Honestly, Ganyu's mood was a bit complicated at this moment.
Because he couldn't understand why Mr. Fang Xun, an outsider, would possess the skill "Shan Ze Lin Ji."
Besides this, Ganyu actually had many, many more questions he wanted to ask Mr. Fang Xun.
But now was not the right time or place to ask them.
After a brief moment of distraction, Ganyu quickly remembered his duty.
He looked at Mr. Fang Xun and Ningguang in front of him, then softly asked, "Are you two alright? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Ganyu was a bit worried that Mr. Fang Xun and Ningguang had taken DMG.
After all, the power of that lotus just now was truly immense.
Even well-equipped Fatui officers could be instantly burned to ashes.
"Miss Ganyu, thank you for your concern. I feel very good now," Mr. Fang Xun replied with ease.
This wasn't Mr. Fang Xun deliberately trying to act tough.
"Shan Ze Lin Ji" inflicts immense lethal DMG on enemies, but it grants complete DMG immune to the user.
So, even though Mr. Fang Xun was close, he remained unharmed by the explosion.
The innocent Ningguang also shook her head, then said in a childish, earnest voice, "Lord Ganyu, Ningguang is fine too. Big Brother Makoto protected Ningguang very well."
"When the explosion happened, Big Brother Makoto held Ningguang tightly in his arms, so Ningguang wasn't in danger."
As she spoke, Ningguang lifted her pretty face to look at Mr. Fang Xun, her beautiful eyes shining brightly.
Mr. Fang Xun was truly a very warm-hearted big brother.
Because at the first sign of danger, Mr. Fang Xun's immediate reaction was to protect her.
That was Mr. Fang Xun's unconscious, instinctive action, without any thought.
Facing a big brother who could protect her selflessly,
Ningguang was deeply moved.
...
Seeing Ningguang in such high spirits, Ganyu finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Thankfully, this lively and adorable little girl wasn't injured.
Otherwise, Ganyu would have considered it a dereliction of his duty.
After confirming that both of them were fine, Ganyu went to check on the injuries of the Millelith.
Fortunately, those Millelith were well-trained and physically fit, so they were not in life-threatening danger and only needed a period of recuperation to recover.
Soon, the rest of the Millelith also quickly arrived and began clearing the scene and apprehending the Treasure Hoarders.
These matters didn't require Ganyu's personal involvement.
Ganyu raised his beautiful eyes to look at Mr. Fang Xun in front of him, biting his lip lightly, looking as if he wanted to speak but was hesitant, appearing very conflicted.
Although the "Rolling Down the Mountain True Monarch" was skilled at handling work, managing all matters big and small in Liyue in an orderly fashion,
He was truly not good at dealing with people.
When it came to social anxiety, Ganyu was absolutely deserving of the title.
Finally, it was Mr. Fang Xun who noticed Ganyu's abnormality and took the initiative to ask, "Miss Ganyu, do you have something you want to tell me?"
Ganyu was first stunned, then nodded earnestly.
Perhaps he nodded too forcefully, as the strand of hair on Ganyu's head also swayed up and down.
It looked very cute.
Mr. Fang Xun also couldn't help but laugh.
Wang Xiaomei had been Liyue's secretary for thousands of years, after all.
Why did he still get nervous so easily when talking?
Ganyu mustered his courage and said, "Mr. Fang Xun, do you have time? I, I want to talk to you about the lotus."
"Alright," Mr. Fang Xun said with a light smile, nodding.
Mr. Fang Xun had thought Ganyu was looking for him about something important; it turned out to be about "Shan Ze Lin Ji."
Mr. Fang Xun wasn't surprised that Ganyu came to talk to him.
After all, his unique skill, which he had diligently practiced for many years, was known by no one else.
Suddenly seeing someone else use it,
It would definitely be false to say there was no surprise or confusion.
Regarding this,
Mr. Fang Xun had also anticipated this situation and prepared a corresponding explanation.
"Miss Ganyu, how about we talk as we walk?"
It was clear that Ganyu was very nervous right now, to the point of stumbling over his words.
This wouldn't do for a conversation.
Additionally, Mr. Fang Xun noticed that Ningguang had been staring at the glaze lily sea near Wangshu Inn.
Although the little girl was obediently holding Mr. Fang Xun's hand, her thoughts had probably already drifted over there.
