Vendetta (Xiao x Male Reader)

The Harbinger's New Clothes

"What do you think of this one?"

Xiao gazed at the third piece of clothing that you've held out in front of him. He dismissed the silk fabric, earning you another "no" from the Adeptus, "I believe a Changshan(1) would suffice."

"Changshan? Would I even look good in one of those?"

"I trust that you would. If I thought you didn't, I wouldn't have suggested it."

Xiao took your hand and dragged you back to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. You watched as he spoke to Hutao about something in a different language, probably the language many Liyuen people speak in as well. You sometimes forget that English is not the only language spoken here in the Nation of Contracts. In fact, you heard many shopkeepers that occupied the busy streets of this nation speak in Liyuen. Then again, in Snezhnaya you didn't fancy yourself with speaking English either.

"Hutao agreed, let's go."

"Agreed to do what?"

"Give you a custom Changshan."

"Woah wait really.."

"Why, what's wrong? You're not worried about the money are you?"

You were so caught up at the fact that Hutao was willing to make you your own Changshan that it failed to enter your head just how much money that will be. A customized Changshan that is tailored to your own fitting using Liyue's most expensive pieces of cloth.

"No, I'm not worried about the money..it's just..."

Hutao popped up from behind and held onto your shoulders, slightly shaking you, "Hehe! You shouldn't have any worries about the money! You're a Fatui Harbinger now right? When an individual becomes a Harbinger they also become very wealthy. I heard that the Harbingers could literally buy anything in the world of Teyvat. (Y/n), you are now recognized as one of the most powerful members in Snezhnayan high society!"

You became overwhelmed with the praise given to you by Hutao. She wasn't wrong. Not the slightest bit. The Fatui Harbingers make loads of money because of what they do. And now that your status within the embassy shot up, this was the first situation that made you realize that you were now one of them.

You are a Fatui Harbinger.

"Uh..that was very flattering but I assure you that I can buy a Changshan somewhere else. Don't waste your time over this."

"Nonsense! I insist!"

"You just want to measure me for a casket size."

"You spoil all my fun." Hutao pouted as you reluctantly agreed to let her do whatever she wanted to. She dragged you to a separate room, ushering Xiao to sit and wait while he watched you get measured.

"(Y/n), can you take off the top half of your uniform?"

You blushed a furious red at the thought of removing your clothes in front of a girl. But there was someone blushing even harder than you. Xiao's face grew warm, he thought his nose was going to bleed. He covered his mouth to make his flushed face less obvious.

"Um well-"

"Come on! Don't be shy!"

You carefully removed your hat then the coat you had on. Before you can proceed any further, a gust of wind suddenly blew, making the room feel drafty.

"Aw, Xiao left."

"Why would he leave?"

"Isn't it obvious? He has the biggest crush on you."

"What?!"

Hutao blinked at your shocked face. Was it not obvious? Anyone, probably even a hilichurl, could tell that Xiao has feelings for you, "You really couldn't tell?"