Genshin Impact's Sweet and Hard Free People

During this process, Ke Qing and Gan Yu actually felt a warmth in their hearts, simply because of that "special" and "unique" dress.

"Um, if I may ask, what are everyone's clothing sizes? If it's inconvenient, you can let me know separately." Xinhui felt a little embarrassed.

"Oh dear, Mr. Xinhui, didn't you already know? You really took advantage of me and then forgot!"

The sudden sound made Xin Hui look in the direction of the voice, and there was Ying'er with her arms crossed and a wicked smile on her face. She was also looking at him with ill intent.

"Yes, Mr. Xinhui, didn't you already know that?"

"I still remember how bold Boss Xinhui used to be. You can't forget about us."

"Oh right, Mr. Xinhui is also one of our valued 'customers'."

Actually, it's because some of them also run shops, and Xinhui often patronizes them. But right now, Ying'er's words have become unrestrained, and whatever she says seems... somewhat ambiguous.

Xin Hui glanced at Ke Qing and Gan Yu subconsciously and noticed that their gazes had suddenly turned cold, especially Ke Qing, whose jade-like neck was turned to the side as if she wanted to sever ties with him.

This oriole is practically a "nightingale's carriage," she really loves to stir up trouble.

Afterwards, Xinhui counted the number of clothes on the yellow and white paper, recorded the sizes of the clothes, and marked the requirements for the clothes.

After all that fuss, it was almost noon.

It was only then that Xinhui suddenly remembered the pork he and Ganyu had brought back; it wouldn't be fresh if left out for too long.

Gan Yu thoughtfully offered to help Xin Hui prepare the pork. She planned to cook some meat soup for lunch and refrigerate the rest using her ice elemental power.

Watching the virtuous Gan Yu turn and walk into the inner room, Xin Hui felt incredibly happy.

Then, he heard Keqing's slightly resentful words.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Her little face was puffed up, and she had the calm tone that only an angry person would have, which made Xin Hui feel that if he didn't answer her question properly, he would definitely anger Ke Qing.

"What's the matter? Heh~ Gan Yu and I went out quite early."

Xinhui tried to distract himself, but to no avail.

Because Ke Qing's gaze was fixed on him, Xin Hui eventually couldn't hold on any longer, and his expression became extremely stiff.

"Judging from their tone, you... you toyed with them?" Ke Qing's resentment didn't fade as she stared intently at Xin Hui.

"This is actually a misunderstanding."

Xinhui tried to argue, but found that any further explanation would be futile.

Left with no other choice, I had to tell Keqing about the time when we were making the dresses and taking everyone's body measurements.

After listening, Ke Qing's purple pupils showed a kind of shock. Then, Ke Qing understood and gave him a reminder.

"You're too direct. Doing so makes you look like a pervert."

"That's right," Xin Hui thought to himself. He had been called a "pervert" by quite a few girls during that period, and he still remembered it vividly.

"Then, why did Gan Yu remain so calm about the matter of the Rock Heart Glass?" Ke Qing continued to press, a question that Xin Hui had promised to answer for her.

She was very curious as to why Xin Hui possessed such a powerful source of energy. Whether it was the Frost Nail or the Rock Heart Glaze, if Xin Hui hadn't been involved, even an immortal would have found it difficult to handle.

"That... is a very long and boring thing..." Although Xinhui hesitated, he still felt that the time was right and told Keqing the truth.

Having finally managed to tell others about his past all at once, Xinhui recounted the events in great detail and with remarkable authenticity.

In the end, he even became somewhat immersed in it...

Chapter Thirty-Five: Holding That Hand

The story of a young boy burning in a solitary flame, especially the vivid and powerful narration by Xin Hui, captivated Ke Qing even more.

"Xinhui, your story is truly admirable." Keqing's eyes seemed to be glistening with tears, as if she was about to cry.

She is an extremely demanding person when it comes to work and things, and she maintains a rare sense of "self" in the world. Once she hears about other people's colorful stories, Keqing's emotions will definitely be stirred.

