If Keqing knew that Smith wanted to buy a house at this moment just to let other women live in it, she would probably want to strangle him. How could there be such a scoundrel? He had just won her over with his smooth words, yet now he was already thinking about other women.
"However, it's too late to earn Mora now!" Smith frowned. He wasn't worried about making money—he had millions in capital and was a high-ranking official in Liyue. Earning Mora wasn't difficult for him. The challenge was accumulating hundreds of millions, or even billions, in a short amount of time.
"Hmm!" Keqing, however, was not as anxious as Smith. She was thinking deeply about the situation. Ningguang would never live in this house—Keqing knew that well. Ningguang enjoyed the view from the Jade Chamber, overlooking Liyue Harbor. She would never give that up.
As for this house, Keqing simply didn't want to sell it. If Smith asked Ningguang to buy it, she wouldn't refuse. She might even gift it to him outright. But that would mean Smith would owe Ningguang a favor, and favors were difficult to repay.
Suddenly, Keqing looked at the JK-style clothing in her hands. Even she had to admit that the outfits Smith brought out were of remarkable quality, even though she preferred her usual style. But perhaps, once in a while, it wouldn't hurt to wear something different.
"You could use the Mora you have to buy a clothing studio and introduce styles from your previous world to make money."
After a pause, Keqing added, "I believe that, when the time comes, Ningguang won't even need prompting to help promote it. Although I hate to admit it, Ningguang is excellent at selling luxury goods. If she wears your designs, countless people will rush to buy them. As for whether this means you'll owe her a favor, don't worry—Ningguang never suffers losses in any deal. Besides, I can help too, even if I'm not as skilled as Ningguang."
As she spoke, Keqing casually twirled a strand of her hair. Smith considered her words carefully. He wasn't concerned about people copying his designs. In his previous life, the fashion industry had endless variety, and there was always something new to buy.
Moreover, he could market his products as luxury goods. With Keqing and Ningguang promoting them—along with Hu Tao and Ganyu, who were also well-known figures in Liyue—his brand would gain instant credibility. If they all wore his designs and carried his accessories, the money would pour in.
Luxury goods were incredibly profitable. A few well-placed stories about his brand's exclusivity and heritage could send prices skyrocketing. Western companies had been doing this for years, profiting off Eastern consumers.
"Alright, let's start preparing this afternoon. I know a few struggling clothing shops in Liyue Harbor..." Seeing that Smith agreed, Keqing started making plans enthusiastically. She wanted him to stay busy—otherwise, spending too much time together would make it difficult for her to focus on work.
She had to admit that certain things were too tempting, even for her. She feared she might become too indulgent. Sure enough, there was a difference between humans and gods. Keqing, who had spent her life questioning and challenging the gods, had ultimately been defeated. In the end, the gods still ruled over humans.
"Just keep an eye out for opportunities," Smith said, patting Menghuan on the head to stop the crumbs from falling into her fur. "Mora is important, but we shouldn't be shackled by it. We just need enough to buy this house as soon as possible."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Next time I visit another world, I can bring back valuable items from enemy forces and sell them in Liyue."
Keqing fell silent. The plans she had imagined for Smith seemed completely unnecessary. Many items from other worlds would be highly valuable to Liyue.
As for giving them away for free, that was out of the question. If everything was handed to Liyue without effort, the city would become complacent. Just as the Liyue Qixing were rewarded for their contributions, Smith should also be compensated.
"Alright, let's try to earn enough Mora to buy the house within a few months. It holds a special meaning for both of us, doesn't it?" Smith said meaningfully.
Keqing didn't reply, but she nodded silently. Why had she agreed so easily yesterday? This was Ningguang's house! Smith was truly dangerous.
After comforting Keqing, Smith picked up Menghuan and focused on the guild chat.
Hu Tao: "Nashida, your Order House is so shameless! Did you see their statement?"
Smith: "Oh? What did they say?"
Hu Tao: "They claimed that the destruction of the Jingshan Palace was caused by criminals disguised as the Great Compassion Tree King. They say these criminals took the Little Auspicious Grass King hostage to overthrow the Order House."
Keqing: "Technically speaking, Smith did disguise himself as the Great Compassion Tree King and take the Little Auspicious Grass King away. So, in a way, their statement isn't entirely false."
Smith smirked. The Order House was trying to spin the situation in their favor, but that wouldn't last forever.
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