Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

"It smells so familiar, like fruit." Su Zhe sniffed it, "but I can't quite place what it is."

"It's hook fruit, I added hook fruit."

Barbara laughed, "Because this fruit is good for the throat, Noel suggested I add it. I thought it would affect the taste, but to my surprise, it not only didn't, but it also added a subtle fragrance."

"Indeed, it has a very pleasant aroma and is very appetizing."

Su Zhe popped it into his mouth, and it made a crunchy sound. It was indeed sweet and delicious.

Qin also thought it was delicious, but she wasn't surprised. Compared to her own mindless work, Barbara was good at everything except singing. She was also very skillful in other areas and was quite dexterous.

"Hehe~ If you like them, you can have them. Okay, I have to go now, I won't disturb your date."

Barbara shoved the box into Su Zhe's hand and then quietly gave him a thumbs-up.

Doesn't she call you "sister" in private?

Su Zhe suddenly asked.

Qin was somewhat surprised and didn't understand how Su Zhe knew, but it wasn't a big secret.

"Maybe I've gotten used to it."

I was separated from my father and sister when I was young, even though we all lived in the same city and even came into contact with each other at work.

But whenever Jean tries to get closer to Barbara, the latter always consciously avoids her. She worries that her persistence will hurt Barbara, so she simply maintains the current distance.

For Qin, her mission extends beyond protecting the city; it also includes protecting her family.

"Bad habits are easy to break," Su Zhe said with a smile. "Next time, if there's a chance, you can try inviting her to go there together."

"May I?"

"How will we know if we don't try? Okay, let's keep going."

Qin glanced back at the figure walking towards the church and nodded silently.

...

Mondstadt is the city of freedom, a place brimming with poetry and adventure, and naturally, wine is associated with both.

While Angel's Gift is Mondstadt's most famous tavern, that fame is largely due to the Dawn Winery. In fact, when it comes to the tavern's popularity, there are other establishments in Mondstadt that can rival it.

—Cat's Tail Tavern.

Unlike Diluc, who meticulously studies wines and expands Mondstadt's wine industry, Miss Diona, the signature bartender of Cattail Tavern, is still striving to ruin a drink she made herself.

People come to Cat's Tail Tavern not because the drinks here are better than those from Angel's Gift, but because the drinks made by a certain cat girl are incredibly delicious.

Because of this special ability, Diona was once a rising star at Mond Winery, even though she felt it was an insult to her character.

However, according to incomplete statistics, Diona's fans are mostly middle-aged men, completely different from the older brothers and sisters in Miss Barbara's fan club next door. Why is that? A certain Lolita protection organization issued a strong condemnation.

When Su Zhe walked into the tavern, he was startled by the group of people sitting at the bar.

Then an angry voice came from the group.

"Alright, alright! Move aside, you're affecting my bartending!"

"Damn it, this time I'm going to concoct a 'venom' to end your drunken lives... Hmm? Still delicious? Ugh!—"

Compared to the disappointment of the owner of the voice, the group of drunkards who were watching and waiting for food seemed extremely happy.

This scene was nothing new to the regulars at the tavern.

Soon, however, the tavern owner, Ms. Margaret, came over and told them to leave. She said that if customers were allowed to crowd in, it would affect the business and make Diona uncomfortable.

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"Ok?"

Once the crowd dispersed, Diona, who was lying on the bar looking sad, twitched her ears and saw Su Zhe and his companion walking in.

"The ensemble leader? And... um, that sounds familiar, ah!" I remember now.

"Su Zhe, what are we doing here?"

Qin followed Su Zhe with a puzzled look, "If it's about drinking..."

Although Su Zhe had forced her to rest, she would definitely have to deal with it if something really happened, so she had to be 100% alert.

"Don't worry, it's not about drinking."

"You don't drink?"

Under Qin's questioning gaze, Su Zhe walked to the bar and smiled, "Little kitty, give me a pizza, please."

Diona blinked and stared at Su Zhe, seemingly lost in thought.

Normally, if someone calls her a kitten, she will definitely get angry.

But for the moment, she forgot to lash out. The characteristics of her 'Katzrein family' bloodline made her feel that the envoy in front of her was somewhat special, and she felt... ugh~ how scary he looked.

