I'm a male god in Liyue

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"Master Hu, do you still remember the first day our shop opened in the summer?"

"Of course I remember. I was your second customer, and I spent half the day reading here."

“Back then, Master Hu, you once talked to me about how the business of the Hall of Rebirth is quite special. You support funerals not for money, but so that the deceased can rest in peace.”

"Ah."

"Master Hu also said that you are posting advertisements for the funeral parlor all over the city, which is actually just to hope that people will not be afraid of the funeral parlor and that if there is a death in the family, they must find the funeral parlor to hold the funeral."

"Mr. Xia remembers it so clearly!"

"I just have a good memory. When I heard about what the Rebirth Hall did, I was filled with admiration and always wanted to do something for it."

"Mr. Xia, you are very kind. It is only natural for people to love life and hate death. It is also normal for people to have different eyes and prejudices against our Hall of Rebirth. But excessive curiosity about death and excessive fear of death are not good things."

"So, Master Hu, that's why you've been trying to correct their misconceptions, right?"

"Yes, it's a pity that the results have been minimal over the years. However, the last time Zhongli held a ceremony to send off the immortals for Prince Yan, the world's impression of the Hall of Rebirth finally improved a little."

"Yes, that's another reason why I asked Zhongli to be the school's vice principal. Liyue is a commercial nation, and every year a large number of foreign merchants settle here. They tend to follow the funeral customs of their original countries, and even if the Hall of Rebirth offers discounts, they are unwilling to have their funerals held there. Schools are places for teaching and nurturing, and their children can attend school for free, so they will definitely know the teachers and principal. In the future, if there is any funeral in these children's families, they can simply tell their parents that our vice principal is a guest of the Hall of Rebirth. Wouldn't that be the best form of publicity?"

"!"

"Furthermore, I am currently asking Mr. Zhongli to compile a history textbook. Master Hu can discuss with Mr. Zhongli about including the story of Wangshengtang in the book so that children can learn about the origins of Wangshengtang."

Fear often stems from the unknown. When people have a certain understanding of things, their fear of them will greatly dissipate.

When these children grow up, thanks to Mr. Zhongli, they won't have much prejudice against the Hall of Rebirth, nor will they have the strange taboos their parents had. They will also teach this concept to their own children. In this way, the world's misconception about the Hall of Rebirth will naturally change.

"!!"

"That's what I say, but this is just my opinion. Although it's for the sake of the Rebirth Hall, I haven't had a chance to discuss it with you, Hall Master Hu. If you feel this is inappropriate, I will apologize to Mr. Zhongli and find a new vice principal..."

"No, no, no! Mr. Xia's idea is excellent! I think it has great potential!"

"Master Hu, you're not blaming me for kidnapping someone?"

"Huh? What kidnapping? Zhongli is idle all day long, either playing cards or watching plays. He only knows how to spend the money I worked so hard to earn on meaningless things. Mr. Xia was able to find him such a proper job teaching and educating people. I am grateful enough, how could I blame you!"

Xia Ci, who was not far away, looked up from her book, glanced over, and shook her head inwardly.

Another person whose CPU was used by their cousin.

Xia Zhi smiled enigmatically: "Hall Master Hu, you weren't like this just now."

"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

Hu Tao straightened up, picked up the cup on the table, and changed the subject.

"I haven't had it for a few days, and Mr. Xia's fruit juice-making skills have improved!"

"right."

“Something interesting happened during my trip to Shimen, which is related to the instant noodles you made, Mr. Xia. Let me tell you about it.”

"Oh?"

So, Hu Tao told Xia Zhi about the "instant noodles coming back to life" incident.

Xia Zhi found it amusing and laughed along with him.

"It's almost noon. If you're not busy, Master Hu, why don't you stay for a simple meal?"

"Alright, then I'll take the trouble to bother you."

"No need for such formalities. We're all neighbors, so please feel free to be casual, Master Hu."

"hey-hey."

At noon, Xia Zhi cooked two extra dishes to treat Hu Tao.

After finishing her meal, Hu Tao didn't stay long, saying she needed to go back to the library of the Hall of Rebirth to search for historical books, which she would then use as a reference for Zhong Li's textbook compilation.

...Morac possesses [fixed memory], and has lived longer than the Hall of Rebirth. What need is there for historical records? He himself is a thick history book!

Seeing her energetic expression, Xia Zhi didn't want to tell her the truth, so he smiled and nodded, telling her to come to the bathhouse often.

During a leisurely moment after dinner, Xia Zhi brought down the improved lipstick from upstairs and explained it to Ying'er in detail.

Ying'er took notes with shining eyes.

After finishing his explanation, Xia Zhi asked Ying'er for her opinion: "I think these lipsticks, especially the red ones, have great commercial value and will be very popular with women."

"What does the boss mean?"

“You can do what mahjong does: find a business partner, sell the copyright of the lipstick, and start large-scale production and sales.”

"Oh!"

"Since you have a good relationship with Ms. Ningguang, I think you could consider collaborating with her."

"Okay, I'll do as the boss says!"

"Then I'll talk to Ms. Ningguang when she comes for her massage this afternoon."

"Thank you for your help, boss!"

Ying'er was quite proper in front of Xia Zhi, her boss and teacher, and didn't make any inappropriate remarks, but...

Xia Zhi watched as Ying'er walked toward the others.

"Ying'er, you look so happy."

"Because my lipsticks have been successfully made! The boss said they're very good and can be sold. These are for you to try."

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you!"

"Zhu Zi, how's your novel coming along?"

"The first volume is almost finished, and I plan to polish it again later."

"Then we can sign a contract with the publishing house very soon, right?"

"My writing isn't very good, so I don't even know if I'll get a contract."

"I think it's written pretty well, it'll definitely be good. Have you thought of a pen name yet?"

"Not yet..."

"Think quickly!"

"I have no ideas."

"How about I help you think of one?"

"what?"

"A lot."

"Um, does this pen name have any special meaning?"

"Because it burns a lot."

Ying'er answered in a very serious manner.

Zhu Zi hadn't quite grasped the situation yet; she only thought that Duo Duo Shao was a kind of snack from Dao Qi. Although she quite liked eating it, she felt it was a bit ordinary to use it as a pen name.

However, Diona, not being an Inatsume, immediately understood, blushing and whispering, "You're the one with the fever."

"..."

Zhu Zi blushed, laughing and scolding Ying'er.

"Oh my god! I don't want this weird pen name!"

Xia Zhi silently withdrew his probing gaze. Ying'er spoke very honestly in front of Zhu Zi and the others.

Sometimes Yao Yao would tilt her head and look at her older sisters with a confused expression, not knowing why Sister Zhu Zi and Sister Diona would suddenly blush.

At this moment, Xia Ci suddenly walked over, poked his shoulder with her finger, and looked very serious.

"Cousin, what's wrong?"

"Cousin, there's something very important that we've forgotten."

"what's up?"

"It's that thing that we have to do every day at school, something that's very, very important and related to the children's physical health..."

"speak English."

"Radio gymnastics".

"..."

Xia Zhi paused for a moment, then nodded with a serious expression.

"You're right, we absolutely need this."

"right."