Genshin Impact: Funina's Official Pastry Chef

After hearing Chang Ming's words, a thoughtful look appeared on Funina's face. After a while, she nodded slightly and joined the camp of those "children".

Chang Ming was right. Now that things had come to this...she didn't need to care so much about many things.

At best, she is now known as the "former water god" in the outside world, and she does not need any burden to restrain her behavior.

As long as she doesn't cross the line, anything she wants is reasonable.

What's wrong with being 500 years old? Can't I still fly a kite at 500 years old?

What if the people of Fontaine saw or knew about it? She was no longer a water god, so how much influence would she have on the public?

Will people lose faith in Fontaine because they see Funinna flying a kite?

The answer is obvious, of course not.

The prophecy was over, her duties as the water goddess were over, and she now had to live her own life.

Even starting from this point...no one can stop her.

Thinking of this, Funina's steps became more cheerful and the smile on her face became more obvious.

Chang Ming saw all of this. He smiled with satisfaction, then simply sat on the grass and watched them play quietly.

"Ms. Funina... really likes kites."

Ganyu slowly sat down next to Chang Ming as she spoke, looking at Shen He who was trying to fly a kite and Funina who was running with Shuyu Yaoyao, and sighed softly.

"That's how she should be, and that's part of the compensation she deserves."

Chang Ming smiled slightly, then looked at Jia Ming who looked a little strange, and asked softly:

"Jia Ming? What's wrong with you? You don't look well. Did something happen?"

Jiaming shook his head gently and focused his eyes on the kite flying in the sky.

Since it was afternoon, the silver-white kite strings sparkled in the sunlight.

Although it is slender, at least it is still visible.

The young man looked at the silver-white thread, sighed slightly, and continued:

“No matter how far a kite flies or how high it flies, there will always be a string holding it back, so it cannot truly fly freely in the sky.”

"Jiaming...?"

Ganyu glanced at Jiaming with some confusion, as if she didn't understand what he wanted to say.

Chang Ming sighed slightly, and then said softly:

"Jia Ming, people can never live in a vacuum. Many relationships and many "lines" cannot be severed. This is destined."

“No one in this world is an island. There are all kinds of relationships and threads that hold back your actions.”

“This is how the world is. There are only three things you need to do: find opportunities, seize opportunities, and prove yourself.”

"Let the results speak for themselves. Isn't that what you should do now?"

Hearing this, Jiaming's breathing stagnated slightly, as if he had some other understanding of Chang Ming's words.

While Jiaming was thinking, Shen He and Funina came over from a distance, supporting the two little ones.

"Chang Ming, Yaoyao and Shuyu said they were a little sleepy. Should we send them home? Or... let them sleep here until Master Liuyunjiefeng comes back?"

Funina looked at the two little lolis who were drowsy beside herself and Shen He, and seemed a little worried.

"Ah! Let me take them home. After all, according to what Aunt Xianyun just said, today's interest group work has been completed."

"Well...if Aunt Xianyun needs anything later, just ask the traveler to tell me~"

As Jiaming spoke, he took the two little lolis from Funina and Shenhe, and then quickly left Ao Zang Mountain.

Looking at his receding figure, Ganyu murmured unconsciously:

"What did he just... want to say?"

"Ok?"

As if they had heard Ganyu's words, Funina and Shenhe made sounds of doubt, and then focused their attention on Ganyu.

Before Ganyu could say anything, a slightly childish voice came from the other end, as if it didn't quite understand the current situation.

"Eh? Why are there only a few of you left? Where are Jiaming, Yaoyao and the others?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked in the direction where the voice came from. When they found out it was Ying and Paimon, they didn't say anything more.

"Ah, here's what happened..."

Ganyu repeated what Jiaming had just said in full, and the others fell into deep thought after hearing it.

After saying this, Ganyu lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment and then continued:

"Looking back... Jiaming's attitude towards Feng Zheng was a little subtle from the beginning... Did something happen to him?"

"Maybe it's because I think of myself..."

Ying sighed silently, then turned her gaze to Chang Ming, as if hoping that he could give a more appropriate answer.

Chang Ming spread his hands helplessly and said nothing.

"Think of yourself..."

Shen He lowered his eyes slightly, as if he had thought of something, and then he fixed his gaze on Ying, and said in an unprecedented gentle tone:

"If I were a kite, this string would be extremely important to me. It represents kinship and bond, and also..."

Having said that, Shen He paused for a moment and did not continue.

"...Shenhe?"

"Well, although this connection is thin and distant, without this thread, I might lose my home."

"As you said, Jiaming is associating himself with his own paintings... I am even more confused."

Hearing this, Ganyu nodded slightly, and then continued:

"Perhaps everyone's positions, experiences and ideas are different, which is also common."

"Just like some people like spicy food, but some people can't even touch it?"

"Well, that's why understanding and tolerance are so important."

"but..."

Gan Yu looked at Chang Ming and Ying while speaking, and seemed to realize something, then asked softly:

"But the Traveler and Mr. Chang Ming seem to know a lot about Jia Ming's situation...? What happened to him...? Can you tell me?"

Hearing this, Ying and Chang Ming looked at each other, then nodded slightly.

——Considering that the General Affairs Department might need to step in to help with the next matter, there would be only benefits and no harm in telling Ganyu.

Just when Ying was about to speak, Xianyun's slightly strange voice came from a distance.

