With a correct mentality, Wang Daoyi was no longer disappointed, and a polite smile appeared on his face again.

The emperor's favorite thing is a good boy like me.

Putting away the West Wind Secret Archive, Wang Dao chatted with Zhongli at the beginning.

"You went to Mondstadt, what do you think of Mondstadt?"

Zhongli asked, having been wondering if it was time for him to rest, and the Wind God in Mondstadt next door happened to be in business, so he could ask about Mondstadt so he could think about Liyue's future.

Wang Daoyi didn't think too much, Zhongli asked him and replied, this is his thigh, he has to hug it.

"It's okay, a country of politics and religion, but the Aeolian Church basically doesn't care about things, it's the Knights of Favonius who handle affairs."

Zhongli nodded, Barbatos did not accompany his kingdom, and his kingdom was still functioning normally, so, what about me, should I also rest?

"The other day, I was strolling in Liyue Harbor when I heard a merchant say to his fellow men, 'You have done your duty, now go and rest.'" Do you think, my patron, have I done my duty? ”

Zhongli seemed to ask a question nonchalantly.

Wang Daoyi was shocked in his heart, and the original lightness dissipated from his heart, and he didn't give an answer for a long time, and Zhongli didn't urge, just looked at his youngest patron.

Why do you want me to persuade the emperor to retire?

After thinking about it for a long time, Wang Daoyi gave an answer.

"Emperor, the contract between the man and the merchant is short-lived, the man has completed his duties today and can go to rest, but he still has a new job tomorrow, and a new contract will be generated."

"Your contract with Liyue is long-lasting, you have led Liyue for thousands of years, the people of Liyue are accustomed to your leadership, and not long ago, I listened to people in the market discussing Mondstadt, and everyone thought it was unimaginable that Mondstadt would be led without God."

"Emperor, I can't tell if the people of Liyue are ready or not, but maybe you can give it a try and see if Liyue can go alone now!"

Zhongli didn't reply, his brow furrowed on his originally indifferent face, he had been with Liyue for more than 3,700 years, and even before Liyue was founded, he had been protecting the people of this land, and now wanting to retire was not only a test for the people of Liyue, but also a difficult choice for himself.

Time was silent, for a long time,

"What do you think of the Seven Stars of Liyue ruling Liyue?"

Zhongli didn't ask suddenly.

Wang Daoyi had already thought about the reply, and he knew that Zhongli had already made a decision.

"The Seven Stars of Liyue have been in place for a long time to assist you in ruling Liyue, and while not every generation of the Seven Stars are wise, they have never betrayed you, and they have always fulfilled their duties."

"Liyue's social structure has been stabilized over thousands of years, and there are also the General Affairs Department under the Seven Stars of Liyue, and there are various departments under the General Affairs Department, these ordinary people, they are the key to Liyue's operation,"

"Emperor, there is nothing wrong with Liyue on the surface, it only needs one test, and only a real test can verify whether Liyue has the ability to move forward alone!"

Zhongli had already made up his mind, since Liyue needed a test, he would like to grant the Ice God's request and take a real test to see if Liyue still had the strength to move forward without him.

In Zhongli's opinion, if Liyue is ready, then he can retire, and if Liyue is not ready, he will still be the martial god of the Demon God War, and he can still protect Liyue.

After thinking about it and looking at the sky, the two chatted inadvertently for a long time, and it was already noon.

Putting down the teacup, Zhongli stood up.

"Let's go, go to dinner, after eating, go to Sanwan to listen to the book, I heard that Tian Tiezui changed the story today, I have to listen to it." You pay, and it's the consultation fee for today! ”

He, Zhongli, the guest of the Afterlife Hall, the consultation fee is very high.

Wang Daoyi naturally has no opinion, not to mention the consulting fee, even if you prostitute me for nothing, I have no opinion.

When the two of them left the courtyard, they saw Hu Tao squatting at the door of the Death Hall, teasing the little white cat in front of the door.

Seeing Wang Daoyi and Zhong Li coming out, Hu Tao abandoned the little white cat that had begun to dislike her, and jumped in front of the two.

