Sir! Don't close the net!

They wouldn't risk putting their wishes into a small wishing bottle, but they would definitely stuff all the trivialities of their lives into it and throw it away like trash.

Questions will inevitably arise over time.

Why haven't any of those trivial matters in life been resolved?

Because that's your own problem! If you don't want to change your own life, those trivial matters will naturally bother you for the rest of your life!

But he was in business after all, so he certainly couldn't answer like that.

This kind of thing is like a lottery. Although everyone knows the probability is very low, once the number of people involved increases, they will inevitably feel uncomfortable. Even if they know the probability is low, they will still complain about why they have invested so much and not a single one has succeeded.

Over time, their enthusiasm for the lottery will wane, and Yangcun Logistics' credibility will plummet.

In this situation, the best approach is to manipulate the residents of Instasus, making them realize that their inability to fulfill their wishes is their own problem and has nothing to do with Sheep Village Logistics. Austin's intervention has conveniently resolved a major hidden danger for their future.

but!

“Even without Austin’s intervention, we have ways to create the same situation ourselves, and we can even do it better,” Li Yili said, her eyes slightly narrowed. “After all… we are the ones who release the wishing bottles.”

Abu Rang's radiant smile froze instantly, and the other confidently smiling Cloud Clan executives were also struck dumb.

Li Yili raised her chin with satisfaction, spun her chair, interlaced her fingers, crossed her legs, and left only an inscrutable back view for everyone present.

These guys are die-hard believers in the old order, brainwashed to the bone. All their actions revolve around the old order, making them the ultimate hypocrites. If they were true believers in the old order, that would be fine, but unfortunately they aren't.

"Do you think I asked you to create those... merchandise items and place those statues in every corner of the city? Was it to... deify Austin's methods?"

Abu Jean's eyes widened, and Heman's legs went weak, and he sat down in a chair.

“Instass will indeed send down a god that has never appeared before, but... that should absolutely not be Austin’s doing,” Li Yili spun his chair so that the Cloud Clan executives present could see his expressionless profile.

"It is us."

Abu Jean swallowed hard. "But, however..."

Li Yili glanced at the Yunzhong executives present, their expressions wavering, distraught, and incredulous; they showed no trace of their previous confidence.

Alright, it's time to start manipulating them.

“However, I expected you to do this,” Li Yili waved her hand. “It’s a good thing that Bishop Azawi has stepped down, and the plan should move to the next stage.”

Abu Jean and the others were taken aback at first, then their eyes lit up with surprise.

They actually didn't mess things up!?

No, it should be said that their plan to mess things up was actually part of Li Yili's scheme?!

Li Yili lowered her right hand and turned it completely around, interlacing her fingers.

“Austin has entered the game, which means that his assets are also under the control of the bill system we have established.”

Li Yili laughed coldly.

"Although we really wanted to bring down Austin by not valuing its assets and notes, Austin still controlled the oldest fishing industry in India and had many other businesses. We couldn't kick Austin out with notes; it would only lead to a stalemate and give Austin a chance to fight back."

"Even if we manage to kick Austin out, all that's left for us is a battered and bruised Instas Market."

"And now, Austin is following our rules..."

Then play.

Chapter 108 When there's something to do, the secretary will handle it.

I don't know if this kind of psychological manipulation will work.

Watching the scattered figures of the Yunzhong executives as they left, Li Yili sighed helplessly, rubbed her forehead, and shook her head from side to side. "People really shouldn't force themselves to do things they're not good at. Making someone as kind as me manipulate my subordinates... this world..."

Unfortunately, if these fanatical cult members aren't manipulated, they'll act two-faced, leading things in ways they don't want to see.

For example, he handed over the bill system that he had worked so hard to build!

Looking back now, Austin was a tough nut to crack. Trying to bite into him would have been a lose-lose situation. Getting Austin to back down was just as difficult as trying to bite him. It was definitely safer and more convenient to have Austin willingly follow their rules.

This seemingly shameless approach, which actually preserves face and delivers a resounding slap in their face, is the optimal solution for Austin at present.

But he really couldn't imagine that Austin, whose head was covered in lard, could come up with such an operation. Judging from Austin's furious state, he should have prioritized destroying their facilities by the sea.

Has anyone offered Austin some advice?

It's not impossible. Since Bishop Azavet has already gotten involved, he wouldn't have done so in a place like Instass, where the forces are mixed, unless he was absolutely certain. Most of the advice was probably given by Bishop Azavet, since only his own people are trustworthy.

Li Yili pinched her nose and rocked the chair from side to side.

We've found the reason why Austin calmly came up with the optimal solution; then comes the black goat problem.

He was skeptical of the rumors circulating in his spare time that he could mobilize any resources within the organization in the name of Black Goat. Everyone knew that Black Goat was an extremely suspicious person, so suspicious that he would act immediately if he had any idea, without needing any reason.

Can he mobilize any resources in the name of the Black Goat?

What's the difference between the imperial pardons and the death-exemption tokens given by the emperor?

Anyway, he wouldn't dare to mobilize the organization's resources in Black Goat's name. Who knows if Black Goat would kill him for saying, "Hey—I said you could represent me, and you actually did!"

After all, it's the past.

"This is a real headache... Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a black goat before..."

Li Yili put her hands behind her head and let out a long sigh.

There's a saying about black goat calves: when a black goat appears alone in front of you, kneel down obediently and don't resist, and you'll die peacefully. As for why you'll die, you'll have to ask the suspicious black goat. Of course, if it were him, he would definitely turn around and run away immediately.

However, even if the black goat appeared in front of him, he might not recognize it, because he knew from the beginning that the so-called training was actually brainwashing. So he was slacking off the whole time, either sleeping or playing with his fingers with his head down. It seemed that there was a part every day where they had to worship the image of the black goat, but he was definitely sleeping at that time.

