Genshin Impact's Sweet and Hard Free People

Actually, Xinhui knew he was just joking, and also reminding himself to avoid getting hurt. The man hadn't accepted the large sum of money he'd been offered for medicine last time, so why would he care about these house call fees?

"What's going on with Hall Master Hu?" Bai Shu naturally noticed Hu Tao, who had come with Xin Hui, and his eyes were full of doubt.

"She wasn't like this when she came to Bubulu before. Is there some secret between you and her?"

Bai Shu then told Xin Hui that whenever Hu Tao came to Bu Bu Lu before, she would always grab Qi Qi and say things like "I'm going to bury you." How could she be sitting quietly to the side like this today? Moreover, although she wasn't looking the whole time, Bai Shu noticed many times that her gaze was always on Xin Hui.

She always had to glance at Xinhui, otherwise it seemed like she couldn't sit still, which was hard not to find strange.

“In my opinion, something definitely happened between the two of you,” Bai Shu said with some certainty.

"It's not as mysterious as you make it out to be. It's just that Hu Tao and I went to the 'border' together and I got injured. This is her way of showing that she cares about me," Xin Hui explained awkwardly.

"Come on, what about Lord Gan Yu and Lord Yu Heng before? How are you going to explain that?" Bai Shu wasn't buying it. He was already addressing Hall Master Hu by his given name, yet he was still trying to argue. Then he focused on cleaning the dirt off Xin Hui's wound.

"You really should change your personality. If everyone loved adventure as much as you, the Adventurers' Guild would never be short of people." Bai Shu was intentionally trying to educate him, still implying the same thing: isn't it better to live a free and unrestrained life and be a free citizen?

"It's just a normal operation, and besides, I brought back quite a few of those black fruits, didn't I?"

Xin Hui's rebuttal was based on the pile of black, berry-like fruits he was pointing to on the ground.

These were picked by Xinhui and his group on their way back; who knew that these fruits would be found everywhere on the "border"?

"This thing is rare, but it's not very useful. It's not worth the risk for it." Bai Shu really didn't expect that Xin Hui would actually go to the "border" for it.

Bai Shu glanced at Hu Tao one last time and whispered to Xin Hui, "Hall Master Hu Tao is a good person. Don't let him down. Remember, even if you can't have him, you can't force him. I'd love to see you do it!"

Although Bai Zhu expressed understanding, Xin Hui was left with no choice.

Brother Baizhu, don't go! Let me explain!

……

Actually, it was Hu Tao who insisted on going with Xin Hui, which is why they came to Bu Bu Lu together.

After Bai Shu finished applying medicine to the wound on his hand at Bu Bu Lu's place, he also warned him not to remove the bandage on his hand casually.

Xinhui plans to return to Yiyu Pavilion. Putting aside the orders that have accumulated over the past few days that haven't been completed, Keqing and Ganyu are probably getting a little anxious. After all, he only left a note before going to Wuwang Slope, and given Ganyu's personality, she'll probably be worried for a while.

Thinking of this, Xinhui quickened his pace unconsciously. He just hadn't expected that Hu Tao would suggest taking this opportunity to visit Yiyu Pavilion.

How could you bear to refuse such a small request? She just wants to take a look around; there's no need to forcibly kick her out, is there?

Xinhui softened and agreed.

Back in front of the lacquered red wooden door, Xinhui hesitated for a moment, wondering whether to open it.

I want to listen to what's going on inside first. Are Ke Qing and Gan Yu there?

"Young man, you're back in your own home, why aren't you going inside?" Hu Tao's voice pulled him back from his wandering thoughts.

In response, Xinhui said, "I'll open the door now."

With a creak, the lacquered red door was pushed open, and Ke Qing and Gan Yu, their faces beaming with surprise, were greeted in the main hall.

"Xin, you're back?" Gan Yu's gentle voice echoed in his ears, and Xin Hui felt instantly healed.

