Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

He has lived too long and experienced too much. While he may not be an expert in everything, he can at least grasp the basics quickly.

After reading the rules and regulations, Zhong Li immediately understood how the new bank operated and guessed that Li Ye intended to invest the money deposited in the bank.

"Concentrate our efforts on major tasks!" This phrase immediately came to Zhongli's mind.

He recalled the "Mora phone" that Li Ye had given him, and it seemed that a new money-making project had been finalized.

But none of these things concerned Zhongli; he saw further than Ningguang and Keqing.

Compared to using banks to reinvest illiquid wealth into the market to drive its development, what truly made Zhongli feel threatened was the possibility of various transactions being completed through banks, bypassing the use of Mora for settlement.

If this were to actually happen, then in a sense, Li Ye would have indirectly issued a new type of currency that, in most cases, could be used to replace Mora.

Moreover, Li Ye had just unintentionally mentioned mobile payment... Although Zhong Li couldn't quite figure out what it meant, she vaguely sensed that it was related to "transactions through banks".

The most terrifying thing is that even if Li Ye fails, he still opened a Pandora's box, and it wouldn't be surprising what kind of monsters he would eventually release.

Zhongli really wanted to point at Li Ye and ask: "What are you trying to do, kid?!"

However, Zhongli did not do that. Regardless of whether Li Ye had such thoughts, the banking project was both a challenge and an opportunity for Liyue at present.

Now that the era of the immortals has passed, the future of Liyue is left to the people of Liyue to decide.

Zhongli returned the rules and regulations to Li Ye. He could memorize the entire contents after reading it only once: "I've read the contents. There are basically no major problems. I'll offer a few more personal suggestions later."

Also, regarding the mobile payment Mr. Li mentioned, does that mean you can pay without carrying a Mora card? If so, that would be very convenient.

Li Ye never imagined that Zhong Li could guess his ultimate plan hidden deep in his heart based on just a bank's rules and contracts. He was still immersed in the joy that Zhong Li had approved of it: "Mobile payment is just talk, there is no chance of it being implemented at present."

However, I firmly believe that as long as my team can unite as one, we may be able to achieve this long-term goal.

By then, even if you go out without Mora, you won't have to worry about encountering a situation like tonight again.

Thank you for your help in identifying and correcting any errors. If you have any further suggestions, please contact us through "Mora Mobile".

“Okay, no problem.” Zhong Li replied. Looking at Li Ye’s enthusiastic expression, he suddenly remembered that the Rebirth Hall was having a promotion recently, where you could get a 50% discount on the second stele when you applied for a service.

Should we recommend it to Li Ye while the event is still going?

He felt that, given Li Ye's modus operandi, there must be a strong requirement in this regard.

Li Ye took the rules and contracts and put them away, then walked out of the law firm side by side with Zhong Li.

Upon reaching the door, Li Ye looked up at the hazy night and sighed, "I've been busy all night, and Wang Xiaomei must be getting impatient waiting for me. I won't bother you any longer, sir."

"Uh-huh?"

Zhongli's "um" was eight octaves higher. Wait, what's going on?

Explain yourself clearly: what do you mean by Wang Xiaomei getting impatient?

Li Ye was somewhat taken aback. What was wrong with Mr. Zhongli? Something was off.

Zhongli probed indirectly, "Mr. Li...so you don't live alone after all?"

Li Ye thought to himself, "What big deal is this? Is that all?" He replied nonchalantly, "Indeed, I don't live alone. I'm currently living with Wang Xiaomei, and it's been going on for quite a while now."

Chapter Seventeen: Today is a beautiful day

Inside an ordinary house in Liyue City, Wang Xiaomei, or rather Gan Yu, felt a little uneasy seeing that Li Ye hadn't returned so late: the bank project was still in the planning stages, it shouldn't have been targeted so quickly, right?

Click.

That's the sound of a key opening the door.

Just as Gan Yu was hesitating whether to notify Qianyan Army to search the entire city for Li Ye, the door opened from the outside.

Seeing that it was Li Ye who walked in, Gan Yu finally felt relieved.

She took the rules and regulations contract from Li Ye and asked with a hint of curiosity, "Has something important happened?"

Li Ye threw his coat into a corner and walked towards the bathroom, saying, "I went to Kuaiyu to get the bank's regulations and contracts, and on my way back I ran into Mr. Zhongli from Wangshengtang."

Hey, I sent you a message on my phone, why didn't you receive it?

Gan Yu only remembered "Mora phone" after Li Ye reminded her.

She hurried into the study, picked up the "Mora phone" on the desk, and opened the message sent by Li Ye that was displayed on the screen, along with a notification of a missed call.

"sorry, I..."

"You'll get used to it. I just gave you the rules and regulations. Please take a look and see which clause is debatable. I'm going to take a shower first." Li Ye's voice came from the bathroom. He had been running around all day, and his clothes were soaked with sweat. You could smell the sweat from afar.

"it is good."

Gan Yu put down her "Mora phone" and returned to the living room, where she could hear the song she had been humming while showering.

It's good that you're alright.

After silently finishing her thoughts, Gan Yu picked up the rules and regulations on the coffee table again. After glancing at them twice, the scene of their first meeting couldn't help but reappear in her mind.

Gan Yu didn't know what country Li Ye was from; she only remembered that he fell from the sky.

Fortunately, the treetops cushioned the fall when it landed in the canopy, preventing it from being killed instantly.

Upon seeing Gan Yu, Li Ye, ignoring the scratches from the tree branches, rushed over, put his arm around Gan Yu's shoulders, and eagerly asked where they were.

