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"I apologize if the director becomes too.. rowdy at some point. She is very excited for your arrival today"
Zhongli mutters in a low tone before pushing the bronze doors towards the director's office. You gently smoothen out the creases and folds of your clothing. You gave him a small nod as to say that you were ready to meet the director of the funeral parlor.
Your grandparents were once workers in the parlor and when they heard that you're following their footsteps, they couldn't be more happier. They said that you could still meet them in the afterlife ( when the time comes ) as the director knows how to open up the portal towards elysium.
"Director Hu, this is (Y/n). They are going to be your new assistant" Zhongli gestured to your direction. You bowed to pay respects towards the director. "Also, there will be a funeral by the Qingce Village later on and they requested to have Silk Flowers"
"Aiyah, what a wonderful flower for a funeral!" Hu Tao grins cheerfully and walked towards your direction. She swiftly took her hat off her head and placed it on yours. She gave you a thumbs up and smiled, "Welcome to the party (Y/n)! I hope you enjoy your stay!"
A sigh escapes the male's lips, "Director its.. a funeral. Not a party.."
Hu Tao made an 'Ok' sign on her hand, "Copy that Mr. Zhongli! Me and (Y/n) will be picking the silk flowers while you can pick out the theme and motif for the funeral! Ta ta~!"
You got dragged by the director before Zhongli could even speak a single word. He stood frozen by the entrance while thinking deeply to himself, "What does she mean by picking out the theme- doesn't a funeral only have black and white as a theme..."
"Huh..?"
On the other hand, Hu Tao had took you at the entrace of Wangshu Inn by the transporter. Bushes of silk flowers were scattered by the decorative umbrellas. It was rather convinient to place the decoration at the spot, not only that it looks aesthetic, but it is easy to spot as well.
"What makes you work in the funeral parlor?" Hu Tao dove towards the bush and took a good whiff on the flowers. "Aah, they surely picked one of my favorite flowers!"
"I-Isn't it unnatural to use silk flowers in a funeral though?" You stammered as you struggled to carry the flowers that Hu Tao was picking. She leisurely walked onwards where she saw a couple more bushes of Silk Flowers by the distance. "Don't they use.. Qingxin flowers?"
A small laugh escaped out of Hu Tao's lips as she eyed the beautiful flower she picked, "I think it doesn't matter which flower you use on a funeral. As long as the flower describes the person or special to the person"
"Did you know why they chose silk flowers?" A warm smile appears on the director's face as she gently run on the smooth petal of the flower. "The female makes silk fabric by spinning it through a spindle by using these flowers. One day, she met the male through selling the silk she created down in the busy streets of Liyue."
"The two felt a spark between them and then eventually, the two became together and got married. For 50 years, the two stayed together side by side in Qingce Village until one day.. the man woke up with his wife beside him, cold.. lifeless." Hu Tao sighs, "I know these two pretty well.."
"They were my foster parents when my whole family died.." she chuckled, "Qin always loved Silk Flowers. It gave her the way to find her loved one, in honor of her.. Tai made sure to have silk flowers as a symbol of their love. Like in most wedding vows, 'til death do us part"
You looked at her with a sympathetic look, "I'm sorry for your loss.."
Hu Tao chuckles, "Alright alright, we managed to pluck every silk flower here.."
You nod, "Are these enough?"
Hu Tao puffs her cheeks out upon counting the silk flowers. She shakes her head and crossed her arms, "Nope! I made someone order more flowers from Miss Bai and Verr Goldet but... I don't think it will be enough. So let's go to the Yujing Terrace!"
Sometimes you wonder where Hu Tao gets her energy from. You were already tired from walking around, honestly you thought that your job involves sitting in an office and doing paperwork. But this? You didn't expect any of it.
"Come on (Y/n)! A funeral won't be a funeral without flowers!"
Sighing, you resigned to your fate and followed Hu Tao wherever she goes on a quest to pick more silk flowers for the couple.
