"All right. Since these are the director's instructions, I shall do my best to carry them out."
Zhongli looked at the banknote in his hand with some resignation. He really did prefer strolling around the streets to working.
After some thought, he continued:
"However, Director Hu, demand in our industry has long since been met. If we spend money expanding our business, we are very likely to lose money."
In a place as large as Liyue, people inevitably went through birth, aging, illness, and death every day.
But even so, there was a limit. Liyue's funeral industry had reached a state of equilibrium after years of refinement, and expanding related services would essentially be a waste of Mora.
"Oh? You seem to know quite a bit, consultant!" Hu Tao folded her arms, looking surprised. "Well, I'll leave the Mora with you, then.
"If you see any new business worth investing in, you can invest in it. If all else fails, just deposit it in Liyue Bank."
Having taken the stance of a hands-off boss, Hu Tao walked away once she finished speaking.
"Hehe, it seems Rex Lapis's retirement isn't going all that smoothly either," Li Qiuzhi said with a smile.
"You must find this amusing. Still, helping the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is my duty as its consultant."
Zhongli chuckled.
"Ahem, Zhongli, there's something I'd like to ask you." Li Qiuzhi nodded and got down to business.
"Ask away."
Zhongli raised a hand, inviting Li Qiuzhi to ask whatever he wished.
"As you know, I'm an Adventurer. A while ago, I was exploring Sal Terrae and discovered some sealed ruins. After investigating, I learned that they were once part of the Salt Kingdom, and that you were the one who sealed them."
Li Qiuzhi briefly explained the situation.
After hearing him