He changed Tiwat

That's why he deliberately leaked information about the "Winter Coin" recently.

Foolish mortals would panic, become anxious, and huddle together because of this... so they wouldn't notice what's happening at the same time.

—His deputy strategist, known as "The Cannon," has already begun execution; the first batch of raw materials he needs will arrive from Inazuma next month and remain until winter.

"Man" should be the master of money, not its servant, and the golden heart should beat for the world of "man".

Why can't the god of wealth be a "human"?

Chapter 383 Dancing Only for You [4k]

After the meeting ended, Han Fulai felt completely relaxed.

The most important thing in the negotiations is to confirm the intention to cooperate. Once the intention is there, the specific terms of cooperation will be discussed by a specialist. After all, he came to Mondstadt in a private capacity this time, and the contract between the two countries needs to be signed by the Liyue Seven Stars. Ningguang is more professional in this matter.

Although this was his first attempt at diplomatic work, the result was still very satisfactory.

He was already imagining how Ningguang and the others would praise his great achievements when he got back... Hmm, maybe there would be other "rewards" too.

What pleased him even more was the gift box that Kaiya secretly slipped to him after the banquet—it contained three bottles of "banquet wine that hadn't been opened yet."

These are all 82-year-old vintages from "Dawn Winery," worth nearly ten million Mora! He not only broke even this time, but actually made a profit!

He'd already decided. He'd first send a bottle to Zhongli; after all, Zhongli had sent him to Mondstadt, so he should be grateful for his superior's guidance, right? He'd keep another bottle for Ganyu; although Ganyu didn't like drinking, he could give it to the other True Lords. As for the remaining bottle, well, once Ahe recovered and Aqing's work was finished, he'd invite them to have a drink at the Jade Pavilion.

Come to think of it, he'd never seen Ah He and Ah Qing when they were drunk...

Seeing that he was in a good mood, Kaeya tactfully suggested that he take the opportunity to explore the festival before the closing ceremony in the evening. The last day of the festival was also the liveliest day in Mondstadt, when all kinds of merchants would use their best tricks to attract tourists. It would be a pity not to experience it.

Han Fulai's schedule for this afternoon was originally empty, and Kaiya's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. So he invited Kaiya to come with him, which could also be considered as finding himself a tour guide. However, Kaiya, who usually loves to slack off, very professionally said that he had to accompany Director Qin to work overtime this afternoon...

—Of today's attendees, it seems there's only one person left who has no work to do in the afternoon, and who is on good terms with him enough to accompany him to the festival.

Kaeya's words were true; the high square in Mondstadt was even more bustling than before, practically a "Mondstadt theme park" that combined eating, drinking, and entertainment.

The vendors in the city were all eager to make a fortune from the start of the morning, each showing off their best skills, determined to take advantage of the peak tourist season.

In terms of food, today's festival stalls offer a diverse array of options.

Not only do you find festival delicacies meticulously prepared by various vendors, but there's also the Knights of Favonius's festival-limited maid buffet—originally, the Knights' stall didn't have the "maid" prefix, but many repeat customers came specifically for the "maid knight" Noelle. Over time, the Knights' buffet stall became known as the maid restaurant…

When it comes to drinking, the people of Mondstadt today show the same enthusiasm as their beloved, wine-loving god.

Not only do you find the finest vintage wines generously provided by Mondstadt's various wineries, but you also witness the dazzling display of skill among the bartenders of the city. Bartenders from all over Mondstadt gather together, and while there's no official bartending competition, it's a contest in itself—and this year's "Most Powerful Bartender" is undoubtedly Diona of "Cat's Tail Tavern." She's determined to "destroy Mondstadt's wine industry" with this opportunity, but her creations with all sorts of strange ingredients amaze the tourists, attracting a new group of "drunkards" who are already indulging in their drinks in broad daylight, much to the delight of owner Margaret.

As for the aspect of "entertainment," it is equally diverse and colorful.

There were live performances by bards, acrobatic shows by traveling theater troupes, and many festival stalls offering traditional games like darts to shoot balloons and ring toss for prizes. Of course, there were also stalls offering fortune telling and riddles. Han Fulai saw an astrologer wearing a pointed hat seriously debating astrology with the fortune teller's stall owner, almost as if she was challenging him to a duel. Meanwhile, the chuunibyou girl and the Night Raven's retinue beside her seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold...

