"Klee?"
"Klee is here!"
"Can we light the fireworks now?"
"Klee is all ready!"
At the end of the opening ceremony, Feng Yi nodded to the person beside him.
*Biu* *Pala!*
Klee's fireworks soared into the sky, dazzling even in the bright daylight.
The sound of the fireworks exploding also successfully attracted passersby.
"Everyone, today 'Cat Tail Tavern' is officially open. Considering our bartender's limited energy, we can only offer limited service, with each person allowed only one specially brewed drink per day. Of course, there are no restrictions on ordinary alcoholic beverages...
To celebrate the tavern's opening, all your consumption today will enjoy a 20% discount. Welcome to 'Cat Tail Tavern'!"
Feng Yi stood in front of the tavern, explaining to the onlookers from Mondstadt.
Behind him, Jean, Lisa, and other high-ranking officials of the Knights of Favonius stood to show their support, causing the people of Mondstadt to secretly discuss Feng Yi's identity.
Since so many important figures were attending, this tavern must be extraordinary!
This was exactly what Feng Yi wanted: to use the high-ranking officials of the Knights of Favonius to build momentum for the tavern, attract customers, and also make those who wanted to cause trouble weigh whether their status was sufficient.
"Since Acting Grand Master Jean approves of this tavern, I must go and taste it!"
"That's right, and 'Cat Tail Tavern' is newly opened with a 20% discount. Such a good deal doesn't happen every day!"
"I originally planned to go to 'Angel's Share' for a drink, but since 'Cat Tail Tavern' has a discount, every bit saved is a bit earned..."
Watching the patrons who originally belonged to "Angel's Share" go to Cat Tail Tavern to spend, Charles, who was watching from the street, looked heartbroken.
"Watching my peers make money is even more painful than losing money myself! Master Diluc, what do we do now?"
Charles asked Master Diluc, who was also watching from the street.
"Prepare a gift, and let's go and patronize them!"
Diluc said with a smile, making Charles unable to grasp his master's intentions for a moment.
Could it be... Master Diluc wants to gather intelligence?
Charles: As expected of Master Diluc, his actions are always meticulous and thorough!
"Yo yo yo, Mr. Feng Yi, you're really something. You didn't even notify me about your tavern's opening, even though I treated you to drinks just the other day..."
Kaeya arrived uninvited, looking at the bustling, full tavern. While handing over a congratulatory gift, he couldn't resist teasing Feng Yi.
"I was worried that Acting Grand Master Kaeya might be busy with your official duties, so I didn't want to bother you...
It was my oversight. In that case, allow me to treat Acting Grand Master Kaeya to a drink today! Noelle, bring out a barrel of dandelion wine!"
Feng Yi felt a headache seeing Kaeya arrive uninvited, but he maintained his politeness.
"Wait a moment, forget the dandelion wine. I want to try something else today..."
When Kaeya heard Feng Yi offer to treat him to a barrel of dandelion wine, his body uncontrollably trembled, and he quickly refused Feng Yi's "kindness"!
Ever since he drank half a barrel of dandelion wine last time and vomited all night, Kaeya had developed a phobia of the stuff.
Now, let alone drinking it, just hearing the name "dandelion wine" makes his body tremble uncontrollably, his stomach feels nauseous, and he breaks out in a cold sweat...
"Is that so? What a shame. I even prepared a barrel of dandelion wine specifically for Acting Grand Master Kaeya!"
Feng Yi waved to Noelle and said with a look of regret.
In fact, he didn't have any dandelion wine at all.
That stuff was a specialty of Dawn Winery and was only supplied directly to "Angel's Share."
Feng Yi did this purely to test Kaeya's reaction.
If Kaeya pestered him again in the future, he would treat him to dandelion wine...
"Yo, isn't this Master Diluc from the tavern next door?"
Indeed, the previous slip-up made Feng Yi wary of him, and Kaeya couldn't help but feel a headache, wondering what method he should use to uncover the other party's secrets in the future.
While thinking, Kaeya's peripheral vision suddenly noticed a familiar figure entering the tavern.
"Mr. Feng Yi, congratulations on your tavern's opening. This is my congratulatory gift!"
Diluc walked over and waved his hand, signaling Charles beside him to present the gift.
The previously lively tavern instantly fell silent, and all eyes focused on Diluc and Feng Yi.
The owner of the tavern next door had come to cause trouble. Everyone wanted to see how Feng Yi would react.
"A guest is a guest, you are most welcome!"
Feng Yi smiled slightly, accepted the congratulatory gift with composure, and handed it to Lumine, who had rushed over, for safekeeping.
Lumine realized that the visitor was not friendly. Out of concern for Feng Yi, she immediately came to his side to support him.
Feng Yi noticed Lumine's tensed body, as if she was very nervous, and gently patted her shoulder, signaling her to relax and leave it to him.
"Hmph! The Knights are useless in their duties, but enthusiastic about drinking!"
Diluc glanced at the Knights and snorted mockingly.
"Mr. Feng Yi, can we talk?"
Diluc's gaze then fell on Feng Yi, and he tentatively suggested.
"Please, up to the private room on the second floor!"
Feng Yi pointed to the private room on the second floor and said.
"Feng Yi, be careful..."
"Feng Yi, do you want me to go with you?"
Jean, Eula, and others, after Diluc left first, came to Feng Yi's side and said with concern.
"Don't worry, if I didn't have confidence in dealing with Diluc, I wouldn't have opened this tavern!"
Feng Yi signaled them not to worry and, carrying two cups of special brews made by Diona, walked towards the private room on the second floor.
While everyone waited anxiously, half an hour later, Feng Yi and Diluc walked down from the second floor side by side.
The two were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was unusually harmonious, leaving many patrons stunned.
"Charles, let's go!"
Diluc cast a cold glance at the Knights and then left Cat Tail Tavern with Charles.
"Feng Yi, is it convenient to tell us what you and Master Diluc talked about?"
Kaeya asked curiously, drawing everyone's attention to Feng Yi.
Lumine, Eula, Jean, and the others were concerned, while the other patrons were purely there for the show.
"There's nothing I can't say. We just discussed a business deal with Master Diluc!"
A smile played on Feng Yi's lips as he said the most unbelievable thing in the most casual tone.
Everyone, including Kaeya, was shocked that Diluc had reached a cooperation with Feng Yi.
Kaeya knew Diluc's attitude towards Mondstadt's wine industry. The man didn't seem like someone who would tolerate other competitors shaking his commercial status.
Before, all the taverns in Mondstadt that tried to challenge Diluc had gone bankrupt without exception, which was proof!
This unexpected outcome made Kaeya even more curious about what Feng Yi and Diluc had discussed in the private room earlier.