Chapter 46

Xingqiu looked at Klee with a frustrated expression.

He had to correct her misunderstanding.

"I am male."

"Not your sister!!"

Klee, hearing this, tilted her head in confusion.

"But you look like a sister."

"Ah, Klee understands."

"You must be one of those women disguised as men that my mother mentioned, right?"

"Klee gets it now."

As she spoke, a look of realization appeared on her face.

So this was the legendary woman disguised as a man?

Xingqiu's veins bulged on his forehead.

"I told you!!"

"I am male."

"Takumi, what have you been teaching this child?!"

Xingqiu was genuinely exasperated.

Takumi must have completely ruined Klee's understanding of things.

"Are you really a man?"

"But you look like a sister."

"Could it be that you're the 'pseudo-mother' my mom talked about?"

Klee's words made Xingqiu nearly spit out blood.

What the hell?!

Takumi couldn't hold back his laughter anymore.

"That's not something I taught."

"Hahaha~~!"

...

Xingqiu rolled his eyes dramatically.

Good grief, just good grief.

Who was Klee's mother, and why was she teaching her daughter things like this?

He was completely at a loss.

"Klee's mother is the great adventurer Alice."

"That's not my doing."

"I won't take the blame for this."

Xingqiu's eyes widened in surprise.

"Wait, you mean the great adventurer Alice, the one who wrote the Teyvat Travel Guide?"

"Klee is her child?"

"No wonder..."

He suddenly understood everything.

Nope. Not worth arguing. Not worth it at all!

Xingqiu had read the Teyvat Travel Guide before.

Judging by its content, he knew that Alice had an eccentric way of thinking.

Shaking his head, he decided not to continue arguing with Klee.

At that moment, Xiangling entered the room with the food.

"Dinner's ready!"

"Huh? Xingqiu, you're here too?"

Xiangling looked surprised.

When had he arrived?

Xingqiu nodded.

"Yeah, I came looking for Takumi."

Today had been exasperating for him.

So, he didn't feel like explaining further.

Xiangling simply nodded and placed the dishes on the table.

A few moments later, Guoba waddled in, carrying a bowl of rice.

"Lulu~!"

As soon as Guoba entered, it greeted Takumi.

Seeing Guoba, Takumi smiled.

"Hello, Guoba."

Klee's eyes sparkled when she saw him.

"A moving bear!"

"Amazing!"

She was fascinated by Guoba.

She even wondered if her Dodoco could move like Guoba.

"Hee hee~!"

"Cute, isn't he?"

"Guoba is my best friend, Klee."

Xiangling helped Guoba place the rice down and then sat beside Klee.

She began explaining the food to her.

It didn't take long for Klee and Xiangling to become friends.

After lunch, Xingqiu swiftly handled the bill.

Then, Takumi and Klee bid farewell to the two and continued wandering around Liyue Harbor.

When the time was right, they returned to the General Affairs Department.

By then, Jean and Ningguang had concluded their discussion.

The two had reached a direct consensus on all matters.

"Looks like you've finished your talks."

Takumi walked in to find them leisurely drinking tea.

"Everything's settled," Jean confirmed.

"Both sides will engage in full cooperation moving forward."

Ningguang nodded.

She had essentially agreed to all of Jean's cooperation requests.

Likewise, Jean had accepted all of Ningguang's conditions.

The negotiations had gone smoothly.

Hearing this, Takumi nodded and said:

"Then we should hold an investment conference soon."

"Some buildings in Guili Plains are already ready."

"While I was eating earlier, several merchants came asking about properties."

"We might as well settle this matter now and get businesses to move in."

After taking his seat, he discussed the matter further with Ningguang.

Hearing Takumi's words, Ningguang paused for a moment before nodding.

"No problem."

"I'll issue an announcement for the merchants."

"However, has the infrastructure on your side been completed?"

It wouldn't do if only the buildings were finished but necessities like water weren't available yet.

Takumi smirked slightly.

"Water systems are being installed now."

"The electrical grid was set up from the beginning."

"The houses are in their final stages of completion."

"Landscaping has been done as well."

"Once the high-voltage lines are fully set, everything will be in place."

"By the way, some areas of Guili Plains will have flight restrictions."

"No one will be allowed to use wind gliders over high-voltage power lines."

"If someone disregards this rule and something happens, they'll be responsible for it."

This was something Takumi needed to make clear.

If high-voltage lines were installed, flying over them would be dangerous.

Ningguang nodded.

"Understood."

"But that restriction will only apply to specific areas, right?"

She was aware of the hazards of high-voltage lines.

Only certain places would be affected.

She also understood Takumi's urban planning.

At this point, Jean became curious.

After some thought, she asked Takumi:

"Mr. Takumi, would Mondstadt be allowed to purchase properties in Guili Plains?"

Takumi was surprised by the question.

"You're interested too?"

Ningguang nodded.

"Yes."

"If possible, I'd like to purchase a large warehouse near the docks."

Takumi instantly understood.

"You're planning to use Guili Plains' port to export Mondstadt's wine?"

Ningguang turned her gaze toward Jean, who nodded.

"Yes."

"That's the plan."

"Mondstadt's exported goods can be shipped through Guili Plains."

"It will save a lot of time."

"Additionally, some Mondstadt merchants may set up branches here."

The more goods they exported, the wealthier Mondstadt would become.

Investing in Guili Plains' port was a necessary step.

The port was relatively close to Mondstadt.

It would save significant time.

If Dawn Winery joined, exports would be even more efficient.

Jean believed Diluc was already aware of the opportunities this port presented.

He would likely establish a branch here soon to facilitate beverage exports.

Diluc didn't need her help.

But smaller merchants did.

A large warehouse dedicated to storing export goods was essential.