Chapter 24

When Xingxi saw the girl, she immediately stood up and greeted her with a smile: "Miss Yanfei."

Yanfei returned the smile familiarly: "Xingxi, another big business deal?"

"Yes, but this time it's not me requesting your services, but Mr. Xia here."

"Oh?"

Yanfei curiously looked at the young man sitting in the chair. While people wearing glasses were common, those wearing black glasses were not.

Xia zhi also stood up and politely smiled: "I've long admired your reputation, Miss Yanfei."

"Hello, are you requesting legal consultation?"

"Yes."

"I should mention first that my fees are quite expensive. It's 6,000 Mora per law interpretation, 180,000 Mora per time period for accompanying consultation, and for just reviewing a contract, I'll charge you 10,000 Mora."

"No problem."

"Good, then let's sign the contract."

Yanfei took out a contract from the book she carried and handed it to Xia Zhi with a smile.

"This is the contract for engaging my services. Please sign your name here, and also on pages five, seven, and the last page, then use this ink pad to press your fingerprint here."

Xia Zhi took the pen and asked for confirmation: "Is it here?"

"Yes."

Xia Zhi signed his name as instructed and pressed his fingerprint, then asked: "Is this sufficient?"

"Yes, the contract is in duplicate." Yanfei put away her copy of the contract and looked at him asking: "Mr. Xia, if I may ask, your eyes are...?"

Xia Zhi removed his glasses: "As you suspect, I cannot see."

Xingxi looked at his lifeless gray eyes with surprise: "You can't see? But earlier your actions seemed just like a normal person's..."

Xia Zhi smiled and said: "Perhaps because I'm used to it. This is also why I need Miss Yanfei's help to review the contract."

A complex expression flashed across Xingxi's face as she said: "I see."

Xia Zhi took out the contract he had put away earlier and handed it to Yanfei: "Please, Miss Yanfei."

"I'm being paid to do a job, it's only right." Yanfei took the contract and reviewed it carefully before saying: "Mr. Xia, the contract has no issues."

"Good."

Xia Zhi and Xingxi both signed their names and each kept a copy.

"The contract is sealed. Those who break their word shall face the punishment of Rex Lapis."

"Now, it belongs to Mingxing Jewelry."

"Mr. Xia, please wait a moment."

Xingxi carefully picked up the glazed ornament from the table and placed it in a black box made of some unknown material, then walked into the inner room.

After a while, she came out and asked Xia Zhi: "Mr. Xia, regarding the agreed upon Mora, shall we go to the Northland Bank?"

Xia Zhi remembered the sweet-smiling young lady he had passed by at the bank's entrance yesterday and nodded: "Yes."

"Then let's go."

"Let's go. Miss Yanfei, please join us. I have another matter I'd like to engage your services for."

"Another matter? That's not in our contract."

"I understand, I'll pay extra."

"It's not just about money, we'll need to sign a new contract."

"Alright, Miss Yanfei's accompanying consultation is 180,000 Mora per time period, correct?"

"That's right."

"Then let's start with three time periods."

Yanfei gave Xia Zhi a strange look. Although she knew he had just received 10 million Mora, directly booking her for three time periods was quite extravagant.

After all, that was 540,000 Mora.

Could this client have Ningguang's bearing?

"Mr. Xia, may I ask what matter you'll be requesting my help with?"

"I just arrived in Liyue and don't have a place to stay. I'm planning to buy a house."

"Just that?"

"I also plan to open a shop, but because I can't see, dealing with various procedures would be troublesome, so I'd like Miss Yanfei's help with all of it."

"These are small matters. You could post a commission at the Adventurers' Guild and save quite a bit of money."

"I only trust Miss Yanfei."

"That's quite flattering... If I may ask, Mr. Xia, how did you hear about me?"

"Last night I had dinner with the owner of Liu's Fish Shop, and learned about you from him."

"Oh, him." Yanfei thought for a moment, somewhat remembering. "Alright, I'll take this commission too. Let's sign the contract."

"Good."

After signing the contract, the three left Mingxing Jewelry, crossed the street, and walked up the stairs.

Having just acquired a nearly perfect ornament, Xingxi appeared to be in very good spirits.

She already had several promotional plans in mind, using this item to quickly boost Mingxing Jewelry's popularity, which had recently declined due to the Chasm's lockdown. With the Lantern Rite approaching, if handled well, Mingxing Jewelry's reputation could spread across the continent through visitors, easily surpassing its peak period.

If they could invite Lady Ningguang to attend, that would be even better...

Xingxi imagined Mingxing Jewelry's bright future, unable to contain her smile.

Xia Zhi was also in good spirits. For the next three time periods, or six hours, Yanfei would have to stay by his side.

As his accompanying consultant, she would have to answer any questions he asked.

Even without any physical interaction with Yanfei, verbal communication alone would be enough to fill her progress bar.

540,000 Mora for a silver treasure chest.

It was an absolute steal.

Xia Zhi "looked" at Xingxi and smiled.

Madam Xing was truly kind, providing him with startup capital so smoothly.

He didn't mean to mock her.

After all, human ability has its limits.

Even the most skillfully crafted works by master craftsmen will have flaws.

But items produced by the system won't.

If Xia Zhi was willing to spend enough points, the Glaze Lily could even emit the same rich fragrance as a real flower.

However, that would have been too shocking.

Such creation would enter the realm of divinity.

Legend has it that Rex Lapis once gave life to underground rocks, carving them into a vivid dragon, and carved its eyes, bringing it from death to life, after which it fought alongside him across the land...

As for Yanfei, she had been quietly observing her wealthy client who had booked six hours of her time.

Although he wore black glasses and couldn't see anything, he walked at a normal pace and could successfully avoid oncoming pedestrians.

Especially when climbing stairs, his toes never hit the steps, and at every corner, he would turn without needing her reminder.

No wonder Xingxi hadn't realized he was blind earlier.

But he was truly bold - despite being unable to see, he dared to bring valuable items to sell in shops, not worried about being deceived.

Although Mingxing Jewelry was an old established jewelry business, and Xingxi's character wouldn't allow such things.

But what if?

What a strange client.

Walking up the stairs, they saw the Northland Bank.

The young lady at the entrance from yesterday seemed to recognize Xia Zhi and smiled at him again.

Still that sweet flavor.

Today, Xia Zhi finally had money, and he absolutely had to conduct some business at this bank.