"Ah, Zhongli, Daoyi, are you going out?"

"Yes, I consulted Zhongli Keqing in the morning, and I am going to invite Zhongli Keqing to lunch!"

After lunch, I have to listen to a book, of course, listening to a book can't be talked to Hu Tao, otherwise Hu Tao will have to be angry and Zhong will not leave to pull business.

"Dinner, okay, okay, can I go together?"

As soon as Hu Tao heard that it was a meal, he immediately said that he wanted to go together, flashing plum blossom eyes, pitiful.

"Huh? Isn't there lunch at the Hall of the Dead today? ”

Wang Daoyi still remembered that there was lunch in the Afterlife Hall, and he had eaten before.

"I have a job today, and the people are ordering a full set of meals, including banquets, so the master also went, and I didn't have lunch!"

You can never think of how many kinds of courses there are.

There was no way, Hu Tao couldn't be starved at home, so he took Hu Tao and the three of them set off to Wanmin Hall.

When I came to Wanmin Hall, it was already full of guests

The diners knew the news of Xiangling's return yesterday, so there were a lot of people at noon today, all of whom came for the little chef of Wanmintang.

Chef Mao has once again changed from a chef to a hands-on.

Walking into Wanmin Hall, he saw a table of guests who had just finished eating, and Wang Dao picked up a rag and went up to clean it up.

Then beckoned Hu Tao and Zhongli to sit down.

"Yo, Hall Master Hu and Zhongli Keqing are here, Wang Daoyi, you greet your good friends yourself!"

Master Mao also saw the three of them, just said hello casually, and went on to entertain the other guests.

"Master Hu, Zhongli Keqing, what are you going to eat today?"

Wang Daoyi incarnated as the second little shop.

"Today is your treat, you can just watch it!"

"I'm going to eat boiled fish!"

Both spoke at the same time.

"Okay, a portion of boiled fish, and then serve a few dishes casually, you sit down for a while, and I'll place an order."

Bringing a pot of hot tea to the two, Wang Daoyi walked to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Xiangling was busy, but she had already seen Wang Daoyi bring the two of them to eat.

"Brother Daoyi, what to eat, I'll make it for you first!"

Xiangling, who has determined the relationship, is really different, even if Wang Dao came before, he would have to queue up, but now he can do it first.

picked up a handkerchief to wipe the fine sweat off Xiangling's forehead, and then picked up the idle iron pot on the side.

"You can help me make a boiled fish first, the kind that Hu Tao likes to eat, and I'll just come with a few other dishes, don't delay business."

Although I was very happy that Xiangling could give herself privileges, she was not embarrassed to cut all the queues, she just asked Xiangling to help make a main dish, and the rest of the dishes, Wang Daoyi was ready to do it himself.

Although Wang Daoyi's skills are not as good as Xiangling, they are also good, and Master Mao wanted Wang Daoyi to learn to be a chef with him.

Soon, one dish after another was finished.

Place all the dishes on the plate.

"You continue to be busy, I'll go to entertain Hu Tao and Zhongli Keqing first!"

"Okay, there you go!" Xiangling nodded and continued to be busy.

Putting the dishes on the table one by one, Wang Dao said: "I'm too busy today, there are too many people, this boiled fish is made by Xiangling, and the rest is made by me, don't dislike it!" ”

Hu Tao had already done it, and put a chopstick dish in his mouth, showing a look of enjoyment.

"Hmm~ Daoyi's craftsmanship is good, it can be compared to me!"

Ahem, this shouldn't be a compliment! The craftsmanship of your Hu Hall Master, no one knows about the entire Afterlife Hall.

Zhongli also took a pair of chopsticks, and after tasting them, he commented: "Although it is not as good as Miss Xiangling's skills, it is also very good." ”

Then he casually glanced at Hu Tao, "Although it can't compare to Master Hu in terms of ideas, it's very standard!" ”

Low EQ: Hu Tao can't cook

High EQ: Hu Tao is very thoughtful in cooking

Hearing Zhongli's evaluation, Wang Daoyi and Hu Tao were very satisfied.