"What are you talking about? How come you're talking about tolerance and understanding? Is it possible that I'm too late?"

Paimeng looked at Xianyun strangely, and then he started to complain mercilessly:

"It's just a few words of casual chat. Xianyun, you really don't want to let go of any news. But anyway, where have you been?"

"Hmph, just showing off my cooking skills."

Xianyun put one hand on his waist, glanced at the people in front of him, and then said softly:

"It's getting late. If you have nothing important to do, you might as well stay and have a quick meal before leaving."

"Thank you, Master Liuyun."

Ganyu nodded gratefully, while Shen He's expression was obviously hesitant.

For her...the concept of dinner parties is almost non-existent, and the food she is used to is dew and pure heart.

Even when she was a waitress at the Hall of All Peoples, this was all she ate.

Of course, Qingxin will be transformed into various... Qingxin dishes with Xiangling's enthusiastic help.

Although the taste won't change much, but overall...it's still a dish.

Looking at Shen He who seemed to be hesitant, Xian Yun crossed his arms across his chest, as if he was somewhat helpless, and continued:

"Don't worry, there are regular dishes, both meat and vegetables. How could I not know what you like to eat?"

"Of course, there are also some Liyue snacks. If you need them, I can give you the recipes."

Xianyun looked at Chang Ming and Funina with a faint smile on his face and said so.

"Then I'm sorry to bother you, Master."

"...By the way, Ganyu and Shenhe, come with me."

Looking at the three masters and apprentices walking further and further away, Paimeng blinked slightly, as if he found the current situation a little...incomprehensible.

"Eh...what's going on so mysteriously? Are you really going to give me some special treatment?"

"Uh..."

After hearing Paimon's speech, Chang Ming, Funina and Ying all touched their foreheads at the same time, and then subconsciously took two steps away from Paimon.

As we all know, stupidity is contagious. Although I'm used to seeing Paimon's ridiculous behavior, I'd better avoid it if I can.

——Fortunately, there were only three of them around. If there were others...it would really have to be a just act.

Who is Paimon? I don't know him.

......

After Xianyun brought her two disciples into the cave, Chang Ming and others waited for a while outside the cave of Master Liuyun Jiefeng, and then they saw... Ganyu and Shenhe wearing new clothes.

Of course, although their outfits looked very beautiful in the eyes of Ying and Paimon, to Chang Ming... they were just average.

Objectively speaking, the new clothes of the two looked good, but for Chang Ming, who was devoted to Funina, they were just that.

"but..."

As Chang Ming spoke, he fixed his gaze on Funina beside him, with a hint of smile in his eyes.

"But after a while, Fu Fu will also have similar elegant Liyue-style clothes to wear."

As if she sensed Chang Ming's gaze, Fu Nina blinked slightly, and then asked curiously:

"Hmm? Chang Ming? What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

"No, I was just wondering...what style of Liyue clothing would suit you."

"Eh?"

Hearing the conversation between the young couple, Xianyun smiled slightly and then said:

"If you want to order custom-made clothes, I happen to know the best tailor in all of Liyue. If you need, I can take you to find him."

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I appreciate it."

"Oh...never mind, come and clean up and get ready for dinner."

......

Amidst the conversation and laughter among the few people, the delicious food that Xianyun placed on the stone table was immediately eaten up.

Paimon patted his belly and then exclaimed loudly:

"Wow! I'm so full. I feel like Xianyun's cooking skills have improved again!"

"Especially the golden crab, the shell is crispy and the crab meat is sweet. Hehe, I ate a lot~"

"Luckily Jiaming isn't here, otherwise we would have started fighting over it, the kind where we would have used chopsticks to fight."

Hearing this name, Xianyun sighed slightly, and then said with some regret:

"I troubled him to come over for the kite matter. He had something to do in the afternoon so he helped take care of Shuyu... I wanted to keep him for dinner."

"Well... I'll thank him in person later."

"There are not many people that Master Liuyun values ​​so much."

Ganyu narrowed her eyes and said to Xianyun with a smile.

"Ha, that's because I have high standards. I think that guy is a promising talent, so I just cherish his talent."

"Well..."

Shen He lowered his head slightly and put his thumb on his chin, as if he was thinking about something. After a long while, he continued:

"He seemed... eager to get rid of his kite string."

"Kite string? What kind of metaphor is this?"

Xianyun looked at Shenhe strangely, and after thinking for a long time, he still didn't understand what these three words meant.

"Since you came to Wanmin Hall, Shen He, you have learned so many new sayings that I can hardly keep up."

"Hey... Speaking of this, Xianyun, do you know about the conflict between Jiaming and his father?"

"Hmm? I just heard that he has a bad relationship with his family..."

"He never came back after he ran away from home!"

"There's this thing? Don't leave out any details. Tell me from the beginning."

Xianyun's face suddenly became very serious, as if he took this matter very seriously.

Paimeng sighed slightly, apologized to Jiaming silently in his heart, and then told him everything between Jiaming and his father.

bang-

"This can't happen!"

Xianyun slammed the table with both hands, then stood up quickly.

"The Lantern Festival is coming soon. How can we take it slow?"

"While there is a problem, it needs to be solved before regrets occur and while we are still young and at the right age."

"Fate is unpredictable. Suffering and accidents are the most ruthless uninvited guests in this event. As a young man, it is better not to experience them if you can."