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"I just happen to need a gift for her..."
While not as romantic as the "Thread of Love" gift given to Shen He, its practicality is off the charts.
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Dream world.
Tonight, the Dragon King brought Zhongli to the internet cafe again to wreak havoc. He said that while he was guarding the school gate today, he came up with a great strategy that he was sure would defeat those two mysterious opponents this time.
Xia Zhi looked at him with some sympathy, then took Shen He and Gan Yu outside for a stroll.
Shen He remained calm on the way, but Gan Yu couldn't help herself and asked him curiously, "Who exactly is that Xia Lin? Why does she call you 'Dad'?"
Xia Zhi then told them Xia Lin's story.
Gan Yu was relieved; at least it wasn't her biological daughter. She had thought she had suddenly gained a terrifying competitor.
After hearing this, Shen He's mood became somewhat downcast.
Xia Zhi looked at her and asked, "Shen He, what's wrong?"
Shen He shook his head and said softly, "It's nothing, I just... thought of myself when I saw her..."
Xia Zhiwei was slightly taken aback.
Shen He was born with the fate of "Lonely Star and Calamity," and even if she didn't want to, she would bring misfortune to those around her.
It's hard to say that her mother's death when she was young was completely unrelated to her fate.
This tragic background is indeed very similar to Charlene's.
Charlene, because of her identity as an abyssal dragon, brought a terrifying, apocalyptic disaster to Mondstadt, even though she didn't want to...
Shen He probably empathized with Xia Lin's experience.
After that, Shen He remained somewhat silent, as if he had something on his mind.
This situation continued until the next morning.
Xia Zhi had just woken up from her dream when she felt someone hug her tightly from behind.
That familiar touch—it must be Shen He without a doubt.
But she didn't come here to spend the night yesterday.
So, she came to see him so early in the morning because she wanted to practice her shooting?
Xia Zhi felt a warm breath gently brushing against the back of her ear.
"boss……"
Shen He's voice was very gentle, seemingly full of maternal warmth.
"Shen He?"
"I want……"
Shen He paused slightly in his voice.
"Let Charlene call me Mom... just like she calls you Dad..."
Chapter 432 The Escaping Sun (4K)
Inside the tree house.
Charlene opened her eyes, looking at the unfamiliar vine-covered roof above her, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
A moment later, she came to her senses and remembered what had happened the night before.
Resurrection, contract, transformation, father...
The girl rubbed her eyes with her fingers, got out of bed, sat on the edge of the bed in a duck-like position, stretched her arms, and felt a strange sensation on her neck.
Charlene looked down and saw the golden arc.
She didn't actually know what it was.
All she knew was that once she put it on, she seemed unable to take it off.
Of course, she didn't want to take it off.
Because it was a gift from her father.
It was also the first gift she received since she came into this world.
Therefore, it has a special meaning for her.
She will cherish it.
Charlene reached up and touched the ring on her neck, a pure smile spreading across her face.
Faint voices could be heard outside the window; someone had already gotten up.
Charlene remembered her father telling her last night to get up early and have breakfast, so she quickly got out of bed and went out.
Once outside, she saw a girl of similar build to herself wielding a long spear in an open space not far away, with an old woman standing next to her.
This was the first time Charlene had ever seen such a scene, and she couldn't help but walk over to them.
Hearing footsteps behind her, the old woman turned around, looked at Charlene, and gave her a kind smile: "Good morning, Charlene."
Xia Lin stopped in her tracks. She looked up at the old woman in front of her, recalling the scene of her father introducing everyone last night, and said softly, "Hello, Grandma Ping."
Did you sleep well last night?
"it is good."
Are you out for a walk?
"I'm going to find my dad!"
Looking for Mr. Xia?
"Yes, Dad told me to get up early and eat breakfast."
"Oh, if we're having dinner, it's over there."
"Ok!"
Grandma Ping pointed her in a direction.
Charlene's eyes lit up, and just as she was about to run over, she remembered what her father had told her the night before.
Say thank you when someone helps you.
So Xia Lin looked at Grandma Ping and said to her earnestly, "Thank you, Grandma Ping."
Grandma Ping smiled and shook her head: "You're welcome."
Watching Xia Lin, dressed in her pajamas, run away, Grandma Ping turned her gaze back to Yao Yao.
“Master has mastered two new spear techniques last night.”
"Really? Master, you've been amazing lately! You've mastered so many new techniques."
"Don't be greedy, just try to understand what I'm saying."
"Ok!"
……
Following Grandma Ping's directions, Xia Lin arrived at the place where she was to eat.
But she didn't see Xia Zhi; she only saw Xiang Ling and Guo Ba busy there.
"Good morning, Junior Sister Xia Lin."
"Good morning, Senior Sister Xiangling..."
"Junior sister, what are you looking for?"
"Where's Dad?"
"You mean Master? He should have just gotten up; he'll be here soon."
"Oh!"
"Junior sister, why are you wearing pajamas?"
"pajamas?"
Charlene looked down at the clothes she was wearing, a puzzled look in her eyes.
"is it not OK?"
"...Junior sister, did you just arrive and not have any other clothes?"
“I have them. Sister Xia Ci gave me several.”
"So you don't like those clothes?"
"I love them! They're all so beautiful!"
"Then why aren't you wearing anything?"
"I wore it, and it looks great on me too!"
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