HCB Chapter 62 The Lantern is Hanging Up, Hu Tao Escapes
Chapter 62 The Lantern is Hanging Up, Hu Tao Escapes
"Master, you haven't finished speaking yet!"
Wangchuan interrupted Hu Tao helplessly.
"Oh dear, I'm sorry, I didn't notice you. Please continue..."
"...I hope that in the new year, my presence will increase dramatically!"
As Wangchuan spoke, he took out the flashlight he usually carried in his pocket.
Immediately afterwards, he held the flashlight above his head to illuminate himself.
If the conditions weren't so restrictive, he would even like to play background music suitable for the protagonist's entrance in public.
Dengdeng!
Before Wangchuan could indulge in any further fantasies, the employee speaking session ended with him.
Next, we move on to the second stage...
Everyone had a great time throughout the various activities.
Several hours had passed inside the Hall of Rebirth before anyone realized it.
The summary meeting lasted from evening until midnight.
"This meeting is now adjourned. Please leave in an orderly manner."
After saying that, Hu Tao stood up, ready to direct the order.
"Ahem, Walnut, there are only a few of us, are you worried about breaking the door?"
"Oh dear, don't interrupt my ritual! Alright, alright, everyone, goodnight."
After saying that, Hu Tao gently rubbed her eyes and slowly walked towards the bedroom.
The others were also very tired, so they all left.
Honestly, to cooperate with Walnut's impromptu summary meeting, apart from Rota who kept dozing off and Barbatos who was drinking and spacing out, everyone else seemed a bit overwhelmed.
After the show ended.
"I'm so sleepy... but we still have important things to do."
Paimon rubbed his eyes laboriously and forced them wide open.
Once he regained some consciousness, Paimon flew to Barbatos' side.
"Hmph, street performer, it's so late now, perfect opportunity to go out and borrow your strength to hang lanterns, and I don't have to worry about being seen."
After hearing this, Barbatos slapped his thigh.
"So you called me here just to work for you? You take the lion's share of the salary, while I do all the work. Oh dear, I'm truly the most pitiful god in the world!"
After saying this, Barbatos took out the Sky Harp and began to play a funeral dirge.
"Oh no! This is terrible!"
"..."
Barbatos's move clearly caught Paimon off guard.
"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll also buy you the most popular wine in Liyue as part of the deal, alright?"
"Hey, that's more like it."
Seeing that his plan had succeeded, Barbatos walked easily to the front.
“With a little trickery, I, Wen, have obtained this fine wine. Hmph.”
Paimon followed helplessly behind, but there was nothing he could do to change anything.
After all, the hanging of the lanterns originally depended entirely on Barbatos.
Liyue Harbor, main street.
Barbatos was momentarily stunned as he looked at the dense array of lanterns hanging on the wall.
"Paimon, is this the job you were talking about? Are you suggesting I hang all the lanterns on the wall in the designated spots?!"
Barbatos's lips trembled slightly.
"Hehe, we made a deal, no backing out!"
Barbatos had no choice but to compromise.
The next second, he silently began to unleash his divine power.
After a while.
Under Barbatos's skillful control, 20,000 lanterns were successfully hung in their designated locations.
"If you need my help next time, please explain the specific details first."
Barbatos reluctantly took a swig of wine.
Moving 20,000 lanterns in one go just now was no easy task.
After all, it takes a high degree of concentration to hang the lantern accurately on the hook.
"You've done a great job this time, street performer. I acknowledge your talent."
Paimon clapped repeatedly, praising Barbatos.
"Well then, I'll be going now. Don't forget to buy me a drink!"
Having said that, Barbatos turned around and disappeared with the wind.
After watching Barbatos leave, Paimon returned to the Hall of the Dead to prepare for sleep.
The next day.
Whether it was because the last order of the year had been completed, or because she went to bed too late last night, Hu Tao slept until she naturally woke up, which was unusual for her.
When she woke up, Xunfeng had already prepared breakfast.
"Hmm...why is it so bright outside..."
Hu Tao sat on the bed, her brows slightly furrowed, and blinked her plum blossom eyes with difficulty.
Then, she turned and picked up the clock from the bedside table.
"What...it's already 9:30?"
Hu Tao instinctively jumped out of bed, putting on her coat as she ran outside.
"Oh no, oh no! When have I ever gotten up this late? My work is going to be delayed!"
Just as Hu Tao was in a panic, she smelled the aroma of rice coming from the dining table.
"Hey? Hu Tao, you're awake? Why are you in such a panic?"
Xunfeng was carrying a pot of porridge out of the kitchen when he immediately saw Hu Tao, whose buttons weren't even fastened properly.
This was the first time he'd ever seen Hu Tao so flustered.
"I haven't finished arranging my work for today yet, I'm going to be late!"
Hu Tao didn't dare stop. She ran towards the counter while explaining, leaving Xun Feng with a puzzled look on his face.
"What work? Didn't you just have a summary meeting yesterday? Didn't you just finish all the work yesterday?"
After Xunfeng put the pot down, he looked at Hu Tao with a puzzled expression.
"Yeah, work's all over! Sigh~ I just got up, and my head's not quite clear yet... Xunfeng, you probably didn't see anything, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Tao revealed a mysterious smile.
Seeing Hu Tao's fixed gaze, Xun Feng subconsciously closed his eyes.
"That's right, I didn't see anything."
"Hmph, actually I was just testing your reaction speed, not that I forgot about it."
"Yes, I believe you."
Seeing the honest and unassuming Xun Feng, Hu Tao finally felt relieved and withdrew her hand, which was about to take out the Staff of Protection.
"Um, cough cough... Hu Tao, actually, your buttons weren't fastened properly... but I didn't see anything."
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Reminded by Xunfeng, Hu Tao belatedly realized what was happening.
Hu Tao looked down and blushed instantly.
"Waaaaaah!"
Without hesitation, Hu Tao turned around quickly and fled back into the room.
"Why are you running away... Is honesty a sin too...?"
Xunfeng looked at the tightly closed room door with incomprehension.
Meanwhile, Hu Tao, who had just escaped into the room, blushed and jumped onto the bed.
"How embarrassing! Not only did I forget something today, but I also didn't even get dressed properly. How shameful!"
After saying that, Hu Tao pulled up the blanket and completely covered her face.
Back to Xunfeng's side.
Hu Tao's scream just now echoed throughout half of the Rebirth Hall.
As a result, everyone else in the Rebirth Hall, except for Ruoduo, yawned and slowly walked out of the room to check the situation.
"Hmm... What just happened? I think I heard the hall master exclaim in surprise."
As soon as Zhongli stepped out, he began to ponder the answer.
The next second, Ying and Paimon also came out of the room.
"How scary! Has a thief broken into the Rebirth Hall? What could possibly make Kurumi, who isn't even afraid of ghosts, so alarmed?"
Paimon leaned close to Ying's ear, puzzled, and voiced his doubts.
After the three arrived, they had no choice but to focus their attention on Xun Feng, the person in question.
"That...has nothing to do with me..."