Seeker of Teyvat

Chapter 165: Xiangling’s Birthday, Friends’ Gathering and Mond’s Letter

After all, Ying embarked on a new journey.

Taking Paimon with him, he boarded Beidou's Death Omen and followed the Southern Cross fleet to Inazuma.

Likewise, she also brought the two items Wang Daoyi gave her.

The pale golden secret chain crystal condensed by Zhongli and the thirty-six-sided prismatic crystal containing the consciousness of Wangdao Yi.

Feeling the crystallization of consciousness quickly moving away from him, Wang Daoyi had a look of satisfaction on his face.

Even if his little plan has begun, it's time for him to go to Sumeru when his special martial arts is completed.

……

November 11nd is Xiangling’s birthday.

Wanmin Hall was rarely open on this day, so the friends gathered here to prepare Xiang Ling's birthday dinner in the evening.

"Boiled fish, boiled fish, boiled fish is a must at dinner."

Hall Master Hu shouted happily. Although Sister Lan still did not agree to cooperate with the Gossip Hall, she did not resist. Many adventurers signed separate agreements with the Gossip Hall, so Hall Master Hu was very happy recently.

The chef tonight is Wang Daoyi, and he is asking everyone to provide the dishes that need to be prepared for the evening.

"Although there is no need to specifically consider Xiang Ling's hobbies, it is too straightforward for you, Hall Master Hu, to say that you like boiled fish as soon as you open your mouth."

Xingqiu held a volume of books in his hand and complained about Hu Tao.

Hu Taopu flashed her plum blossom eyes and raised her chin arrogantly: "Huh, what do you know? Xiangling likes to eat hot, spicy and fragrant food most, and boiled fish definitely fits the bill."

As someone who comes to scare Xiangling every now and then, Hutao knows Xiangling's taste very well.

Just as she said, Xiangling nodded in agreement: "The boiled fish is indeed very delicious, and I never tire of eating it."

In fact, Xiangling likes all kinds of food.

Seeing that Xiang Ling agreed with her statement, Hu Tao opened her hands and hugged Xiang Ling: "Hey, Xiang Ling Tie Tie."

"Ah, Guo Ba, save me!" Xiang Ling exclaimed, and then Hu Tao hugged her.

Guoba was rolling around on the side. When he heard the shouting, he turned around to look at the happy people and smiled happily: "Lulile~ゞ(≧▽≦＊)o"

Write down the name of the boiled fish on the recipe and look at the others.

Xingqiu held the book: "Since Hall Master Hu has started, everyone can follow their own preferences."

Then he looked at Wang Daoyi: "I want a pastry, and then some seafood with moong vegetables, it's lighter."

Wang Dao nodded and wrote it down.

Someone set an example, and other friends also spoke up.

Chongyun: "Cold noodles, super big bowl, preferably ice cream."

"Okay, I've written it down."

Yan Fei: "I want to eat tofu, any kind of tofu is fine."

"Then almond tofu and spicy tofu, and I'll add minced meat tofu for you."

Although there is no tofu in almond tofu...

Xin Yan: "Then let me have some meat dishes with heavy oil."

"Okay, I'll prepare a portion of braised pork for you. The broth is delicious. I'll also give you a portion of Jueyun pepper-fried pork slices. It will definitely go well with rice."

Yaoyao: "Yaoyao also wants to eat seafood, but not Jueyun giant octopus."

"Okay, prepare a big lobster for Yaoyao to eat."

Keqing: "Then I want the golden shrimp balls."

"Okay, I know you like this, I've already written it down."

Yun Jin: "Well, Tianshu pork, boiled black back seabass, and dry-pot bacon, you can't eat these normally, so I'll take the opportunity to try them today."

"Okay, leave it to me, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Wang Daoyi wrote down the dishes his friend wanted to eat, then added a few home-cooked dishes that Xiang Ling usually liked, and handed the notebook to Master Mao on the side.

Today Wang Daoyi is the chef, Master Mao is the assistant, and Xiang Ling entertains friends.

Master Mao took the menu with a smile, took a look at it, and then said to Wang Daoyi: "Leave the ingredients to me and I will have them delivered in a moment."

Wang Dao nodded, then looked at Xiang Ling: "My uncle and I are going to prepare. You can entertain everyone."

In fact, without Wang Daoyi's instructions, Hutao on the side had already started to pull people to start the card game.

She, Hall Master Hu, has been practicing her poker skills for a long time outside, and she is finally going to show off her power.

So, Hutao, Xiangling, Yunjin, and Xinyan started playing cards.

Yan Fei and Chong Yun chatted about the fairy tales, while Yaoyao and Guo Ba listened with light in their eyes. These two babies loved these fairy tales.

And Xingqiu held the scroll and read it carefully. This was another novel that he had been looking for for a long time. He had been reading it for the past two days and could not let go of the scroll.

Only Keqing, in order to come to the banquet today, she worked overtime yesterday and finished all the work today. Now she is a little sleepy and resting alone.

After a while, someone knocked on the door of Wanmin Hall.

Chongyun moved quickly, opened the door, and saw a postman standing at the door.

"Hello, this is an email from Wanmintang."

The postman handed Chongyun a piece of mail and a small package.

Chongyun took the package and mail and looked at it. The sending address was Mondstadt's.

After watching the postman leave, Chongyun returned to the house with the mail and package.

Everyone looked at Chongyun: "Chongyun, who is it?"

He raised the mail and package in his hand to signal to everyone, and then handed it to Xiang Ling: "It's mail."

