Genshin Impact: Starting Guide - End of the World Qi Bao

"Uh, okay, Ellie."

"Oh right, right, what were you guys talking about just now?"

Kiana repeated her earlier thoughts, and Alicia joked.

"Oh dear, then on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Juexi will be sleeping alone. He might not be used to sleeping with someone all the time. So, can I stay with Juexi on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays?"

Kiana pouted.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Alice patted Kiana.

"Hehe, just kidding. Kiana looks so cute when she's angry!"

"Mei, look, she's bullying me. QAQ"

Mei patted Kiana's head.

"Alright, Kiana, that's just how Airi is, but she doesn't mean any harm."

"Hehe, Mei understands me so well, I'm so happy~"

After saying that, Ellie slipped between the two of them and hugged them both.

"You all smell wonderful."

This action made both of them a little embarrassed, and Kiana blushed as she complained.

"Why does Ellie seem more like an emperor? She must often do this with Eden. Mei, how about we make her a name tag?"

Before Mei could speak, Airi immediately replied.

"Alright, alright, then today~ I will favor my Consort Qi and Consort Ya~"

……

Meanwhile, Jue Xi lay down early but couldn't fall asleep, and he still couldn't sleep until the middle of the night.

Jue Xi sat up in bed, put on her shoes, and got out of bed.

"Do Herrschers also suffer from insomnia...? Sigh, has this bed always been this big?"

Juexi arrived in the living room and saw that Ji Zi was still drinking there.

"Himeko-sensei, it's so late, why aren't you resting yet?"

Himeko smiled and teased.

"You weren't asleep either, were you? Kid, what's wrong? Kiana wasn't with you today, so you can't sleep?"

Jue Xi disagreed and immediately retaliated.

"Ah, yes, Himeko-sensei. It's a pity that Himeko-sensei has probably never had a successful date, so naturally she can't understand this feeling."

Upon hearing this, Himeko immediately punched Juexi on the head, leaving a large bump. Since he was a Herrscher and couldn't be hurt, Juexi didn't dare to dodge.

"Oh dear, Himeko-sensei, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Hmph, you annoying brat."

You should call me Captain.

"shameless."

Jue Xi had nothing to do, so he just silently watched Ji Zi drink.

……

Chapter 180 Sleepless Night

"Hey, kid."

"What's wrong, Himeko-sensei?"

"Don't you know that staring at a lady is very impolite?"

Jue Xi, unusually, didn't joke around; his eyes were filled with longing as he looked at Ji Zi.

"This is the first time I've seen Aunt Himeko drinking up close. Ah, it's so good to have Himeko alive."

This sentence left Ji Zi completely dumbfounded; she didn't even know where to begin cursing Jue Xi.

"No, you look very serious when you say that, but what you said is really rude. Don't call me 'Auntie'! I'm not that old. And what was that tone you used just now? It sounded like you were mourning someone who died. Your teacher Himeko is alive and well right now. Speaking of which, Mu Juexi, you're not my student either, really."

Jue Xi felt a little embarrassed and accidentally said something inexplicable.

"Hehe, sorry, Himeko-sensei, I was just talking to myself, haha."

Himeko glanced at Juexi, took a sip of wine, stood up, went to the kitchen, grabbed another wine glass, placed it in front of Juexi, and poured him half a glass of wine. After doing all this, Himeko placed her hand on Juexi's head; this time she didn't hit him, but simply rubbed it vigorously.

"Hmm... This is the first time I've ever touched a boy's head, haha. Have a drink with me, then go back and get some sleep. Tomorrow, cook me some noodles, but don't tell me you can't, Captain~ Thanks to you, I can still enjoy a leisurely drink like this. Thank you."

Being patted on the head by Teacher Ji Zi made Jue Xi a little embarrassed. He looked up at Ji Zi but didn't say anything.

"Pfft~"

Himeko suddenly laughed.

"You little rascal, why are you blushing? You're killing me. I never knew you were such an innocent young man!"

Jue Xi thought for a moment.

"No, it's not that bad. I just suddenly realized how beautiful you are, Aunt Himeko. I don't know why I was a little nervous just now..."

