Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

As time passed, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the windows of the pub, and the golden light reflected on the glass glasses and bottles, creating a charming brilliance.

Shao Yun sat at the counter of the tavern, looking at the clock of Angel's Gift, and saw that the time was approaching the moment he had agreed with Noel.

He took out the envelope Noelle handed him, opened it gently, and said, "It's almost time. I have to check the invitation."

After opening the envelope, Shao Yun carefully read the letter inside and saw only eight big words on it.

"See you at the main gate of Mondstadt." Shao Yun read out the words on the letter softly.

The familiar time and place, Shao Yun had already guessed what Noel was thinking.

After he put away the letter, he stood up and said to Diluk, the owner of the tavern, "I have to go."

Diluk took out a bottle of beautifully packaged drink from under the counter, handed it to Shao Yun, and explained, "Please pass this drink to Noel as a gift to congratulate him on becoming a knight."

Shao Yun took the drink and felt the delicate texture and cool touch of the bottle. This gift looked valuable. Diluk also cared about the younger generations of the Knights.

After he received Noelle's gift, he said seriously, "Okay, I'll give it to her."

Just as Shao Yun slowly turned around, his eyes inadvertently swept across the door, and Wendy, who was playing the piano there, came into his sight.

Shao Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, and an imperceptible complex look flashed in his eyes. Then he turned around again and took out the money for two bottles of dandelion wine from his backpack.

"Two more bottles of dandelion wine, please. I want it chilled."

After hearing Shao Yun's request, Diluk did not hesitate too much. He quickly took out two bottles of dandelion wine that was emitting a hint of cold air and hanging with crystal water droplets from the counter containing ice mist flowers, and then gently placed them in front of Shao Yun.

"Here you go, do you need it packaged?"

Shao Yun did not answer. He took the two bottles of cold dandelion wine and came to Wendy.

He just stood quietly in front of Wendy, staring at him straight in the eyes.

Wendy saw Shao Yun staring at her, and she couldn't help feeling an inexplicable sense of uneasiness in her heart.

He silently put away his beloved zither, not knowing how to deal with Shao Yun, who had suddenly become a stranger in front of him. He just stammered, "Mr. Shao Yun..."

However, before he could finish his words, Shao Yun suddenly raised the wine bottle in his right hand high up, and then he used all his strength to smash the bottle hard on Wendy's head.

There was a loud "bang" and the bottle exploded the moment it touched Wendy's head.

The cold wine splashed everywhere, and glass fragments flew all over the sky.

He instantly became a miserable man with his face covered in alcohol and some glass shards.

The air around him froze at this moment, and Diluk stared at this sudden scene in amazement.

If it was someone else, Master Diluk would have thrown them out long ago, but these two guys...

Wendy did not react to Shao Yun's sudden attack on her head with a bottle, but just stood there quietly and silently.

Shao Yun pointed at Wendy's nose angrily and said viciously: "This bottle is because of what you said the night before last!"

Then, Shao Yun stuffed the bottle of iced dandelion wine in his left hand into Wendy's arms and explained unhappily: "This bottle of wine is because... because... ah! Damn it! I'm crazy!"

After saying that, he didn't say anything more. He pushed open the door of the Angel's Gift and walked towards the main gate of Mondstadt, leaving Wendy standing there, holding the iced dandelion wine with water droplets on it tightly in her hands.

Wendy looked at the bottle of wine in her arms and just smiled bitterly.

It was a good thing that Shao Yun didn't kill me because of what happened the night before, or join the Abyss Cult out of spite to take revenge on me.

It's just a bottle hitting you, you won't die.

Just then, Diluk slowly walked over from behind the counter with a broom and handed a clean towel to Wendy.

"Here, a towel. Hurry and wipe yourself. Don't catch a cold... although the probability of you catching a cold is almost zero."

Venti glanced at Diluk and said, "Thank you, Master Diluk, but I can blow dry it myself."

Then, pure and soft wind elements began to emanate from Wendy's body. The wind elements danced around him like nimble elves, gradually blowing away the wine and tiny glass shards that were stuck to his body.

Afterwards, the Angel's Gift returned to its original state, Diluk stood in front of the counter, and Venti continued to sing.

……

In the evening, the setting sun gently casts its last rays of light on the walls of Mondstadt.

