it is up to him.

Walking down the bustling street, Li Ye put his hands in his pockets, his excitement barely concealed: "Mr. Zhongli, this trip to 'Northern Bank' was definitely the right one."

This is an absolute windfall; we have no choice but to share it.

Zhong Li said, "Mr. Li wouldn't actually intend to speak up for 'Northern Bank,' would he?"

Upon hearing Zhongli's words, Li Ye immediately became unhappy: "What kind of person am I, Li Ye, in Mr. Zhongli's eyes? When have we ever gone back on our promises?"

Zhongli thought about it and said, "To be honest, it's true."

Li Ye has never gone back on his promises, but considering how grand his promises have always been, so far only two have actually come true.

Zhong Li: "So, what are Mr. Li's plans?"

Instead of answering, Li Ye asked, "Mr. Zhongli, what do we do for a living?"

The four words that instantly popped into Zhong Li's mind were: empty promises?

Zhongli: "Please speak frankly, Mr. Li."

Li Ye pointed to himself and said, "We're going to set up the 'Wanmin Money Shop,' where people from Liyue will deposit money. And what about the 'Northern Bank'? The 'Northern Bank' will allow people from Liyue to borrow money."

If everyone in Liyue is broke and still has to borrow money, who will come to our "People's Bank" to deposit money?

Zhong Li: "So, what does Boss Li mean?"

Li Ye: "Pantarone also said that the customer defaulted on the loan first, and he sent people to collect the debt later. The problem lies with the borrower, but the one who took the blame and was scolded was 'Northern Bank'. So the root of this matter lies with the borrower."

As long as no one borrows money recklessly, there will be no situation where debts cannot be repaid, so wouldn't "Northern Bank" no longer have to take the blame?

Chapter 77: Zhongli's Retirement and Re-employment

Upon hearing Li Ye's explanation, Zhong Li realized that it did make some sense.

This is an attempt to help "Northern Bank" solve its problems at their root; Mr. Li is indeed a man of integrity and keeps his promises.

Li Ye, you are so kind!

Li Ye patiently explained to Zhong Li, "I was only thinking about what to promote through the 'Wanmin Daily' and how it was profitable to deposit money in the 'Wanmin Money Shop,' but I overlooked many details."

It was only after Pantalone's reminder that I suddenly realized that simply promoting the idea that you can earn Mora by depositing money in "Wanmin Qianzhuang" was useless, or rather, that kind of promotion was not enough; I also had to promote why you should deposit money and what the benefits of depositing money are.

Furthermore, newspapers should clearly explain the harms of excessive, blind, and irrational consumption! Only in this way will people not merely be driven by profit, but will willingly, and even to prevent themselves from losing control, specifically deposit their money in "Wanmin Qianzhuang" (a money market fund).

Even the wisest person can make a mistake.

Even a fool may have a stroke of genius;

Moreover, as an ordinary person, Li Ye cannot be perfect in every aspect, and he often overlooks details unintentionally.

Furthermore, before his transmigration, Li Ye had seen countless disgusting advertisements from "Moubei," but advertisements for saving money were something he would only see in a bank lobby. Moreover, these advertisements were poorly written, unlikely to attract attention, let alone resonate with anyone.

After Pantalone's reminder, Li Ye realized that there were many aspects he could have done better.

Li Ye then looked at Zhong Li and said, "The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. The 'Wanmin Daily' is making too much noise in the short term. Not to mention the Seven Stars of Liyue, even I, Li Ye, am not at ease."

I'm always worried that if I say the wrong thing or write the wrong article, I might inadvertently lead countless people of Liyue astray, so..."

Zhongli: "So what?"

Li Ye: "Therefore, I would like to temporarily hand over the 'Wanmin Newspaper' to Mr. Zhongli. Among all the Liyue people I know, Mr. Zhongli is definitely the most clear-headed, rational, objective, and neutral."

I even said that when I first heard your name, I thought it was Zhongli, not Zhongli, since the name Zhongli best suits you.

Li Ye's idea to hand over the "Wanmin Newspaper" to Zhong Li was not a spur-of-the-moment decision; he had had this idea before, but he just hadn't been able to find a suitable opportunity.

First and foremost is the pressure from the Seven Stars of Liyue!

Just as Pantarone had calculated, would the Liyue Septim feel at ease if such a newspaper, which could influence Liyue Harbor and even the entire Liyue region, were held in the hands of a merchant of unknown origin?

Don't talk about how the law is; wasn't the law made by Tianquan Ningguang?

Li Ye understood the principle that you can't fight city hall.

But Zhongli is different; he is, after all, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, and has a background.

Even the Seven Stars of Liyue probably wouldn't dare to touch him easily.

In addition, Zhongli seems to have a special ability. He is not only very reasonable, but also good at making others reasonable to him. Li Ye is very envious of this ability.

Judging from the current situation, if even Zhongli can't hold on, then it would be futile for Li Ye to take the lead himself.

In addition, Zhongli is knowledgeable and well-versed in both ancient and modern times, and currently no one in Liyue is more suitable for this position than him.

If the "Wanmin Newspaper" were to solicit articles in the future, they would inevitably involve various articles praising the Rock King Emperor or various far-fetched interpretations.

At this point, having Zhongli, the number one hater of the Rock King Emperor, serve as editor-in-chief can both draw attention away from the criticism and indirectly weaken the Rock King Emperor's reputation.

On the other hand, Li Ye can continue to be the number one die-hard fan of Yan Wang Dijun, which is a win-win situation!

Finally, Li Ye was truly overwhelmed with work.

The "Wanmin Money Exchange" and "Mora Mobile Phone" projects are about to start, and he needs to keep an eye on them. He really doesn't have the heart to take care of all aspects of the newspaper, so he needs someone to help share the burden.