Ch. 2081The Fatui's Big Business
Summary of Chapter 2083: The Fatui's Big Business
Key Plot Points and Events
- The South-Cross Fleet and the Fatui meet for a secret transaction in a secluded area near Liyue Harbor.
- The Fatui arrive in a small, modified boat equipped with an elemental acceleration device, led by Childe, the Fatui's Eleventh Executive.
- Beidou, the leader of the South-Cross Fleet, is initially cold and demanding, asking for cash in exchange for the goods.
- Childe offers to inspect the goods first, with the promise of payment upon satisfaction. A red flare is used to signal the arrival of a Fatui cargo ship for the transaction.
- After the transaction, Beidou asks if the Northland Bank can handle more goods, to which Childe agrees, setting a minimum exchange rate of 23:1.
Character Developments
- Beidou is portrayed as tough, demanding, and cautious, showing her status as the "Uncrowned King of the Sea."
- Childe demonstrates his diplomatic skills, flattery, and adaptability, showing his worth as an intelligence chief.
- Both characters show a level of mutual respect and understanding, despite their initial coldness towards each other.
Significant Themes
- Trust and mistrust in business transactions, especially in smuggling.
- The power dynamics between the South-Cross Fleet and the Fatui.
- The potential for future cooperation and intelligence gathering between the two parties.
Character Interactions
- Beidou and Childe engage in a tense negotiation, with Beidou initially demanding cash and Childe trying to build rapport.
- Beidou shows initial distrust towards Childe and the Fatui, while Childe is cautious and flattering.
- Despite their initial coldness, both characters show a level of mutual respect and understanding by the end of the transaction.