Ruby Red Blood (Genshin X F!Reader)

Now, Stop Laugh.

"Phew! At last!" Paimon was relieved that they'd buy the Everlasting Incense. "Things are finally starting to come together-"

"Three million Mora, top quality, guaranteed." Baizhu named the prize.

"Three million Mora?! You might as well rob the golden house!" Aether exclaimed.

"Too bad, the Qixing have taken it over for now... security will be tighter than usual." Paimon sighed.

"You won't actually rob it, right?" (Y/N) sweat dropped.

"P-Paimon was just looking at the opportunities! Paimon would never even think to actually do it..." the girl lied.

"Hmm... three million... an innocuous number in and of itself, though practically speaking, it could be a hard sum to come by." Zhongli said with a rich man's innocence.

"It's a crazy number! We'd never be able to make that much Mora, and as for Mr. Zhongli... he's around three million short." Paimon dead panned.

"This is correct."

"No shame..." Aether face palmed at how casually he admitted it.

"What we're gonna do? Is this the part when we come crawling back to Childe...?" Paimon said, as (Y/N) paled at the mere thought.

"We have no choice." Aether patted his female friend's back. And thirty minutes later...

"Bwahahahahaha!" could be heard outside the Pharmacy, and Khorne, it was time....

Time to get humiliated.

"Cocogoat! Cocogo- Ahahaow my insides hurt... Oh my goodness, I cannot BELIEVE you fell for that!" Childe laughed and (Y/N) ad a big tick mark by her head, seconds from lashing out on him.

"Hey! Less laughter, more sympathy!" Paimon seemed to be able to sense how mad (Y/N) was, and trust me, you do not want to be her victim when she's mad.

"I'm almost in tears over here... ah, thank you, that was the best laugh I've had in a long time. I'd love to ix this mess you've gotten yourself into... Excuse me, sir.... Dr. Baizhu, was it? Truly honored, I'm Childe, one of the Fatui Harbinger. Forgive my audacity, but I see a great many opportunities for us to collaborate in the future... If Bubu Pharmacy needed a stable supply of, say coconut milk, the Fatui could help by setting up a robust and speedy distribution network." Childe tried to negotiate.

"Strange... so much fuss over coconut milk?" Changsheng muttered.

"Coconut milk. Baizhu. Quick. Qiqi wants coconut milk." the child dragged the man's arm to get attention and asked for her beloved milk.

"Ah... yes, of course, Qiqi, anything you want... Th-thank you Childe, I look forward to a good collaboration in the future. I can give you a discount on that Everlasting Incense, too. Let's say.... 2,990,000 Mora." Baizhu smiled.

"That's like, zero difference from three million!" Paimon said, but (Y/N) covered her mouth.

"Let the business men do their job. We don't want the prize to go up again.

"Wise words, as always Silk flower. Then, just because it's for my dear flower's friends, let's say... 2,890,000." Baizhu smiled as the girl's eyes lit up, happy for the discount progress.

"Excellent." Childe nodded, but inside he wondered just what powers the red girl had, if she could make a man with so clear goals change his opinion.

"Then, we shall head to the Yujing Terrace. See you all soon." Zhongli said. And then they went. But halfway down the stairs, (Y/N) stopped.

"Sorry, but I forgot to really say good bye to Qiqi."

"Aww, (Y/N) really cares about Qiqi." Paimon's heart warmed. "Catch up fast!" she waved and they continued walking down, and (Y/N) walked in the opposite direction.

Childe walked outside, and looked around, but none of his spies nor him could see the one watching them all from the shadows. Well, guess the Chant of the Dark Heart really does wonders.

"That lot is an absolute riot." the red head muttered. "I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. So, you've been eavesdropping, I hope. What have I missed."

Thus, the spy climbed out of the shadows with a giggle, smiling happy but evil.

"Yes, master Childe. They spoke of the Qixing taking the Golden House..."

"Well, well, well. Ningguang and her Qixing cronies. What else would they be hiding in the Golden House... of not the Exsuvia? I apologize, Aether, Girlie, but I warned you, didn't I? As the old Liyue saying goes, "The walls have ears"." he laughed, and (Y/N) couldn't help but want to slap him in the face for calling her Girlie again.

"Come on, cool down and go back to the others." was all she said, taking a deep breath, and in the late day, she ran back covered in shadows.

The others had already made it to the Yujing Terrace and awaited the elegant girl, but they didn't have to wait long.

"There you are. Now, back to business. As it stands, we've hired helpers, and we've acquired the Everlasting Incense. The completion of our preparations is not far off. Well, have you gained anything from this journey?" Zhongli asked them all.

"It's been... odd." was all Aether could say, while Paimon nodded exited.

"Paimon got to taste all kinds of food! The Li and the Yue cuisine, and all the snacks (Y/N) made!" Paimon said happy.

"Well, it's interesting how fast you can get new nicknames and old ones to be met again." (Y/N) sighed. "Flower, Silk flower, Girlie, Ruby, Scarlet, old friend, all kind of them..."

"I see. You all have different opinions, yet they are familiar in one way This all happened because you were traveling together."

"That sounds like a sob story..." Aether sweat dropped, and the others couldn't help but agree.

"Well, as for remuneration for your help, I've decided... to treat you to a meal."

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"Really?" was all (Y/N) could get out. Sure, she knew her friend, but that was... not very convincing?

"Zhongli... treating? Wow. Amazing." Aether dead panned.

"Oh? Ah, yes. Don't worry, I won't forget to bring the Mora this time."

"You sure you can manage?" (Y/N) asked.

"Trust me. I have the Mora and will bring it. Let us go now instead of idly chatting."

"Whatever you say."

Yahho!

How ya been? I've been good, but bored...

So, which is your favorite nickname? I can't decide....

Hope you enjoyed~!

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