He also saw Abedo and Cleo.

When they met at the stall, Abedo was stopping Klee from destroying the festival—she almost used a bouncy bomb in the basketball shooting contest… Being a stay-at-home dad is really tough…

In addition, he also saw Bennett surrounded by the old men of the Adventurers' Guild, Rizer surrounded by cats, and a librarian who had to use "Blitz!" to calm down a suitor's passionate advances. For some reason, the expressions on the faces of those who got electrocuted seemed to be enjoying it...

Wherever you go, you can feel the joyful atmosphere of the festival.

...But there was one person who seemed out of place in this joyful atmosphere.

Yura.

After circling the square almost once, Han Fulai finally couldn't help but ask, "By the way... Yura, is something on your mind?"

Yura spoke very little at the previous meeting—Han Fulai thought it was because it was Yura's first time attending such an event, and most of the topics discussed were issues that Yura had no say in, so it was normal for her to speak less.

But we're clearly shopping right now.

It's rare to have such a happy day, and I dressed up nicely to go shopping. I encountered many amusing things that would bring a smile to my face, but Yura didn't have a single smile on her face, and even her conversation with him was half-hearted...

Like now, even though he just asked a question, Yura didn't reply at all, as if she hadn't heard him—maybe she really hadn't heard him.

He had no choice but to raise his voice and ask again, "Yura, are you worried about what happened tonight?"

Upon hearing the keyword "tonight," Yura finally reacted—"No! I'm not nervous at all!"

Han Fulai turned his head and chuckled to himself. What do you mean by admitting guilt without being asked?

Well, put yourself in her shoes. If he were chosen as the "Badminton Festival Princess" and had to dance in front of tens of thousands of eyes, he would be nervous too. In addition, as a descendant of the Lawrence family, Yura rarely appears in public, so it's normal for her to be worried.

When he held his first press conference, the thought of having to bluff and deceive the world in front of everyone probably made him feel much like Yura did at that moment...

However, as someone who has been through it all, he felt he could still offer Yura some life advice: "Actually, this kind of thing is just like taking an exam. If you're too tense and your mind is full of thoughts like 'If I fail the exam, I'm doomed,' then you really will be doomed... It's better to put this matter aside and not think about it at all. Trust in your daily hard work and accumulation, and you'll often be able to perform exceptionally well when you're in the exam room."

His advice on test-taking strategies obviously doesn't solve anything; it's just a psychological comfort—after all, with exams, if you don't know the answer, you don't know the answer, and thinking about it won't help...

But Yura seemed to be touched by his words: "You mean... forget it?"

Yura's expression seemed a little strange, but Han Fulai didn't pay much attention to it.

"Hmm. Just forget about it for now. Only by approaching the game with a calm mindset can you perform at your best."

“Oh…” Yura tilted her head and thought for a moment, then seemed a little unsure: “But tonight, besides facing those audience members, there’s also Lord Wind God…”

"I guarantee you'll be fine," Han Fulai said confidently. "I've personally witnessed your 'Ritual Dance,' and I dare say you're the best dancer in all of Teyvat, really."

"...More beautiful than everyone else?" Yura asked.

Han Fulai nodded vigorously: "Of course."

Speaking of dancing, he had only ever danced a ballroom dance with Keqing before. As for Barbara's idol-style dancing, it was beautiful, but in terms of artistic level, it certainly couldn't compare to the "Ritual Dance."

Yura blinked and asked again, "Is it the truth?"

Han Fulai laughed and said, "Why would I lie to you? Don't forget, I'm willing to offer the 'Ritual Dance' as payment."

Upon hearing him mention this, Yura finally showed an expression—she quietly lowered her head, but her cheeks flushed.

She had asked Han Fulai to impersonate her fiancé in the dead of night to deal with her uncle, and Han Fulai's reward was to see her perform a "ritual dance".

To be honest, the payment hasn't been made yet.

Han Fulai had of course thought of this. In fact, he had planned to bring it up beforehand: "So I've come to ask you for payment today—you, don't think about the Wind God or the people of Mondstadt. Just think of tonight's 'Festival Dance' as being performed only for me, just to keep our promise... How about that? Doesn't it make you less nervous?"

Yura glared at him: "On such an important day, on such a big stage... and you want me to treat everyone else like air and dance only for you?"

