Genshin Impact: Funina's Official Pastry Chef

Looking at the self-familiar Hu Tao who was exerting his strength, Zhongli shook his head slightly, as if he had no way to deal with this hall master of his family.

He slowly stood up with the pot of tea on the table and sat next to Walnut, then gave Furninna a slightly apologetic look.

Perhaps it was Zhongli's gaze that brought Furninna back to her senses, or perhaps she herself recovered from her daze.

Looking at the two people sitting opposite her, Finina blinked slightly, and then asked tentatively:

"You two... do you have something to discuss with me? But as far as I can remember, I have never seen you two before."

Finina gently grasped the Eye of God hanging around her waist. This sudden enthusiasm really made her uneasy.

"Oh, there's nothing to talk about. I just saw a new face and wanted to get to know him."

"As the saying goes, you rely on your parents at home and rely on your friends when you go out. It's always a good idea to make more friends~"

"What's more, for a businessman like me, it is even more necessary to make more friends~"

"Doing...business?"

Funina looked at the strange pair in front of her with some suspicion. Many possibilities flashed through her mind, but... none of them seemed right.

But Hu Tao herself didn't seem to notice this. She poured tea for herself and Zhongli while saying:

"Yes~ The 77th head of the Wangsheng Hall is me, Hu Tao~ The one next to me is Zhongli, a guest of the Wangsheng Hall~"

"Mr. Zhongli from the Wangsheng Hall?"

Hearing this name, Funina was stunned for a moment, and then she remembered what happened on the day when she arranged the plan for Jiaming.

At that time, Chang Ming took her to the Wangsheng Hall to find Mr. Zhongli, but the waitress said that he and the hall master went to Chenyu Valley to play. So...

Everything seems quite coincidental?

Thinking of this, Furninna raised her head slightly, with a look of understanding on her face.

"So they are the head and guest of Wangsheng Hall~ What a coincidence."

"Hmm? What do you mean? Could it be that...Miss, you already know the name of this hall master?"

Walnut blinked her beautiful plum blossom eyes playfully, as if she was joking with Funina.

Hearing this, Funina shook her head slightly, and then said with a strong Liyue aura:

"No, my husband took me to the Hall of the Dead to look for Mr. Zhongli the day before the Lantern Festival."

"Oh yeah? It seems like we are really destined to be together~"

Walnut looked at Funina with a smile, and seemed to be more interested in her. She asked excitedly:

"So... your husband should know Zhongli?"

"That should be the case. He never mentioned it to me before."

Finina nodded slightly, and then, like Walnut, she focused her gaze on Zhongli, waiting for his answer.

The old man gently put down the teacup, and just when he was about to say something...Chang Ming's voice came from a distance.

"Mr. Zhongli and I have never met before. We have only had some correspondence and work exchanges."

"Work-related?"

Fu Nina looked at Chang Ming with some confusion, then looked at Zhongli and then at Chang Ming who was walking towards her with a cake, and was a little confused.

How come she didn't know about this?

--etc.

Doesn’t she know that what happens at Chang Ming’s work is normal?

That's fine.

"Huh? Letters? Wangsheng Hall hasn't received any letters in this period of time? Could it be that... Zhongli, you are planning to set up your own business?"

Hu Tao looked at Zhongli at the side with some suspicion and said half-jokingly.

"Master, you are joking. I don't have that intention."

As Zhongli spoke, he slowly put down the teacup and continued to explain:

"My interactions with Mr. Chang Ming were limited to the historical research and signatures on the documents handed to him by the General Affairs Department. Other than that... that's all."

"Yes, the General Affairs Department contacted me a few days ago and wanted to discuss other cooperation matters. In order to select more suitable machinery, I asked for more relevant historical information."

"Since then, any letter related to Liyue's history and culture will be signed by Mr. Zhongli."

Chang Ming's expression was very calm when he said this. Even Funina, who lived with him day and night, could not tell that he was lying.

The reason is very simple. It is impossible for him and Zhongli to know each other openly, so an appropriate reason is needed.

It just so happened that Mr. Zhong himself found a good reason, so Chang Ming took advantage of the situation and solved the problem directly.

As for why I chose to lie...the main reason was that I couldn't let Hu Tao know that Zhongli was Morax.

If Walnut knew about this, things might get serious.

——God knows what this clever little guy will do.

"Wait? The General Affairs Department contacted Mr. Chang Ming? Could it be that...you two are some big shots in Fontaine?"

Kurumi stroked his chin and looked at the two people in front of him with some suspicion.

After all, foreigners who can contact the General Affairs Department are either very capable businessmen or very powerful people from other countries.

Plus, these two guys are dressed luxuriously...maybe they really are important people.

Hearing this, Chang Ming showed a natural smile on his face, and then said softly:

"I almost forgot to introduce myself. Sorry, it was my oversight."

"I am Chang Ming, the regent of Fontaine, and the person next to me is Ms. Funinna de Fontaine, the former water goddess of Fontaine. At the same time..."

"And also my wife."

A smile from the heart appeared on Chang Ming's face, as if he didn't care about the matter anymore.

"Wow! Fontaine's regent and the water god! It seems that this time I have really met an important person!"

"This way... I have hope of opening the first branch of the Church of the Afterlife in Fontaine!"

After hearing Chang Ming's words, Hu Tao's plum blossom pupils blossomed with an unprecedented strong light, as if she was extremely grateful for what happened today.

Zhongli looked at the excited Hu Tao and shook his head with a smile, then said to the two people in front of him:

"Don't be surprised, the hall master has always been like this. Although her personality is a little eccentric, she is generally easy to get along with."

Hearing this, Finina nodded in agreement. From their previous interactions...she could see Walnut's eccentric personality.

but...

