"Qinghe, my friend, you came at just the right time."
Zhongli set down his teacup, a faint, nearly imperceptible smile on his face as he spoke softly.
At those words, the three of them subconsciously looked at Zhongli, somewhat puzzled.
How had Qinghe arrived at just the right time?
Did Zhongli need something?
Well, he really did.
Zhongli really did have something to discuss with "Xue Qinghe." If she had not come, he would have paid her a visit after dinner.
As a Crown Prince's Mansion Guest Official, it was perfectly reasonable for him to visit the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Of course, if he did not seek out "Xue Qinghe," Ning Fengzhi would do as well. For them, it was only a matter of saying the word.
"Guest Official, is there something you need?"
"Xue Qinghe" asked instinctively. Then, as though she had thought of something, she glanced at Zhongli.
H-He had not forgotten to bring money again, had he?
No, this was the Seven Treasure Hotel. He could put it on his tab and have the bill sent to Ning Fengzhi.
"Yes."
Zhongli nodded. Without waiting for "Xue Qinghe" to say anything sentimental, he continued, "Chiyu has never attended school, nor has she received guidance from a teacher. Her knowledge concerning soul masters is only superficial."
"Oh, Zhongli, if you keep talking like that, how long will this take? Leave it to Paimon!"
Once she knew what it was about, Paimon directly took over. "Qinghe, here's the thing. Zhongli wants to ask you to help send Chiyu to school."
"Xue Qinghe": "..."
Zhongli: "..."
Being so blunt was a good way to lose friends.
Shouldn't she have phrased it more politely?
Hearing this, "Xue Qinghe" froze before quickly coming back to herself.
To her, this was just a minor