Chapter 111

At 6 PM, the small shop concluded its business for the day.

After Zhu Zi bid farewell to the last customer, she turned and asked, "Boss, since we're closed tomorrow, should we put up a notice outside?"

Xia Zhi nodded, "Yes, go get the paper and pen."

"Right away, Boss!"

Zhu Zi ran inside to fetch the red paper and pen they bought last time, spreading it neatly on the table.

"Boss, shall I write it?"

"Mm-hmm."

"What should I write?"

"Write: 'Closed for one day to celebrate the Moon Chase Festival with friends.'"

"Oh... Boss, I'm done!"

"Let it dry for now."

Zhu Zi carefully set aside the red paper and began cleaning the shop with Shenhe. Ganyu put down her book and came to help with the miscellaneous tasks.

After finishing everything, Xia Zhi brought four glasses of rainbow juice, and everyone sat down to rest while drinking and chatting.

Zhu Zi finished her juice first and couldn't help but gently punch her thighs.

Xia Zhi "watched" this Inazuman girl's clumsy thoughts and found her somewhat cute, though his face remained expressionless.

"Zhu Zi, are your legs sore again?"

"Yes."

"Come, I'll massage them for you."

"Okay."

Zhu Zi followed Xia Zhi to the back hall.

Shortly after, strange sounds came from inside.

Ganyu couldn't help but look up at the swaying curtain in the doorway, remembering the pleasant sensation in her body from last night, her expression becoming somewhat peculiar.

Shenhe glanced at her senior sister and said calmly, "Miss Zhu Zi isn't very strong physically. Her legs get sore from standing too long. The boss gave her a massage yesterday too, and it worked well."

Ganyu came back to her senses and nodded, "Oh... Mr. Xia is very kind."

Shenhe agreed, "The boss is indeed kind. He gives Miss Zhu Zi massages for free."

Ganyu thought for a moment and asked, "Junior Sister Shenhe, have you experienced Mr. Xia's massage service?"

Shenhe shook her head, "No, my constitution is very good. Even if I stand all day, my legs don't get tired."

Ganyu was silent for a moment before saying, "You should try it sometime. It really feels quite nice."

"Mm."

The strange sounds from Zhu Zi continued.

Shenhe remained unfazed, but Ganyu felt somewhat flustered.

Ganyu sipped her juice, trying to change the subject, "Junior Sister Shenhe, do you have enough money? Do you need me to give you some?"

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister, but I don't have any need for money right now."

"For meals..."

"The shop provides food and lodging."

"To buy some clothes..."

"The clothes Master made for me are fine, and the shop has work uniforms."

"You could go shopping in your free time..."

"I don't have that hobby at the moment."

"..."

Ganyu sighed helplessly. Her junior sister wanted to integrate into the human world, and logically, she as the senior sister should help find work. But looking at the situation now, even with her connections, she couldn't find a better or more suitable job than the one Shenhe had now.

"If you or the shop ever encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. Although I'm not good at socializing, I've gotten to know some people over the years and should be able to help somewhat."

"I understand, Senior Sister."

Ganyu and Shenhe waited a while longer before Xia Zhi and Zhu Zi came out from the back hall.

Zhu Zi looked radiant, without a trace of fatigue on her face.

Ganyu glanced at her, thinking that when she worked overtime and got tired in the future, she could also come to the shop and ask Mr. Xia to help her relax like this.

After resting for a while, the four of them went out together to Wanmin Restaurant.

Like at lunch, Xia Zhi ordered two extra vegetarian dishes.

Xiangling made another "Jueyun Flying Dragon Pot," and Xia Zhi tasted it, nodding, "It's very well made. I can't find anything to criticize anymore."

Xiangling was delighted to receive the approval, "Mr. Xia, tomorrow is the culinary competition!"

Xia Zhi smiled, "Miss Xiangling, are you nervous?"

Xiangling smiled confidently, "With Mr. Xia's guidance, I'm not nervous at all. The competition tomorrow will be held in the large square in front of Yiyan Hall. The preliminaries are in the morning, and the finals are in the afternoon. Do you want to come and watch?"

Xia Zhi shook his head, "I won't go, since my eyes can't see much... I wish you good luck in the competition, Miss Xiangling."

He was actually quite interested in such large events, but the venue was too big, and his god's-eye view couldn't see much of the excitement. Going there would only allow him to see people within a 20-meter radius, which wasn't very interesting.

Xiangling paused, feeling a bit apologetic, "Mr. Xia..."

Xia Zhi smiled, "It's alright. I plan to cook at home tomorrow. I didn't have much time to go out anyway."

Xiangling's eyes lit up, "Mr. Xia is going to cook?"

Xia Zhi nodded, "Yes, cooking at home during festivals creates a better atmosphere. I plan to invite some friends over for a gathering. Miss Xiangling, you'll be busy with the competition at noon tomorrow, I suppose."

Xiangling looked conflicted, "Mm..."

"It's okay, you can come over in the evening. It's the same."

"Alright!"

After leaving Wanmin Restaurant, they went shopping together.

Zhu Zi leaned in and asked softly, "Boss, are you going to cook two meals tomorrow?"

"Yes."

"Both lunch and dinner?"

"Of course. It's a festival, so we should celebrate properly at home."

"Boss is right!"

Zhu Zi nodded vigorously, smiling happily.

Great! Double the joy!

Shenhe and Ganyu also felt a bit excited.

Xia Zhi smiled and asked, "Miss Ganyu, are you planning to go back to sleep tonight? Or stay with us like last night?"

Ganyu hesitated slightly, "Well... let me think..."

Zhu Zi suddenly remembered something and asked, "Boss, are we having breakfast at home tomorrow too?"

"Let's eat at home. We have some leftover red dates, lotus seeds, and peanuts in the kitchen. Let's buy some rice and beans on our way back. I'll make eight-treasure porridge for you to drink tomorrow morning."

"Eight-treasure porridge?"

"It's a type of vegetarian porridge with rich ingredients, very nutritious."

"Okay!"

Vegetarian porridge?

Ganyu's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

Xia Zhi turned to her and asked, "Miss Ganyu, have you decided?"

Ganyu replied seriously, "I've rarely spent time with Junior Sister Shenhe before. Since I don't have to work these two days, I'd like to talk more with her and improve our relationship."

"Miss Ganyu means...?"

"Mr. Xia, I'll have to disturb your peace again tonight."

"It's no problem, Miss Ganyu. Please don't worry about it."

Xia Zhi nodded with a smile, thinking that Miss Ganyu and Miss Shenhe truly had a deep sisterly bond.

However, he remembered that the bed in Miss Shenhe's room wasn't very large, and he wondered how the two well-figured ladies would manage their sleeping positions at night.