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

"Kites, I've seen a lot of them being sold on the main streets of Liyue lately. Let's go fly kites tonight; I heard they have a very auspicious meaning."

Kiana nodded.

"Okay."

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~Bonus Chapter~ Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Wishing all readers and bosses a Happy New Year! May you never die!

Jue Xi put the kite aside and sat down next to Kiana.

"Qibao, why are you back so early? Didn't you go shopping with Mei and Airi?"

"Um... I don't really like shopping."

"This isn't right, is it, Qibao?"

"Oh, okay, stop asking. It's just that the atmosphere in Liyue is like Chinese New Year, no, it's just too much like it. It's making me a little homesick, and you're not here with me. Even though Mei and Himeko are here, it still feels empty."

Jue Xi thought for a moment.

"I'll give you a surprise tonight~"

"Really?"

"Of course, so let's choose a kite first!"

Kiana cheered up again; she wondered what surprise awaited her.

"Captain! I want a kite with a cat design!"

"Okay, okay~"

Kiana saw a group of kites, and the first one on it had a cat pattern. She hugged Juexi.

"The captain really understands me. I guess the other kites were also custom-made according to each of our preferences, just like the designs on the back of our phones."

"What a coincidence, what a coincidence..."

"The captain is always thoughtful about the little things~"

"Hehe, do you like it or not, Qibao?"

Kiana kissed Juexi before answering the question.

"I like you~ If you're the captain, I like you whether you're careless or meticulous."

There's nothing more to say now; the atmosphere is perfect. If they didn't kiss, it would seem like Juexi was clueless about romance. So Juexi hugged Kiana and kissed her directly.

……

Kiana blushed, clearly feeling unwell; she was starting to feel emotional...

"Captain...no, this is still Walnut's mortuary..."

Juexi touched Kiana's...

"I can tell you're very happy, Qibao. That's quite a quick reaction..."

"It's all your fault! You're always acting all frivolous, it's making me feel weird. It's so annoying, don't you dare say that!"

"How about we go back to the Dominion Theater and continue?"

"No! What are you doing during the New Year? If you're going to do something, it should be at night. Wait, the reward isn't something like this, is it?"

"Haha, how could that be? But if the reward is something like that, Qibao, would you want it?"

"No! Not only do I not want it, I'm going to kill you! You perverted captain, hmph~"

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Kiana quickly tidied her clothes inside the theater, and after she came out, Kurumi led everyone back to the Hall of Rebirth. At this time, Juexi was distributing kites to everyone.

"Qiqi wants a kite with a little sparrow pattern, is that okay?"

"Yes, of course! Little Qiqi~"

"Boss, boss~ I want a kite shaped like a gold coin!"

"There are some."

"Wow! This gold coin kite can actually light up! Boss, you know us so well."

"Then look~"

Himeko's face was dark, and she couldn't hide the murderous intent in her eyes.

"Mu Juexi, so who is this kite with the marriage advertisement on it for?"

"Oh, this? Hahaha, the weather's really nice today. Don't you think so, Himeko..."

Before Juexi could finish speaking, Ji Zi forcefully pinched her ear.

"Still want to call me 'Auntie'? Give me a straight answer, or you'll have a bad day!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, Himeko-sensei. That was a defective product. I made it on a whim, just for fun. There are other designs as well."

Himeko saw another kite on the table that looked like a bottle of red wine and picked it up.

"This is barely usable. You little rascal, if you joke like this again, I'll really get angry."

"I was wrong, I was wrong, Himeko-sensei. I promise I won't do it again next time, haha."

Mebius, who had previously scoffed at kites, immediately spotted a small green kite with a human figure on it.

"Ha, Klein? That guy, Jue Xi..."

After everyone else had finished sending out their kites, Kosmo was the only one who hadn't.

