I'm a male god in Liyue

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"I feel so sorry for them."

"what do you mean……"

"Boss, I want to help them!"

Diona said with a serious expression.

Xia Zhi couldn't help but smile, feeling a strong sense of déjà vu at the scene before him.

Because not long ago, Charlene had said the same thing to herself.

However, the subject mentioned at the time was not stray cats, but stray people.

It was for this reason that Xia Zhi decided to cooperate with Qin to open a pharmacy, and then use the profits from the pharmacy to do public works in Mondstadt, helping those who were unemployed through work-for-relief programs.

It's the same today.

Perhaps it's because Diona herself is a cat that she feels compassion for her kind, which is why she cares so much about the lives of stray cats on the streets.

This is good.

Xia Zhi nodded and said, "Then let's help them."

"Does the boss have any good ideas?"

“You could set up a shelter or rescue station specifically to take in and rescue homeless cats, but the expenses would be huge. Housing, cat food, medicine, hiring help, etc., all of these cost money, and it would be difficult to make a profit to support such an organization.”

Diona sighed, "That means it costs a lot of money..."

Xia Zhi continued, "So we still can't run these simple shelters. The more cats we take in, the more money we spend, and it will eventually become a bottomless pit. I think something like Cat Tail Tavern is much better. The cats become a major selling point of the tavern, attracting customers to come and spend money. The money earned from spending money can then be used to support the cats, creating a positive cycle."

It's like finding a decent job for stray cats, letting them work and support themselves.

Diona's eyes lit up: "That's right!"

"Compared to Cat's Tail Tavern, we also have a greater advantage. Haven't you been experimenting with wine recipes all this time? You should have quite a few good wine recipes by now, right?"

"some!"

"Then you can provide a few recipes to make them the store's signature drinks. In Mondstadt, as long as the drinks are good, business will definitely be good."

"Ok!"

"Cat Tail Tavern's main business now is mahjong, which was bought from Liyue. This is even simpler for us. You can contact Ningguang on your phone and have her place an order for you. The caravan will deliver it later."

"Uh-huh!"

"Besides, haven't you always wanted to change the landscape of Mond Winery? Opening a tavern like this would not only solve the problem of stray cats' survival but also allow you to take the crucial first step towards your dream. It's a win-win situation."

"Mmmmmmm!"

Diona clenched her fists, her eyes shining with excitement.

Xia Zhi smiled and said, "Anyway, we don't have anything to do these two days. Let's go to the real estate market again and find a shop to open."

Diona suddenly remembered something and asked, "Boss, there's another question. We're going to Inazuma soon, who's going to watch the shop?"

Xia Zhi pondered, "So, we still need to find a local from Mondstadt, someone reliable, and someone who loves cats..."

A cold, icy image of a nun flashed through Diona's mind.

"Boss, I have an idea!"

Chapter 5025 The Nun (4K)

In fact, the most suitable person to look after the store is definitely Noelle.

However, she is already the manager of Longlong Pharmacy, and she has many things to do every day. It would be unrealistic to ask her to also serve as the manager of the new pet tavern.

Apart from Noelle, most of the other Mondstadt friends that everyone knows have positions in the Knights of Favonius. People like Chinlisa don't have that much time to be a curator.

Wendy, being a bard, had a lot of free time and was quite knowledgeable about wine, so he should have been a very suitable match.

However, there is a fatal problem: he is allergic to cats. Whenever he gets close to a cat, he will sneeze uncontrollably, and there is nothing that can be done about it.

Barbara, as a prayer priest, also has free time, but she is too young and does not have the strong ability and experience to handle things like Noelle.

That leaves only one option.

Rosalia, the ice-like nun who appears cold on the surface but is actually starved for love in her heart.

She loves cats, and even stray cats she finds will be taken back to her house and cared for properly.

Moreover, she is a nun at the West Wind Church. Being recognized by the church and becoming a full-fledged nun means she is definitely trustworthy in terms of character and would not run away with the money.

The only area where they need to be assessed is their business acumen.

Xia Zhi asked with a smile, "What are your thoughts?"

Diona voiced her thoughts: "Boss, what do you think of that nun that Xiaobai really likes?"

Xia Zhi thought for a moment and said, "I remember she's alright. Barbara seems to have a pretty good relationship with her. Why don't you give Barbara a call and ask her about her situation?"

Diona nodded: "Okay, boss."

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By dinner time that evening, everyone knew that Diona wanted to open a pet bar.

Everyone was very interested in this and offered suggestions.

After dinner, everyone headed towards Cat's Tail Tavern, intending to explore it further and learn from its strengths.

Thanks to the success of the mahjong tournament held recently, Cat Tail Tavern is doing very well. All the mahjong tables are full, and many people are standing around the tables watching the fun and waiting for a table.

As for the Seven Sages Summoning card game, apart from two tables of die-hard fans still playing it in the corner, it's basically nowhere to be seen anymore.

Everyone strolled around the Cat Tail Tavern, petted the cats for a while, and took pictures of all the furniture in the tavern with their phones, planning to decorate their new store according to that standard later.

The proprietress, Margaret, saw Diona and happily came over to chat with her.

After all, Diona was the best bartender in her original bar.

Diona seemed a little embarrassed.

As Diona emerged from the Cat's Tail Tavern, she hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Xia Zhi saw through her worries and said, "Mahjong parlors are now a new hot spot. Cat Tail Tavern obviously can't handle such a large customer flow with just one store. Even if you don't open, someone else will, so you don't need to feel guilty about competing for business."

Diona then nodded in relief, "Mm."

Back at the Church of the West, I ran into Rosalia, who was sitting on a bench smoking.

With a slight thought, Xia Zhi noticed that the little white dog Diona was holding jumped down and ran to Rosalia, landing on her lap.

With adorable cats as a bridge, communication between them becomes a natural thing.

Rosalia put down her pipe, patted Little White, and looked up to greet everyone.

Diona laughed and said, "Little White really likes you. He ran over as soon as he saw you."

Rosalia's expression remained unchanged: "It's alright."

We chatted briefly.

Rosalia, with a hint of reluctance in her eyes, picked up the white cat from her lap and returned it to Diona.

Xia Zhi asked, "Miss Rosalia, would you be interested in becoming the store manager?"

Rosalia turned to look at him, her gaze questioning, "Manager?"

"Yes, we're planning to open a pet tavern in Mondstadt."

"Like the Cat's Tail Tavern?"

"Yes."

"Aren't you going to Inazuma soon?"

"Miss Rosalia knows?"

“I heard you mention it last time.”

"Oh, that's exactly why we need to find a store manager."

"Why are you looking for me?"

"Because I think Miss Rosalia is very suitable."

"Am I suitable?"

Rosalia wore an ambiguous expression.

Xia Zhi said, "We'll be looking for a house tomorrow. If Miss Rosalia is interested, she can come with us."

Rosalia neither agreed nor refused, but simply replied, "I understand."

Xia Zhi's mind stirred slightly again, and relying on his ability to communicate with animals, he gave Xiao Bai a command.

Diona's little white cat suddenly started fidgeting, jumping off her and then running to Rosalia's lap.

Diona bent down and looked at the kitten seriously, saying, "Little White, don't always jump on other people."

"Meow."

Xia Zhi smiled and said, "It's alright. Since Xiaobai likes to stick close to Miss Rosalia so much, let it go play with Miss Rosalia. Miss Rosalia, thank you for your trouble."