Therefore, Mr. Fang Xun simply suggested talking as they walked.
This could both alleviate Ganyu's nervousness and allow him to take Ningguang to see the flower sea.
It was truly killing two birds with one stone.
Ganyu also knew that Mr. Fang Xun was considering his feelings, so he nodded gently and said softly, "Okay, Mr. Fang Xun."
During their walk,
Ganyu kept his head down, nervously wringing his hands.
He looked as if he wanted to speak but was hesitant.
In contrast, Mr. Fang Xun and Ningguang seemed less constrained.
Especially Ningguang,
After she saw the glaze lily sea, she excitedly rushed into the flower sea.
The little girl used to not have money to buy pretty and fun toys,
So this flower sea was her favorite and most precious thing.
However, Ningguang was still young after all.
After playing for a short while, she started to yawn.
In addition, the fright brought by the Treasure Hoarders and Fatui earlier was too great,
So now that her expression relaxed slightly, sleepiness immediately surged over her like a tide.
Ningguang's eyelids were heavily drooping, but she forcibly kept them open, trying not to fall asleep.
This sight made Mr. Fang Xun laugh.
He squatted down and held Ningguang in his arms, while softly saying, "Little girl, if you're really sleepy, just sleep."
"Brother will carry you back later."
Mr. Fang Xun's words seemed to possess a kind of magic.
Ningguang was originally still fighting against her sleepiness,
But when she heard Mr. Fang Xun's words, she immediately felt an indescribable sense of security.
The little girl nestled in Mr. Fang Xun's arms and gradually closed her eyes.
After a while, her breathing became even, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.
Peaceful and adorable.
After a while, Ningguang seemed to feel uncomfortable in her sleeping position, and kept burrowing into Mr. Fang Xun's arms, unconsciously rubbing against Mr. Fang Xun's chin.
Mr. Fang Xun felt a little ticklish, but he didn't dare to move, afraid of waking Ningguang.
What made Mr. Fang Xun even more exasperated was that,
Even when Ningguang was asleep, she held Mr. Fang Xun tightly, as if afraid someone would snatch him away.
What happened to the aloof rich lady?
How did she turn into a clingy little silly goose?
Mr. Fang Xun, holding Ningguang, looked up at Ganyu and said somewhat apologetically, "I'm sorry, the little girl fell asleep. I'll hold her and sit on that bench for a while, do you mind?"
As he spoke, Mr. Fang Xun deliberately lowered his voice,
Afraid of waking Ningguang in his arms.
Ganyu could also understand; after all, children need a lot of sleep, which is very normal.
"Mr. Fang Xun, it's alright, let's go over there."
Soon, Ganyu followed Mr. Fang Xun and sat on the bench.
From a distance, they looked like a young couple taking their child for a walk.
It looked warm and harmonious.
"Miss Ganyu, what did you want to tell me?" Mr. Fang Xun looked up and asked Ganyu.
Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Fang Xun felt a weight on his shoulder,
Followed by a faint, clean scent wafting over him.
He subconsciously looked up,
And found that Ganyu had also fallen asleep.
Ganyu had always had a habit of taking a nap.
And as soon as it was naptime, Ganyu would fall asleep regardless of the time or place.
Now it seemed that Ganyu's sleeping time had arrived.
Looking at Ganyu, curled up and sleeping as quietly as a deer,
Mr. Fang Xun's gaze fell on those horns.
Mr. Fang Xun had always been curious about what it felt like to touch horns.
After all, those were things only adepti possessed.
And more importantly,
He heard that Ganyu needed to touch horns to fall asleep when he was little.
Those horns seemed to be a special mechanism affecting Ganyu.
Is it really that magical?
Mr. Fang Xun reached out and gently held Ganyu's horn.
It was a little cool, and the texture wasn't very hard; instead, it felt somewhat smooth.
It was fine before he held it,
But after holding it, Ganyu let out a soft whimper, then changed his curled-up posture and hugged Mr. Fang Xun's arm.
For a moment,
Mr. Fang Xun was somewhat exasperated.
Now he was holding Ningguang with his left hand,
And his right arm was linked by Ganyu.
He was completely unable to free his hands now.
Most importantly,
Why did Ganyu sleep like a child too?
Constantly burrowing into his arms??