Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Seeing this, Kurisu was even more grateful for Thomas' kindness.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Thomas. Without your help, we foreign 'small merchants' would be in great trouble."

When Shao Yun heard this, he didn't know whether it was self-deprecation or had some other meaning. You businessmen who dare to do cross-border business actually call yourselves "small businessmen". This is really funny...

In response to Kurisu's gratitude, Toma waved his hand, looking a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, Mr. Kurisu. Actually, I came to you today because I want to ask you for help with something."

When Kurisu heard that Thomas had something to ask for, he immediately perked up and asked, "Oh? Mr. Thomas, please tell me. I will do my best as long as I can do it."

Thomas turned slightly and politely introduced Shao Yun and others to Jiulixu, and then stated his purpose.

"Mr. Kurisu, could you please arrange accommodation for these three distinguished friends? We have just arrived and have not found a place to stay yet, so..."

Jiulisu understood immediately, with a friendly smile on his face, and readily agreed: "Mr. Thomas, you are too polite. Please rest assured, leave this matter to me, I will definitely choose the most comfortable rooms for these three distinguished guests."

Seeing that Jiulixu agreed, Thomas turned to Shao Yun and others and said, "I'll go buy some food and solve your dinner problem."

After hearing this, Shao Yun nodded with satisfaction and said, "Be careful on the road, go early and come back early."

As Thomas left, Kurisu's eyes fell on Shao Yun, Ying, and Paimeng. He tried to maintain a warm smile and said softly, "Three of you, please follow me."

Afterwards, he led the three of them into the International Chamber of Commerce, which was decorated in a strong Inazuma style.

Walking in the Chamber of Commerce, Jiulixu introduced in detail: "The International Chamber of Commerce is a place where merchants from offshore islands gather. It has many reception rooms designed for business negotiations, as well as tea rooms for people to take a rest and comfortable and clean guest rooms..."

Talked a lot about the International Chamber of Commerce.

"I will do my best to arrange a good room for you three."

While Gurisu was enthusiastically introducing the prosperous scene of the Universal Chamber of Commerce to Shao Yun, Ying and Paimon who was floating in the air, a middle-aged man who looked like a Liyue merchant with a beard on his upper lip came up hurriedly.

As soon as he saw Kurisu, he blocked his way impatiently, with a hint of urgency in his voice.

"President, have you heard? The tax on Kanjo Bugyo has increased again! How can we survive?"

Jiulixu looked at the Liyue merchant named "Ming'an" in front of him and sighed helplessly: "Ming'an, I just learned about this matter, and I have mixed feelings in my heart."

Ming An became even more agitated when he heard this. He began to tear his hair involuntarily with his hands, and his voice was full of despair.

"If this continues, we businessmen will really go bankrupt! President, you must think of a solution!"

When Kurisu heard the word "bankruptcy", the pressure in his heart doubled, but he still tried to stay calm and comforted him with gentle words.

"Ming'an, don't worry. I will definitely contact the Kanjo Bugyo as soon as possible and have a good talk with him. Now, calm down and we will face this challenge together."

Paimon asked curiously, "Has the International Chamber of Commerce encountered any big trouble? Why does everyone seem so nervous?"

Hearing this, Kurisu forced a bitter smile and sighed, "It's a difficult situation... Alas, our Chamber of Commerce has been swaying in the wind and rain since its establishment, and has been in a dilemma and hit a wall everywhere. However, we are used to it."

Paimon scratched his head, not seeming to understand Kurisu's helplessness, and added another sentence.

"It seems that the implementation of the lockdown has indeed caused inconvenience to people from abroad."

After hearing what Paimeng said, Ming An opened up and said with a look of grief and indignation: "Although the isolation order restricts our freedom, we can tolerate it as long as we can make money. The most hateful are those guys in the Kanjo Bugyo. They are cunning and profit-seeking, and they don't care about our lives at all!"

When Paimeng heard the words "Kanjo Bugyo", he immediately remembered the information Zhuzi had mentioned before and asked curiously, "Oh? Kanjo Bugyo? Is it the department that manages the outlying islands?"

Kurisu shook his head and corrected Paimon, "That's not entirely accurate. The Kanjo Bugyo is actually the department responsible for managing Inazuma's finances and taxes. Foreign merchants like us are naturally under their jurisdiction."

Having said that, Kurisu also opened up and started to complain.

"But high taxes and harsh regulations aren't the worst of it..."

At this point, Jiulixu beat his chest in anger and continued, "The worst thing is that they recently issued a new tax law, stipulating that taxes must be paid with a product called 'Crystallized Bone Marrow'."

Paimon scratched her head in confusion, trying to understand this sudden new term. She asked curiously, "Crystallized marrow? What on earth is that?"

