Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"It's alright, as long as you have the intention, Nathan!"

Cloud Retainer landed gently, not displeased by Nathan's response.

"By the way... what's Ganyu doing? Why hasn't she made a sound the whole way?"

Only now did the crane realize.

Having carried two people while flying, Cloud Retainer didn't know what was happening on her back.

"Ganyu... seems to have fallen asleep halfway!"

At this, Nathan looked helplessly at the little one in his arms.

"Baby... hehe, baby!"

Tightly hugging his chest, she was muttering even in her sleep.

"Ganyu... wake up, we've arrived!"

These words made Nathan hurry to wake the little one.

"Mmm!!! Where's my baby!"

Opening her sleepy eyes, Ganyu's first thoughts were still of the baby she'd been dreaming about.

Fortunately, Cloud Retainer's attention was already on what lay ahead, not noticing her disciple's words.

"We've arrived, let's go in quickly!"

To change the subject, Nathan carried the little one as he jumped down from the crane's back.

Greeting them at the entrance was a large, adorable creature.

With a red panda-like appearance, its fur was golden yellow.

Ignoring its two-meter-plus height, if scaled down, this was also a game character Nathan knew well.

It was Wanmin Restaurant's current chef, the energetic cook Xiangling's constant companion and inseparable friend.

Xiangling named it Guoba after her favorite childhood snack.

In the game, Guoba was also Xiangling's battle companion, affectionately called Count Lulu by players.

However, in this era thousand years ago, Guoba had another renowned name: Marchosius, the Stove God.

Born from sparks of colliding stones, governing hearth fires and people's livelihood, he was the god closest to humans.

And now, this friendly god approached Nathan with gentle steps.

"Lu-lu!"

Guoba, or rather the Stove God, spoke, warmly waving at Nathan.

"Marchosius, did you also come to wait for our new friend?"

Meanwhile, Guizhong and Morax had also landed.

Three gods plus Cloud Retainer the adeptus, gathered at Guili Assembly's entrance.

"Lu-lu!"

Guoba nodded innocently. Though making only one syllable, everyone present understood the meaning.

It was expressing a warm welcome for Nathan and company's arrival.

"Lu!"

After nodding, he extended his round right hand toward Ganyu.

"Is this for me?"

The little one peeked out from behind Nathan, accepting what Guoba offered.

Nathan looked down - it was white and round, food similar to a steamed bun.

As expected of the Stove God, offering fragrant food right away.

The steaming white bun attracted Ganyu quickly with its aroma.

"Mmm-mm!"

Though the little one had been trying hard to control her diet, her glutton nature wasn't easily changed.

She took a big bite, consuming more than half at once.

"Delicious, so sweet!"

After tasting the delicacy, her face showed a joyful smile.

But when everyone's eyes turned to her, the little one immediately became embarrassed.

After all, she had resolved to diet and control her eating, but her glutton side was exposed before everyone.

"Nathan, try it too, isn't it sweet!"

She suddenly stuffed the remaining half of the bun into Nathan's mouth.

Sweetness spread in his mouth, mixed with a uniquely girlish sweetness.

"Haha!"

"Haha!"

Seeing such an intimate scene, both Cloud Retainer as their master and the newly met Guizhong,

these two female elders, broke into knowing smiles.

...........

Entering Guili Assembly, this human settlement protected by three gods.

The hardworking people all showed profound respect upon seeing the group.

But the children of Guili Assembly, particularly little girls about the same size as Ganyu, became the objects of her vigilance.

Because Nathan's current appearance seemed to have a natural attraction for these little girls.

They all gathered around him, calling him "brother." 

This immediately made Ganyu's jealousy explode. 

Since Cloud Retainer had already left with the Stove God, the little one could only rely on the Dust God whom she called "bad sister."

"Sister Guizhong... help me!"

The little one grabbed Guizhong's long sleeve, speaking with discontent.

"Hehe, little Ganyu you..."

At this, Guizhong pinched the little one's nose, deciding to help her.

"Alright... you little ones, don't trouble our guest!"

Because the respected god spoke, the little girls surrounding Nathan reluctantly dispersed.

"Now then, little brother Nathan, let Morax take you to set up the mechanical devices!"

Meeting his grateful gaze, Guizhong continued smiling.

As she finished speaking, the golden dragon descended from the sky.

"Let's go!"

This Geo God had no intention of taking human form from start to finish.

This made Nathan, who was more familiar with Zhongli's form, feel a bit disappointed.

Finally, Morax carried Nathan away, leaving only Ganyu and Guizhong.

After a brief silence, Guizhong spoke first.

"Little Ganyu... can you tell big sister why you were unhappy earlier?"

"Mmm!!!"

Surprised by the sudden question, the little one bit her tongue.

"I... I don't know, but I just want to be the only one by Nathan's side!"

Even with a bitten tongue, she couldn't hide the anger in her words.

Especially when those little girls surrounded Nathan calling him brother - she nearly ground her teeth to pieces.

"Then little Ganyu, do you know... what kind of emotion this is?"

"What emotion? I don't know!"

Shaking her head like a rattle drum, Ganyu eagerly awaited Guizhong's answer.

"This emotion is called 'Love,' you know!"

"Love... is it like how much I love food?"

"No, no, no... loving food is completely different from loving a person."

Guizhong winked, and there in that empty place, the adult and child began their discussion about love.

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