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When Xiangling walked out of the kitchen, she saw Hu Tao sitting and chatting with a few people, including Ying and Paimon, whom she had met in Mondstadt.

"Hello, Xiangling, it's been a long time!"

Paimon greeted Xiangling when he saw her come out.

"Ying, Paimeng, it's been a long time! Are you here for dinner at Wanmintang?"

"That's right, we heard that Xiangling, you're the best chef in Liyue. Honestly, you're so amazing, why didn't you tell us when you were in Mondstadt?"

"Hehe... I'm not as amazing as you guys say. I'm still learning."

Xiangling felt a little embarrassed by Paimon's words.

"And who is this?"

She noticed that there was another person she didn't recognize present.

"Hello, my name is Li Xiao."

Li Xiao smiled and introduced herself.

"Hmph, Xiangling, guess Li Xiao's identity? You'll be absolutely surprised!"

Hu Tao looked on with an air of feigned mystery.

"identity?"

Xiangling carefully examined Li Xiao. Hmm... he seemed somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen him before. Could he be a customer who had been to the store before?

"Xiangling, think about the Steambird Newspaper."

Hu Tao offered a reminder.

"Steambird News..."

Xiangling, wanting to learn about ingredients from different countries and how to cook various foods, pays close attention to domestic and international news, including the famous Steambird Newspaper.

After thinking for a while, Xiangling suddenly remembered a newspaper headline and stared at Li Xiao with wide eyes in disbelief.

"Wind... Wind God?!"

“That’s right, I am the Wind God. You can call me Li Xiao.”

Li Xiao readily admitted to this.

Xiangling instantly became apprehensive. Unlike Hu Tao, who was carefree and could treat even a Seven Gods with ease, she was not.

"No need for that, Xiangling. Look, aren't Hu Tao and I friends too? I believe we can become very good friends."

"Friend? How can that be? You are a god!"

Xiangling waved her hands repeatedly, not daring to respond to that.

"Don't be nervous, I really want to be your good friend."

Of course, it would be even better if she could become his girlfriend. He also really likes the idea of ​​a cook!

Seeing how kind Li Xiao was, unlike the majestic deity she had imagined, Xiangling secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're here to eat, right? Would you like me to make you something now?"

"Great! I've been wanting to try your cooking for a long time, Xiangling."

"Don't worry! I definitely won't let you down!"

She is quite confident in her cooking skills.

After saying that, she hurriedly went back into the kitchen.

Master Mao, who was also busy in the kitchen, was a little surprised to see Xiangling come back in so soon after she had left.

"Xiangling? Aren't you going to rest a little longer? Go chat with Hutao, I can manage things here."

"I can't rest now! This time we have a very important guest, and I have to give him the best I can to entertain him!"

"An important guest?"

Master Mao was a little surprised.

Xiangling looked around, then whispered to her father:

"It's the Wind God! It looks exactly like the one in the Steambird newspaper!"

"Wind... God?"

Master Mao stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

"Xiangling, are you sure? This is not something to joke about."

Master Mao looked excited, yet also nervous and uneasy as he rubbed his hands together.

"Of course I'm sure! Otherwise, why would I tell you?"

"Oh dear! Shouldn't we hurry and pay our respects to Lord Wind God? We can't be impolite. What if Lord Wind God gets angry?"

Master Mao slapped his thigh, eager to rush out.

Xiangling quickly grabbed him.

"Dad, don't be in such a hurry! I've already met Lord Fengshen. He's very approachable and doesn't stand on ceremony. Besides, they're here to eat, so the most important thing is for us to quickly prepare the food and serve it to them!"

"Oh right, how could I forget that? Hurry up! Xiangling, hurry up and cook, I'll help you."

The father and daughter busied themselves in the kitchen, using almost all their skills, and finally managed to prepare a feast.

Even Walnut was surprised when they brought the dishes to the table.

"Xiangling, this is the first time I've ever seen you prepare such a lavish meal."

"Hehe, isn't this Lord Wind God here too~"

"Let's start eating!"

Looking at these delicious dishes that looked and smelled wonderful, Paimon couldn't wait to try them.

"Seriously, Li Xiao hasn't even said anything yet, and you've already come first."

Ying stood with her hands on her hips, scolding Paimon with a hint of anger.

She still knew who was entitled to this lavish meal.

"Alright, Ying, you know Paimon's personality. It's fine, let's just start eating."

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After Li Xiao said to start eating, everyone began to pick up their chopsticks.

Upon seeing this, Chef Mao, who was delivering vegetables, immediately asked Li Xiao for instructions:

"Lord Wind God, please enjoy your meal. I have other guests to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. Xiangling, why don't you stay and keep Lord Wind God company?"

"Eh?"

Xiangling was a little confused, but Master Mao had already gone back to the kitchen.

Having no other choice, Xiangling had to bite the bullet and sit down.

Seeing how reserved she was, Li Xiao spoke up to comfort her:

"Xiangling, you don't need to be so nervous. I've already said that I'd rather be your friend."

You don't need to treat me like a god; just treat me like any other person.

"Phew~ I got it."

Xiangling managed to calm herself down.

Hu Tao patted her on the shoulder.

"Hey, don't worry, Li Xiao is easy to talk to. He even agreed to be a guest elder at the Hall of Rebirth!"

"A guest advisor? The same as Mr. Zhongli?"

Xiangling had a deep impression of Zhongli, the learned and talented guest of the Wangsheng Hall, and he also often came to Wanmin Hall for meals.

“That’s right! Ying is the same. We now have three guest elders in the Hall of Rebirth.”

"Congratulations, Walnut."

Xiangling was genuinely happy for her friend. With Li Xiao around, the Hall of Rebirth would surely be even better, right?

However, she was still a little envious. She wished Li Xiao would also join Wanmintang.

Xiangling knew she was daydreaming; what could her family's Wanmintang possibly have to attract Li Xiao, the Wind God?

The group enjoyed the delicious food and chatted happily.

Xiangling also let go of her inhibitions and truly integrated herself into the group.

Ah! I'm so full!

Paimon, heavily pregnant, lay in Ying's arms, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"I told you to eat so much, now you're feeling unwell, aren't you?"

Ying rubbed her stomach, her tone reproachful.

"Hehe, Xiangling's cooking is so delicious!"

Paimon smiled a little embarrassedly, then continued to enjoy Ying's belly-rubbing service.

Li Xiao also gave Xiangling a thumbs up.

"Xiangling, your cooking is really good. It's the best I've ever had."