"Silly girl, I'm the one who should be raising you! And why are you making it yourself? Why not just hand it over to the employees of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor below?"
Though moved, Feng Yi suddenly thought, what kind of boss works while the employees slack off?
Teaching the production method to trusted employees and utilizing labor rationally would maximize value!
"Eh? We can do that?"
Hu Tao blinked, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Was that even possible?
"Why not? Hurry up and eat!"
Feng Yi snatched the talismans from Hu Tao's hands and pushed the food towards her.
Hu Tao had just taken over the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor from her grandfather and lacked management experience, so it was normal for her not to have thought of this.
Feng Yi had taken management courses in his previous life. He could offer Hu Tao some appropriate advice to help her gain control of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's operations more quickly.
As Hu Tao ate the dishes Feng Yi had meticulously prepared, her eyes curved, and she looked at Feng Yi with a smile.
'It's so good to have Feng Yi around!'
Hu Tao thought.
Feng Yi didn't rush to put Hu Tao to bed that night. He stayed up with her until past midnight.
This was because Feng Yi suddenly realized that with Tartaglia's and Ganyu's honest answers, he had gained some benefits, and his control over the River God's divinity had improved.
The previous restrictions had now been adjusted.
Feng Yi remembered the original setting: [River God's Domain can only be used once a day, and only once a week on the same target.]
Now it was adjusted to: [River God's Domain can only be used once a day, and only once within five days on the same target.]
Although the restriction period had only been shortened by two days, it showed Feng Yi more possibilities.
If he continued to persist, perhaps one day the restriction would be lifted entirely, and perhaps he would become a conceptual god?
Earning more honest answers was the key to improving his control over the River God's divinity.
However, this was just Feng Yi's hope. The immediate matter was more important.
When Feng Yi discovered that he could use the River God's Domain on Hu Tao again, he realized that the plan to save the Phoenix Egg could proceed!
If he relied solely on Ganyu, when would that happen?
But Hu Tao's mischievous nature made him uncertain. What if she answered incorrectly again...
It wouldn't matter, though. With the double healing of the golden bell and the golden panties, even if Hu Tao's soul was damaged from answering incorrectly, she would recover quickly.
But wouldn't it be better if she didn't get hurt at all?
"Hu Tao, like this..."
Feng Yi sensed that the River God's Domain in his mind could be used and made some preparations.
"Feng Yi, do... do I really have to take everything off? Can... can I leave one pair of panties on?"
Feng Yi's plan was for Hu Tao to undress completely, including all accessories, and hold the giant egg naked. This would maximize the egg's chance of dropping.
The ideal was grand, but reality was stark.
It was easy to think of, but difficult to execute. Hu Tao became shy at the crucial moment.
Feng Yi looked at Hu Tao, whose cheeks were so red she seemed about to boil. He couldn't refuse, so he could only sigh and nod.
'The golden panties are a product of the River God's Domain, so they shouldn't have any effect, right?'
Feng Yi tried to comfort himself, but even he couldn't be absolutely sure.
"If... if Feng Yi, you hug me tonight... if you sleep holding me, I can take everything off..."
Hu Tao thought of something, and steam began to rise from her head. She murmured softly, her voice barely audible in the end.
"Hmm? What did you say?"
Her voice was too low, and Feng Yi couldn't hear Hu Tao's request clearly. He wanted her to repeat it.
But how could Hu Tao say such a thing twice?
She quickly closed the doors and windows, deftly took off her clothes and accessories, including her panties. Hu Tao took the initiative, implying that Feng Yi had agreed, leaving him no room to refuse.
"Let's... let's begin!"
Hu Tao tried to cover her upper body's private parts with her hair, but while she covered the top, she couldn't do anything about the bottom.
She could only urge Feng Yi to start quickly.
Feng Yi nodded, took out the giant egg, and let Hu Tao hold it. Although he didn't know what Hu Tao's request was, he didn't care much. Hu Tao wouldn't ask him to eat feces, would she?
"Remember, learn from last time! You must answer honestly this time! You don't want to drink that bitter medicine for nourishing the soul again, do you?"
Even though she didn't have to take medicine, Feng Yi, thinking of Hu Tao's mischievous nature, still brought out the bitter medicine to pressure her.
"Don't worry! Don't worry! Your Grand Manager is the most reliable!"
Hu Tao's tongue instinctively retracted at the thought of the bitter decoction. She'd rather eat green oranges!
Feng Yi: I don't believe you, you promised the same thing last time!
Preparing for the worst, Feng Yi took out the golden bell and wore it around his waist. He hadn't forgotten that the golden bell had the function of bringing good luck to the wearer.
He was going to break his bad luck tonight!
River God's Domain - Activate!
Feng Yi's toes lightly tapped the ground, and the ground was instantly replaced by water, engulfing them both.
"Young Hu Tao! Did you drop this golden bird egg, or this silver bird egg, or this broken bird egg that's beyond saving?!"
It worked! It worked!
Feng Yi rejoiced inwardly. His plan was correct!
Hu Tao had nothing else on her. When she was only holding the bird egg, coupled with the luck from the golden bell, the probability of dropping the bird egg was raised to its peak.
"It's that broken bird egg that's beyond saving!"
Hu Tao's mind instantly cleared at the thought of the bitter taste of the soul-nourishing medicine. Without any hesitation, she chose the correct answer.
"A sincere and kind person will receive the River God's blessing! This silver giant egg is a gift for you!"
Feng Yi concluded perfectly. Hu Tao's performance today impressed him. Hu Tao had indeed grown!
Feng Yi collected the three giant eggs into the Serenitea Pot and stepped forward to hug Hu Tao, giving her a big reward.
*Peck~*
Hu Tao shyly covered her eyes, unable to withstand Feng Yi's enthusiasm.
"You... you just promised me, tonight... tonight you must..."
Hu Tao hugged Feng Yi's neck and whispered in his ear.
"What about tonight?"
Feng Yi: Why is it quiet again at the crucial part?
When I have money, I'll definitely get ears that can hear thoughts!
"Sleep... sleep holding me! You're not allowed to go back on your word!"
Hu Tao stared into Feng Yi's eyes, her gaze swirling. If Feng Yi dared to go back on his word, she would cry on the spot.
"Whatever you say tonight, I'll do! I, Feng, will listen to you tonight!"
Feng Yi: Luckily, it's not eating feces!
What's so difficult about sleeping holding Hu Tao?
He said without fear that he could hold her for a lifetime!
This wasn't a request at all! It was a benefit!
Saying that, Feng Yi quickly put Hu Tao's panties back on and tucked her into bed, lest she get cold.
As usual, Feng Yi took off his shoes, got into bed, and told Hu Tao a bedtime story.
"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who sold gems. One day, she met a purple potato spirit..."