Although Walnut is a little eccentric, Finina doesn't find her annoying. Instead, she thinks she is a very interesting girl.

"Maybe we can have a long-term relationship, and maybe I can get more inspiration from her..."

Furninna lowered her head slightly, as if she was thinking about something.

Just when Chang Ming was about to respond to Hu Tao in a half-joking way, Zhongli took the lead and asked:

"Speaking of which, what did you two do for me in Wangsheng Hall?"

"Well... at that time, I thought that Mr. Zhongli was a respected elder in Liyue Harbor, so I planned to let him act as a lobbyist to help the young man who wanted to inherit the beast dance to resolve the family conflict."

Chang Ming said this very frankly, but whether he had any other thoughts in his mind at that time...only he himself knew.

Zhongli nodded in understanding when he heard this, and then said:

"Since you two are here, it seems that the matter has been resolved."

"Indeed."

"That's good. If there is anything else you need, I will do my best to help you."

"Hey hey hey! I have a question!"

Just when Chang Ming was about to exchange pleasantries with Zhongli, Hu Tao waved her hand quite cutely, like a little kid about to ask a question in the Liyue private school.

"Chang Ming, how did you and Funina know each other? And how did you get together?"

"A god and her followers are in love... This is the first time I've heard of such a thing!"

There was a hint of curiosity in Kurumi's plum-blossom eyes, as if she was curious about this story that she had never seen in light novels.

Hearing this, Furninna's face flushed slightly, and then she made a prompt decision and said:

"If I have to say it... it's that love grows over time, right?"

As she spoke, she looked at Chang Ming beside her and smiled gently, as if to prove that they had a good relationship.

Chang Ming gently squeezed her little hand, then pushed the cake towards her as a response to his affection.

Looking at the two people interacting intimately in front of him, Zhongli's face showed a slight smile, and then he nodded with satisfaction.

Just like Xianyun said before, those who were marked by him... were basically recognized.

And this recognition is not as simple as thinking that you are a good person, but completely recognizing you and treating you as a companion.

In addition, both Chang Ming and Fucarlos were much younger than him, so it naturally felt like looking after a child.

Watching a child find true love...is truly a wonderful thing.

......

After the initial stage of getting to know each other, the people on both sides became completely familiar with each other.

As she spoke, Furninna even held Lady Hevima in her arms, as if she was holding a pillow.

"Eh? What a cute little thing! Is this a pure water spirit? Really? Really?"

Walnut looked at Lady Hevima in Furninna's hand with some curiosity, as if she was comparing the relationship between her and her own "Youyou".

"Well... maybe?"

Finina tilted her head slightly and looked at Lady Hevima in her hand, as if asking for her opinion.

Looking at Furninha who looked serious, Kurumi blinked slightly, and then a wicked smile appeared on her face.

"Funina! Can you come closer? I'll show you something interesting~"

"Huh? What?"

"Qiang Qiang!"

As Hu Tao said this, she released Youyou and suddenly appeared in front of Funina as if to scare Xiangling.

And Youyou also cooperated very well and approached quickly, just like the ghosts that often appear close to the face in horror stories.

"Hoohoo!"

As Youyou's meaningless cry sounded, Funina suddenly let out a sharp explosion.

"Hey! What is this!?"

"Hehe~ You are scared by me~"

As Kurumi spoke, she patted Youyou's head, turning it into its most normal and cute state, and then handed it to Funina.

"I'll pet Youyou for you, can you pet this little seahorse for me?"

Hu Tao handed the cute Youyou to Funina with a smile, and the soft touch and strong plasticity instantly aroused Funina's interest.

"Eh...? This little thing... doesn't seem that scary~"

Funina poked Youyou and looked at the soft depression with an expression of interest on her face.

Hearing this, Kurumi felt as if she had found a confidant, and said happily:

"Right~ When we return to Liyue Harbor, I will take you to Wuwang Slope and make sure you won't be scared of this kind of thing again~"

"Eh?!"

Looking at the two little guys making trouble, Chang Ming and Zhong Li shook their heads at the same time, and then smiled at each other helplessly.

——It was as if two adults were lamenting about their own children.

"It seems like they get along very well..."

Chang Ming said this while looking at the two chattering little fellows.

"That's true. Although the hall master usually talks a lot, she rarely smiles so much."

Zhongli took a sip of tea and said calmly.

"Zhongli, I heard it, huh?"

.....

As time passed, Chang Ming and Zhong Li chatted casually while drinking tea, while Hu Tao took Funina to walk outside Yilongbu.

——Don’t underestimate Walnut’s ability to make friends!

Of course, the fundamental reason is that Chang Ming said he had something to discuss with Mr. Zhongli.

Hearing this, Kurumi immediately dragged Furninna away, and before leaving, he said something... "Don't worry, I will take good care of your wife."

——What he said was consistent with Chang Ming’s basic understanding of Hu Tao’s eccentric personality.

After Furninha and Walnut left, the atmosphere at the tea table became a little dull.

Looking at Zhongli in front of him, Chang Ming slowly closed his eyes, a serious look appeared on his face, and after a long silence, he slowly said:

"Now, should I call you Mr. Zhongli, or should I address you as "Morax"?"

Hearing this, Zhongli didn't say anything, but just waved his hand gently, and an invisible barrier separated them from the outside world.

The conversation that follows...is not fit for mortal ears.

After doing all this, Zhongli took a sip of tea and responded softly:

"Based on common sense, I would prefer you to call me Zhongli."

"I have the same question for you."

Zhongli gently put down the teacup in his hand and said something that made Chang Ming a little stunned.

"Do you want me to call you "Chang Ming, the Regent of Fontaine" or "Ferneus, the Fairy Stained by the Abyss"? "