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"Eat, don't let your mind wander."

"Oh..."

Yingmei's voice sounded a little lost. She picked up the chopsticks again reluctantly and competed with Paimon for the food on the table.

"Su Chen, it's inappropriate for you to treat your sister like this just after we met."

Paimon stood on Yingmei's side and began to blame Su Chen.

"Wow, Paimon is really Yingmei's hero."

Yingmei wiped her tears with her arms, looking pitiful.

"Okay, okay, I was wrong. I didn't control my emotions well." Su Chen shook his head helplessly, looking at the two little guys, and softened his heart. "How can I be angry with you guys like this?"

"Really? Brother isn't angry anymore?"

Yingmei's eyes immediately lit up, as if she owned the whole world, and her tears instantly turned into a smile.

"Yes, yes, Paimon too, stop blaming your brother." Yingmei hurriedly sent a peace signal to Paimon.

Su Chen sighed softly, but a warm feeling surged in his heart. "Okay, I'll try not to lose my temper in front of you guys next time."

Looking at this heartwarming scene, Ganyu couldn't help but smile, but she wondered silently in her heart whether Su Chen's gentleness would one day be turned to her.

"Then let's continue eating. I won't fight for the food this time. Everyone take your time." Yingmei announced generously, as if she had become a peace messenger in this small circle.

Su Chen smiled, but thought in his heart: "Such a day is really good."

During this warm yet slightly awkward dinner, Su Chen's words inadvertently stirred up a subtle wave.

Gan Yu's smile was as warm as the spring breeze, but with a hint of playful teasing. She stared at Su Chen gently, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

"Really? Why don't you just say it out loud?"

Su Chen coughed twice, trying to hide his embarrassment, but it was obvious that Ganyu was very powerful and knew his little thoughts well.

"Uh, everyone, just focus on eating."

Sister Ying had a playful look on her face. Looking at the adults playing cat and mouse, she couldn't help but say, "Brother, don't hide it. Sister Ganyu is obviously waiting for you."

Paimeng was shocked, and almost jumped up. "Really? Su Chen likes Sister Ganyu?"

She stared at Su Chen curiously, waiting for his answer.

Su Chen was about to say something, but found that Gan Yu had hurriedly stood up and left the table because of shyness.

"Hurry up and catch up with her, you silly brother!" Yingmei's teasing broke the silence.

"Ah, I'll go right away!" Su Chen chased out anxiously, but his heart was in chaos.

Gan Yu's cheeks flushed with shame. She didn't dare turn around to face Su Chen, her heart filled with anxiety.

She actually doubted whether Su Chen really had special feelings for her?

Su Chen mistakenly thought that Ganyu was angry because of Yingmei's unintentional words, and was determined to catch up to explain.

The chase continued all the way to the gate of Liyue Harbor, where Ganyu stopped.

Su Chen caught up with him, panting, and trying hard to suppress the discomfort in his stomach, just wanting to confess to Gan Yu.

"Gan Yu..."

Su Chen tried to calm his breathing, but found that he couldn't express his emotions easily.

He always believed that his complicated feelings towards Ganyu might just be because of the void that Mo left in his heart.

However, as we spent time together day after day, and fought side by side time and time again, this fairy girl truly became part of my heart.

When did my feelings for her go beyond friendship?

Even Ganyu herself did not understand this question.

Ganyu no longer searches for a starting point, because she can no longer imagine what life would be like without him.

Her daily prayer was to meet him, and every missed opportunity made her heart ache.

The wish was simple, to see him every day. Just like that, Ganyu had been deeply involved in it unknowingly.

"Su Chen..." Gan Yu called softly.

"What's wrong?" Su Chen asked with a gentle smile while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

At this moment, there is an unspoken tension in the air.

Ganyu's cheeks flushed, she stood restlessly, and her eyes wandered.

Su Chen took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and prepared to speak.

“Ganyu, I…”

Su Chen's voice sounded a little tired, but the firmness in it was like the warm sun in winter.

Gan Yu raised her head slightly, her eyes like water, and asked softly: "Su Chen, what makes you so anxious?"

"I...I just want to tell you in person..."

Su Chen's words were full of hesitation, yet with an indescribable determination.

Their eyes finally locked, and the tension in the air seemed to have reached its peak. "I'm afraid... I'm afraid that this is all an illusion. I'm afraid of losing you."

Ganyu's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, but it was clearly transmitted to Su Chen's heart.

"What are you afraid of?"

Su Chen closed the distance between them, and every step seemed to solidify his resolve. "Are you afraid of my confession to you, or are you afraid of your own heart?"

Ganyu lowered her head, her eyes sparkling. "I... I'm afraid that everything will end too soon. I'm afraid... I'm afraid that this is just wishful thinking."

Su Chen gently lifted Ganyu's chin so that she had to look directly into his eyes.

