"Jars???"
Northland Bank Manager Andrei stared at Childe, completely baffled.
Jars? What jars?
Lord Harbinger went out to... open jars?
"When you have a moment, go to the Jar Shop. Open some jars."
Thinking of the shop, Childe took a deep breath and looked at Andrei. "Each person can only buy ten jars a week. You'll go, and Ekaterina will go too."
He had already used his weekly quota. He couldn't buy any more.
But that didn't stop him from sending his subordinates.
Andrei: "?????"
He had a question mark floating over his head.
Did he hear that right? Lord Harbinger was ordering him to go open jars?
"There is a miraculous Jar Shop in Liyue. They sell Common Jars for 100,000 Mora each. The jars contain all sorts of strange and wonderful items. Do you understand?"
Seeing Andrei's confusion, Childe frowned. "One person can only buy ten jars a week. The reason Ningguang established the Liyue Bank is because of something she pulled from a jar. She pulled a book, and on the same day, announced the establishment of the Liyue Bank. The changes are all tied to that book."
"Your mission is to go and open jars. If you can pull a copy of that book, the Northland Bank's crisis will be resolved. And I will personally request a commendation for you from the Tsaritsa."
Hearing this, Andrei's pupils constricted.
Now he understood.
The Tianquan's new bank... it was all linked to a Jar Shop.
"I understand, Lord Harbinger."
Andrei nodded solemnly. "I will go."
His own curiosity about the Jar Shop was now piqued.
"And send some discreet agents to watch the shop."
Childe suddenly thought of something else. "Monitor everyone who leaves that shop. Quietly make contact and see if you can trade for some of their items. Give this task to someone reliable. I don't want to hear any loose talk."
Childe had thought of a shortcut.
He could station agents around the shop to observe what people pulled.
He wouldn't dare try anything inside the shop. But outside? On the way home?
He would instruct his agents to make fair trades, not use force. Even if the Millelith saw them, it wouldn't matter.
He wasn't breaking any of Liyue's laws.
"Yes."
Andrei nodded like a pecking chicken and hurried off to give the orders.
"Liyue Bank..."
Watching Andrei leave, Childe gazed at the rival bank in the distance. The line was still endless.
He had never seen anything like it.
Meanwhile, back at the Jar Shop...
Felix was lounging in a chair by the entrance, basking in the sun.
Every now and then, a smiling resident would walk by, carrying bags of oil, rice, and even eggs.
Clearly, these were people who had deposited their money and received their free goods.
Because of the Liyue Bank and its generous benefits, everyone was flocking there. As a result, his own shop was seeing less traffic.
"Hehe, Lady Tianquan is really making a big move this time."
Not far from the shop, a man in a chef's uniform walked by, carrying oil and rice, a wide grin on his face.
He was clearly pleased with the new bank.
Beside him trotted a chubby little bear-like creature, looking very cute.
"Hello, Chef Mao."
"Chef Mao, you went to deposit money too?"
"Huh? Chef Mao, you own Wanmin Restaurant. Surely you don't need free rice and oil?"
"By the way, Chef Mao, if you're not at the restaurant, is Xiangling running things now?"
"Guoba is with you? He usually follows Xiangling, doesn't he?"
Passersby greeted the chef warmly.
He was Chef Mao of Wanmin Restaurant, one of Liyue's most famous chefs.
Aside from the high-end Li and Yue cuisine restaurants, his was the most renowned.
Wanmin Restaurant was a staple in Liyue, known for its affordable prices and diverse menu.
"Lu... Lu..."
Guoba waved back at the people with a smile, earning a chorus of laughter.
"Yes, indeed."
Chef Mao returned the greetings with a chuckle. "Even if there weren't benefits, we residents should support Lady Ningguang's new bank."
"Besides, not only are there no transaction fees, but we also earn extra interest. It's a fantastic deal."
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