The current development of Liyue has reached a rather terrifying level.
Especially in business and technology.
It is simply too strong.
However, cultural development is still relatively weak, so Takumi intends to focus on this aspect next.
Because of that, it would be most suitable for the old man to handle it.
As for who he shifts the responsibility to, that has nothing to do with Takumi.
It is estimated that he will let an adeptus handle it.
In this regard, Takumi is actually quite looking forward to it.
"Maybe you should tell the old man in advance."
"Otherwise, if you suddenly dump work on him, he might really beat you."
She rolled her eyes at Takumi and then laughed.
It is very easy to get beaten up.
It is best to say it clearly beforehand.
Takumi nodded.
"We'll talk to him in advance when the time comes."
As for this matter, Takumi didn't really mind.
Tomorrow, he would find time to chat with the old man.
Give him a heads-up in advance.
Let him think about who he should ask to handle this.
He himself definitely wouldn't do it.
After all, Zhongli now drinks tea, walks birds every day, and listens to operas.
His life is extremely leisurely.
After finally becoming free, Takumi now wants to find work for him.
He would probably really want to scold someone.
Even with the old man's good self-cultivation,
he would still likely complain.
I've already retired, why are you still giving me so much work?
So yes, he really might hit someone.
Better to talk to him in advance.
"What are you talking about?"
At this moment, keqing walked in from outside.
She had just gotten off work.
Hearing keqing's question, Takumi waved at her.
"We're going to find the old man tomorrow."
"I'll go with you."
keqing had just come back and heard Takumi say that.
She was momentarily stunned.
"Looking for the old man?"
"Why are you looking for him?"
keqing looked confused.
Why suddenly go looking for the old man?
Takumi didn't hide anything and told her about the plans for next year.
After hearing the plan, keqing raised her eyebrows.
Cultural development?
After thinking for a moment, keqing agreed.
"It just so happens that I'm almost done with my work."
"I'll go with you."
She had no objections.
Go find the old man directly.
She had heard that the old man had been enjoying himself recently.
Perfect timing to give him something to do.
She didn't mind if the old man played every day,
but this was a bit too much.
Even if you are a retired archon, you can't be completely idle.
So she also planned to talk to Zhongli.
The two reached an agreement on the spot.
After confirming the matter, everyone went to eat.
At the dinner table, Takumi also made arrangements for klee.
"Klee, tomorrow you go play with your friends at the Chasm."
"Otherwise, you won't have time once school starts."
When klee heard this, her eyes immediately lit up.
"Great!"
"I'll go!"
She was worried about having nowhere to go anyway.
Going to the Chasm was perfect.
"Alright, go have fun there."
"Then later I'll take you to Mond."
Takumi also didn't forget Lisa's invitation.
They had to go to Mond anyway.
It would be nice to take klee along.
Hearing Takumi's arrangement, klee nodded repeatedly.
She had no objections at all.
Thus, everything was settled.
The next day, klee and the others set off early and went straight to the Chasm to play.
As for Takumi, he began looking for the old man.
After asking Nuwa and locating Zhongli,
Takumi and keqing headed over together.
The old man was no longer staying in Liyue Harbor's outskirts.
Instead, he had returned to Liyue Harbor itself.
It was said he went back to watch an opera.
So if they wanted to find Zhongli, they had to go to Liyue Harbor.
The two walked slowly toward Liyue Harbor.
As for ningguang, she was busy with her own affairs.
The task of finding Zhongli was left to Takumi and keqing.
Zhongli, who was drinking tea in a theater, suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
He always felt that something troublesome was about to come looking for him.
This made him feel quite uneasy.
"Could it be that girl, hu tao?"
Just thinking about hu tao gave Zhongli a headache.
Recently, hu tao did have something she wanted him to help with.
But he didn't want to.
So he ran straight to Liyue Harbor.
Could it be that hu tao had followed him here?
For a moment, Zhongli even considered running away.
After all, he was really not good at dealing with hu tao.
However, after more than half an hour,
the ones who came were not hu tao,
but Takumi and keqing.
The moment Zhongli saw Takumi,
he immediately wanted to leave.
He didn't want to see Takumi at all.
Not to mention Takumi had come with keqing.
What was this combination for?
Were they here to dump work on him?
That wouldn't be fun.
Zhongli stared at Takumi and asked stiffly,
"Is there something you need?"
Hearing this, Takumi smiled and sat down with keqing.
"The old man is really elegant."
"He even came back to Liyue Harbor to watch an opera."
"It took me some effort to find you."
Zhongli snorted inwardly.
What do you mean it took effort?
Takumi probably knew exactly where he was.
It's not like Nuwa is just decoration.
"Tell me what you want."
Zhongli put down his teacup.
Although reluctant, he still asked.
keqing picked up the teapot and poured tea for Takumi and herself.
She also refilled Zhongli's cup.
"Well, something about next year needs your help."
When Zhongli heard it was about next year, he relaxed a little.
At least it wasn't immediate.
That meant he could still enjoy himself for a while.
"What is it?"
Zhongli asked curiously.
"It's about culture."
"Our Liyue is developing very well in all aspects now."
"But culturally, it has been left idle."
"So next year, I plan to focus on cultural development."
"Spread Liyue's culture across Teyvat."
"Let other nations understand Liyue better and recognize us."
"In a sense, it's a cultural war."
"So I need your help."
Takumi explained calmly.
Hearing Takumi's words, Zhongli raised his eyebrows.
"Culture…"
"What do you need me to do?"
Zhongli understood the importance of this matter.
But he didn't quite understand what role he was supposed to play.
He wasn't in charge of public education.
"I need those lost things you've collected."
"Whether it's skills or crafts, it doesn't matter."
"They are all Liyue's treasures."
"Preferably, you can bring some people to recreate those lost crafts."
"That's what I want you to do."
Takumi stated his request plainly.