I'm a male god in Liyue

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"Was it because of Diona and her father's situation that it triggered some painful memories?"

"No."

"Stop being so arrogant, arrogance has long since disappeared from the scene."

"...No arrogance."

Xiao Shenhe looked up at him, pursed her lips, and had a slightly stubborn look in her eyes, which was very cute.

"unhappy?"

"No."

"Then give me a smile."

"No."

"why?"

"Do not want to."

"So what are you thinking about right now?"

"Playing games."

"Girls shouldn't always be thinking about playing video games."

"Watch cartoons."

"You've already watched all the cartoons."

"Watch it again."

"How about we try something new?"

"Something new?"

"Yes, when you're unhappy, you should do something that makes you happy."

"Happy things?"

"Shen He, your skill with immortal talismans seems quite impressive, doesn't it?"

"Not good enough, not as good as Master."

"You seem to make that sealing talisman for instant noodles very quickly."

"That's very simple."

"I want to learn."

"what?"

"Can you teach me, Master Shenhe?"

"?"

Xiao Shenhe was taken aback when he heard this.

Master Shen He?

Then, the corners of her mouth wanted to turn up slightly, but she tried hard to hold it back, and looked at him as he nodded seriously.

"Okay, I'll teach you."

Do we need to prepare anything?

"White paper and a brush."

"Don't you need anything else?"

"No need, let's learn the basic brushstrokes first."

"Oh."

Xia Zhi brought paper and pen.

The table was a bit too high for Xiao Shenhe, so she spread the paper on the chair.

"Let me draw it for you first."

"Ah."

"...Did you understand?"

"I think I understand now."

"I'll draw it again."

"Ah."

"Come and try."

"it is good."

"That's not how it is here."

"Oh."

"This part is drawn incorrectly too."

"Oh."

"You got it wrong again, big brother, you're so stupid. I learned this after only seeing it once before."

"You learned such a complicated pattern after only seeing it once? Really...?"

"real."

"Master Shen He is really amazing."

"Apprentice, you must keep up the good work."

"……Um."

With Xiao Shenhe's careful guidance, Xia Zhi finally drew a correct one.

Xiao Shenhe looked relieved; she had long forgotten her previous unhappiness.

"Let's stop here for today. We should go mushroom picking."

"Ok!"

The next morning, Shen He woke up from his dream.

She sat on the edge of the bed, picked up a comb, and slowly combed her hair. As she combed, she suddenly curled up the corners of her mouth and muttered something to herself.

"Master Shenhe."

Then, her movements as she combed her hair became lighter and quicker.

In the morning, Zhu Zi and Diona went outside and bought a lot of fresh vegetables, mostly meat.

Around noon, Mr. Dulaf arrived with a pile of gifts.

Some are Mondstadt handicrafts, some are Mondstadt specialty dried goods, and there are also two bottles of Mondstadt wine.

"I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything good with me. These are things I carefully selected in the shops in the port area. They are definitely not fakes."

"Mr. Dulaf, you're too kind."

After a hearty meal and some chatting, Dulaf got up to take his leave.

"It's hunting season now, and there's a lot going on in town, so I have to hurry back. I'll have to trouble Mr. Xia to take care of my daughter from now on."

"It should."

“I’m at ease, Mr. Xia. The food here is good too. I haven’t seen Diona for more than half a month, and she’s gained quite a bit of weight…”

"No!"

"You're growing right now, so you need to eat more. If you ever come to Mondstadt, remember to visit Springvale so I can give you a proper welcome."

"sure."

"Thank you for your hospitality these past two days. Goodbye then."

"Goodbye."

Everyone escorted him to the shop entrance, and Diona, pouting, accompanied her father to the city gate alone.

When she came back, her eyes were still a little red, and her cat ears and tail were drooping, making her look listless.

"Boss, I'm back."

"Hmm, your father is gone?"

"gone."

Looking at the dejected Diona, Xia Zhi inexplicably had a strange feeling, like a father-in-law marrying his daughter off to his son.

"I'll fry some dried anchovies for you guys tonight."

"Hey?"

“We went to Grandma Ping’s house for dinner this Thursday, but she didn’t make fried chicken. I’m going to make it up tonight. Without fried chicken, this week doesn’t feel complete.”