"The Nails of Frost and the Crystal Heart are just names people use for my sources of power. Only after they are reintegrated into my body can I obtain the corresponding elemental power," Xin Hui continued to explain.

"No wonder the Frostfire Nails didn't attack you, and you were able to find the location of the Rock Core Glass so easily," Ke Qing said in realization.

Seeing that she finally understood, Xin Hui smiled and glanced at her.

"Do you know?" Ke Qing's voice rang out again, but this time she seemed somewhat lost and afraid, so much so that her voice trembled slightly.

"Actually, whether in the snow mountain or the abyss, I have experienced the powerlessness of being a Seven Star but still weak. Especially in the abyss, I was almost devoured by the Demon Dragon's will. Although I escaped death on my own, I still felt that I was not strong enough. At that time, I don't know why, I suddenly thought of you."

"You thought of me?" Xinhui was stunned; he had no idea how to answer.

“Yes, I thought of you... because you couldn’t even control your elemental power in the snowy mountains before, yet you still managed to help us escape from the Frost Armored Hilichurl King in that state. At that time, I knew that Xinhui must be a very brave person.”

At this point, Keqing's eyes began to dart away, her face flushed with shyness, and her ears turned slightly red. It was a kind of girlish shyness that left Xinhui somewhat stunned.

"It was alright, not that I was particularly brave. I'm quite skilled myself and confident I could save you from the Frost-Armored Hilichurl King, which is why I rushed over," Xin Hui said, slightly embarrassed.

Actually, there were many complicated reasons why he went to save Keqing, such as Yun Lao's request and the reminder from the Geo Archon Zhongli (Morax). But the most important reason was that he wanted to go.

Keqing listened to Xinhui's answer, shook her head slightly, and moved her fingers along with it, saying, "The feeling is different. At least when I didn't have the Eye of God, I didn't feel like Xinhui. No matter how good your skills are, you will definitely feel scared when facing a tall and strong King of Chuqiu alone."

"Later, when I was at the carver's house, the words of guidance Xinhui gave me made me realize that Xinhui is also a gentle person who can unconsciously enter other people's hearts."

"Looking back now, meeting Xinhui was actually a very good thing."

After Ke Qing finished speaking, she seemed to feel a sense of relief.

Then, she gently placed her right hand on her chest and breathed evenly. Immediately afterwards, as if she had mustered up her courage, a look of determination flashed across her small face.

"No, there's nothing we can do. Although Grandpa Ke's unauthorized contract was a bit rash, we Liyue people take contracts very seriously."

She stretched out one hand, while the other gripped the hem of her clothes. After she finished speaking, her purple eyes stared intently at Xinhui, as if afraid he wouldn't take her hand.

Xin Hui understood what it meant to take her hand at this moment, but he still placed his hand on hers, hoping that Ke Qing wouldn't mind his few seconds of hesitation.

He just wanted to hold her hand, whether it was because of her cute cat-ear hair or the purple figure that had recently entered his life; the reason was simply that he wanted to follow his heart. (Author's note: See? That's the essence of a pervert, haha.)

As for Ke Qing, whether she felt relaxed or excited at this moment didn't matter. Whatever special feeling it was, she would remember it firmly and never forget it.

Until Gan Yu walked up behind them in a daze, although she saw the mysterious smiles on their faces, she still called out gently.

"Time to eat."

Xinhui and Keqing exchanged a smile. One said she was going to serve the dishes, and the other said she was going to serve the rice, leaving Ganyu somewhat bewildered. In her heart, Ganyu was praising the two for being so sensible.

Therefore, the atmosphere during this meal was much more harmonious.

"By the way, don't you guys have work today?" Xinhui asked first.

Ke Qing and Gan Yu spent the whole morning at Yi Yu Ge. Normally, they should have gone out to do their work by now.

