Chapter 106

Xingqiu looked at Loli with a depressed expression.

What was going on?

One by one, they started calling him their sister.

Takumi patted Klee's small head, his face full of joy.

"You arrived at just the right time."

"We're in need of some people to help with management."

"Are you two interested in taking on a part-time job?"

Takumi smiled as he looked at the two.

What a great workforce.

It would be a waste not to use them.

The already frustrated Xingqiu frowned.

This didn't sound like a good thing.

Even Chongyun sensed something was off.

It felt like Takumi was coercing them.

"This kind of thing..."

Xingqiu was about to refuse, but Takumi's next words made him freeze.

"Xingqiu, you don't want everyone in Liyue to know that you're a girl, do you?"

"Take a look at this."

With that, Takumi casually handed over a photograph of Xingqiu dressed in feminine attire.

Xingqiu's eyes widened in shock as he stiffly accepted the photo.

Upon seeing what was depicted, he immediately panicked.

"Y-you-you-you—!"

What the hell?!

How was this possible?

When had he ever worn a cheongsam with long hair?

Chongyun, curious, leaned over to look.

The moment he saw the picture in Xingqiu's hand, his gaze toward his friend changed.

So that was the truth...

Was Xingqiu really a girl?

Hiss—!

Was this really happening?

Klee, also curious, rushed over.

Upon seeing the photo, she gasped in excitement.

"Sister Xingqiu is indeed an elder sister!"

"Sister Xingqiu is so beautiful!!"

Hearing this, Yaoyao joined in.

"Wow\~!"

"Xingqiu is really a sister."

"Not a brother\~!"

With the two lolis excitedly chattering, Xingqiu was on the verge of breaking down.

In a fit of frustration, he shredded the photo in his hands.

"You're lying!!"

"Damn it!!"

"This is illegal!!"

Where had this photo even come from?!

It definitely wasn't him.

Damn it.

Takumi smirked, clearly pleased.

"It doesn't matter."

"So, do you agree?"

"You wouldn't want these photos to spread everywhere, would you?"

Xingqiu knew he had been completely cornered by Takumi.

He let out a defeated sigh.

"Fine."

"I'll help!"

"But let me finish my driving lessons first."

What other choice did he have?

If this photo got out, he wouldn't be able to face anyone in Liyue.

Thinking about the consequences, Xingqiu looked completely miserable.

Takumi chuckled and nodded.

"Don't worry."

"I'm not that kind of person."

Well, as long as Xingqiu worked obediently, Takumi wouldn't leak the photo.

Xingqiu snorted coldly, deciding to drop the subject.

With Xingqiu sorted, Takumi turned to Chongyun.

"Chongyun, you should stay and help as well."

"You wouldn't want to disappoint your aunt, would you?"

Before Takumi could even finish speaking, Shenhe's sharp gaze fell upon Chongyun.

Don't want to what?

Chongyun felt a deep sense of unease.

It was as if Takumi had taken advantage of him.

After thinking for a moment, he sighed.

"Fine."

"I don't have much to do right now anyway."

He had been busy lately, so staying to help didn't seem like a bad idea.

With both of them secured, Takumi nodded in satisfaction.

The two tools—er, assistants—were now in place.

"Shenhe, I'll leave them to you."

"They'll be your assistants."

"Next, we have a lot to do."

"Tomorrow, we'll head to Mingyun Village to work on some areas."

"Take a look here."

Takumi gestured to the models he had just completed.

Everyone turned their attention to them.

Xingqiu examined the houses near the Statue of the Seven and asked curiously:

"What are these houses for?"

"They look really nice."

It was only now that he noticed how elegant they appeared.

It would be wonderful to live in such a place.

Hearing Xingqiu's question, Takumi smirked.

"These are luxurious seaside villas."

"This one's mine, this one belongs to Ningguang, that one is reserved for Ganyu, and this one is Beidou's."

He pointed at them one by one.

Xingqiu raised an eyebrow.

Ningguang had a property here too?

Then, realization struck him.

If businessmen learned that Ningguang had a house here…

His expression changed instantly.

If they had the chance to become Ningguang's neighbors, countless merchants would swarm this place.

Even though Ningguang usually resided in the Jade Chamber, she also owned property in Liyue Harbor.

Even though she rarely stayed there, the surrounding real estate prices had skyrocketed.

Especially the two houses next to hers—they were valued at an astronomical price.

Despite the high cost, merchants still fought over them, knowing their resale value would always be high.

Realizing this, Xingqiu was shocked.

"How much for a house?"

"I want one!"

He didn't hesitate at all.

Securing a property here was an investment worth making.

His father and brother would definitely support his decision.

Takumi grinned.

"Don't worry."

"Once they're built, I'll reserve a unit for you."

"Just make sure you pay on time."

"I'll keep one for you, but the rest will be sold."

Hearing this, Xingqiu immediately understood.

If he didn't reserve one now and had to compete with other businessmen later, the price would skyrocket.

If Takumi was willing to set one aside for him, it would save him a fortune.

Perhaps staying to help wasn't such a bad deal after all.

Hmm…

After chatting with Takumi for a while, Xingqiu and Chongyun prepared to leave.

Next, they needed to return and obtain their driver's licenses.

They would also need to inform their families about what had happened.

They might not return to Liyue Harbor for a long time.

Just as they were about to depart, Takumi tossed them each a key.

The license plate numbers were written on them.

"Take these two cars."

"Go to Yanfei and get your driver's licenses."

"From now on, these will be your official vehicles."

Hearing this, neither of them refused.

A free car? Who would turn that down?

It was a valuable benefit, after all.