Chapter 24: The Worker is Venti — What's That Got to Do with Me, Barbatos?

"Tell me, you wouldn't happen to be broke, would you?"

Watching Venti standing there in thought, little Paimon asked, somewhat suspicious.

"Ehe!"

"What does Ehe even mean...!!"

Paimon's face was a picture of utter bewilderment.

Why does this green guy keep saying Ehe all the time?

Han Feng couldn't help but smile inwardly.

He hadn't expected to see this classic scene in person.

That line had been wildly popular on a certain video site in his past life.

Absolutely earworm-level catchy.

"Hey, Honorary Knight, how about you lend me some first? I'll work hard to earn it back later, okay?"

Venti set his sights on Lumine.

After just saving Mondstadt, she should have quite a bit of Mora, right?

"What?!!"

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Someone actually wants to take money from her?

"Lumine, don't give it to him, or when the boss releases more manga, we won't have enough to read."

Seeing Lumine hesitating, Paimon spoke up to stop her.

Those words made Lumine immediately abandon the idea of lending.

She gave Venti an apologetic look.

Because she and Paimon spent 200,000 Mora a day between them.

What little she had now wouldn't last long either.

She'd probably have to take on some commissions too.

"Then, boss, can I buy on credit here?"

After being refused, Venti wore a helpless expression and turned his gaze to Han Feng.

"Pay first, read later — that's the rule!"

Han Feng said, shaking his head.

"That's a problem then."

Refused twice in a row, Venti was starting to get a headache.

Being broke really does make everything difficult...

Maybe go to Liyue and borrow some from that guy?

Mora is made by him, so logically he shouldn't be short on cash, right?

Venti thought to himself.

But Liyue was a bit far from here, and the round trip would cost quite a bit of time.

After some thought, Venti temporarily ruled out that plan.

"Eh? I've got it!"

Recalling what Paimon had said earlier, Venti suddenly had a brilliant idea.

"Boss, how about I work here as an employee? No pay needed — just let me read the manga for free."

Venti looked at Han Feng with eager anticipation.

Although he had no money, he did have an advantage.

Namely, his identity as a bard!

And not just any bard — the three-time consecutive champion of 【Mondstadt City's Most Beloved Bard】!

He was very well known throughout Mondstadt.

If he did publicity for Worry-Free Bookhouse, the results would surely be excellent.

"Work as an employee?"

Han Feng raised an eyebrow.

Good lord.