Han Fulai deliberately put on a stern face: "What? Is it not allowed? Paying back debts is a matter of course!"

Yura smiled.

"No problem! Consider this dance just for you. But you can't say I didn't pay you later, okay?"

Han Fulai also smiled and said, "That's enough."

Yura spun around and suddenly assumed a dance pose. Her dark purple skirt swayed in the wind, and the eyes of passersby were instantly drawn to her.

Yura, however, paid no attention to the stares of others and danced a complete dance in front of everyone, keeping to her own rhythm.

Some foreign tourists didn't recognize Yura; they only saw a stunningly beautiful woman dancing in the street, her movements incredibly graceful, and couldn't help but cheer loudly.

Yura had completely calmed down by this time.

"Considering there's only one audience member, there's really nothing to be nervous about. Well, to ensure Sir Humphrey is satisfied with the payment, I need to go back and practice some more. See you tonight."

Han Fulai thought that he would soon be performing on stage, so it would be best to familiarize himself with the venue first, and he nodded in agreement.

The two said goodbye immediately, but Han Fulai had only taken a few steps when he heard Youla calling him from behind: "Wait, I have something to ask you."

Han Fu turned around: "What is it?"

"You...you're going back tomorrow, right?"

After the meeting, Mr. Ludwig invited Han Fulai to attend his son Marvin's engagement banquet in a few days, but Han Fulai declined, saying that he had to return to his country after the "Badminton Festival" ceremony, which made the old man very regretful.

Yura should know about his schedule, right?

So he looked at Yura with a somewhat puzzled expression, conveying his question.

Yura paused for a moment: "Then tonight will be the last time we see each other."

After saying this, Yura turned and left without waiting for Han Fulai's reply.

Why is it described as a life-or-death separation? Han Fulai stood there, stunned.

He thought he was familiar enough with Yura... but he found that he still couldn't seem to understand Yura's thoughts.

As evening fell, the most anticipated closing ceremony of the "Badminton Festival" was held as scheduled.

You can skip everything else when you come to Mondstadt for the "Badminton Festival," but if you don't see the "badminton toss," it's like going to Liyue for the "Ceremony of Summoning the Immortals" and not seeing the Emperor descend—it's a wasted trip.

The daytime vendors had already packed up, leaving the space to the tourists who came to watch the ceremony.

The originally spacious high ground plaza was packed with people. If it weren't for the foresight of the leader, who had ordered the knights to raise the stage by one level in advance, she might not even be visible to the audience on the outer layer of the stage.

The stage was set up in front of the wind god statue, just like during the "poetry recitation" competition. The difference this time was that a tall curtain had been erected behind the stage, obscuring the lower half of the wind god statue. Clearly, the highlight of the evening was hidden behind this curtain.

Jean, representing the Knights of Favonius, first led the people in offering prayers to Anemo—after all, the "Badminton Festival" was established to commemorate Anemo's founding of Mondstadt.

Although most tourists are not believers in the wind god, in this atmosphere of strong faith, many people followed the local custom and prayed for the wind god's protection along with the Mondstadt people around them. Han Fulai, who was preparing backstage, also closed his eyes and prayed like Barbara. Of course, since he didn't know the prayer, he said, "Vendy, you must not forget the important matter..." It is unknown whether Vendi heard him.

After thanking the tourists and merchants who supported the festival celebrations in her routine closing remarks, Qin handed over the stage to this year's "Poet Laureate".

Han Fulai was still wearing the same suit he wore at noon, but he had removed his hat and put on a laurel wreath made of laurel leaves. In his hands, he held the "treasure of Barbatos" - the "Lyre of the Sky".

Barbara didn't wear the same outfit she wore at the opening ceremony; instead, she wore a white nun's habit with the church's iris symbol, which gave her a rather holy look.

With the blessing of the "God of Poetry's" personal instruction in piano skills and the support of a divine instrument, Han Fulai's performance tonight can be described as deeply moving.

Joel held his father's hand offstage and proudly told his friends that the older boy playing the piano had written this song for him!

As a father, Joseph listened to the song quietly. When he heard the line "There is no need to cry, there is no hurt or grief in this place," he suddenly felt his eyes well up with tears.

—In truth, deep down he was also a "child," yearning for companionship and a world free from harm and sorrow...

