Genshin Impact: A Red Teyvat Life Starting from Zero

Instead of answering the question directly, he changed the subject.

Grandma Ping knew at a glance that there was a solution.

Before Yanfei could even speak, Grandma Ping had already agreed.

Seeing this, Yan Fei could only put aside her questions for the time being.

Anyway, let’s eat first.

Zhongli chose Wanmintang as the location for everyone's meal.

The closer you get to the Wanmintang area, the more workers there are who come to stroll around during their breaks.

"It's a pity that the salary only increased by so much. Otherwise, I would have liked to buy Cui Cui a jade bracelet."

Not far ahead of Zhongli and his group, a group of dockworkers walked towards them.

Their conversation reached the ears of Zhongli and his group.

The one who was just speaking was one of the workers who looked young.

Zhongli paused for a moment, staying where he was, listening to what they were saying.

Grandma Ping and Yan Fei also stopped.

"You should be grateful. You should thank Qixing. Otherwise, with your meager salary, you wouldn't be able to afford it even if you had eight hundred years."

"That's right, you're really lucky to have married Cui Cui. A beautiful flower has been stuck in cow dung like you."

Beside him, two older-looking workers made a joke.

“Hey, you guys, you can’t say that. The fact that Cui Cui is interested in me means I have my own unique strengths.” The young worker said with a defiant look.

"Really? I didn't see it."

"So your taste is not as good as Cui Cui's."

"Hey, so tell me, what are your strengths...?"

The sounds of the workers talking gradually faded into the distance.

Even the keen hearing of immortals could not hear it.

Without the use of some magical arts, we won't hear any further developments.

But this is not important.

Zhongli started walking again, heading towards Wanmin Hall.

Grandma Ping smiled slightly.

She already knew what the Emperor's method was.

Yan Fei listened to the workers' conversation, seemingly lost in thought.

The multiple salary increases in Liyue Harbor are currently the hottest topic in the harbor, bar none.

There aren't many forms of entertainment in Liyue Harbor, so the workers who have free time are most interested in discussing wage increases.

Storytellers in Liyue Harbor, such as Tian Tiezui and Liu Su, have recently started changing their stories to those of high-ranking figures.

People are very curious about what these important figures do on a daily basis.

Now that I have money, can I learn how to do it too?

Where to spend money most cost-effectively is the most frequently asked question in Liyue Harbor.

Similar sounds were heard constantly along the way.

The group remained silent as they arrived at the Wanmin Hall.

At this time, Wanmintang was still booming, and it was difficult to get a seat.

Fortunately, Zhongli activated his financial power.

"Same as always, please add a table for me and send the bill to Wangshengtang."

"Alright, Mr. Zhongli, please come in. It's noisy outside."

Xiangling recognized him as an old acquaintance and promptly invited him inside.

"No need. I have some things to take care of today, so I'll stay outside."

"Ah this..."

Xiangling was in a dilemma.

It's so hard to get a seat outside, is it really appropriate for her to just add another table?

"Xiangling, let's add them. There are two more tables inside. Just bring them out. It'll make it easier for other people to come and eat. This is Wanmintang, after all."

While focused on stirring the food in the wok, Chef Mao gave Xiangling a few instructions without turning his head.

"Alright, Dad!"

Soon, several more tables were added outside Wanmintang.

In the blink of an eye, the room was filled with people.

"Miss Xiangling, please wait."

Zhongli called out to Xiangling, who was about to leave.

"Has Wanmintang been doing such a booming business lately?"

"Yes, ever since the wages in Liyue Harbor were raised, the number of people coming to eat has never decreased. Moreover, the laughter while people eat is louder than before! However, there are also more drunkards, and we have to trouble the Thousand Rock Army to send them back every day."

The second half of the sentence was whispered to Zhongli by Xiangling as she leaned closer.

"I see."

Zhongli nodded.

"I have no further questions, Miss Xiangling, please continue with your work."

"Okay, call me if you need anything."

Xiangling turned around and went to help Chef Mao cook.

At that moment, conversations could be heard from a table next to where Zhongli and his group had just sat down.

"Gentlemen, how do you plan to spend your salaries?"

Zhongli and the others turned their heads slightly to look.

"I'm planning to apply for my annual leave as soon as I get my salary next month and go to Guiliyuan. I've never left Liyue Harbor in my entire life. Why don't you try traveling around and see the scenery of Liyue?"

"As for me, I don't really have any plans. I'll just have a couple of good meals and that's it. My child is getting older and it's time for him to go to school. I need to prepare him more and make sure he doesn't fall behind from the start."

"Hey? Brother Liu, didn't you not long ago scrimp and save to buy all sorts of random early childhood education books for your kids? Why do you need more now?"

"That was before. One primer wasn't enough. Now that we have money, a few of my brothers and I from around here have been thinking about it. Besides the school, we're planning to pool our resources and hire a tutor to give the kids in our area extra lessons!"

"Ah this..."

The man was clearly stunned for a moment.

Brother Liu's child seems to be only three years old.

My child is only three years old, and we've already started hiring a tutor for early childhood education?

"I'm neither good at academics nor martial arts, which is why I'm here hawking my wares. When I was younger, I couldn't get into any merchant guild. Those who were good at academics thought I couldn't do accounting or speak properly, and those who were good at martial arts thought I was too weak to deal with demons."

I don't want my child to end up like that. When he's older, I'll find him a teacher so he can learn martial arts as well, so he's well-rounded in both academics and martial arts, which will give him more options in the future.

silence.

It seems that Brother Liu's child won't have an easy time from now on.

I paused to mourn for Brother Liu's child.

Zhongli, Granny Ping, and Yanfei all overheard their conversation.

Zhongli turned her head back to look at Yanfei.

"Well, now, have you figured it out?"

Chapter 65 Hahaha, here comes the chicken soup!

Yan Fei remained silent, still deep in thought.

Zhongli and Grandma Ping were not in a hurry. Instead, they drank tea and chatted about their own things.

Yes, the food at Wanmintang is indeed quite good, but the tea is always a bit lacking.

Well, after all, it's "Wanmintang". If we select some of the finest tea, I'm afraid there won't be any Wanmin left.

"Hahaha, here comes the chicken soup for the soul~"

Master Mao carried a clay pot onto the table.

Behind Master Mao, Xiangling placed plates of food on the table in front of Zhongli.

"Alright, Mr. Zhongli, it's all your usual routine. However, your 'slow-cooked pork and bamboo shoot soup' will have to wait a while."

"It doesn't matter."

Zhongli agreed, then looked at the chicken soup on the table with some curiosity.

"The inspirational quote came out very quickly today."

"Haha, that's right. There have been too many people coming lately, and we've been a bit overwhelmed. So we've been preparing some of the usual slow-cooking dishes in advance. And you know what? They're in high demand. They're often served as soon as they're cooked, and it doesn't affect the taste at all."

Zhongli nodded upon hearing this.

It's a very common method, but it's very useful.

"Thank you all for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, it's what I should do. I'm here to do business, and everyone has paid for their money."

"Then, please enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you any longer."

"Walk slowly."

After seeing Master Mao and Xiangling off, Zhongli looked at Yanfei again.