We were currently walking to Bubu Pharmacy. Xingqiu and Mr. Childe helped Chongyun walk. His temperature rose so much that we had to walk faster. I looked at Xiangling and she gave me the thumbs up.
We don't really need to get medicine for Chongyun, Xiangling could just make him popsicles and his temperature would go down immediately. I know she's not mentioning it because she wants me to spend more time with Mr. Zhongli but, Chongyun comes first.
I walked faster to get close to Mr. Zhongli.
"Umm, Mr. Zhongli?" I started. He hummed for me to continue. "We don't have to go to Bubu Pharmacy. As you see, this always happens to Chongyun and what we always do is make him popsicles made from mistflower and qingxin."
"I see..." He thought for a while.
"Xinxin! We're actually out of qingxin! So I'm gonna buy some from Bubu Pharmacy to make Chongyun's popsicles." Xiangling popped up from behind us both.
"Don't you have plenty-" She nudged me to shut up.
"Then, that settles it. We're still going to Bubu Pharmacy to buy qingxin and medicine for your stomach ache. Let us not delay anymore, we don't want your stomach hurting even more." I swooned in my mind when he mentioned my stomach ache. He cares for my well-being. Today is the best!
We arrived at Bubu Pharmacy panting like crazy. Why did they have to put so many stairs? Isn't Bubu Pharmacy here to help people? why are they making us all tired, I can feel my blood pressure going up. Mr. Zhongli and Mr. Childe didn't even break a sweat. As expected from Mr. Zhongli! Mr. Childe was okay to considering he was the one mostly carrying Chongyun now. I tried catching my breath.
"Hold on to me." Mr. Zhongli extended his arm for me to hold. "You'll hurt your back if you keep crouching," I swear to Rex Lapis, this man! I thanked him for his kind gesture. I could just cool off with my vision but, oh well.
"Oh! Mr. Baizhu! You're here today!" Mr. Baizhu is usually out with Qiqi looking for new herbs or delivering herbs. "Qiqi too!" Qiqi is so cute! Too bad Hutao keeps bothering her. "Hello...Zixin."
"You're here too Zixin. What brings you here with the Consultant?"
"Were here to buy qingxin and medicine for Girlys stomach ache." Mr. Childe winked at me. I blushed when he winked at me. Not in front of Mr. Zhongli please! He'll think I'm into you! What can I do? he IS quite handsome...but! I'm loyal to Mr. Zhongli! "I'm paying, so just charge it in my account." Xiangling sighed in relief. Qingxin is expensive in Bubu Pharmacy. It's either you buy them here or climb the peaks of mountains to get them.
"You didn't have to." Xiangling said to Mr. Childe, "I insist, it's just a few flowers."
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Chongyun is not overheating anymore and my stomach ache stopped.
"What happened at the Rite of Descension the other day was awful wasn't it?" I started the topic of our god being assassinated.
"Yeah, why would someone assassinate a god?"Xingqui added. Mr. Zhongli flinched at the mention of our god. I can't blame him, he loved listening to the stories of Rex Lapis. I can't imagine how he feels.
I tapped Mr. Childe's shoulder. I motioned for him to bend down. He looked confused but did it anyway. "Can you walk behind with me for a few minutes? I have a favor to ask you." I whispered, he smirked and stopped with me. We then started walking slowly. A distance between us and the rest of the group.
Mr. Childe rested his hands behind his head. "I didn't think you'd make the first move Girly. Yes, I'll go out with you-" I slapped him on his head.
"Ouch!" He groaned rubbing his head. I stopped a laugh. "I didn't ask you to walk with me for that reason.". "You're good friends with Mr. Zhongli, right? I wanted to ask if you could-"
"Set you up with him?" He raised an eyebrow, "N-No! I mean yes...could you do that?"
"Of course, I can! You underestimate me, plus, that old man needs someone young to make him feel young. I don't even think he's that old, maybe a few years older than me? always being a know-it-all."
"Hmm yes, it's like he was there when Liyue was made!" I joked with Childe. He's not that bad.
We walked together, watching the sunset, cracking up some jokes every now and then.
"So Childe, how did you know I liked Mr. Zhongli?" He looked at me as if I had three heads. "Are you serious right now, Girly? It's so obvious! Everyone a mile away can sense you like him. I'm not even surprised if Xiancheng knows. He's a very observant person after all."
If it was that obvious... does everyone know?! Why didn't my friends tell me this? Oh, how embarrassing!
"The sun is setting, would you all care to have dinner together?" Mr. Zhongli asked Chongyun, Xingqiu, and Xiangling. They all nodded and Guoba jumped up and down happily. Zhongli noticed Childe and Zixin were missing from the group. He looked behind to see Childe laughing and Zixin blushing covering up her face. He coughed to get their attention.
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"My treat!" I held out my mora poach. Childe wasn't having it and took out his mora poach. "I'm a gentleman, why would I let a lady pay?" He was getting ready to take the bill from the waiter when I held the waiter's hand.
"Give it to me, won't you?" I looked up at him, he blushed and nodded. I smirked at Childe as he glared at me. You are no longer Mr. Zhongli's wallet! I happily wrote down my signature and gave the waiter the money.
"You shouldn't look at men like that." Mr. Zhongli said while drinking the tea I bought for him. "Hmmm....why not?" I was a little tipsy. After dinner, my friends had to go home. I told Xingqui I'll meet him back at home because Childe suggested we go out for drinks. I was older than both Chongyun and Xingqui being 21 and them being 15-16.
"It's...tempting. Don't do it." Oh Archons, he thinks I'm tempting?! I should shut my mouth! I can't help it!
"Do you think I'm tempting, Mr. Zhongli?" I said seductively. No, THE ALCOHOL IS TALKING. It's taking over me, Oh Archons, please help me from this embarrassment. Childe choked on his wine and Mr. Zhongli's hand stilled.
"I'm going to the restroom." Childe quickly got up and left the room. When he got out he let out a breath. "Good luck with that Girly."
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His Treasure
FanfictionZixin had always been enthralled by the Funeral Parlor consultant Mr. Zhongli. She was great friends with Xiangling. So every time Childe and Zhongli would eat out, she would be there every time. On the day of the Osial attack. Zixin goes searching...