Seeing this, President Kulisu nodded slightly and continued to explain: "At that time, many of us didn't know it existed. It was only thanks to an old merchant from Liyue that we were able to identify it."

"Although we are all filled with reluctance, we still have to search everywhere for this 'crystallized bone marrow' and pay it as tax."

At this point, Kurisu's words couldn't help but be mixed with a bit of grief, anger and despair.

"But this approach is undoubtedly a temporary solution. As time goes by, taxes continue to rise, while the amount of crystallized bone marrow decreases. Now, there is only one merchant left in the entire island who still has a small amount of stock."

"But this businessman, at this critical moment, chose to keep raising the price, pushing us into an even more desperate abyss. We are forced into this vicious cycle. The burden of taxes is about to crush our shoulders. If this continues, we will go bankrupt..."

After hearing this, Paimeng turned to Shao Yun and Ying and whispered, "Generally speaking, this situation should be called a monopoly... That businessman is really going too far!"

Shao Yun was somewhat distracted by Paimeng's thoughts, and asked in a low voice, "Shouldn't the Kanjo Bugyo be blamed for this? Why is the blame placed on the merchant?"

In fact, Shao Yun wanted to talk to Paimeng about the profit-seeking nature of businessmen, but in front of Kurisu, an outsider, Shao Yun did not say much.

"They're all pretty much the same, both are too much!" Paimeng said angrily, "No sympathy at all."

The system couldn't help but pop up a prompt.

[Benevolence does not allow business, righteousness does not allow wealth; affection does not allow authority, kindness does not allow office; kindness does not allow military command, gentleness does not allow supervision of the country. - "Zeng Guang Xian Wen"]

Paimeng's values ​​are so... childish... Well, let's just consider it a 12+ restriction...

Chairman Kurisu was filled with emotion when he heard Paimon's words.

He missed his hometown far away with deep affection and said sadly: "Fontaine, Fontaine, my hometown, I miss you so much... There is no such oppression and injustice there..."

Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly interrupted the topic. He was worried that Ying and Paimon would be infected by Kurisu's sadness and impulsively want to help them overcome the difficulties.

"Mr. Kurisu, don't worry. There is an old saying in Liyue that goes, 'When a car reaches the mountain, there will always be a way; when a boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten itself.' As long as you maintain your firm belief and unremitting efforts, these difficult days will definitely pass."

What Shao Yun meant by this was that you should stop nagging and get over it!

After hearing this, President Kurisu shook his head helplessly, but a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

"Well, I hope so... But no matter what, I want to thank you for listening to me."

After saying this, President Kurisu brought Shao Yun, Ying and Paimon to a guest room.

He gently pushed open the door and saw that the room was decorated warmly and elegantly.

Two soft large beds were quietly placed against the wall, covered with white sheets and soft pillows.

The room is also decorated with various Inazuma-style potted plants and decorations, adding a bit of vitality to the entire room.

After Paimon flew into the room, he was immediately attracted by everything here.

She looked left and right, and finally nodded with satisfaction and said, "Thank you, President Kurisu! This room is really great!"

After hearing Paimon's sincere thanks, Gurisu smiled with relief.

"You're welcome. Mr. Thomas specifically asked me to take good care of you, so everything I do is my duty."

Seeing this, Shao Yun gently patted Kulisu's shoulder and said in a concerned and slightly teasing tone: "President Kulisu, thank you for everything you have done for us, but you should hurry up and get busy. I'll take care of the Chamber of Commerce's affairs..."

When Kurisu thought about the tax, his head hurt, but he still responded quickly: "Oh, yes, I almost forgot. Then I won't disturb your rest. I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he hurriedly left the room.

After Shao Yun closed the door, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he had finally sent this troublesome president away.

Seeing this, Paimeng's face once again showed a trace of worry. She asked tentatively: "Shao Yun, look at those merchants from the International Chamber of Commerce. They are so pitiful. Should we..."

Shao Yun did not respond to her request directly, but cleverly changed the subject.

"Okay, Paimon, stop thinking too much. We have been drifting on the sea for three days. The most important thing now is to have a good rest. As for the future, we will discuss it then."

Paimon thought about it and felt that it made sense. Life on the ship was not easy and he really needed a good rest.

"Well, you're right, we need to take a good rest."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, accompanied by Thomas' familiar voice.

"Shao Yun, Paimeng, I bought some Inazuma's specialties. Can I come in?"

Shao Yun thought that Thomas came at the right time!

He turned to Paimon and whispered, "Look, the food is here! Paimon, get ready to eat!"

When Paimon heard that there was delicious food to enjoy, he immediately put his previous worries behind him.

"Wow! That's great! There's something delicious again!"