Dotore from Genshin Impact is my teacher

Upon hearing this, Pantalone's smile faltered slightly. The young master was actually using his money to support other men! And he was even frequently paying for their expenses!

Chen Xi added fuel to the fire: "Mr. Zhongli will definitely recognize you, don't worry."

As Pantalone's smile gradually faded, Chen Xi quickly took out his camera and snapped several photos, which he could use to threaten [Young Master].

I feel today's news headline could be: "[A Banker in the Winter Kingdom's Moment of Breakdown]", or perhaps, "[Shocking! A Banker in the Winter Kingdom Discovers His Colleague is Using His Funds to Support Another Man and is Enraged!]"

If you post it, it will definitely go viral.

Of course, if these news articles dared to be published here, Chen Xi was sure he would be imprisoned by Pantalone.

Pantalone calmed down slightly, thought for a moment, and then a smile returned to her face.

Chen Xi sighed inwardly: What a master of disguise this capitalist is, oh no, what a God of Wealth he is.

Pantalone smiled gently, his eyes narrowing as he looked refined and elegant: "You'll share a room with me tonight."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xihu trembled and quickly distanced himself from him, hugging himself tightly and staring at him warily, as if he were some heinous lecher: "I don't sell myself, I just came to chat with you. If he finds out, he'll kill you."

Pantalone, like an elder, flicked Chen Xi's forehead with his hand: "What are you thinking about? Just keeping me company. I usually review documents until the next day and I basically don't get a good night's sleep."

Chen Xi covered her forehead and said "Oh," relieved of the crisis, then leaned back on the leather sofa in a daze.

So, are [Young Master] and I the only two normal lazy people among all the Fools' Enforcers? Everyone else is incredibly patient.

……

Pantalone removed her leather gloves and ring, extending her even paler hand to Chen Xi. Her hand was free of calluses, and her fingers were long, beautiful, and pleasing to the eye.

"Come here, take my hand, and I'll take you back to the bedroom to sleep."

"Mmm!" Chen Xi took his hand and followed him to the bedroom door upstairs. The door was made of nanmu wood and was carved with exquisite patterns and animals. The craftsman's skill made the carved animals lifelike.

Is this what life is like for the rich? I'm envious.

Pantalone fumbled for the bedroom key in his coat, and after a long while, he finally pulled out a large handful of keys strung together with copper wire.

With so many rooms, it was impossible to tell which one was the bedroom key. So they decided to loosen the copper wire, with Pantalone and Chen Xi each taking half to try. It took them half an hour to finally open the door.

Chen Xi complained, "I think you need to make sure the bedroom key is different from the other door keys. It's really troublesome to try them one by one like this."

Pantalone laughed and said, "I think so too, but I spend all my time working, and I forget about it as soon as I start thinking about it."

He took back the key, turned the gold-rimmed doorknob, and pushed the door open. Everything in the bedroom made Chen Xi feel that the rich second-generation heirs described in novels were too low-key. Who was Pantalone? He was a person who rose from humble beginnings to become an executive [rich man], the richest executive.

The Northern Bank he established was essentially the national treasury of the Winter Kingdom. The salaries of its officials, the rewards and supplies for the army, and all other expenses were paid by him. His position was similar to that of the Minister of Revenue in the Ming Dynasty. (Note: The Minister of Revenue was a high-ranking official in charge of national land, taxes, household registration, military supplies, salaries, provisions, and fiscal revenue and expenditure.)

Upon entering the house, one is greeted by a magnificent crystal chandelier, an intricately carved ceiling, and dazzling decorations.

The walls are adorned with traditional Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy by renowned artists, while marble sculptures and bronze ornaments showcase the owner's taste and wealth.

The magnificent carved headboard and the luxurious silk embroidered quilts create an atmosphere as if you're in a dream world.

……

Chen Xi felt like she was being blinded by the brilliance: "Are all rich people this extravagant?"

Pantalone, unimpressed, sat wearily in a chair, tidying up the pile of documents on the table: "This is just the tip of the iceberg. You should go to sleep."

Chen Xi pulled up a chair and sat down next to Pantalone: ​​"Let me help you, you can't sleep anyway."

"Thank you for your kindness." Pantalone did not refuse; having another person was good, to share the burden of difficulties.

Chen Xi picked up a document at random. He could read what was written on it; it was written in Teyvat common script. He pointed at the document and looked at Pantalone: ​​"Brother, can you teach me how to divide it?"

Pantalone: ​​"Hmm, come closer, I'll pick out some easy ones for you."

With her long, slender fingers pointing to the markings on the document, Pantalone's voice was as gentle as ever: "Look carefully, the ones with a circular green mark in the upper left corner are the ones you can edit. Don't touch the others, just leave them to me."

Chen Xi nodded: "Okay! I understand!"

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As Chen Xi read the documents presented to him, he asked Pantalone, "[Captain] Uncle said we need to buy weapons and equipment for the new recruits. Should we approve this?"

The captain is the one who spends the least money among all the executives, and he also guards the border for Her Majesty the Queen, so Pantalone still gives him that much face: "Approved, grant 500 million in funding."

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Chen Xi hesitated for a moment. This person held a high position: "Earl Hartley owes 1 million...should we go and collect it?"

Pantalone's eyes flashed with the shrewdness of a businessman: "Take it. If he doesn't give it—confiscate all his property as collateral."

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After reading the document, Chen Xi observed Pantalone's expression: "Sister Arecino needs a large sum of money to improve the environment of 'House of Hearths,' should we provide it?"

Pantalone didn't hesitate at all: "Give it to us, approve 1000 million in funding. We can't let the quality of new talent decline."

Seeing the signature above, Chen Xi hesitated. [The Rich Man] and [The Rooster] always disagreed on politics, and their meetings were always filled with arguments: "[The Rooster] Grandpa said there's a shortage of money to pay salaries and that we need to increase urban construction, should we…?"

"No... never mind, give him some. After all, we're colleagues. Approve 500 million in funding." Pantalone originally wanted to refuse, but after much deliberation, he decided to approve it.

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The last document was from [the PhD student]. Chen Xi hadn't finished reading it aloud yet: "[The PhD student] said the lab exploded again, and it needs to be rebuilt..."

Pantalone resolutely refused: "Tell him to handle it himself."

Chen Xi: "Isn't this a bad idea?"

After careful consideration, Pantalone decided: "Give him 600 million in funding."

Chen Xi complained, "So little."

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Suddenly remembering that the Fools hadn't received their salaries for months, Chen Xi looked at him expectantly: "What about me?"

Pantalone shattered his illusions: "Like [the Doctor], get 600 million in funding."

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