"...(Why didn't I? Well, it's understandable that I didn't interact much with Senior Juexi back in the Moth of Flames. But Little Gresh did. It's not that I envy her, it's just... Am I being isolated? Did I do something wrong? Should I take the initiative to say hello? No, wouldn't that be too obvious...)"

Greta looked at Kosmo beside her and silently drew a picture. In the picture, Kosmo was flying a kite with her, and of course, everyone else was there too.

……

Ellie came to Juexi's side with a crystal flower kite.

"Oh dear! Why aren't there any kites for Amo? This is such discrimination! I'm going to get angry if you do this!"

"Yes, yes, don't worry. Ellie, go and play with Gretchen for a while while I talk to Kosmo."

Kosmo, still brainstorming, didn't notice that Juexi had come to his side.

"Amo, what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing... (Oh no, Senior Juexi just came straight here. As expected of Senior Juexi, I didn't even notice. Speaking of which, Senior Juexi should be more capable than Boss Kevin, right? No, that's not the point. The problem is, Senior Juexi wouldn't know what I'm thinking, would he? Probably not. How long has he been here? Have I been spacing out for a long time? Does he think I'm being rude...?)"

Jue Xi quietly took out a black kite shaped like a robot.

"How about it, Ah Mo? Isn't this handsome? Isn't it cool? There were a lot of people around earlier, so I'll secretly give this to you so you won't feel embarrassed."

"Thank you... (Cool!! Robot! How did Senior Juexi know I like this kind of thing? Does he think I'm too childish?)"

Although Jue Xi didn't know what A Mo was thinking, he guessed pretty much. Then he took out a Gundam miniature figure that was even more exquisite than the robot on the kite.

"Amo, I guess you might be too shy to fly this kind of kite, so I specially prepared a unique little gift for you. Do you like it?"

Kosmo's expression remained calm, but his eyes were fixed on it as he carefully took it...

"Thank you, I really like it... (!!!!!!!!! This is just... so cool~)"

After distributing kites to everyone, Hu Tao originally planned to take a few people out for dinner first, and then fly kites again in the evening. However, Xin Yue Xuan didn't have enough space... In the end, Hu Tao and Zhong Li also went to Jue Xi's Domination Theater. The dinner for the Lantern Festival was prepared by Jue Xi, Mei, Qian Jie...

Pado asked Ellie cautiously.

"Sister Aili... does Brother Jie... really know how to cook?"

"I'm not sure about that, Little Paddy? But I think it should be fine~"

Aponia appeared behind Paddo at some unknown time.

"Qianjie's cooking skills are quite good, Xiao Paduo can rest assured. Back when we were in the sanatorium, Qianjie prepared all three meals for us."

"Huh? I didn't realize that. Wait a minute. Sister Nia! Why do you walk so quietly? You scared us to death."

Greta, who was drawing, stared at Kosmo.

"What's wrong, Gretchen?"

"Kosmo is very happy..."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"It's...cool!"

"..."

As time went by, the table was piled high with all sorts of delicious dishes.

"Wow! Guest Master Zhongli, I've never seen so many of these dishes before. They look just as good as those from Xinyuexuan."

Zhongli expressed his approval.

"really……"

At this moment, Juexi also served the last dish.

"Alright, the dishes are all ready. Everyone, please begin eating. Happy Lantern Festival!"

After dinner, everyone left the theater to fly kites, watch fireworks, traditional opera, and lion dances...

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In the middle of the night, Kiana and Juexi were lying in bed.

"Qibao, how was your day? Did you have fun?"

Kiana hugged Juexi.

"Happy, hehe."

"Go to bed early, and you'll see a surprise when you wake up!"

Kiana felt something was off. Her perverted captain wasn't going to do anything lewd with her today... But then she thought, maybe he was just too tired today. He'd made so many dishes and kites, and he had to prepare the so-called surprise. It was normal that he wasn't going to do anything lewd. Kiana thought to herself.

"Alright then~ Goodnight, Captain~"