And another box, also a diamond ring, its style completely different from everyone else's, although each person's style was different.
"Consider yourself having some conscience, knowing to prepare mine. If you couldn't produce it today, I would have stabbed you with a sword, no matter what."
Ji Zi arrogantly accepted the box and looked at the diamond ring lying inside. She liked it more and more, and couldn't wait to put it on.
Seeing that there was no danger, Lu Ze stood up with a lingering fear. Today was a joyous occasion. Not only was Ji Zi resurrected, but even Anna had come back to life.
Shouldn't this be celebrated? Therefore, tonight, they would drink until they were drunk! Although he wouldn't be drinking, as for drinking, he really had no confidence.
"Wendy, let's go. I'll accompany you to buy more groceries. I'll cook with you at noon today and make more dishes. I'll also buy a few bottles of wine."
She was relatively calm at first, but when she heard about buying wine later, Wendy asked tentatively,
"Why are you buying wine? Don't tell me you're going to drink it yourself? Don't you know your constitution where you get drunk easily?"
This was awkward. Lu Ze rubbed his head. How could he be exposed in front of so many people? Although everyone basically knew, no one had said it out loud.
"I'm buying it for Ji Zi to drink. What are you thinking, little girl? Let's go, let's go. We should invite some friends over for a meal."
Watching Lu Ze walk further and further away, Anna pondered something, silently gazing at his retreating figure, her mind racing with thoughts of what it would be like to drink with him.
The two of them arrived at the Liyue market and happened to run into Zhongli, who was leisurely strolling there.
"We met just in time. Zhongli, come to my place for lunch today? Don't refuse, okay? Oh, by the way, your Peach Blossom Wine is quite good. Could you sell me a few bottles? Don't worry, the price is negotiable."
Zhongli was a little surprised to hear about going to his place for a meal, but then he remembered it had been some time since he last saw Gui Zhong and it was time to connect.
"No need, shopkeeper. I'll bring a few bottles of fine Peach Blossom Wine when I come over for lunch. No need to pay, consider it a gift from me. That's all for now, I have some matters to attend to."
Waving his hand, Zhongli left the place and headed straight for a teahouse. After all, today was Mr. Yun's performance, and it would be a waste not to watch it.
"Walking so fast? Rushing to do what? The teahouse... could it be to watch a play? Is it that serious?"
Lu Ze grumbled a bit, but still followed Wendy to do some shopping, buying several large bags of groceries. As a man, he carried most of the bags.
"I haven't been out in a while, and I'm already tired from carrying a few pounds of groceries. No, no... if this continues, I'll become lazy sooner or later. I need to exercise."
He didn't want his eight-pack abs to turn into one, or his perfect physique to become a large lump of fat. But that was a matter for later. Let's go back first.
Upon returning to the shop, he put the groceries in the kitchen. Inviting just Zhongli wasn't enough. The shop was very large and could accommodate twenty to thirty people at least. He had to invite a few more people.
So, Lu Ze went out again and headed straight for Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. He originally wanted to find Hu Tao, but couldn't find her. Upon asking the staff, he learned she was working at her own merchandise shop.
He chuckled. Since getting this job, Hu Tao rarely went out for promotions. After all, the effect of each promotion was unsatisfactory, and she might even get scolded. It was better to stay honestly in the merchandise shop and earn more than she would from a coffin.
Basically, she could earn the price of a coffin in a week.
"Huh? Lu Ze! Why are you here? Is something wrong? Hehe, hug."
Hu Tao, completely disregarding the gazes of others, pounced forward and hugged Lu Ze tightly.
Hu Tao was currently managing two merchandise shops. Fortunately, she had Void Teleport Waypoints, otherwise, how could she manage them?
Sometimes, when she was busy, she had to hire staff to help. Usually, it was fine, but if new books were released, they might be swamped.
"You little thing, you're quite mischievous. Of course, I'm here for something. Come to the shop for lunch today, and meet two new friends. One is my teacher, and the other is my student."
Hearing that it was for lunch at the shop, Hu Tao nodded. Although she had eaten there yesterday, going consecutively made her feel a bit embarrassed.
Even though they were fiancées, she still had to consider others, right? Although Wendy might not care and would be very willing.
"Alright, close the shop early at noon. I'll go call others."
Arriving at the Jade Chamber, she saw Ganyu and Keqing diligently working. These two were truly diligent, either working overtime or working every day.
They were truly model employees for a stingy boss. She wondered how much their salary was for working so hard.
"Mesdames, could you please stop what you're doing? I'd like to invite you both to lunch at my shop today. Are you free?"
Keqing originally wanted to look up and see who was so bold. Didn't they see they were busy? And who are you anyway? You want to go to your place for lunch just because you say so... Huh? Lu Ze?
"Yes, I understand. I'll definitely be there early after I finish my current tasks. It should be fine then."
Keqing, who was a little angry a moment ago, now had a smiling face. After all, he was the shopkeeper, a person not to be offended. It wouldn't hurt to go, and she might even improve her standing. It was a win-win situation.
"Oh? I can go too? But I haven't finished today's work... Is it really okay?"
Ganyu was a little tempted. She knew of Lu Ze, as he had resolved two crises. How could she not know him? He had already become a household name in Liyue.
"What are you afraid of, Ganyu! You haven't rested much! What's wrong with resting for a noon break? Besides, noon is supposed to be a break, so agree to it."
Hearing Keqing's persuasion, Ganyu could only nod. Seeing someone accompanying her, Keqing was finally satisfied.
"Yes, you two go ahead. If you have time, please help me call Ningguang. Although my friends don't really like her, it's just a meal... I don't think they'll say anything."
Keqing quickly nodded. Knowing the awkward relationship between the other party and Ningguang, and that she wouldn't personally go, she accepted this difficult task. Although Ningguang was unlikely to go.
"Then I'll be leaving. I still need to call others."