"Ah? You're injured? Let me see." Gan Yu noticed the bandages on Xin Hui's hand and the tattered blue clothes he was wearing.

"Hmph, I really don't understand you. You abandoned us and stayed at Yiyu Pavilion, only to go on an adventure by yourself?" Ke Qing's snort at this moment already expressed her dissatisfaction.

Oh dear, she actually brought back a whole bunch of injuries. It really made them worry.

"It's alright, you're not badly hurt." Xin Hui squeezed Gan Yu's small hand, signaling her to relax.

"Let me introduce you. This is Hu Tao, the seventy-seventh master of the Rebirth Hall. She's here to visit our Yiyu Pavilion today." Xin Hui suddenly remembered that Hu Tao had been left standing there.

As he spoke, Xinhui quickly stepped aside, wanting Hu Tao to greet the two of them.

Unexpectedly, although Hu Tao came over, she immediately made a blunt remark.

"I didn't expect this, Boss Xin. You've done a really good job keeping your mistress in a golden house. Lord Gan Yu and Lord Yu Heng are both sweet and shrewd."

Chapter 52 This is fine

Xin Hui found it strange to see the tense atmosphere among the people in Yi Yu Pavilion.

How did our pleasant meeting suddenly turn into this?

Although Hu Tao was shaking hands with them properly, why did you have to use elemental power to shake hands?!

Especially when she shook hands with Keqing, the lightning elemental force came into contact with the fire elemental force, producing crackling purple-red arcs of electricity.

Is it really necessary to be so scary in broad daylight?

"Ah Qing, look, how about we let go first, or at least withdraw our elemental power?" Xin Hui could only stand aside and humbly try to persuade him.

Upon hearing this, Ke Qing turned her head and glared fiercely at Xin Hui, her expression seemingly saying, "Get out of my way!"

Xin Hui could only assume this was their new way of "friendly communication" and let them continue.

It wasn't until Keqing and Hutao let go of each other's hands that Hutao, with her hands on her hips, looked as carefree and indifferent as ever, while Keqing, on the other hand, still looked somewhat angry.

Ke Qing was mainly angry because "Xin Hui hadn't been heard from for several days, and when he came back, he was with Hu Tao. How could she not be furious?"

To put it bluntly, she was jealous, but Xinhui couldn't understand her jealousy.

"Since A-Qing and Gan-Yu are so concerned about my situation, then I need to report to you." Xin-Hui could only gesture for them to quiet down. However, Ke-Qing kept her jade-like neck turned to the side, unwilling to look at him.

Never mind, I guess she'll calm down as I talk to her.

Then, in front of Hu Tao, Xin Hui recounted their journey to the "border," including the ghosts they encountered along the way, the strange herbs that grew... Of course, they didn't mention their purpose in searching for the Goddess of Life.

In other words, he deceived Keqing and Ganyu by saying he was going to pick those black fruits. After all, the news about the Goddess of Life, [Yimeng], could not be known to outsiders.

Even if Hu Tao wanted to speak, Xin Hui stopped her with a single look.

"Why do I get the feeling that there's some secret between you two that you're not letting us know?" Ke Qing questioned sharply. She had just seen Xin Hui winking at Hu Tao; that guy, actually flirting with another woman right in front of her and Gan Yu, was infuriating.

"No, that's just your imagination, isn't it?" Xin Hui awkwardly touched his nose, then changed their attention, "Gan Yu, it's almost lunchtime. Today, Hall Master Hu is a guest at our Yi Yu Pavilion. Why don't you go and get ready?"

"I'll go." At this moment, Ke Qing volunteered and stood up.

"Are you sure you can do it?" Xinhui wasn't deliberately questioning her; he had clear examples of what had happened before.

He still remembered Ke Qing saying at the time, "We should learn from Gan Yu's gentle and virtuous character."

This was originally a good thing.

But when Ke Qing and Gan Yu were learning to cook before, the things they made were simply unbearable to look at.

