After Takumi read the information in his hand, he immediately said:
"There is no problem with the cooperation."
"I will let someone else talk to you next."
"I am still very optimistic about the cooperation above."
Takumi was not worried that the Zhidong Kingdom would bring fake products.
Unless they were unconcerned about the reputation of the Tsaritsa.
Otherwise, they could only send their best materials.
After discussing these matters, Takumi had Nuwa arrange everything.
He left the remaining tasks to the people below.
After the discussion, the young master was not in a hurry to leave.
Instead, he continued:
"Takumi, I do not know whether other countries can participate in your space project?"
Indeed, there was another matter, concerning activities in space.
They also wanted to be involved.
Takumi fell silent when he heard the young master's words.
"Do you want to borrow our space station?"
"If that is the case, it will not work for now."
"After all, we are extremely busy at the top level right now, and it is impossible to accept other people going up."
"Even if we accept them, it will be a long time later."
Takumi shrugged.
For now, rejecting others was the only option.
Liyue needed many of the experiments on Station 06.
It was impossible to free up space for others.
Even if other countries were allowed, it would not be as fast as the Zhidong Kingdom.
In short, they would need to queue.
Hearing this result, the young master was not surprised.
He had already expected it.
Liyue's full attention was focused on its own work.
There was no reason to involve outsiders.
He simply came to confirm.
Since Takumi refused, there was nothing further to discuss.
He immediately stopped the topic.
After chatting with Takumi for a while, he said goodbye and left.
There was no problem with the business cooperation.
The next step was to ensure that the merchants knew how to proceed.
Of course, he would also remind them not to damage the Tsaritsa's reputation.
If they tarnished her name, they could expect to be punished.
He believed those merchants would behave themselves after being warned.
As for the matter of the space station, they would talk about it later.
There was nothing they could do if Liyue declined, after all.
After Takumi finished talking with the young master, he soon left as well.
The young master had suddenly come over to report these things, leaving Takumi a bit helpless.
Takumi had thought it was something serious.
Was that all?
He was puzzled, but let it go. Since he was already out, he decided to walk around.
Takumi left the General Affairs Department and began wandering around Guiliyuan.
Guiliyuan was as lively as ever.
People from other countries could be seen everywhere.
Their clothing styles were unusual, but to someone who stayed in Liyue year-round, Takumi could recognize them at a glance.
Especially the girls.
If someone was shopping in a sailor uniform or similar clothing, it needed no guessing; she was likely a Liyue resident.
Ever since Takumi had asked keqing to promote many clothing designs, they had become extremely popular in Liyue and even in other nations.
Tivat's young women liked to wear high silk, and sailor uniforms only added to the trend.
Everywhere he looked, it was beautiful scenery.
Very beautiful—extremely beautiful.
This made Takumi happiest.
While he was walking, he suddenly saw Ganyu drinking tea in front of a teahouse.
Shenhe was with her.
Seeing the two of them, Takumi was a little surprised.
It was rare to see this scene.
Ganyu actually had time to drink tea here?
Takumi walked over immediately.
Sensing his presence, Ganyu and Shenhe looked up.
"Takumi!"
"How did you come?" Shenhe asked, surprised he showed up.
Ganyu blinked, equally surprised.
"I just ran into you while I was out for a stroll."
"It is rare, Ganyu—you actually have time to drink tea here?"
Takumi sat beside Shenhe and teased Ganyu lightly.
Ganyu quickly explained:
"I am on vacation right now, so I came to play with Chiyojun and Shenhe."
"But Chiyojun has no time to join us, so I came here with Shenhe to shop and drink tea."
"Takumi, why are you out wandering?"
She looked at him curiously.
Hearing her question, Takumi smiled.
"There is nothing major to do."
"The young master called me over. I thought it was serious, but it turned out to be only business matters."
Takumi felt helpless as he said this.
Ganyu paused, then spoke thoughtfully:
"Business?"
"Merchants from the Zhidong Kingdom have been inquiring about our next infrastructure project."
"They want to participate in the bidding."
"However, many Liyue merchants turned them away."
"That is likely why the young master approached you personally."
Ganyu understood the situation.
She had also heard the rumors.
Why would Liyue merchants calmly allow outsiders to take their opportunities?
Naturally, they refused to introduce them.
Therefore, the young master approached Takumi himself.
The Zhidong Kingdom was short on funds recently.
Ganyu also understood that the kingdom had been hit hard by certain events.
The Fatui were no longer as aggressive as before, becoming rather low-key.
This change left many nations uncertain.
Takumi nodded slightly.
"Maybe."
After pouring himself tea, he chatted with Ganyu.
Since her vacation was rare, and she had even come here, Takumi was happy to accompany her.
After a while, Ganyu said:
"Next, we plan to visit the Guuji."
"Would you like to come along?"
She was inviting him.
They had already planned to drink tea here first, and then visit Yae Miko after she finished her work.
Takumi agreed.
He had not paid much attention to that fox lately.
Her animation company was doing well.
Some of the comics he had given her were now being sold to other countries.
It seemed an animation adaptation was in progress.
"Well, let us go together."
"There are some things I also want to clarify."
After settling the bill, Takumi left with Ganyu and Shenhe for Yae Miko's company.
Shenhe naturally took Takumi's arm.
Ganyu glanced at this scene with a flicker of envy, then rolled her eyes at Takumi.
He was far too flirtatious.
Even Yaoyao's radish was not as big as his.
What was she envying?
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