Liyue Harbor.
"Lady Ningguang, someone wishes to see you," Baiwen said respectfully.
"I'm not seeing anyone." Without even hearing who the visitor was, Ningguang refused outright.
"Understood." Baiwen withdrew and relayed Ningguang's words to the merchant.
The merchant looked taken aback. He stood stunned for a moment before asking reluctantly, "Did you tell her my name and why I'm here?"
"I'm sorry, but Lady Ningguang has urgent matters to attend to and isn't receiving anyone."
After giving her answer, Baiwen went back inside.
Feeling somewhat defeated, the merchant went to the nearest shop and quietly waited for Ningguang to appear.
He had heard that Ningguang possessed something he desperately needed. He had come determined to obtain it, never expecting to be turned away at the door.
Meanwhile, Ningguang was leisurely browsing recent business reports inside the Jade Chamber.
Naturally, she knew who had come to see her. But since she was the only person in all of Liyue who had what he wanted, she was perfectly confident about making him wait outside.
First, she would wear down his resolve and let him grow impatient. That would give her an advantage in the negotiations.
She certainly wouldn't pass up a chance to earn Mora. She knew the merchant would never leave and would wait for her somewhere nearby.
And so, Ningguang was in no hurry.
Only after an hour had passed did Ningguang stretch and slowly rise.
"Organize these documents for me. I'll be back shortly." A confident, playful smile appeared on Ningguang's face.
"Understood."
She was always so assured, as though she could handle anything with ease.
Ever since Xiu Yuan had left, no one had ever seen Ningguang show any negative emotions again.
Her business had also grown ever stronger. By now, she had completely outstripped the merchants of