Where is this?

This is, of course, Jueyun Karst in Liyue.

Li Ye seemed to know nothing about Liyue or Jueyun Academy. Upon hearing the answer, he simply stood there, muttering something: Earth...transmigration...parents...

At that time, Gan Yu was in a state of confusion. Liyue was undergoing a period of change, and she, who had both immortal and human blood, did not know where to go in the face of this wave.

The celestial caves of Jueyun are too lonely for Ganyu's human side, but the loneliness after entering Liyue Harbor is even more so than that of Jueyun.

Watching the clouds in Jueyun is merely the loneliness of watching clouds alone, while stepping into the sea of ​​people in Liyue is the loneliness of "non-human beings" in the world.

At that very moment, Gan Yu seemed to see a strange, similar loneliness in Li Ye.

Gan Yu remembered that Li Ye sat under the tree for a long time.

Knowing that he had made a decision, she then asked him about her connection with Liyue and Jueyun.

After learning the location of Liyue Harbor, he simply bandaged his chest wound with a tattered cloth and then resolutely left.

The journey from Jueyun Karst to Liyue Harbor is long, and there is a possibility of encountering wild beasts and Hilichurls along the way. The kind-hearted Gan Yu was worried about Li Ye's safety, so she chose to secretly follow behind.

She saw a kind of morbid stubbornness in this boy who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

When hungry, they would pick wild fruits; when thirsty, they would find stream water; if there were no wild fruits, they would pluck wild grass, stuff it into their mouths, chew it a few times, and swallow it.

The next day, Gan Yu felt a little guilty and offered Li Ye three rice cakes. Li Ye politely thanked Gan Yu for the gift but declined to accept them.

In the afternoon, Li Ye passed through a village and, feeling weak, helped out there for half a day in exchange for a dinner.

This was his first meal after arriving in Teyvat. The flour was ground without removing the husk, and the steamed buns were rough on his throat, let alone any flavor.

On the fifth day, we continued our journey.

From Jueyun Karst to Liyue Harbor, Li Ye staggered along the way, asking around villages if he could help anyone and earn money for a meal by doing his work.

If there are no job opportunities, he will politely decline any charity offered by kind people.

It wasn't until later that Gan Yu realized that this stubbornness came from despair.

Finally, Li Ye arrived at Liyue Harbor.

He started working in Liyue Harbor and learned about various aspects of Liyue.

Li Ye is very smart and hardworking. Even though he looks physically weak, there are still people willing to hire him.

Gan Yu observed Li Ye in Liyue Harbor for three days. During those three days, Li Ye did nothing but work and chat with people. He never stopped for a moment.

On the fourth day, dark clouds gathered over Liyue Harbor and torrential rain poured down, forcing the docks to halt operations.

Seeing Li Ye integrate into Liyue Harbor, Gan Yu felt happy for him, but also a little envious.

Yes, he is human after all. Even if he comes from a foreign land, as long as he is willing to integrate, the inclusive Liyue Harbor will still be his home.

Just as Gan Yu decided to leave, she suddenly saw Li Ye, who should have already integrated into Liyue Harbor, come to the port and sit quietly on the dock, staring blankly at the boundless sea.

Gan Yu finally realized that being busy might provide a temporary numbness, but once that state disappeared, the cold reality would be presented to her like a surging tide.

This is when true loneliness and despair begin.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west;

The tides rise and fall;

Li Ye sat on the dock without eating or drinking, his eyes losing their initial sparkle.

In that instant, Gan Yu had never seen such intense loneliness in a human being. It was as if the entire world had completely abandoned him, and even finding a familiar flower or plant was an unbearable luxury.

Li Ye sat at the dock for three days, while Gan Yu stood far behind him with an umbrella for three days.

Looking at that swaying figure, Gan Yu shed tears for the first time since she became an adult.

It was for Li Ye, but even more so for himself.

They belonged neither to Jueyun Karst nor to Liyue Harbor, existing like two anomalies in this chaotic and complex continent of Teyvat.

After dawn on the fourth day, the dark clouds finally dispersed, and Li Ye, swaying his tired body, slowly got up from the dock.

Perhaps in the next second, Li Ye will choose to jump off the dock.

In the past, if this situation occurred, Gan Yu would definitely step forward to stop the other party and persuade them to cherish their life and not do anything foolish.

But whenever Gan Yu thought of Li Ye's lonely and desperate figure, the thought of "nothing is more sorrowful than a broken heart, perhaps ending it is also an option, at least that way she can be free" came to mind.

However, Li Ye's next move completely caught Gan Yu off guard.

At this moment, the fog on the sea dissipated, and the scorching sun leaped out of the sea, bathing Li Ye's frail body in sunlight.

Li Ye staggered to Gan Yu's side, reached out his withered right hand, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, coaxing her in a tender voice: "Don't give up, it's a beautiful day today."

Chapter 18: Instead of lamenting the difficulty of the journey, let's set off immediately.

Li Ye said that when he sat on the dock, loneliness and despair always lingered in his heart. He was confused and hesitant about the future.

Looking at the overcast sky and the relentless downpour, gazing at the surging sea, images from the past flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern: loving parents, loyal brothers, and elders who placed high hopes on me...

He had considered jumping off the cliff, choosing eternal release, and perhaps opening his eyes again to find himself back on Earth, back in that familiar home.

He couldn't find a reason to stay any longer; it seemed as if even God was saying: "Give up, stop struggling."

Until he suddenly remembered that in this completely unfamiliar continent of Teyvat, there seemed to be someone who had silently protected him.