"Keqing, are you out so late for a late-night snack because you just finished work?" Yu Xie casually asked Keqing.
"Well... today's work was a bit much, and I didn't want to leave it for tomorrow, so I stayed a little longer." Keqing avoided Yu Xie's gaze, looking a bit like a cat caught doing something wrong.
After all, she had promised Yu Xie that she would learn to rest and balance work with relaxation.
Now that Yu Xie had caught her in the act, she felt a little guilty.
Seeing this, Yu Xie couldn't do much but sigh lightly and then glance at Ei.
"You two are somewhat alike in a way—one is drunk on work and unwilling to rest, while the other is so absorbed in martial arts that she forgets to eat and sleep."
Upon hearing Yu Xie's words, Keqing seemed a bit more interested. She turned her gaze to Ei and asked:
"Miss Ei, are you very skilled in martial arts?"
"This..." Ei hesitated slightly. She wasn't good at lying and wasn't sure how to answer, "A little, I wouldn't say I'm very skilled."
"That's too modest," Yu Xie thought to himself, "You're at the peak of Inazuma's martial arts."
"Miss Ei, you must be modest. As for martial arts, I also have a little understanding. I can tell that Miss Ei must have a unique understanding of martial arts. If you have the time, could you please guide me a bit?" Keqing said sincerely, looking at Ei.
"…It's not really guidance, but more like an exchange?" Ei said, hesitating slightly.
"Then let's call it an exchange!" Keqing smiled.
At this moment, the dishes Yu Xie had ordered earlier were also brought to the table.
Yu Xie ordered one more dish, after all, it's always better to have one more.
After finishing their late-night snack, the three of them walked out onto the street.
At this time, the lively streets were quiet, illuminated only by the moonlight, with only the figures of the three of them remaining.
It was already very late, and it was time to head back.
Keqing tidied her hair, which had become a little messy from the night breeze, and said, "I'm really glad to have met Miss Ei today. It's already quite late, but when we have time, I'll invite Miss Ei to eat again."
"Thank you for your kindness, Miss Keqing," Ei said.
"Then I'll head off first," Keqing said with a smile as she bid them farewell.
"Wait a moment, Keqing," Yu Xie called out to her.
"What's the matter?" Keqing asked, a bit confused.
"Working late like this, like tonight, shouldn't become a regular thing," Yu Xie said, slightly helpless.
"I... I know, I'll be careful," Keqing replied, her beautiful eyes seeming a little shy. She then turned around and walked away.
Watching Keqing's figure disappear around the corner of the street, Yu Xie and Ei exchanged a glance before continuing on their way.
The atmosphere seemed even more silent than before, with a subtle tension in the quiet.
"We should also head back," Ei suddenly stopped after walking a short distance.
"Yeah, you're right," Yu Xie said. "So, do you have any plans for tomorrow?"
"I haven't decided yet. In my expectations, I didn't think I would find you this quickly," Ei said with a soft smile.
"I see. Well then... how about we take some time to explore Liyue Harbor properly, just like any regular visitor would?"
"Sure, I'll go along with that," Ei nodded, showing no doubt about Yu Xie's suggestion.
"Then I'll escort you back to the inn."
"Alright."
After sending Ei back to the inn, Yu Xie also returned to his own place.
He opened the door and entered. Before he could turn on the lights, a familiar, delicate fragrance wafted toward him.
It was Xianyun.
Sure enough, after lighting the lamp, Yu Xie saw Xianyun standing by the window. The gentle breeze from outside flowed in, stirring the cloak behind Xianyun and her long hair, releasing a pleasant fragrance.
"Xianyun..." Yu Xie began to speak, but before he could finish, Xianyun quickly moved in front of him, placing her index finger on his lips in a gesture to silence him.
"Let me guess, is it that you went to meet someone for a secret rendezvous?" Xianyun asked.
"There is a friend who came all the way from Inazuma. She traveled a long distance, so I went to meet her," Yu Xie replied, not intending to hide anything from Xianyun.
"Is that friend of yours of a noble status?"
"Yes."
"I think I understand now."
"Is that so?"
"Don't forget, I am a Adeptus," Xianyun said with a slight sense of pride. "No matter what, I figured it out. The debts you owe, only you can repay. But for now... you're in front of me, so come inside."
"Huh?"
.....
The next morning, when Yu Xie woke up, Xianyun had already gotten out of bed.
Yu Xie dressed and left his bedroom, walking into the living room. The delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen indicated that Xianyun had already prepared breakfast.
After finishing his morning routine, breakfast was all ready.
Sitting at the table, Xianyun propped her chin up with one hand and smiled as she looked at Yu Xie.
"Is there something wrong with my face? Did I not wash it properly?" Yu Xie asked.
"It's just... I haven't looked at you like this in a long time," Xianyun said with a smile. "While you were in Inazuma, you don't know how many times I dreamed of you."
"How many times?"
"Seventeen times. Every single one, I remember very clearly."
This answer made a warm current flow through Yu Xie's heart. For a moment, he couldn't think of a perfect way to respond to Xianyun's feelings. He could only smile gently and reach out, gently patting Xianyun's head.
"Thank you, Miss Xianyun, for preparing breakfast."
"It's nothing," Xianyun smiled as she picked up her chopsticks. "Here, let me feed you."
"You prepared the breakfast, how could I have you feed me? I'm not a child," Yu Xie replied.
"It's okay, sometimes you seem like a little baby, especially when you're like that…" Xianyun seemed to think of something, a faint blush appearing on her face.
"Huh?" Yu Xie didn't quite understand. "How do I seem like a little baby?"
"Because… little babies love to drink milk, don't they…"
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