[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

“Uncle Silver, let’s go find Father together. I also have something I want to talk to Father about tonight.”

"Understood, Miss."

...

Late at night, Kares dragged his weary body down from the carriage.

For overseeing the construction of the patrol boat, the Rose Society was greatly commended by the Moman Palace, and Kares himself was even awarded a legation.

Although Kares declined the award, officials of all ranks in Fontaine extended goodwill to the Rose Society.

Many businesses that were not originally open to the Rose Association are now willing to let the Rose Association participate and get a share of the profits.

Carles has been happily busy lately.

Pushing open the door, Carles was surprised to find that the living room was brightly lit tonight.

Besides his subordinate Silver, even his daughter, who had just had a fight with him that afternoon, came out of the house and waited for him in the living room.

This unusual scene made Carres feel inexplicably uneasy.

He coughed lightly and said, "What's going on? Why aren't you sleeping so late? Why are you waiting for me in the living room?"

Silver paused for a moment, seemingly preparing what to say.

What worried Carles even more was that his daughter, who was still sulking, not only didn't make a fuss, but actually got up and poured him a cup of tea.

Kares picked up his teacup somewhat guiltily, glancing at his daughter's still somewhat hesitant expression. After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"Navia, you didn't put anything in the tea, did you?"

"Dad!"

Navia's little face puffed up with anger.

After being comforted by Chao Ke all night, Navia wanted to do something small to show her filial piety, but instead received these words from her father.

Finally, Silver broke the silence, recounting in detail what had happened that evening.

Carles was also angry because his daughter had sneaked out in the evening.

But when he heard that his daughter had run away from home and then met Chao Ke, the lieutenant of the Fools, he panicked completely.

If Navia weren't sitting safely beside him, Kares would probably be frantic by now.

With Silver finished telling the rest of the story, Carles breathed a slight sigh of relief.

At this point, it's no longer important whether or not to blame Navia for sneaking out at night; the most important thing is that the child is safe and sound.

Kares reached out and touched Navia's hair; this incident had served as a wake-up call for him.

First, we need to specifically increase Navia's vigilance.

Furthermore, I need to improve the way I communicate with my daughter.

Seeing that her father seemed to have given up on pursuing the matter of her running away from home, Navia breathed a sigh of relief. She nestled obediently beside Kares, and at that moment, the father-daughter relationship seemed unusually harmonious.

Silver smiled as he watched this heartwarming scene.

until...

Navia abruptly threw a question at her father.

"Dad, do you think I should be more careful when I meet with Brother Chao Ke in the future? For example, should I try to avoid reporters? After all, he is a member of the Fools' Clan. Wouldn't it be bad if he were photographed as having too much contact with the Thorn Rose Society?"

Carles' eye twitched, and even the usually mild-mannered Silver clicked his tongue slightly in surprise.

You still remember that you're the young lady of the Rose Society?

Having just begun to improve his relationship with his daughter, Carles didn't want to disrupt the precious atmosphere, so he controlled his emotions and said...

"Navia, why don't you try distancing yourself from him?"

"Dad understands that you want to make friends with people your own age. But you also know the reputation of the Fools."

"It is highly likely that Chao Ke deliberately approached you in order to gain your trust."

"He might have some sinister intentions toward you behind your back."

Navia was startled and moved away from her father.

“Dad, why are you making such malicious assumptions about Chao Ke? He... he's different from the other Fools.”

"Perhaps others will distance themselves from him because of his identity as a member of the Fools."

"But I'm different. I just see him as a caring older brother."

Kares' forehead veins bulged as he gritted his teeth.

What kind of spell has that damned little bastard cast on his daughter?

Kares tried hard to control his emotions.

After this incident, he didn't dare to argue with his daughter for a while.

After a moment's thought, Carles had an idea.

Since it's not going well for my daughter, I can try something else.

So Kares gestured for Navia to sit down and began to explain to her.

“Navia, Dad knows you’ve grown up, you have your own thoughts and judgments, and you’re not a little child anymore.”

"So this time, Dad has decided to support your choice and will no longer stop you from befriending that Fool."

Navia snuggled happily into Cares's arms, "Daddy, you're so good to me!"

Carles looked at his daughter with a complicated expression and sighed.

The conversation suddenly shifted, and he continued.

"Navia, there's something you need to understand."

"While I don't mind you befriending Chao Ke, it doesn't mean the Fools will agree to their high-ranking officials having too much contact with the local forces in Fontaine."

"Therefore, I plan to visit the Buffati Mansion soon. I want to have a chat with the Fools' Envoy in Fontaine and express our willingness to build a friendship."

"What do you think, Navia?"

After listening to her father's advice, Navia felt that it made a lot of sense.

He was only thinking of himself and forgot about Chao Ke's identity. It was his father who was very considerate.

"Dad, I'll do as you say."

Kares nodded slightly, realizing that Navia had been tricked by him.

"So, little Navia, for your own good, please don't see that Fool's again for a while, okay? Whether he comes to you or you go to him."

Navia nodded, indicating that she understood.

She snuggled affectionately into her father's arms and said, "Thank you, Daddy. Daddy is the best."

Kares gritted his teeth and forced out a sentence through gritted teeth.

"It's alright, no need to thank me. After all, I'm your father."

However, what Kares was thinking was something else entirely.

After the meeting, all that's needed is for that executive officer to kick Chao Ke, that blond-haired guy, out of Fontainebleau, or to make him deliberately distance himself from Navia and keep him away from his daughter.

So, whatever conditions Arecino offered, Carres gave them.

To be honest, Carles was genuinely a little afraid of Chao Ke. He had only spent one night to deceive his daughter like this. What would happen if it went on for a long time?

After seeing Silver out of the house, Carles also sent his daughter upstairs to rest.

Carles himself then sat down on the sofa.

Carles took out a cigarette, which he had given up for a long time due to illness, and lit one for himself.

As the smoke and dust drifted across the sky, they instantly transformed into the shape of Clementine.

"Well--"

Carles leaned back on the sofa, feeling utterly dejected.

Clementine, it's one thing to leave so early, but to leave yourself with such a difficult problem.

Although Kares thought it best to keep his ailing body going until Navia got married and had children before he passed away.

But this can't be rushed. Even if Navia is really looking for love, it can't be at her current age, and it certainly can't be someone like Chao Ke!

Carles stubbed out his cigarette butt and dropped it into the ashtray.

By the way, find a reliable peer to be your daughter's friend, so she won't be led astray by that shady blond guy, Chao Ke.

After some thought, Carles actually found a good candidate.

Claude.

This child is quite nice. She's closer in age to Navia, and since they're both girls, they should have more to talk about.

Hmm, I should arrange to meet them another day.

Chapter 41 Chapter

The next morning, Chao Ke posted a job advertisement in the bustling downtown area of ​​the Grey River District.

The announcement stated that Jia Zi Wei Restaurant was recruiting several apprentices with generous benefits, and that the work environment would not be in the Grey River, but in Fontaine.

Of course, more importantly, people with criminal records, or whose family members have criminal records, can also apply. Jiaziwei Restaurant will give applicants with blemishes a chance.

The interview was scheduled for the afternoon.

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In the afternoon.

Although Chao Ke anticipated that many people would apply for the job, he even brought two children from the Bufati Mansion to help.

But they were still taken aback by the number of applicants in front of them.

A large crowd had gathered around the interview table; a rough estimate suggested there were at least two or three hundred people waiting for Chao Ke to hire them.

Chao Ke still greatly underestimated how attractive a well-paid job with an underground working environment could be to the people of Grey River District.