What was even more deadly was that Lisa left after her examination, drank Feng Yi's water of life, and returned to her normal state, giving Feng Yi no chance at all.
This made Feng Yi feel like he had suffered a great loss. He could only hold the alchemy knowledge books provided by Lisa and turn his frustration into motivation.
Meanwhile, Barbara ran out of the library in a daze and ended up in Jean's office.
"Barbara, what brings you here?"
Jean looked at the flustered Barbara with confusion and asked with concern.
"Ah?! How did I get here? Sister Jean... It's nothing, nothing at all..."
Hearing Jean's voice, Barbara realized she had unconsciously come to her sister's place.
Perhaps it was because she often brought her refreshing drinks, she had become accustomed to the route.
Barbara's mind was still replaying the scene she had just witnessed in the library. Faced with her sister's concern, she didn't know how to speak.
"Tell me, I'll keep it a secret for you!"
Jean thought, If you were really fine, you wouldn't be babbling. You really have no talent for lying!
Jean had often neglected Barbara due to her busy work schedule. Coincidentally, she didn't have much work today and could have a good chat with Barbara.
"Sister Jean, what do you think of Feng Yi... How is he?"
Barbara closed the office door. Now that they were the only two in the room, she directly addressed Jean as sister.
"Feng Yi? Speaking of him, he is a very charming person. Why do you suddenly mention him? Did he bully you?"
Jean pondered as she spoke. Feng Yi was gentle and polite. He had helped her a lot during his stay in Mondstadt, and Jean was very grateful to him.
Jean believed that with Feng Yi's character, he wouldn't bully Barbara without reason. Could there be some misunderstanding?
"Sister, you've misunderstood. Feng Yi didn't bully me. I was just asking casually..."
Barbara waved her hand. Since her sister didn't reject Feng Yi, if she were to date Feng Yi in the future, she would only need to convince her father.
Barbara suddenly felt that this future had been half-realized, and the future was promising!
"Barbara, are you alright? Why is your face so red all of a sudden?"
Seeing Barbara's flushed cheeks and what seemed like steam rising from her head, Jean wondered if she had a fever.
Looking at her incoherent speech, it was indeed possible.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. I suddenly remembered I haven't done my prayers yet. I'll be going back now. Goodbye, Sister!"
Her goal achieved, Barbara made an excuse and then dashed away.
"Is this child really okay? She's so worrying..."
Jean sighed and picked up the romance novel "The Melancholy of Young Vera" hidden under the files, preparing to relax a little.
Barbara had suddenly mentioned Feng Yi. Could she have sensed her feelings for Feng Yi?
Jean thought it shouldn't be the case, as she had hidden it so well!
However, it was good that Barbara didn't reject Feng Yi. If Feng Yi were to become Barbara's brother-in-law in the future, she, being in the middle, naturally hoped to see them get along well.
As night fell, Feng Yi bid farewell to Lisa and headed towards the tavern.
As he neared the tavern, Feng Yi suddenly saw two familiar figures standing by the entrance, one tall and one short.
"Ta-da! Feng Yi, you didn't expect this, did you? It's me and Zhongli!"
Hu Tao grinned and waved happily at Feng Yi. She had been waiting here for Feng Yi to surprise him.
"Hu Tao, Zhongli, why are you here? Don't just stand there, come in and sit down if there's something to talk about!"
Feng Yi was a little surprised. He had only been away from Liyue for a few days, how had Hu Tao caught up?
"Of course... *cough*, Guest Zhongli, you should explain!"
Hu Tao crossed her arms and sat on a chair, maintaining her dignity as Director. For such a trivial matter, it was better to let Zhongli explain.
"Yes, Director Hu Tao wishes to expand the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's business in Mondstadt. I have nothing to do recently, so I followed to take a look..."
Zhongli nodded and helped Hu Tao explain the reason for their visit.
In the past few days, Hu Tao had changed from her usual mischievous self and was exceptionally focused and diligent when learning how to handle Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's affairs, earning Zhongli's admiration.
In just a few days, she had mastered most of the procedures and was capable of handling matters independently.
This morning, Hu Tao proposed to open a branch of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Mondstadt. Zhongli, not wanting to leave Hu Tao to travel alone, followed her.
"This Director has already grasped the key points of handling Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's affairs. Opening a Mondstadt branch is completely within my capabilities!"
Hu Tao's seriousness lasted less than three seconds before she returned to her usual cheerful demeanor, standing on her chair and saying with a confident expression.
She had missed Feng Yi terribly these past few days. After her studies, she couldn't bear to delay any longer and had rushed to Mondstadt with Zhongli early in the morning.
"I see. I didn't realize your learning ability was so strong, Hu Tao!"
Feng Yi smiled slightly and reached out to ruffle Hu Tao's hair.
"Of course! You just didn't notice it before!"
Hu Tao hugged Feng Yi's waist, greedily inhaling his scent, and enjoying his caress, a satisfied smile appearing on her face.
"Your learning ability has improved, but why are you still so clingy?"
Feng Yi felt Hu Tao's embrace, which threatened to crush him, and couldn't help but laugh wryly.
"Hehe~"
Hu Tao chuckled and let Feng Yi say whatever he wanted, as long as Feng Yi didn't drive her away.
"By the way, Zhongli, have you found a place to open the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Mondstadt yet?"
Feng Yi suddenly thought of this.
"To be honest, we haven't yet!"
Zhongli took a sip of the hot tea that had just been brewed on the table, his expression calm.
After arriving in Mondstadt, they were dragged away by Hu Tao to inquire about Feng Yi's whereabouts. They hadn't had time for any serious business.
This inquiry was no small matter. They actually learned that Feng Yi had opened a tavern in Mondstadt and had become an Honorary Knight...
Zhongli couldn't help but lament that Feng Yi was indeed an extraordinary person, able to navigate freely wherever he went.
"Then where are you staying tonight?"
Seeing Zhongli's calm demeanor, Feng Yi's heart skipped a beat.
"Hehe, we waited for you, didn't we?"
Hu Tao indicated that wherever Feng Yi stayed, they would stay.
"If rooms are limited, staying a night in the Serenitea Pot is also acceptable!"
Zhongli added.
Zhongli believed that as long as they found Feng Yi, there would be a place to stay, which was why they had been waiting by the tavern entrance.
"The place where I live does indeed have no vacant rooms, but the space in the Serenitea Pot is quite large!"
As expected, it wasn't beyond Feng Yi's expectations that Zhongli had this plan in mind.
Zhongli thought: If I find Feng Yi, I won't have to spend Mora on food and accommodation, especially since the funds I brought this time are limited...