"Ganyu, if I tell you that my feelings for you have far surpassed everything in the past, would you believe it?"

There was finally a flash of obvious surprise in Ganyu's eyes, and then tears filled her eyes.

"Su Chen...really? Are you serious?"

Su Chen nodded firmly, his eyes full of sincerity.

"I've never been so serious about anything, Ganyu, I love you."

At this moment, it seemed as if they only had each other in their world.

………………

(To be continued)

Chapter 362: The Eve of the Lantern Festival (Special Episode 8)

Ganyu's eyes were filled with tears, but she finally smiled.

"Mr. Su Chen...I like you too..."

Then Ganyu hugged Su Chen in her arms, and the two stood outside Liyue Harbor, hugging each other in ecstasy.

After a long time, Ganyu pointed to the stone beside her and motioned Su Chen to sit down.

Her voice was soft but firm: "Can you stay with me for a moment?"

"Oh... of course." Although Su Chen agreed a little hesitantly, he still sat down.

The two of them sat there quietly, watching the last rays of the sun disappear below the horizon, and Liyue City was gradually shrouded in the silver glow of the moon.

"I'm a little tired. Can I lean on your shoulder?" Ganyu's voice was low and weak.

When Ganyu leaned gently on Su Chen's shoulder and closed her eyes, a crystal tear slid down silently and disappeared into the earth.

……

At this moment, every household in Liyue began to light up the sky lanterns, waiting for the moon to reveal her shy face from behind the clouds.

"Paimon, try this." Yingmei handed Paimon a skewer of freshly grilled fish.

"Oh! It's delicious!" Paimon exclaimed loudly.

"What has got you so thoughtful?"

"It's nothing, just reminiscing about the past."

Suddenly, Wendy appeared with brisk steps, put a hand on his shoulder, and asked with his signature smile.

"Isn't this to visit you? Considering that you might feel lonely during the Sea Lantern Festival, I brought dandelion wine to add some fun to our night."

Zhongli pursed his lips and smiled, with a hint of warmth in his eyes.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Why don't we go to Crescent Pavilion? There is a wide view and a beautiful view of the harbor, which is perfect for tasting your dandelion wine."

……

On the roof of Wangshu Inn, Xiao sat alone, his eyes piercing through the night, staring into the distance of Liyue Harbor.

He closed his eyes, and everything around him seemed to be quiet.

All the lights were flashing, and every wish for peace was felt by him at this moment.

"Xiao, the Lantern Festival, let's go together."

Su Chen's words echoed in his ears, which was the voice that he longed to agree to deep in his heart.

However, Xiao had been with the killing for a long time and was used to loneliness and solitude. Although being with them brought him joy, he always felt that his presence would bring him uneasiness.

He remembered what Master Liuyunjiefeng had warned him: "That child is destined to wander the world. Although his heart is still deeply in it, staying with me will only add to his sorrow. If we can be together for a short time every day, it will be the greatest comfort to me."

Those words made Xiao cry.

Perhaps, participating once wouldn’t make any difference.

"Immortal...Huh? Where did they go?"

Huaian was surprised to find that Xiao, who was supposed to be there, had disappeared, leaving only the empty roof and his shadow swaying gently in the night wind.

……

On the busy streets of Liyue Harbor, a group of newly captured treasure-stealing gang members were escorted by Xingqiu and Chongyun to the General Affairs Department for processing.

"We really know we were wrong... We will never make the same mistake again!"

One of the treasure-stealing gang begged for forgiveness.

"Thank you, Master Xingqiu. We will never forget your help."

A member of the Qianyan Army expressed his gratitude to Xingqiu, his eyes full of respect.

"Be sure to keep a close watch on them and don't let them have a chance to escape."

Xingqiu instructed, his tone calm but firm.

"Now, where do we go?"

Chongyun turned to Xingqiu and asked about the next plan.

"Let's go straight to the Hall of All People. Su Chen recommends a new dish - Mond-style ice cream. It is said that the taste is extraordinary and far better than any ice cream you have tasted before."

A hint of anticipation flashed in Xingqiu's eyes.

"But my wallet..."

Chongyun rummaged through his empty purse somewhat awkwardly; it was obvious that he had spent all the money he had.

"Don't worry, I'll pay for today's expenses. Why should we be polite? But I'm also curious about who Mr. Su Chen's sister is."

Xingqiu said with a smile.

At this moment, Chongyun's eyes were attracted by a scene in the distance. He pointed forward and said, "Look over there!"

……

Chongyun pointed sharply at the bustling stall of Wanmin Hall, where a strand of golden hair was particularly eye-catching in the night.

"Is that person Su Chen? Why is he dressed like this?" he asked puzzledly.

Xingqiu frowned slightly and identified carefully, "That shouldn't be him, but I saw Paimon there. Let's go check it out."

At the same time, in another lively corner.

“Courage doesn’t just belong to those in the spotlight!”