"However... now that the Black Goat has been mobilized, it seems that headquarters is determined to build the temple, but they are turning a blind eye to Austin's actions. Is it because they don't want to clash with Bishop Azawi over this matter, or..."

Li Yili let out a soft breath and stopped speculating.

Despite his impressive title as the "Minister of the Black Goat's Cubs" in the "Branch of Life," he was essentially a tool to make things easier for the cadres. Neither his position nor his power was sufficient to influence the cadres' actions.

The problem he still needs to deal with now is Austin.

It's a good thing that Austin started playing by their rules, but as long as Austin returns their wishing bottle by any means, he can't play Austin by the rules.

Li Yili glanced down at the suitcase beside her feet. Nakya inside the suitcase was a trump card. To avoid uncontrollable chaos, Abel would conceal Nakya's existence, so this was a trump card that no one knew about. Killing Austin was not difficult, but it was not enough to deal with Bishop Azavet. Who knew if Bishop Azavet would secretly create a new Austin after he secretly killed Austin?

"No one knows better than the pirates what goes on at sea."

Li Yili pinched the bridge of her nose, got up, picked up her suitcase and carried it on her back, preparing to head to the dock where the Mercury Queen was located. Before she even went down the stairs, Alma rushed towards her.

"Minister, you're finally back! Do you know what happened?!"

"Yes, I know, everything is under my control."

Seeing that Li Yili was calm, Alma hesitated for a moment before pulling Li Yili's arm and leading her back to the minister's office, where they arrived at the lounge filled with various entertainment facilities.

Alma peeked out and, after confirming that no one had gone up to this floor, closed the door and locked the lounge door from the inside.

Li Yili was taken aback, then crossed her arms and looked at Alma's tall figure with interest. This kind of setup really did have a secretary vibe. Upon closer inspection, Alma's skirt was still shortened.

"Minister Li Yili, this time El and his team's actions... were completely unexpected by you, weren't they?"

Alma lowered her hands and gently exhaled.

Lee

Iri's expression froze for a moment before she chuckled lightly, "Secretary Alma, what are you talking about... Of course, all of this is under my control. Can't you see the situation of the Instas residents? As long as I give the order, they will immediately build a temple for the ridiculous god of water displacement that I fabricated."

“How could you possibly be willing to give up the benefits of the bill system that we’ve worked so hard to build?” Alma turned to look at Li Yili, hands on her hips.

Li Yili's smile remained unchanged, but the fingers wrapped around her arm tightened unconsciously.

"Interests are nothing but dust to be brushed away in the face of our great mission. Secretary Alma, as an elite of the fire elves, your loyalty is insufficient."

Alma's eyes narrowed slightly, and the arm supporting her waist slumped.

“Now that I am your secretary, building a temple is not a project that can be completed in one or two years. Rather than having the residents of Instas enthusiastically build the temple with a single order, I am more inclined to believe that you will take full control of Instas and have enough confidence to face the Galar Horn and Bishop Azavet before slowly building the temple.”

"The bill system is not stable enough. Many values ​​need to be measured before it can be further applied. Austin is an unstable factor in this system, which will seriously affect the accuracy of the bill system. However, the confrontation with Austin is indeed a good reference and can be used to rehearse the airborne takeover of Instars' market by Galar Horn."

"Why are you looking at me like that..."

Li Yili's direct gaze made Alma hold her arm and rub it up and down.

“Wow—I understand a certain sentence so well now,” Li Yili exclaimed, hands on her hips.

"What?"

"Having a secretary to do things for you, do you know what the next sentence is?"

Alma's expression froze, and she subconsciously took a step back.

"Secretary with nothing to do."

Chapter 109 A Corpse Hidden in the Man's Bag

There's a saying in the industry: "If the secretary does all the work, then what is the boss doing?"

The boss is having an affair with his secretary.

Hahaha--

Alma responded, "What the hell? Is this funny?"

"I had a feeling that if I had been a little more forceful, you might have sat on the table with your legs spread open, looking utterly humiliated."

Sitting in the carriage on the way to the Mercury Queen Pier in Instas, Li Yili, with her suitcase on her lap, carefully observed Alma, who was sitting opposite her looking out the window, before speaking.

Alma's eyes twitched violently, and she turned to look at Li Yili with a forced smile.

"Minister Li Yili, please have some self-respect."

“That’s really going too far, Secretary Alma. It’s not like I’m going to lose a piece of my flesh. I just wanted to elevate the friendship between us that’s been separated by a thin veil,” Li Yili shrugged. “I always thought our relationship was on the verge of completion, so I even brought you some local specialties.”

Although she really wanted to complain about how Li Yili could tell their relationship was on the verge of completion, her curiosity about the local specialties Li Yili brought back outweighed her urge to complain.

She wouldn't care about ordinary local specialties, but Li Yili was going to Thorn City, and judging from the wear and tear on her shoes, it was clearly not a relaxing trip.

Then this local specialty is worth savoring.

"Are you curious?" Li Yili raised an eyebrow at Alma and slowly unzipped the suitcase on her lap.

Alma's lips twitched. Being with Li Yili and having her desires seen through was a terrible thing. Even if she could overcome her own desires, she would inevitably be led by the nose by Li Yili for a while.

"You think you can get me into your bed just because you have a couple of local specialties? That's a bit much—"

As Alma slowly opened her eyes, she clearly saw a white arm inside the open backpack. Almost instinctively, Alma leaned forward and grabbed Li Yili, stopping her from opening the backpack further. Her pupils contracted and she gasped for breath.

Holy crap! What kind of local specialty is this?! Did this guy steal a resident of Thorn City?!