Chapter 121

Though tired from a busy day, Xia Zhi still went to the dream world at night to collect materials as usual.

Probably because of the Moon Chase Festival, most dream bubbles in Liyue tonight were warm-colored.

He traveled through different dreams, surprisingly collecting over 20 Sweet Dream Flowers.

Though it wasn't very meaningful, since Iron-quality materials were only worth 1 point each.

The next morning, Xia Zhi got up, first made a [Euphoria Incense], then put on his new glasses and went downstairs to wash up.

"Boss, are these the glasses Miss Yanfei gave you?"

"Yes, how do they look?"

"Very nice!"

"We had quite a bit of food left from last night, right?"

"Yes, Miss Shenhe helped freeze it! It won't go bad!"

"Then shall we eat breakfast at home? What do you think?"

"Sure! (Okay)!"

"We have rice left too?"

"Yes!"

"Let me think... how about golden egg fried rice? We'll heat up two leftover dishes. Zhu Zi, come help me tend the fire."

"Okay!"

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At Yujing Terrace.

Ganyu woke up early today, ran two laps around the plaza, ate a simple breakfast at her usual place, then arrived at her office in Yuehai Pavilion.

The desk was piled with documents, looking quite messy.

Ganyu frowned slightly, walked closer, and saw three female figures sleeping on the desk.

"Baiwen... Baixiao... Baishi... Why are you sleeping here?"

"Ugh... who?..."

A clearly half-asleep voice responded.

One person raised her head, struggling to open her sleepy eyes, then seeing the figure before her, she froze in disbelief.

"Miss... Miss Ganyu! You're back!?"

"Mm."

"That's wonderful!!! You two, wake up!"

"What is it (ugh)..."

Two more barely-awake painful voices.

"Miss Ganyu is back!"

"Stop dreaming."

"It's true! Look!"

"!!!"

Ganyu looked helplessly at Ningguang's three overjoyed private secretaries and asked, "You didn't go home last night?"

"There were so many festival matters to handle in the city!"

"How could we have time to go home and sleep!"

"We really don't know how Miss Ganyu managed it! Such a huge workload, and you used to handle it all by yourself."

Ganyu walked over and said, "Now that I'm back, let me take over these tasks."

"Great!"

After a brief handover.

"Though Miss Ganyu is very capable, please remember to rest."

"Mm, I know. You all should go rest now."

"Goodbye!"

"Goodbye."

The three secretaries left, clearly relieved.

"Should we get breakfast?"

"I want to go home, take a bath, and get some proper sleep."

"Me too."

"I heard from Huixin that there's a new juice shop on Feiyun Slope that's very popular."

"Let's check it out this afternoon."

Ganyu faintly heard their conversation and looked up at their retreating figures.

Mr. Xia's shop was really becoming more and more famous.

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At Summer Shop's entrance.

Although it wasn't opening time yet, a long queue had already formed.

Xingqiu and Chongyun were standing in the middle of the line.

"There are really so many people waiting early."

"I told you so, but you didn't believe me."

"What kind of juice do they sell? Is it really that good?"

A customer standing in front heard Chongyun's question, turned around, and answered seriously: "It really is! Let me tell you..."

Then followed a string of enthusiastic recommendations.

Chongyun listened, scratched his head embarrassedly, and nodded: "Oh."

Xingqiu couldn't help but laugh: "Don't rush, you'll understand once you try it."

After waiting a while, it was nine o'clock.

The shop door opened.

Zhu Zi and Shenhe came out from the shop to start work.

Chongyun peered over, curious: "Xingqiu, the servers at this shop are very beautiful."

Xingqiu introduced them: "The one on the left is Miss Zhu Zi, the one on the right is Miss Shenhe."

"Shenhe?"

Chongyun heard this name and suddenly froze, turning back.

"You said... her name is Shenhe?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"No... nothing..."

Chongyun shook his head, then looked again, watching Shenhe's figure from afar.

Just then, Shenhe happened to look in their direction, and their gazes met directly.

Seeing him, Shenhe's eyes flickered slightly, then she expressionlessly looked away and continued working.

Chongyun became visibly confused and troubled.

Xingqiu patted his shoulder.

"Chongyun, what's wrong?"

"I just remembered a distant relative from a branch family that my elders mentioned, her name was also Shenhe. According to our family hierarchy, I should actually call her Auntie... but she should be studying with the adepti in Jueyun Karst right now... She came down the mountain a few years ago and visited our family, but I was out performing exorcisms and didn't get to meet her..."

Xingqiu listened and his expression became somewhat strange.

He remembered that when discussing business with Mr. Xia a few days ago, he had heard Miss Shenhe mention that she had just come down from Jueyun Karst.

The coincidence seemed a bit too perfect.

However, after thinking about it, Xingqiu didn't tell Chongyun this, instead nodding seriously: "Perhaps it's just someone with the same name."

"Mm."

The line slowly moved forward, and soon it was Xingqiu and Chongyun's turn.

Shenhe came over and said coolly: "Young Master Xingqiu, Chongyun, please follow me."

Chongyun was completely bewildered: "???"

Xingqiu held back his laughter and gently pushed him with his shoulder, saying: "Hurry up and call her Auntie."

Chongyun was still dazed: "Huh? Auntie?"

Shenhe glanced at him, nodded slightly, and responded: "Mm, are your parents well?"

"They're both good!"

"Please sit. What would you like?"

"Two drinks each."

"Alright."

Shenhe turned and went to the counter.

"Boss, Young Master Xingqiu is here again, requesting four drinks."

"Okay."

"I'll pay for their table's drinks."

"Oh?"

"The one with him is my relative. By family hierarchy, he should call me Auntie."

"I see. Since he's your junior, it's indeed proper for you as the elder to pay."

Xia Zhi nodded with a smile.

"Since he's your relative and you happened to meet, why not invite him to stay for lunch at our shop?"

"...Won't that trouble you, Boss?"

"What trouble? We have leftover ingredients from yesterday that need to be used anyway. The three of us definitely can't finish it all, having two more people would be perfect."

"Then I'll go tell him."

"Mm."

Shenhe carried the drinks over.

Xia Zhi "looked" at Xingqiu and Chongyun sitting at the table, seeing a Silver progress bar ([14%]) and a Gold progress bar ([0%]).

A Gold progress bar just like Shenhe's - could he also have some special constitution?

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