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With a confident smile, Shajin snapped his fingers crisply—like a magician performing a trick, mysterious and full of certainty.
In the next instant, a uniquely designed mechanical device brimming with a futuristic flair appeared at the center of the stage, dazzling the crowd.
As the soft yet attention-grabbing sound of turning gears echoed out, the entire atmosphere seemed to come alive.
At the same time, a video began playing on the wall behind Shen Qiu. The screen lit up gradually, revealing a scene familiar to many.
"You say I'm making a hostile acquisition? So what?" A familiar voice boomed across the square, drawing everyone's eyes to the screen.
There, Shen Qiu stood high above, coldly gazing down at Ruan Er.
Arrogance and disdain were written all over his face. His voice was icy and unyielding: "You should consider it an honor that I'm buying your seafood shop."
Then, his tone grew harsher: "If you refuse to sell, I'll make sure you can't survive in Liyue Harbor!"
His threat crashed over the plaza like thunder, every word ringing out with shocking clarity—like a hammer pounding into everyone's hearts.
The chatter In the crowd fell silent instantly. Shock and anger replaced it, spreading across every face.
People looked at one another in disbelief, struggling to accept that such words had come from Shen Qiu.
Ningguang's expression turned grim. Never in her wildest thoughts had she imagined Shen Qiu to be so brazen—so openly threatening in a recorded video.
She turned to look at Shajin in the crowd. He stood calmly, still smiling, eyes filled with unshakable confidence.
Clearly, he had anticipated everything that was happening today.
"This… this can't be!" Shen Qiu's voice trembled with disbelief.
His eyes darted around, desperate to find even a flicker of support or understanding in the faces around him.
But all he saw were cold stares, disgust, and deep mistrust.
Then the big screen started playing even more footage—videos of Lin Tian, Zhao Lei, Wu Xiao and others committing blatant misconduct.
Every frame laid bare their crimes with crystal clarity, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind.
"We're finished… It's over…" Lin Tian's face turned ghostly pale, despair flashing in his eyes.
He couldn't believe everything he had done was now exposed like this.
Ganyu, the secretary to the Qixing, looked equally stricken.
She had always dedicated herself to Liyue Harbor's peace and prosperity.
But now, it turned out the man she had helped was nothing but a fraud.
"Shen Qiu, do you have anything to say for yourself?" Ningguang strode forward, her voice sharp and unwavering—like a blade slicing into the heart.
Fire burned in her eyes, and her contempt for the man before her was unmistakable.
"Your actions have revealed your true nature. Liyue Harbor doesn't need a Qixing like you."
Her words rang out like a verdict, and everyone present felt the weight of her conviction and authority.
Shen Qiu's face darkened. He knew the tide had turned against him, but he still resisted.
"This… this is a setup! You've all plotted against me!"
"No, Shen Qiu."
Ningguang shook her head. "These were your own choices—your own actions. The people of Liyue have sharp eyes. They know right from wrong."
Someone in the crowd shouted, "Ningguang! Ningguang!"
More voices joined in, until the name echoed across the plaza in a wave of support.
Charlotte quietly documented everything beside them, knowing this moment marked a pivotal turning point in Liyue's history.
Her pen raced across the page.
Shen Qiu's expression worsened, cold sweat beading on his brow. Deep down, he knew—it was over.
He turned to flee but was stopped by several officials.
They were from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, their faces stern.
One of them said coolly, "Mr. Shen Qiu, the Ministry would like to invite you for a cup of tea."
At those words, a flicker of despair crossed Shen Qiu's eyes. He knew exactly what such an invitation meant: his time as a member of the Qixing was over.
Not only that—he likely would spend the rest of his life behind bars.
He lowered his head and fell silent. There was nothing left to say.
Those associated with him—Lin Tian and the others—saw that Shen Qiu had stopped struggling. One by one, they dropped their heads and surrendered.
With Shen Qiu's downfall, Ningguang's reputation in Liyue Harbor soared to its peak.
People were filled with hope and excitement as her campaign posters and slogans spread. Her plans and visions gained widespread support.
A few days later, the election results were announced. Ningguang won by a landslide, becoming the new Tianquan.
At the same time, Keqing was elected as Yuheng, and Tianshu succeeded as the new Tianshu.
"I will not betray the people's trust. I will dedicate myself to the prosperity of Liyue Harbor and the happiness of its citizens."
Ningguang's voice rang out across the plaza, her eyes filled with determination and hope.
Shajin stood quietly among the crowd, watching it all unfold with a satisfied smile.
He knew his plan had succeeded—but also, that this was only the beginning.
As Liyue began its shift toward civil governance, the road ahead remained long and fraught with challenges.
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With Ningguang in office, sweeping reforms began across Liyue—most notably the public ownership of production resources.
The goal was to dismantle the old feudal economy and ensure fair, efficient distribution of wealth and resources.
But progress did not come easily.
Some vested interests tried to sabotage the reforms in secret. Afraid of losing their wealth and control, they resorted to bribing officials and stirring up unrest among the people.
Conservative voices also expressed doubt, worrying that public ownership might destabilize society.
Yet Ningguang stood firm.
She knew the road to reform would be arduous—but as long as she held steady, Liyue would eventually flourish.
One day, Ningguang received a report: a group of greedy merchants were manipulating the market, driving up prices to enrich themselves at the people's expense.
She knew that left unchecked, this would hurt livelihoods and possibly incite chaos.
She dispatched agents in disguise into the marketplace.
Among them, her standout "partner" was Yelan.
After much effort, they uncovered ironclad evidence.
The merchants had been hoarding goods to fabricate scarcity, then inflating prices to reap excessive profits.
In a meticulously planned operation, Ningguang led a team to raid the merchants' hidden warehouses, seizing large caches of stockpiled supplies on the spot.
She then publicly exposed their crimes, inciting outrage from the citizens.
The culprits were apprehended in one fell swoop, and market order was restored.
During the Rite of Descension, the Geo Archon himself issued a divine decree supporting Ningguang's actions.
This greatly accelerated the momentum behind the public ownership reform. More and more people began backing the policy.
Liyue's economy gradually recovered, and people's lives improved significantly.
During this time, Ningguang also partnered with Beidou, leader of the Crux Fleet, expanding maritime trade together.
One day, she stumbled across an unclaimed Geo Vision. She picked it up casually—and to everyone's surprise, it responded to her.
Three years later, Liyue had found its rhythm.
The reforms had achieved remarkable results: society was stable, people lived in peace, and class divisions had begun to erode.
The capable rose to the top, regardless of their background.
Liyue Harbor once again shimmered with prosperity, a radiant jewel among the Seven Nations.
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