When Xiangling heard Hu Tao's explanation, she suddenly understood.
So that's how it was.
Xiangling didn't think too much about it, as she wasn't one to gossip.
Since they were all friends of friends, they could now be considered acquaintances.
After serving the food, Xiangling bid farewell and left.
She still had work to do.
Meanwhile, Hu Tao began enjoying her breakfast.
From time to time, she would remind Zhongli to handle the matter later.
Hu Tao quickly finished her meal and then spoke up:
"Jiang Chen, I'll head back to sleep now."
"Come visit the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor when you have time. I'll introduce you to all kinds of coffins."
Before leaving, Hu Tao didn't forget to invite Jiang Chen.
Hearing her words, Jiang Chen was speechless.
Good grief, you're really planning to sell me all kinds of coffins, huh?
This is truly outrageous.
"Next time, for sure!"
There was nothing more to say. He'd definitely go next time.
As for when that would be, who knew?
"Rest well, Director Hu."
"You've worked hard."
Zhongli also nodded.
Hu Tao had just returned from Wuwang Hill at dawn.
She hadn't slept all night.
Zhongli was used to Hu Tao resting during the day.
"You know I've worked hard, yet you still don't help out!"
"All you do is spend my money."
"Hmph!"
Hu Tao shot Zhongli a dissatisfied glare before leaving.
On her way out, she also settled the bill.
Once Hu Tao was gone, Zhongli finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm really not good at dealing with Director Hu."
"Her personality is too lively."
What a headache.
Just thinking about the tasks Hu Tao had assigned him made Zhongli's scalp tingle.
If he didn't do them, Hu Tao would probably pester him to death.
Zhongli felt that dealing with Hu Tao was harder than the Archon War.
Seeing Zhongli's expression, Jiang Chen couldn't help but laugh.
"Good luck to you."
"Personally, I think Hu Tao is quite cute."
No matter how Zhongli felt about it, Jiang Chen thought Hu Tao was great.
Who could resist a clever, adorable girl?
Especially one who was always smiling.
A sunny, cheerful beauty.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Zhongli couldn't help but sigh.
He found Hu Tao quite a handful.
But after all, he had raised her since she was a child.
She was like a daughter to him.
There was nothing he could do.
After the two finished their breakfast, Zhongli suggested:
"Let's find a place to sit and chat."
Zhongli extended an invitation to Jiang Chen.
He wanted to discuss some arrangements with Jiang Chen regarding the post-Rite of Descension plans.
Hearing Zhongli's words, Jiang Chen nodded.
"Sure!"
"You pick the place."
Jiang Chen had nothing else to do, so he might as well have a good chat with Zhongli.
Hearing Jiang Chen's agreement, Zhongli didn't hesitate and immediately got up to leave.
Zhongli took Jiang Chen to Heyu Tea House.
Seeing the name of the tea house, Jiang Chen's heart stirred.
Wasn't this the tea house where Yun Jin performed?
Coming here so early to listen to Yun Jin's opera?
Truly a man who used his Vision to settle bills.
Yun Jin's number one fan.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but吐槽 in his heart.
Zhongli was a regular here.
So his arrival was warmly welcomed.
Zhongli booked a private room with Jiang Chen, ordered an extremely expensive pot of tea, and sat down.
After the server left, Zhongli slowly began his conversation with Jiang Chen.
"After the Rite of Descension, I will announce you as the Tianquan."
"Additionally, I plan to release the Vortex God."
"At that time, you will need to display a portion of your strength."
As he spoke, Zhongli looked at Jiang Chen with a serious expression.
According to the original plan, he would fake his death and retire.
Then the Fatui would release the Vortex God.
This would test whether the current Qixing could protect Liyue.
At the same time, it would give Ningguang and the others an excuse to completely expel the Fatui from Liyue.
Now, he planned to continue with this.
However, this time he wouldn't fake his death.
But similarly, he would still release the Vortex God.
This time, the test would become a showcase of Jiang Chen's power.
This way, Jiang Chen could better win the hearts of the people of Liyue.
After all, Jiang Chen was not a local.
Even if Zhongli appointed him as the Tianquan,
there might not be any issues at first.
But later, some people would inevitably be dissatisfied.
So, Jiang Chen needed to demonstrate his strength.
At the same time, he would show everyone that Liyue was still strong.
Additionally, this would allow the Qixing to completely expel the Fatui from Liyue.
This would create a more stable environment for Liyue's development.
It was a win-win situation.
Hearing Zhongli's plan, Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised.
"Showcasing my power?"
"I have no problem with that."
"But Tartaglia is going to have a rough time!"
"Are you sure it's okay to set him up like this?"