Chapter 384 is about Yura [5k5]

Barbara, the "Mondstadt idol," with her clear voice and graceful dance, along with Sister Grace's meticulously choreographed two-part harmony, and Han Fulai's performance and the stage effects provided by the "Sky Harp," made "Heal The World," a song dedicated to children, a great success.

Many of the tourists and reporters present brought cameras and recording devices such as phonographs to record the entire performance—soon afterward, this pop song from another world became a sensation on the continent of Teyvat.

Charlotte, a famous reporter for Fontaine's Steambird newspaper, later interviewed Miss Barbara and published a lengthy interview detailing the creative process behind the song.

The report caused a great stir in Fontaine's literary and artistic circles, and even attracted the attention of the water goddess, Lady Funina—mainly because Lady Funina had heard that the song's author was a lord of Fontaine... As for why she didn't recognize this lord, the water goddess didn't take it to heart.

Well, it's been five hundred years. There have been at least several thousand lords in Fontainebleau. Medals have been issued as many as small cakes. Who would remember how many small cakes they've eaten?

The Water God's attention to this matter was under the guise of "celebrating the achievements of the people of Fontainebleau," a way to reward himself with a few extra pieces of cake...

After the "Joint Concert" ended, other song and dance troupes invited by the Knights also took to the stage to perform.

It must be said that the song and dance performances of these troupes were of a very high standard. However, given the outstanding performances of the "Poet Laureate" and "Mondstadt Idols" concerts before them, these performances did not leave a particularly deep impression. Compared to the ordinary performances, people were more looking forward to the highlight of the evening—the marriage proposal.

Although tossing a shuttlecock represents the blessing of the wind god Barbatos, after more than a thousand years of evolution, in the eyes of the Mondstadt people, this event has become almost like a bride tossing her bouquet...

The winner of the "Badminton Festival" will propose to the "Badminton Festival Princess" tonight, a Mondstadt tradition—most people come here for the excitement.

In the past few days, there have been many rumors circulating, and the name mentioned most often is none other than Yura from the Lawrence family.

Since Sir Humphrey, the "Poet Laureate," was also the "Badminton Festival Champion," and his poems from the "To My Fair Lord" series were widely circulated in Mondstadt, the rumors basically made it a certainty that "Sir Humphrey will propose to Miss Yura tonight"...

Meanwhile, the Mondstadt residents, always eager for drama, had already started betting on whether Sir Humphrey would propose that night, and how the vengeful Lawrence woman would react...

At 8 p.m., after all the previous performances had ended, Director Qin took to the stage again, along with this year's "Badminton Festival Champions" team.

"Poet Laureate" Han Fulai, "Flying Champion" Amber, and "Mondstadt Wine Master" Kaia appeared together. After receiving congratulations from the audience, Jean took a rose-red shuttlecock and handed it to the three of them.

This shuttlecock is different from the ordinary small rubber ball stuffed with feathers. It was specially made by the Knights' alchemy workshop and infused with the power of the wind element. Simply put, it is much lighter than a regular shuttlecock and is more like a "balloon". Once the elemental power within it is activated, it can fly very high, like a bird.

Han Fulai and the other two picked up the badminton shuttlecock together.

With a smile on her face, Kaiya announced loudly, "This year's 'Badminton Festival Princess' is the 'Wave Knight' from our Knights of the West..."

Amber's face was full of pride: "...She is my best friend, and the best girl in my heart!"

Han Fulai finally announced her name: "—Yura Lawrence!"

A buzz of discussion immediately arose among the Mondstadt audience.

Some people wore expressions of "just as I expected"; Han Fulai's promotion of Yura during the competition had clearly had a good effect. However, there were also some more stubborn individuals who weren't well-informed. These people looked like the sky had fallen… after all, in their eyes, the Lawrence family only deserved to live in the shadows; how dare they show themselves in public?

Of course, for many foreign tourists, these are not problems... Their mentality is more like that of idle men who come to freeload at a wedding banquet, only concerned with what this year's "Badminton Festival Princess" looks like, and they all clamor to see the pretty young lady.

The room immediately erupted in noise.

But soon, bursts of applause and whistles drowned out the previous discussions, and people chanted "Princess Yura" in unison—this was the "atmosphere team" that Kaeya had set up earlier activating.

Ignoring the discussions in the audience, the three on the stage worked together to throw the shuttlecock high into the sky.

The red shuttlecock flew up and hovered in the air, as if waiting for something.