“Yes, little Diona.” Alex lowered his head, his tone gentle.
Diona paused slightly, her cat ears twitching: “You know me?” “Of course!” Alex laughed matter-of-factly.
“You’re the best bartender in Mondstadt!” Upon hearing the word “bartender,” Diona’s face immediately fell, and a hint of frustration flashed in her eyes.
Her dream was clearly to destroy Mondstadt’s wine business.
As a result, he inexplicably became the best bartender.
I’m so angry!!!
However, she quickly rallied, straightened her back, and addressed Makoto, ” Boss Alex, Dad asked me to inform you—the townspeople have passed the cooperation proposal!” You just need to complete one more procedure at the Knights of Favonius, and the matter will be settled.
“Thank you for letting me know,” Alex said with a smile.
“I’ll be going to Knights of Favonius the day after tomorrow to complete the paperwork for building the winery.” “Wait—!” Diona’s eyes widened abruptly, her voice rising sharply, “You mean…building a winery?!” Alex nodded.
“Didn’t your father tell you?” “Ugh!
I’m so angry!” Diona stomped her foot, turned around angrily, and ran away.
Her small figure flew quickly into the distance under the setting sun, her cat tail bristling with anger.
Alex watched her retreating figure and couldn’t help but chuckle softly.
“You despicable bastard, all you do is bully others!” Lynette, who was standing nearby, gave a soft snort and turned to walk towards the hotel.
Alex shook his head helplessly, wondering what he had done to offend her.
Then, I followed her and walked towards the hotel.
…..
The next day, at Fatui’s base.
Alex stood in front of a group of Fatui, with a heavy wooden box quietly beside him.
He slowly looked around and said loudly, “Ladies and gentlemen, as I said a few days ago—for me, funding has never been an issue.” As he spoke, he opened the box directly.
In an instant, Mora shone with golden light, dazzling everyone so much that they couldn’t open their eyes for a moment.
“Now everyone come and collect your wages from last month,” Alex continued.
However, the scene was completely silent, and no one stepped forward.
Alex looked slightly puzzled and was about to ask a question when Lyudmila whispered a reminder: ” Officer Ye Xun, our salaries have already been paid.” “Is that so?” Alex stroked his chin and waved his hand.
“Then consider it overtime pay for last month.” “But we didn’t work overtime either…” Lyudmila answered honestly.
Alex frowned slightly, a hint of impatience in his expression.
“Then it’ll be counted as last quarter’s bonus…
That’s settled!” Lyudmila did not speak again.
The other party is clearly going to give them money, so to have any objections would be incredibly tactless.
Then, Alex had everyone line up and personally handed out money to them.
This way of winning people’s hearts is simple and direct, yet it is more effective than a thousand words.
When they received the golden Mora from Alex, everyone’s eyes were filled with undisguised excitement and gratitude.
Sending this money back to Snezhnaya will ease the wrinkles on my parents’ faces a bit, and my younger siblings can have an extra piece of meat in their bowls…
After distributing the money, Alex asked casually, “Is there anyone who hasn’t received theirs yet?” A Northland Bank employee answered the question: “Sir, only Maxim and his men haven’t come to claim it yet.” “Oh?” Alex raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying just the right amount of confusion.
“But when did I say they also have quarterly bonuses?” The man immediately realized his mistake and quickly said, “Sorry, I remembered it wrong!” Alex waved his hand generously, “It’s okay, just remember next time.” He paused, his expression turning stern.
” Maxim and his ilk have forgotten the Queen’s supreme ideal and betrayed Fatui’s great beliefs.” If they remain obstinate, they will face even harsher punishment!
The chilling words echoed in the room, and everyone’s expressions turned solemn, their eyes filled with awe.
After a moment, Alex’s expression softened, and a smile appeared on his lips: “Everyone, that’s all for today.
Later, let’s go to Cats Tail Tavern.
Everything will be on me!” As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted in the room.
Before long, the crowd dispersed in twos and threes, heading excitedly towards the tavern.
Alex turned to look at Lynette beside him, only to see her pursed lips, her face slightly downcast, her cat ears drooping, looking sullen.
Everyone else received a bonus, except her.
In that bastard’s mind, am I really that insignificant?
Just then, Alex bent down, picked up the box that still had one or two million Mora left, and handed it to her.
“I’m not going to help you carry it, you jerk!” Lynette said angrily, turning her face away.
Alex asked with a smile, ” Aren’t you taking Makoto’s?” “I won’t take it!” Lynette said firmly.
“Alright then.” He sighed, feigning regret.
“I was originally going to give it to you as a bonus.
Since you don’t want it…
then it’s mine.” “Who said they didn’t want it!” Lynette snatched the suitcase and hugged it tightly to her chest, her ears turning slightly red.
Alex chuckled softly, then turned and walked outside.
Lynette followed, carrying the box, her long, thin cat tail swaying excitedly from side to side.
Later that evening, Cats Tail Tavern was brightly lit and filled with laughter and chatter.
Everyone raised their glasses, drank heartily, and chatted about everything under the sun, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
In another corner of Mondstadt, however, the scene was quite different.
In a dimly lit room, Maxim and several of his men sat around a wooden table that was almost moldy.
There was only a pot of thin, bland potato soup on the table, with a few pieces of black bread, harder than dalieba, piled up next to it.
The door creaked open, and Olrag walked in with a complicated expression.
” What exactly did Alex gather everyone for today?” Maxim asked, frowning.
Olrag hesitated for a moment, then said, “Give them the money.” “Give us money?” Maxim was taken aback.
“Give us money what?” “Last quarter’s bonus… 100,000 Mora each.” Olrag’s voice held a hint of undisguised envy and disappointment.
The others’ eyes lit up immediately, and they eagerly asked, “Are there any for us?” Olrag shook his head.
“…No.” A low sigh suddenly filled the room.
Maxim’s face was ashen, and his fists were clenched tightly.
He knew that if he didn’t do anything more, this “family” would fall apart.
He slammed his hand on the table, making the soup pot shake.
” Alex is just being cocky!
If he doesn’t get Gnosis, his fate will be dire!” But we will return to Winter Capital with dignity and a bright future!