Fried chicken nuggets have turned into fried coal, baked pancakes into roasted charcoal ash... The black smoke coming from the kitchen has become Gan Yu's nightmare. Is it really okay to let Ke Qing cook now?

"Don't underestimate me. I've been studying hard these past few days." Ke Qing raised her head proudly, her confidence giving off an air of disdain for everything.

Gan Yu chimed in, "I can attest that Ke Qing's cooking skills have improved significantly."

Well, since Gan Yu has said so, we can only let her do as she pleases. Let's just hope that what she does really shows improvement.

After Ke Qing turned and went into the kitchen, Xin Hui and the others naturally chatted idly. Hu Tao sat there vividly describing the work of the Hall of Rebirth to Gan Yu, occasionally flashing a terrifying expression on her face, trying to scare Gan Yu.

But how could such a scheme work on a Qilin?

Gan Yu only occasionally opened her rosy lips slightly to show her surprise; otherwise, she remained extremely calm, leaving Hu Tao helpless.

"Boss Xinhui, you have quite a wide variety of clothes here!" Hu Tao finally noticed the exquisite clothes hanging on the wardrobe and said with some surprise.

“Yes, you can take your time to look around and see what suits you,” Xinhui said generously.

This meant that Hu Tao could take the clothes she liked. Hu Tao, naturally somewhat interested, went over to choose some.

Looking at the dazzling array of clothing, dresses, gowns, and even some exotic costumes, they all looked incredibly beautiful.

However, after going around in circles, Hu Tao returned somewhat disappointed.

"There aren't any clothes that suit me," Hu Tao could only express her regret.

"Is there something wrong with it? Or is there anything else I need to improve?" Xinhui was a little puzzled. Logically speaking, the wardrobe had a wide variety of styles of clothes, so why wasn't there anything suitable for Hu Tao?

To everyone's surprise, Hu Tao said shyly the next moment, "It's because the size is not right."

After she finished speaking, Xinhui's gaze involuntarily drifted to Hu Tao's slightly flat chest, and he seemed to understand. It really was a pity.

"Where are you looking, you pervert!" Hu Tao noticed Xin Hui's gaze, her face flushed slightly, and she spat lightly.

Gan Yu blushed and said, "Ah Xin, it's very impolite to look at a girl like that."

Then she looked down at the heaving peaks of her chest and felt... it should be alright, she wondered what Ah Xin thought.

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, okay?" Xin Hui quickly put his hands together in apology to prove his innocence.

"Otherwise, Gan Yu, why don't you go and take Hu Tao's measurements? The master's clothes should be custom-made."

Hu Tao didn't like hearing that and immediately retorted, "What do you mean I should need custom-made clothes?! Do you think my figure doesn't suit those clothes?"

As she spoke, she tried to straighten her chest, but it was to no avail.

Finally, after being pushed by Gan Yu, she agreed to go into the room to have her body measurements taken, leaving Xin Hui alone in the main hall.

Xinhui could only smile and see them off as they headed to their room.

After a while, he also decided to change out of his light clothes. As the owner of Yiyu Pavilion, what kind of person would he be with such tattered clothes?

As soon as I stood up, my gaze fell on the window not far away.

Outside the window, the bustling market was somewhat deserted, with only the occasional bark of a dog. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting elusive shadows on the ground, and a sense of tranquility welled up within me.

He suddenly felt that this was actually quite good.

In the quiet of midday, with three women by your side, it would be a truly delightful thing...

Chapter 53 Walnut's Arrival

When Ke Qing brought the fragrant dishes to everyone, Xin Hui was actually a little incredulous that she had made them. Ke Qing, wearing a purple apron, appeared before him with a touch of pride.

Her face displayed an expression that seemed to say, "Praise me, praise me!" Combined with her purple cat-ear-like hair, she looked just like a little kitten.

Looking at the dishes she made, they certainly deserve praise.

The vegetarian dishes included radish and vegetable soup, a satisfying salad, and almond tofu. The most challenging dish was the almond tofu, and even then, Ke Qing did a good job.