The afterglow and the stone bricks of the city wall that have been baptized by time complement each other, making the entire city gate glow with a different kind of brilliance.

From a distance, the mountains look like the backbone of the earth.

The nearby Fruit Wine Lake, its shimmering surface reflects the sunlight, radiant and sparkling.

The breeze blew quietly, bringing a hint of coolness that was refreshing to the heart, and at the same time brought the extremely fresh air from afar, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Suddenly, Noel's clear and pleasant voice came from the high city wall.

"Mr. Shao Yun, I'm upstairs."

Shao Yun was slightly stunned, then looked up and saw Noel waving happily at him on the city wall. The agile figure looked particularly moving in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Shao Yun also quickly waved his hand in response to Noel's greeting.

After climbing up the city wall, Shao Yun's attention was immediately attracted by the celebration banquet scene carefully arranged by Noel.

To be precise, there is only a plain and tidy table and two ordinary chairs. However, such a simple arrangement reveals a different kind of warmth and romance.

The table was filled with Mondstadt delicacies that Noelle had carefully prepared.

Colorful salads are adorned with fresh vegetables and fruits.

The skin of the grilled fish is golden and crispy, and the large pieces of grilled meat exude an intoxicating aroma that fills your nose and goes straight into your nostrils.

The stew was still steaming, and its rich aroma captured people's sense of smell, making them unable to stop.

Of course, what attracted the most attention was Noel’s exclusive dish, the “Thick Cloud Pancake”, placed in front of Shao Yun’s seat.

Shao Yun carefully looked at the slightly empty but unique city wall and asked, "Why is the celebration banquet being held here? And there are no other people here?"

After listening to Shao Yun's doubts, Noelle gently stroked her silky hair with her fingers.

At this moment, an expression that was both happy and slightly restrained appeared on her delicate face.

"There's no one else, just the two of us." Noelle responded softly to Shao Yun's question, with a hint of shyness and sweetness in her eyes.

Shao Yun quietly watched Noelle's unpredictable expression and knew that he had to come clean.

He took out the bottle of gift drink that Diluk had specifically asked him to pass on to Noelle, handed it to Noelle, and said, "Okay, don't think too much. Here, this is a gift from Master Diluk."

Noelle came back to his senses, quickly stretched out his hands to take the bottle of drink, and then gently placed it on the table next to him.

Then, she greeted Shao Yun with anticipation on her face.

"Well... please sit down. I made a lot of delicious food. I prepared them carefully. I hope you will like them."

Shao Yun looked at the delicious dishes on the table and praised them one by one: "Wow, they look really good. You are a great cook."

Then, Noelle was about to pull out a chair for Shao Yun, showing her gentle and considerate side.

However, Shao Yun quickly stopped her and said, "No need, I can do this little thing myself."

Seeing this, Noelle could only smile helplessly, but her eyes still showed concern.

……

Shao Yun and Noelle sat down face to face.

Shao Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, quietly looking at the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar scene in front of him, slowly recalling the last time he and Noelle had dinner on the city wall.

It’s been about half a year, but it seems like so much has changed. It seems like a lifetime ago.

His eyes inadvertently cast on the scenery outside Mond City, and suddenly an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

Then he said jokingly, "I hope Amber doesn't fall from the sky again this time. Otherwise, this delicious meal will be ruined."

"Don't tell Amber what I just said." Shao Yun teased with a smile.

After Noelle heard Shao Yun's words, her clear and pleasant laughter suddenly resounded in the air. As she laughed, a faint blush gradually appeared on her cheeks.

"Hahaha... I don't think so. If the Hilichurls attack Mondstadt again, you can't just knock me out without saying a word like you did last time and have someone send me to the Knights' headquarters."

……

Noelle saw that the time was ripe, and his smiling face gradually became serious. He said solemnly: "Mr. Shao Yun, before the celebration banquet is about to begin, I have something to tell you."

Seeing this, Shao Yun also put away the smile on his face and his expression became serious.

"I have something I want to tell you, too."

Seeing that Shao Yun also had something to say, Noelle's eyes flashed with hope, and he asked softly: "Then can you listen to me first? Maybe we both have the same thing to say."

Shao Yun shook his head slowly. His expression was very serious and he looked at Noel firmly.

"I suggest that you listen to me first."

Seeing Shao Yun so insistent, Noelle frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Well, Mr. Shao Yun, you go first."