Chapter 112

Zhongli glanced at Hu Tao behind him.

He was helpless.

This little troublemaker.

There were so many parking spaces in the distance. Why couldn't she park her car there?

Did she really have to stop right next to him?

He was completely at a loss for words!

After stepping aside to give her space, Hu Tao parked the car and jumped out.

"Come on!"

"You're here to work."

"Let's hurry inside."

"Or do you not want to?"

Hu Tao stared at Zhongli.

If he dared to say no, she wouldn't hesitate to take out her staff and knock him on the head!

Zhongli shook his head.

He didn't argue.

"Let's go."

"Let's head inside."

With that, Zhongli took the lead, walking toward Takumi's new office.

Inside, many people were busy at work.

Seeing the organized operations, Zhongli nodded in satisfaction.

Good, everything seemed to be running smoothly.

Not long after, the two arrived at Takumi's office.

Hearing footsteps, Takumi looked up.

Seeing Zhongli and Hu Tao, he quickly stood up and invited them to sit.

"Take a seat."

After saying that, Takumi began making tea.

Hu Tao curiously looked around.

The layout of the office was impressive.

It had a great atmosphere!

"Not bad at all."

"I should set up something like this at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."

"That way, when clients walk in and see an office like this, they'll feel the atmosphere."

"Maybe it'll even help business."

"Wait, do coffins even fit this style?"

She started seriously considering it.

Hearing her words, Takumi was speechless.

"Please, don't bring that kind of business style here."

"This office has nothing to do with coffins!"

Hu Tao chuckled.

She was just joking.

The two sat down.

Takumi poured tea for them.

After taking a sip, Zhongli finally spoke.

"What exactly do you need me to do?"

He had been ready to retire.

And yet, here he was, being dragged into more work.

Even if he refused, Hu Tao would probably just force him into it.

Hearing Zhongli's question, Takumi smiled.

He could sense Zhongli's reluctance.

"Actually, you don't need to do much."

"When the textbooks are ready, just review them."

"If something doesn't make sense, fix it."

Zhongli immediately nodded.

That was easy enough.

"No problem."

If that was all, then he was fine with it.

It was just a change of scenery.

Takumi nodded and continued.

"All your expenses in Guiliyuan will be reimbursed."

"Whether it's tea or meals, just send the bill over."

He wasn't paying for it himself, anyway.

There was no issue.

Besides, Guiliyuan didn't have many entertainment options.

At most, Zhongli would drink tea and eat meals.

It was all small expenses.

And Ningguang would cover them.

With that settled, Takumi took Zhongli to the area where the teachers were writing textbooks.

This would be Zhongli's workplace from now on.

When the teachers saw Zhongli, their eyes lit up.

Zhongli's reputation in Liyue was well known.

Many knew that he was incredibly knowledgeable.

A brilliant scholar.

With his involvement, the textbook compilation process would surely speed up.

No one opposed Zhongli's new role.

Seeing this, Takumi said to him:

"Zhongli, from now on, you'll be in charge of the Ministry of Education."

"Your monthly salary is 100,000 Mora, and all your tea expenses will be reimbursed."

"Hu Tao, what do you think?"

Although he was speaking to Zhongli, he was actually asking Hu Tao for approval.

Hearing Takumi's words, Hu Tao was immediately excited.

"No problem at all!"

"100,000 Mora a month? That's great!"

"Then Zhongli is officially yours to command."

"He's still Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's consultant."

"But now, he's also the head of the Ministry of Education."

With just a few words, they had decided Zhongli's new role.

Hearing this, Zhongli was dumbfounded.

If he could, he would have cursed them both.

Did they really refuse to let him retire?

Zhongli had never been this exasperated before.

He truly couldn't deal with these two schemers.

Takumi acted like he was consulting him, but in reality, he was just confirming things with Hu Tao.

Looking at them both, Zhongli seriously considered whether he should just bury them underground.

Zhongli sighed.

Meeting these two had truly been unfortunate.

Just as Takumi and Hu Tao were talking, Ganyu walked in.

As soon as she entered, she saw Zhongli.

"Emperor—"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhongli shot her a look.

Ganyu immediately understood.

Luckily, Hu Tao didn't seem to notice.

"Huh? Ganyu?"

"You're here too?"

"What did you just say?"

Hu Tao greeted her warmly.

Hearing Hu Tao's question, Ganyu quickly shook her head.

"Nothing."

"I just came to check on things."

She had originally wanted to see how the textbook writing process was going.

She hadn't expected Takumi and the others to be here as well.

"Ganyu, from now on, Zhongli will handle everything related to education."

Takumi explained everything to her.

After hearing the explanation, Ganyu was surprised.

Leaving all of this to Zhongli?

Actually, that might be a good idea.

If it were anyone else, she might have been concerned.

But with Zhongli, she had no doubts.

Education was crucial to Liyue's future.

If Zhongli was in charge, there was nothing to worry about.

"Understood."

She nodded.

Takumi continued.

"Zhongli, you'll be busy here from now on."

"I'll have someone arrange a house for you."

"They'll take you there later."

"I'll be heading out now."

With that, Takumi turned and walked away.

Seeing this, Hu Tao quickly followed.

It was more fun to stick with Takumi.

She hadn't explored Guiliyuan yet.

Ganyu watched as they left.

She turned to Zhongli.

"Mr. Zhongli."

"I'll leave everything in your hands."

She was still getting used to calling him that.

Ever since learning his true identity, she instinctively called him "Emperor."

But she knew Zhongli wanted to keep his identity hidden.

So she forced herself to adjust.