Chapter 512 This Year's Theme
"Oh——" Paimon sighed very disappointedly.
During the Lantern Festival, we can’t eat delicious food at Fengdeng Tower anymore.
Whenever there is a major festival, Guiliji has statutory holidays, and there will be a fine if you do not take the holiday.
During the Lantern Festival last year, Ying and Paimeng celebrated the New Year with the immortals and gods at Guiliji and Ziweixing Palace, so they didn’t know about this.
Ying and Paimeng only learned about this rule during the Moon Festival.
[Looking at Paimeng's expression, she must be looking forward to the opening of Fengdeng Tower during this year's Lantern Festival. ]
[Even if something like this happened, the Lantern Festival will still be celebrated, so Fengdeng Tower will naturally be closed as usual. ]
[I really envy the employees of Fengdenglou. They have generous benefits, low workload, and are very stable. They have national certification and a good reputation. ]
[With Brother Bai, Fengdeng Tower can be opened until Liyue is destroyed naturally. ]
After the greetings, Ning Yao walked into Fengdeng Tower.
Judging from the voices inside, the general intention was to pay the workers their wages before the holiday so that everyone could have a good and comfortable New Year.
"Ms. Ning Yao is so nice to her employees..."
"I probably learned it from Chen Yuan."
"By the way, if the Lantern Festival goes on as usual, does that mean there will be more fun activities?"
"It's very likely. Let's go ask Ningguang."
Ying and Paimeng came to Yujingtai.
At this time, Ningguang is distributing tasks:
"…This notice will be sent to the General Affairs Department, who will arrange the tasks listed above for each department."
"Tell the General Affairs Department that the Lantern Festival is complicated, but no matter how big or small the task is, it must be done well."
The secretaries nodded in agreement, then took a large amount of paperwork to the General Affairs Department to distribute the tasks.
Paimon waved his hand and approached:
"Ningguang, we're here to play with you again."
"I hope I don't bother you."
Ningguang smiled at Ying and said:
"It's not considered a disturbance when a distinguished guest comes to visit."
[Paimeng made a serious mistake. She should have said: My Ningguang, instead of calling her by her name.]
[Ningguang: Don’t bother me, don’t bother me. Of course I won’t bother you. You guys are still the ones who will be making the lanterns for this year’s Lantern Festival.]
“Are you here to celebrate the Lantern Festival?” Ningguang asked.
"Yes, yes." Paimon nodded rapidly, "After what happened not long ago, it's great that the Lantern Festival can still be held as scheduled!"
“Are there any special arrangements for this year’s Lantern Festival?”
Ying asked directly to the point.
"As usual, various things. But if we talk about special arrangements... the General Affairs Department has planned a "fireworks show" this year."
“It’s worth seeing.”
Ningguang recommended to the two of them: "Although the focus of the Lantern Festival has always been on releasing the "Sky Lanterns", as you know, what happened recently was not very pleasant."
“I think people need more warmth and a sense of solidarity.”
"So I think, at least this year, we need to celebrate in a more special and personal way."
"The General Affairs Department came up with the idea of sending fireworks to various places in Liyue and lighting them all at the right time, so that the more blazing light and heat can connect people's emotions."
[Understood, small-scale light seed propagation plan.]
[I’m a little curious, since it’s a fireworks theme, will Xiao Palace come? ]
[I prefer hot spring parties to fireworks parties~]
"Fireworks? We've seen fireworks in other countries."
Paimon was surprised and said:
“Is there anything else special about Liyue’s fireworks?”
Ying shook her head and said, "Paimeng, didn't we see Liyue's fireworks during the Lantern Festival last year?"
Paimeng suddenly realized. "You mean the one in the Purple Star Palace? Oh yeah, I almost forgot, those fireworks are so beautiful!"
Ningguang smiled and said, "It was the 'Dragon and Phoenix Dust Auspicious' that Lord Dust King lit during the Lantern Festival last year, right?"
"That's a dazzling pearl that can be seen even from Liyue Harbor~"
"Will it be as amazing as that one?" Paimon asked expectantly.
Ning Guang:......
Ying: (holding his forehead and smiling bitterly.jpg)
"Although it's just fireworks, it's a creation of God after all. It's difficult to replicate it with the current level."
Ningguang said tactfully.
[Human words: It can’t be done. ]
[High EQ: Hard to replicate; Low EQ: Impossible. ]
[It is possible that they can do it, but they don’t have the money. After all, those who know about Chinese luxury goods know that it is either a waste of money or a waste of life. ]
Then, in order to change the subject, Ningguang told Ying and Paimon the history of the evolution of fireworks.
From firecrackers used to drive away wild animals, warn others and send signals, to fireworks used to commemorate ancestors.
"As expected of Liyue."
Ying couldn't help but sigh.
"It's amazing... Everything in Liyue has a lot of historical roots."
Paimon was amazed.
“The longer the history, the more value everything on the land will carry. This is Liyue.”
Ningguang smiled and said, “Liyue Harbor is not yet obvious in this regard.”
"I suggest you observe carefully next time you go to Guiliji. Guiliji's history is much older than Liyue Harbor."
"I will let Keqing take care of all matters related to the fireworks party. If you are interested, you can come with me to meet her."
【I am interested in you (doge)】
【I am interested in Keqing (doge)】
[I am interested in walnuts]
【Don't break the formation, add a (doge).】
[I am interested in walnuts (doge)]
Ying and Paimon followed Ningguang to find Keqing.
At this time, Keqing was discussing the matter of adding more fireworks locations.
The pyrotechnician was troubled by the budget issue.
“Budget means “the most appropriate amount to get something done.”
"If you think the current budget is not enough to handle this matter, please apply to the General Affairs Department for a recalculation and approval."
"Our goal is to run the Lantern Festival well, and the budget is for better planning. We can't put the cart before the horse."
Keqing instructed seriously.
"Yes, I understand, Lady Keqing." The fireworks master Pengyi agreed to this.
"Well, safety first, make sure it's guaranteed."
After Keqing finished speaking, she noticed someone coming over:
"Ningguang, Traveler, Paimon, it's rare to see you all here."
"Hello, Keqing."
"You are very serious when handling your work."
Ying and Paimon greet Keqing.
"Don't tease me." Keqing smiled at Ying, "Are you guys back to participate in the Lantern Festival?"
"Because I promised Jun Bai that I would come back to celebrate the Lantern Festival."
Ying smiled.
At this moment, a crimson figure passed by.
"Thank you, Marshal, for keeping a busy man like you." Keqing smiled at Ying, and then her face suddenly changed.
"I thought I heard someone calling me."
A little man in a crimson robe suddenly appeared.
【Your little cutie suddenly appears. 】
[Ah! Xiaojun Bai in new clothes is so cute! ]
[The cat suddenly blushes, so cute! ]
——Digression
Note 1
This happens in Chapter 406.
Note 2
Jun Bai's new skin was designed based on Yan Qing's clothes. You can try to imagine it.