Chapter 481: Walnut's Great Victory
The blind date plan at Wangsheng Hall was actually a bargaining process that lasted for two hours.
Master Hu Tao clearly pointed out the problems with what Zhong Keqing called "archaeological excavations" and "folk custom research", which is actually just buying flashy antiques all day long and then indulging in bird walking and watching operas.
Zhong Keqing argued with reason and produced evidence from the case records of the Wangsheng Hall. He pointed out many cases of evil spirits that he had obtained information about through and dealt with in a timely manner, making great contributions to the peace and stability of Liyue and the balance between life and death.
As for the subsequent developments, please stay tuned for the next episode.
Our special correspondent Gu Sanqiu will continue to report for you.
The incense burner drank his tea calmly, while the Insignificant True Lord beside him had already added five pots of tea. It was just that the fighting power of the two men next to him was too strong, so he had to sit here and do nothing.
Accompanying Hu Tao to do this was already the extreme limit. If he were to get involved in the financial affairs of Wangsheng Hall, he really suspected that he would be slapped to death by the old man.
However, it is indeed interesting to see the old man in such an embarrassing situation. If he was not worried about his own life and property, he would have taken out his camera to take a few photos to record it.
Gu Sanqiu put several photos together to make an album. He had already thought of a name for it, which was "Financial Struggle between Father and Daughter". If the old man spent money recklessly again in the future, he would ask Hu Tao to move the contents of the album out.
Then you can rest in peace with a smile on your face while the heavens shake. (crossed out).
Hu Tao looked at Zhong Li angrily and said, "It's decided. From now on, if it's not an official business, you will need a formal report for your expenses even if they are paid through official accounts!"
"If this hall master does not agree with this expenditure, no matter what you buy, you must return it!"
Zhongli put down his teacup and nodded: "What the hall master said makes sense."
It's just a report. If you want, there are many ways to write it in a very gorgeous way, and even if you look closely, you won't find any problems.
If you can't do other things, can't you quote from the classics?
"Also, apart from the official accounts that need to be formally reported and your personal property, your salary will be kept by this hall master for you, and I will give you a fixed amount of pocket money every month!"
Hu Tao folded her hands proudly and said, "My good guest, you won't have any salary from now on. This is all pocket money given to you by the hall master. Remember to behave well, otherwise..."
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Gu Sanqiu was shocked. It was normal to write a report when using official funds, but after confiscating the salary, he gave it to the old man as pocket money?
If you pass it, if you pass it, you will be hit by the stars!
"This... the salary is what I earned from my labor. Is this behavior of the Hall Master unfair?"
Gu Sanqiu nodded quickly: "That's right, that's right. How can you deduct the labor income? This is the reward that Brother Zhongli earned through his own hard work. If you take it away, wouldn't it be a violation of the contract?"
Hu Tao stared at Gu Sanqiu angrily: "Hey! Whose side are you on?"
I'm on your side.
Gu Sanqiu patted Hu Tao's head and said, "This is a violation of the contract. At the very least, it is unfair to Brother Zhongli. At the most, it is destroying the harmony between superiors and subordinates in Wangsheng Hall. This is not conducive to long-term development. Do you understand?"
Zhongli felt comfortable.
It seems that raising a son is still very useful, and knowing how to respect the contract can at least prove that my vision many years ago was not wrong.
"Oh, it's just a contract, don't worry~"
Gu Sanqiu and Zhongli both raised their eyebrows subtly.
The road is narrowing, Master!
Hu Tao stood up and hugged Gu Sanqiu from behind the chair: "My Wangsheng Hall has never signed any contract with Zhongli, which means that there is no need to pay him a salary."
"If there is no contract, then there is no need to abide by it~"
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Gu Sanqiu looked at Zhongli in amazement, and then silently gave him a thumbs up in his heart.
I don't know why, but after hearing Hu Tao's shocking words, I felt like laughing.
Old man, I told you to pamper this girl for the whole day without the restrictions of the contract. This time you are really in trouble with Walnut.
"No contract, no agreement?!"
Of course, you still have to pretend.
Zhongli faced Gu Sanqiu's shock, then nodded subconsciously.
"Then let's make a new contract."
Gu Sanqiu nodded his eyebrows and said, "Let's make a new contract and prepare a basic salary for Brother Zhongli. The remaining part will be calculated according to the bonus algorithm. We will set up something called performance appraisal."
“What is performance appraisal?”
"For example, if your hard target for a month is to complete 20 tasks for the Wangsheng Hall, you will get a basic salary if you complete them. If you complete more tasks, you will get bonuses based on the difficulty and results of the tasks. If you fail to complete the basic tasks, you will be deducted money."
Gu Sanqiu briefly explained the difference between basic salary and bonus, and Hu Tao's eyes lit up instantly.
“That’s a good idea. In this case, as long as I find a good reason, I can just pay Zhongli the basic salary, and the rest…”
Gu Sanqiu decisively covered Hu Tao's mouth. If you keep saying that, both of us will be trapped in the earth's veins!
"This is not because Hu Tao thinks that you, Zhongli, are not working, but because she wants to help you establish a scientific and orderly economic concept."
Gu Sanqiu explained: "And you, Hu Tao, our original intention is to help Brother Zhongli realize that money is not easy to make. I did not propose this contract to let you find ways to cheat employees' money."
"That's right. A contract should be clear and organized to ensure the interests of both parties."
Zhongli said seriously: "If the greed of the human heart is added to the sacred contract, it will only cause distrust between the contract and both parties, causing all the hard work to collapse."
Just like the "Leewind Covenant", the name of Morax is certainly effective, but the key reason is that the promises made in the fake contract are too good to be true.
As for why Mondstadt's relationship with Liyue did not deteriorate because of this secret agreement, the reason is probably very simple.
Would Morax do such a thing?
That definitely won't happen.
Well, according to the various historical records left by Mond, the real "mastermind" has become very clear.
The Knights said they could not afford to lose face.
Just leave it there. Everyone will forget about it soon anyway. If not, everyone can just make up some gossip. Then no one will care about it anymore.
"Yes, yes, what Brother Zhongli said makes a lot of sense."
Gu Sanqiu stood up and pushed Hu Tao back to her seat. "It's decided then. We'll draw up a new contract. When buying things with public accounts, we'll need a formal report. It's happily decided."
Seeing the two men nod, Gu Sanqiu breathed a sigh of relief. These two gentlemen were not easy to deal with, and it was already very good to be able to resolve the situation in the current form.
It’s me as expected!
If Gu Sanqiu hadn't reminded her, Hu Tao would have thought about the word limit and writing style requirements when writing a report, and she was almost leaning towards the clichéd style.
At this point, it has nothing to do with money, but rather the mischievous nature that is at work.
With the smiling Master Not Worth mentioning beside him, it was naturally very easy to draw up a contract. Gu Sanqiu originally wanted to just run away, but was pulled back by Hu Tao, who told him that they would have a celebration banquet together later.
The person offering incense broke out in a cold sweat immediately.
Is this a celebration party?
This is no different from the letter of surrender that bandits have to submit before going up the mountain!
