Chapter 221

Mona looked at Takumi and couldn't help yawning.

"Oh, it's you."

"What's the matter?"

Why had he suddenly come looking for her?

Was school opening?

Takumi looked at Mona with a strange expression.

"Didn't you say you couldn't even afford to eat?"

"But these books..."

Damn, each one was expensive.

This girl was secretly rich, wasn't she?

Hearing Takumi say this, Mona was speechless.

"I just don't have money for food."

"Who said I was poor?"

There was nothing wrong with that statement.

She wasn't actually poor—she just never had money for food.

Takumi was really baffled by her logic.

He had thought she was struggling.

But in reality? A wealthy scholar!

Looking at all the expensive books in the room, Takumi was in disbelief.

Mona was secretly loaded.

"Your whole personality just collapsed, you know that?"

Mona sighed, avoiding the subject.

"So, why are you looking for me?"

She wasn't in the mood to discuss finances.

Takumi put down one of the overpriced books and said:

"I just came to check if you were starving to death."

"But clearly, you're fine."

Mona rolled her eyes.

"What do you mean starving?"

"Someone brings me food every day!"

Keqing had already arranged everything for her.

And the meals were quite good.

She even felt like she had gained weight.

Takumi chuckled.

"If you're fine, then come with me to the school."

"Since you'll be teaching there, you should see it beforehand."

Mona thought for a moment and agreed.

She hadn't seen the school yet.

Now was a good time.

"Alright, let's go."

"I'll come back later and continue my research."

With that, Mona stepped out of her house.

Takumi followed her, and the two headed for the school together.

At the school, the place was buzzing with activity.

The main teaching building was nearly complete.

Mona looked at the structures before her, her eyes lighting up.

Was this the school from her divinations?

It looked quite impressive.

The two walked through the premises, looking around.

Takumi turned to Mona and said:

"If you need any equipment, submit an application to Keqing."

"Also, you can help with the curriculum."

"The textbook committee is at the General Affairs Department."

"You can go there to assist."

The General Affairs Department had several administrative branches.

The education sector was one of them.

And in charge of it?

None other than Zhongli—the well-known scholar.

His work hours were minimal these days.

Mostly, he just read textbooks, approved them, and then went for tea.

Mona nodded.

"Textbooks?"

"I have some."

"I'll bring them over."

Astrology textbooks?

She had them ready.

She would simply use what her master had taught her.

No need for anything too complicated.

Takumi's eyes gleamed.

She had textbooks ready?

This was great.

"Then go when you're ready."

"If Zhongli approves them, your astrology class will use your materials."

Mona had no objections.

After touring the school, she left to prepare her materials for submission.

Takumi, meanwhile, headed towards the commercial district.

Keqing was currently overseeing it.

Shop owners who had bought or rented spaces were now starting renovations.

Workers were busy moving materials in and out.

Containers were being delivered.

Even Diluc's alcohol shop was undergoing renovations.

Seeing all the activity, Takumi nodded in satisfaction.

It wouldn't be long before the area was fully operational.

Takumi entered the supermarket and eventually found Keqing inside.

By now, the store's layout was nearly complete, following his designs.

Shelves and storage units were in place.

Some goods had already started arriving.

Keqing approached him as soon as she saw him.

"You're just in time."

"I need your help."

"We need refrigerators installed."

According to Takumi's designs, there was a frozen section.

Initially, they planned to use ice slimes.

However, Keqing had learned that Takumi had already developed refrigerators at the General Affairs Department.

So, she had decided to call him over.

Since he had shown up on his own, that saved her the trouble.

Hearing her request, Takumi didn't refuse.

The alchemists were still working on mass production.

If he waited for them, it would take too long.

So, he might as well do it himself.

Thinking this, Takumi got to work.

He went to the designated area and began conjuring refrigerators into place.

"That should do it."

"Now, arrange for someone to coordinate with Diluc."

"Bring over drinks to stock up."

Keqing nodded. "Got it."

"I'll handle it."

Since she was in charge of product procurement, she would reach out to Diluc herself.

After talking with Keqing for a while, Takumi left to visit Diluc.

He needed to finalize the deal on the delivery trucks.

Diluc should be at his newly acquired building next door.

Thinking this, Takumi walked over.

The place was bustling with activity.

Inside, he spotted a large parking lot.

Diluc's cars were parked there.

Seeing this, Takumi made a decision.

Before anything else, he would prepare the delivery vehicles Diluc needed.