"Ningguang gave Keqing and me a day off, saying it was to thank us for rescuing those miners and to give us a break." Instead of eating the pork, Gan Yu put some Qingxin flower petals into her mouth. "I still feel that if I don't do work, it really becomes so boring and dull."

Ke Qing expressed her deep agreement with this.

"It's good to balance work and rest, but don't relax too much."

The voice was firm and concise.

"You can't work all the time, you just relax occasionally. Why don't you think about what to do this afternoon?"

Gan Yu's hobbies... As a workaholic, she would definitely devote all her free time to work, so we had to get her interested in other things as well.

As for Keqing's hobbies... it seems I've never seen them before.

"By the way, how about we go listen to a storyteller together later? I know there's a storyteller in Liyue Harbor who tells stories vividly and with great emotion. His storytelling has always been very popular."

This time, it was Keqing who brought it up first, which surprised and puzzled Xinhui. Was Keqing the kind of girl who enjoyed listening to storytelling and leisurely pursuits?

However, since there were no other good connections, Xinhui agreed, and Ganyu naturally didn't object.

After lunch, it's the perfect time to relax and unwind.

At this time, you can either enjoy afternoon tea while lying in a chair, or play chess like Xinhui did before. There are many ways to relax.

Listening to storytelling is certainly one of those ways.

"It's that storyteller. I've always enjoyed his storytelling, and his seats are always in high demand," Ke Qing said excitedly after finding the storyteller.

Xinhui and the others then went over and sat down, and found that he was a middle-aged man with a cold face and a steady voice, dressed in an ancient-style long robe.

Holding a folding fan, he began his storytelling: "Last time, we talked about how, in Liyue at that time, a great demon invaded the sea, and evil dragons roamed the mountains. The Rock King summoned all the immortals to restore a bright and clear world. Legend has it that when the King set out on his campaign, he said..."

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Retirement of the Rock God

The storyteller told the story of the Rock King Emperor in a vivid and engaging way. In particular, the timing of his waving of the folding fan and his body movements corresponded perfectly with the content of the story.

"That's a really good story," Xin Hui couldn't help but say. But when he looked up, he saw Mr. Zhongli, dressed in a simple black robe, sitting right in front of him listening to the story, and D'Artagnan's conspicuous attire next to him also caught his attention.

"Right, I also think he spoke very well, he explained the background in just a few words..." Ke Qing on the right perked up after hearing Xin Hui's praise, her face full of pride.

If you didn't know better, you'd think she was the one telling the story.

“The story of the Emperor is still more touching,” Gan Yu on the left echoed. Although she didn’t like listening to storytelling, she had also been captivated by the story of the Rock King Emperor.

"Why don't you go look around somewhere else for a bit? I have something to discuss with someone," Xin Hui said calmly, his expression mysterious.

I guess they asked about something they wouldn't say.

Ke Qing and Gan Yu expressed their understanding and considerately ran to the side, but tried not to stray too far away.

Xin Hui glanced at Zhong Li and Dadalia's backs, hesitated for a moment, and then went over to them.

"It seems the people of Liyue hold the Geo Archon in very high esteem, much like we Winterborn people do for Her Majesty the Queen," Tartaglia, with her orange hair, said proudly before we even got close.

Zhongli, meanwhile, sat there drinking tea, completely ignoring Dadalia's words. Then, he suddenly opened his orange-red eyes and glanced around, spotting Xinhui approaching.

"What's the matter, my old friend?" This was clearly addressed to Xinhui.

"It's nothing, I just happened to see you here and came over to say hello," Xinhui shook his head slightly and sat down next to them.

"Hmm... According to you, what would happen if everything in Liyue were governed by the people of Liyue?" Zhongli took a sip of tea, his resolute gaze suddenly fixed on the distant sea pavilion.

"What? Have you made a decision?" Xinhui suddenly noticed this and asked suspiciously.

Zhongli wanted to continue, but Dadalia gestured for him to stop, afraid that he might reveal something.