Himeko raised her cup towards Juexi's face, but Juexi's gaze couldn't penetrate the cup to see Himeko's face clearly.

"Hey, Captain, you just called me 'Auntie' again. Don't think I didn't hear you. And where did you learn all this nonsense? Is this how you won over Kiana? Of course I'm beautiful, do you need to tell me? Hurry up and drink, then go to sleep."

After saying this, Ji Zi finished her drink, put down her cup, and left with the words, "Clean up your mess," before returning to her room. Jue Xi finished the half-cup of wine in front of her and muttered to herself.

"Himeko, she... she must be sleepy, right?"

After finishing the half-glass of wine, Juexi glanced at the time, took both glasses away, quickly washed them, and went back to her room to sleep.

Himeko couldn't sleep in bed, so she got up and grabbed another bottle of wine.

"Tons, tons, tons~"

"That brat is so annoying, ugh."

And today, the theater has gained another insomniac...

The next day, after Juexi got up, everyone ate breakfast, except for Ji Zi and him.

"Hmm... Captain~ Good morning~"

Kiana's mouth was stuffed full. She waved at Juexi, pulled out a stool next to her, and patted it, indicating that she should sit there. Juexi and Mei exchanged a glance. Juexi thought to herself, "Well, with the cook here, I don't have to cook. That's good."

As soon as Juexi sat down next to Kiana, Mei picked up a piece of meat and put it in Kiana's bowl.

"Wow, Mei's cooking is so delicious, I could eat it countless times and never get tired of it."

Mei smiled and poured Kiana a glass of water.

"Eat slowly, Kiana. And don't talk while you eat. If you like, I'll make it for you every day from now on."

"Okay, Mei."

Jue Xi was speechless. What was wrong with Mei? Would she ever stop? Jue Xi changed the subject.

"Why didn't Himeko get up to eat?"

Kiana answered first.

"Teacher Himeko drank a lot of alcohol last night, and the room smelled of alcohol. I thought she was going to bed late, so I didn't wake her."

Juexi nodded outwardly but was puzzled inwardly. Had Ji Zi gone back and drunk again? Never mind, she thought about it.

Juexi took out a purple phone and handed it to Mei. Mei knew what it was, and the two didn't exchange a single word during the whole process. This made Kiana very embarrassed.

While Juexi was washing the dishes after dinner, Ai Li approached her.

"Hey, Juexi. Don't you know how to comfort Mei? Think about it, her best friend suddenly got a boyfriend, and she felt that her original position was in danger, so that's why she acted that way. You should know Mei, right?"

Jue Xi looked completely indifferent.

"First of all, let me correct you on one point, Airi. It's not that Mei's position is in danger, it's that her current position is far below mine, do you understand?"

Ellie was somewhat skeptical.

"Hmph, really? You're that confident?"

"of course."

Ellie, always eager for drama, patted Juexi on the shoulder and said dismissively.

"Hey, it's okay, Juexi. It's normal to lose to a cute girl like Mei~ Juexi, you're just kidding me, I'll just laugh it off. We're old comrades, I'll definitely believe you, but don't fool yourself~"

Jue Xi was speechless.

"Aili, if you ask me, shouldn't you take advantage of this opportunity? Winning over Mei will be just around the corner."

Ellie stands with her hands on her hips.

"Fine, Juexi, do you think I'm that kind of person? Humph~ I'm angry!"

Jue Xi clasped her hands together and bowed to Ai Li.

"Okay, okay, Airi, I was wrong. Go keep Mei company, and remember to say good things about me."

Ellie pouted.

What's in it for me?

Jue Xi immediately began to flatter him.

"Shouldn't the kindest, cutest pink fairy in the world be helping others?"

Ellie clearly enjoys hearing others praise her.

"You bastard, praising me won't help you. Don't even think about getting something for free! Unless~"

"Unless what?"

"Unless you learn to be a domineering CEO, I'm curious about what kind of domineering CEOs are in your novels. If you learn it, I might agree to it if I'm in a good mood."

Jue Xi closed his eyes and awkwardly covered his head, then solemnly placed his hand on Ai Li's shoulder.