Xiangling took the things and looked at them. The email clearly stated that it was required to be delivered to Wanmin Hall on November 11.

He showed a look of surprise: "The email from Mondstadt may be from a friend I met when Brother Dao Yi and I were traveling in Mondstadt."

Under everyone's expectant eyes, Xiang Ling opened the mail, which contained several pieces of letter paper.

……

Xiangling personally declares:

Xiangling, I am Diona. I remember that your birthday is coming soon, so I prepared a gift for you and put it in the package. It smells good and you will definitely like it.

Also, when will you come to Mondstadt again? I really want to eat your cooking. Dad also said that the cooperation with Wanmintang has made the meat products in Qingquan Town popular. Everyone is very grateful to you. Originally, they wanted to I sent you a lot of meat products, but unfortunately, they definitely couldn’t fit in the package, so I refused.

In addition, I still haven't made a bad drink, including the recipes you taught me, and I still can't make Dad stop drinking. It's really abominable.

Oh, I still have a lot to say to you. When you come to Mondstadt again, I will make you the most delicious drink.

Finally, I wish you a happy birthday.

Your friend: Diona

April 10st

……

Xiangling personally declares:

Xiangling, this is Qin. I haven’t seen you for a long time. I wonder if you and Mr. Wang Daoyi are okay. I heard from the bartender at Mao Tail Tavern that your birthday is coming, so everyone in the Knights has also prepared a little treat for you. Thoughts, small meaningful things, were given to the little bartender.

I wrote a letter of thanks to Tianquan Ningguang in Liyue before, thanking you and His Excellency Wang Daoyi for your help. I wonder if she has expressed gratitude on my behalf.

In addition, Mr. Dulav of Qingquan Town asked the Knights to express his gratitude to Manmin Hall for promoting Qingquan Town meat products.

I still have work to do, so I won't write much more.

Finally, happy birthday to you.

Acting Leader of the Knights of Favonius: Jean

April 10st

……

Xiangling personally declares:

Happy birthday! I have asked the caravan to send some rare fruit wine to Wanmin Hall. I hope you will like it.

Mondstadt Winery: Diluc

April 10st

……

Xiangling looked at the three letters with a touch of emotion in her eyes. During her short journey in Mondstadt, she met the kitten bartender and participated in the crusade against the Wind Dragon with Wang Daoyi.

Although she also felt that the people in Mond were all her friends, she was very touched that they actually remembered her birthday and prepared an email in advance and had someone send it to her on her birthday.

The other friends looked at Xiangling and were moved. Although they did not read what was written in the letter, they could guess that Xiangling was moved by her Mond friends.

"It seems that you and Daoyi made some very good friends when you were traveling in Mondstadt." Yunjin said.

Xiangling nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect that they would remember my birthday. I am very touched."

It was Guoba who stretched out his short little hands to reach for the package on the table.

"Pah." Xiangling slapped Guoba's little hand and picked up the package. "Guoba, you are not allowed to open it now. You can open the gift in the evening."

Guoba touched his hands aggrievedly. He just smelled a strange fragrance in the package.

After solemnly putting away the letter and placing the gift package out of Guoba's reach, everyone continued to play and the atmosphere returned to its original happy and joyful state.

As time passed, with the help of Master Mao, Wang Daoyi first completed the popsicles that Chongyun wanted, and then made various fruit juice drinks and chilled them.

Then the dishes were prepared one after another, and the aroma coming from the kitchen soon made everyone lose interest in playing.

Everyone crowded to the kitchen door to watch Wang Daoyi cook.

"Xiangling, has Daoyi always been so good at cooking?" Keqing asked as she watched Wang Daoyi prepare one dish after another with ease.

In her eyes, Wang Daoyi was a man with powerful martial arts, but she didn't expect that he also had a side full of life such as cooking.

Xiangling nodded proudly: "Brother Daoyi's cooking skills are not bad, but I usually cook, so no one has seen it."

"I've seen him fight against the afterimage of the demon god, and now I see the person cooking. I can't believe they are the same person."

Keqing sighed a little.

Xiangling's little face became more and more happy and proud.

Wang Daoyi glanced at his friend who was blocking the kitchen door and said helplessly, "Stop looking. Since you are greedy, help bring the dishes out. We will be done and have dinner soon."

Hearing Wang Daoyi's words, everyone cheered, rushed into the kitchen, and picked up plates of delicious food.

"Xiangling, keep an eye on the rice crust and don't let him steal some." Wang Daoyi had a good look and immediately noticed the rice crust in the little hand.

Xiangling also saw it, hugged Guoba and dragged him out of the kitchen: "Guoba, you are not behaving well today."

"Luh?"

……

In the evening, Master Mao made an excuse to go out to meet friends, leaving the children some space.

The friends sat around the table and wished Xiangling a happy birthday.

Everyone was very happy looking at the delicious food on the table. However, there was a small part before eating.

"Now, it's time to give out birthday presents. Who's going first?" Xin Yan said with a smile, then looked around to see who would give the gift first.

However, before anyone else came out, Xiangling said, "How about we take a look at what Mond's friends sent us. I saw Guoba staring at the package."

"Mond?" Wang Daoyi asked. He had been busy in the kitchen and had no idea about the email.

"Yes, Diona, Captain Jean, and Master Diluk all sent me birthday greetings." Xiangling looked happy, and then took a package from the cabinet, "There is also a gift package, which is a gift from everyone in Mondstadt."

Wang Dao nodded slightly. This time, Qin and the others were thoughtful.

Xiangling unpacked the package carefully.

Two badges, a book, a bottle of liquid, and... two pieces of paper