Genshin Impact: Great, you guys still remember

From time to time, there are dots of fireflies in the distance, emitting a faint but conspicuous light in the night sky. From the woods around us, there are cicadas chirping and the sound of small animals running around.

This was supposed to be a lively night.

He Li's heart was dead silent.

Is this stuff really drinkable?

He swallowed again.

Turning his head to look at Liu Yun beside him, he boldly wanted to refuse.

But as soon as he turned his head, he saw his master's eyes, which were brighter than the moon.

It was a look full of expectation.

The words of refusal were stuck in my throat.

"how?"

Liu Yun handed over a wooden bowl and a spoon.

"...the apprentice is willing to try,"

He Li was silent for a moment, then took the cutlery.

Looking back at the bubbling soup,

He gritted his teeth,

It's just a bowl of soup, isn't it?

Can it kill people by drinking?

Maybe it just looks ugly, but actually tastes good?

Master has prepared for so long, how can I let her down?

...

Suffering, extreme suffering,

It is like squeezing out countless pure juices, then stir-frying them over a high fire, evaporating the rest of the liquid and leaving only the bitterness of the bitter juice.

After bitterness comes astringency.

The vegetable fiber of the white radish wrapped in the cabbage juice swirls wildly on the tip of the tongue.

After the astringency comes the fishy taste.

It smells earthy, just like ginger that has just been pulled out of the soil and is still covered with mud, thrown into the pot...

you could say so,

Amplifies the flavor of each plant.

Each flavor is distinct and does not infringe upon each other, yet they complement and complement each other.

All kinds of flavors unite to challenge his taste buds.

...

"Well,"

He Li closed his mouth tightly, as if if he loosened his mouth, these things would burst out of his mouth.

He bent over and raised his head with great effort.

Master, how did she do it?

...

Dan furnace...

I see,

...

"how?"

Liu Yun pretended to be calm and asked,

Gudong,

He Li swallowed the first mouthful of soup with great effort.

He looked down at the bowl, which was still half full, and then looked at his master, who seemed to be looking off into the distance indifferently but kept glancing over here.

He grinned:

"It's delicious,"

“Do you really think it tastes good?”

Liu Yun's eyes burst into a strong brilliance.

"It's delicious,"

He Li nodded.

"In that case, I will make it for you every day."

Liu Yun waved his sleeves, just like a crane flapping its wings happily.

"puff--"

As soon as he finished speaking, the soup in He Li's mouth spurted out.

"Hmm? What does this mean?"

Liu Yun narrowed his eyes.

"I am so happy. I am so happy to hear this good news."

He Li smiled.

“Is it really that delicious?”

Liu Yun looked suspicious.

"Of course, you are worthy of being my master,"

He Li nodded hurriedly.

"Then let me have a taste,"

As he said that, Liu Yun took the spoon from He Li's hand.

"Master, no,"

He Li quickly dodged Liu Yun's outstretched hand.

"Well, what do you mean by 'no'? Don't you want to taste it for me?"

The suspicion in Liuyun's eyes became even stronger.

"Ahem, no, it's just... this spoon has been used by my disciple. Men and women should not touch each other, right... Men and women should not touch each other,"

He Li explained in a panic,

"No problem, I never care about the creed of the mortal world."

Liu Yun waved his hand, summoning a breeze to snatch the spoon from He Li's hand.

"..."

Seeing the spoon being taken away, He Li sighed softly.

I wanted to save your face, but you insisted on trying it. Don't blame me.

...

The mountains suddenly became quiet.

The cicadas' noises disappeared, the fireflies' twinkling sounds disappeared, and the small animals disappeared too.

The master and disciple on the mountainside fell silent after Liu Yun tasted the soup.

...

He Li felt the low pressure around him, his heartbeat seemed to slow down a lot, and he dared not breathe too heavily.

He quietly raised his eyelids and secretly watched the master's reaction.

She had been in that position for a long time.

From the first sip till now, she has been tasting the wine with her eyes closed.

Could it be that he seemed to be safe and sound, but in fact he had been gone for a while?

Was it too much of a blow to her?

He Li was shocked and tried to comfort her:

"Master, Master? It's been so long, the soup has gone cold, and it's normal that it tastes weird. It's all my fault for making you wait so long. Next time, make the soup again and eat it while it's hot. It will definitely taste better..."

"Hey--"

A faint sigh was heard,

He Li felt that the air pressure around him had returned to normal, and his breathing became much smoother. He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

But when he looked at Liu Yun, his breath was choked again.