"well..."

Diona, who usually likes to grimace and throw tantrums, complaining about her failed cocktail mixing, obediently responded, then suddenly realized that she was a bartender, not a waitress.

"Hello, Master Qin, and... Your Excellency the Envoy."

The owner, Margaret, was a sexy and generous woman. She smiled at the two of them and asked, "Are you buying pizza?"

"Yes, the kind that Commander Qin often eats."

“Okay, would you like a drink? I can have Diona make one specially.”

"Hey! I... I wouldn't just mix drinks for anyone..."

Margaret laughed and said, "Don't worry about it, just listen to her words from the opposite perspective."

"Margaret! Even if it's you, I'm going to get angry if you keep doing this!"

Su Zhe nodded: "I didn't mind, but could you please pack up the pizza I ordered?"

"Please wait a moment."

Margaret left.

Diona has gone mad.

Qin looked at Su Zhe with some confusion: "How did you know I often buy pizzas from here?"

She really loves to eat, but few people know about this habit, and she's been too busy lately to have eaten here for a long time.

"I guessed," Su Zhe said with a smile.

"Well..."

How could it be a guess?

It must have been Lisa who told him, right?

But then, did Su Zhe specifically investigate her preferences?

For some reason, Qin felt a sweet and warm feeling in her heart.

It's like enjoying a gentle afternoon breeze; the softness and freedom of dandelions drifting in the air are subtle, quiet, and sweet.

What are you thinking about?

Su Zhe, carrying the packaged pizza, asked with a smile.

"N-nothing..."

Qin panicked for no reason and quickly lowered her head, a blush appearing on her pretty face.

"Hum~"

Diona made an unintelligible hum.

She smelled the scent that male cats give off when they see female cats.

Ugh, so sour!

"What are you humming about?" Su Zhe said with a hint of mischievousness. "I wish you'll always be the best bartender in Mondstadt."

Diona was stunned. By the time she realized what was happening and was about to explode, Su Zhe and Qin had already walked out of the tavern.

...

The afternoon sun felt warm and cozy on my skin.

Su Zhe and Qin sat on a bench, eating pizza and basking in the sun.

The pizza at Cat's Tail Tavern was quite good; no wonder Qin liked it. Seeing how relaxed she looked, finally free from her duties as a knight, Su Zhe smiled.

Seeing this scene makes all the effort we put in today worthwhile.

"Isn't it nice to do this once in a while?"

He raised his head, looked up at the sky above Mondstadt, and said with a faint smile, "People shouldn't always push themselves too hard. Sometimes it's okay to be a little selfish."

Qin didn't speak, but she knew that Su Zhe had done all this specifically for her today.

Relax, take a vacation... In fact, it wasn't just Su Zhe who was saying it, Lisa and Kaiya were saying it too.

Jean remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "The Gunnhildr family is an ancient knightly family. Long, long ago, before Mondstadt was even established here, they had already begun to fight to protect Mondstadt."

“A long-standing lineage inevitably comes with a heavy burden. In my memory, my mother and my ancestors were always strict with themselves.”

"The physical form and etiquette that symbolize chivalry, the history and poetry that forge the soul of a knight, and the swordsmanship and physical fitness that arm the spirit of a knight—these are all compulsory courses in the family. My mother often told me that only in this way can we practice the family motto of Gunnhildr: to protect Mondstadt forever."

Sometimes, when Qin sees children running excitedly down the street with windmills in their hands, she is reminded of her childhood. Little Qin, standing by the window watching them, had the same smile and was holding a windmill in her hand.

That one glance was like looking at the piano from my childhood, and then at the piano now.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Jean remained steadfast in her belief: she would protect this peace and freedom, and protect Mondstadt.

Therefore, it doesn't matter how hard it is, because you should go all out for the right thing.

The sound of the zither was full of determination, and her eyes showed no sign of confusion.

This is a belief ingrained in the blood of the Gunnhild family. Su Zhe knew that he couldn't persuade this girl to put down the burden on her shoulders.

"Okay, if you think it's right, then keep it up."

Su Zhe smiled and said, "However, we still need to relax occasionally. Let's go, while it's still early, let's go for a stroll."

Qin nodded, a smile spreading across her face.