When had he ever seen his master, who was usually very decisive, look like this?

With eyes full of disappointment and sighs,

He Li seemed to see a crane with its feathers drooping.

He couldn't help but say:

"It's okay, Master. I messed up this time. I can do it again next time. Didn't you teach me that we must persevere on the path of cultivation. Nothing is always smooth sailing. I will remember this sentence: 'There will be a time to ride on the wind and waves, and set sail to cross the vast ocean.' I believe that one day you will be like that..."

The words were sincere and earnest, filled with the disciple's deep love for his master.

But he didn't expect that as soon as he finished speaking, a jade hand hit him on the head...

"You are really deceiving me, my master!"

...

It was like a flash in the pan. He Li could no longer see those emotions from this master.

Liu Yun pinched his chin, looked at the failed product in the furnace, and glanced at his disciple who was squatting under a tree with his head covered and sulking.

A helpless smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

She walked lightly to He Li and said softly:

"Do you know why the master beat you?"

"I don't know."

He Li hugged his knees and turned away, not looking at this annoying master.

I listened to you and tried your work, not to disappoint your painstaking efforts.

I kept it from you because I was afraid you would be sad when you saw the failed product.

I comfort you because I am afraid that you cannot accept failure and loss.

Who knew you would punch me twice?

I quit.

Looking at his apprentice who was still sulking, Liu Yun smiled.

Without paying any attention to her image, she sat on the ground next to He Li.

"Master, I know that what you did is a 'white lie'. Master, I also know that you have a kind nature. Why did you hide it from me? Master, I understand."

"You know why you hit me."

"It is because I, the teacher, understand that I want you to remember this lesson."

Liu Yun looked up at the sky:

"White lies are beautiful, but it depends on the other person's situation.

For example, as a teacher,

If you had kept it a secret, I would have been happy for a moment.

But what happens after that?”

"after?"

"After that, I will cook for you every day, in different ways.

Is it fair for you to endure that every day?"

"..."

He Li fell silent.

"A white lie is still a lie after all, and truth will come out sooner or later.

After several years, if I suddenly find out that you have been hiding this from me and pretending to love eating,

What do you think the teacher would think?

"Master will..."

He Li opened his lips slightly.

Liu Yun suddenly turned his head and looked at him.

He Li couldn't help but look into her eyes.

The beautiful pupils are filled with guilt, sadness and loss.

By then, her emotions, accumulated over the years, will burst out like a flood that breaks through a dam.

That would be the cruelest thing to do to her.

"So rather than letting my apprentice suffer for a few years without any improvement in his cooking skills, it would be better to cut the Gordian knot right now and tell me directly from the beginning."

Liu Yun retracted his gaze and looked up at the moon again.

"Yes, Master, I know I was wrong,"

He Li stood up and bowed to Liu Yun.

"What's wrong?"

Liu Yun looked at him with his eyes slanted.

He Li answered honestly:

"The fault lies in the disciple not saying it was unpalatable..."

dong dong——

"Master, why are you hitting me again?"

He Li covered his head and asked in confusion,

"Follow your heart's desire,"

Liu Yun blew on his palm and narrowed his eyes again:

"Is it possible that the soup I made is really not tasty at all?"

"without..."

"Ok?"

"some!"

He Li nodded quickly.

"Oh? Are you lying to me?"

"No no,"

He Li shook his head repeatedly, like a rattle.

"Then describe it to me, Master."

"It was indeed unpalatable at first... Master, please put your hand down first... But later, when I thought of your dusty face and your sleeping face leaning against the stove, and your painstaking efforts, I found it delicious again."

He Li smiled and scratched his head, his words were not false at all.

Liu Yun was stunned for a moment, his eyes moved slightly, he turned his head away and didn't look at him, a thrilling smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he waved at him:

"Let's go, you are smart, go and have a rest first. As for the pen, I will give it to you."

"Yes, Master,"

After hearing Liu Yun's words, He Li felt relieved. He bowed and trotted away.

"You little brat, do you think you can hide this from me?"

Liu Yun looked at He Li's back and scolded with a smile,

How could she not know that the pen was lazy? She just put it there on purpose.

After a moment's silence, she looked up at the starry night sky again, her eyes flickering and her red lips slightly opening:

"There will always be a time to ride the wind and waves, set sail to cross the vast ocean...

Haha, this brat is quite talented in writing."