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Chapter 235 Zhongli's Toast (2)

As soon as Hu Tao said this, Ying, who was drinking juice, sprayed it all over Paimon's face as he stuffed almond tofu into his mouth. The almond tofu, which originally had a slightly bitter fragrance, turned into an apple-flavored dessert. Although it had a unique flavor, Paimon was very dissatisfied with being sprayed with juice all over his face.

"Ying, what are you doing, ouch~"

"Sorry, sorry, I choked by accident."

Paimon, who was so focused on eating that he didn't hear what Hu Tao said, wiped the juice off his face. Paimon just complained a few words and started a new round of eating. However, Ying, who knew Zhongli's true identity, couldn't eat anymore.

Let Emperor Geowang toast to the Eightfold Son of God. Hutao, oh Hutao, you are really amazing. No wonder Zhongli said before that he couldn't handle you. Now it seems that Zhongli really can't handle you. Looking at Zhongli who was still sitting on the chair, Ying was looking forward to what Zhongli would do next.

However, what happened next was beyond Ying's expectations. After pausing for a few seconds, Zhongli actually stood up and picked up the wine glass as if he was really going to toast Yaezun God. This stunned Yaezun God, who had thought that Zhongli would not do this. After seeing Zhongli really stand up, Yaezun God, who prided herself on being extremely smart, also panicked. How could this be different from what she thought? When did the God of Rock become so easy to talk to?

Oh my god, this little girl Hu Tao is really causing so much trouble. Looking at Zhongli who was already pouring wine, Yae Shenzi's eyes twitched a few times. How could she, a little fox who has lived for hundreds of years, dare to accept the toast from Yan Shen? According to seniority, her old friend Ying is at most of the same generation as Yan Shen. Now that Yan Shen is toasting her, wouldn't this be the end of her fox life?

Thinking of the worship and respect that many Liyue immortals had for the God of Rock, Yae Goddess felt even more disheartened. If the immortals of Liyue knew that their boss Morax toasted her with a little fox that was hundreds of years old, she would probably be charged with disrespecting the immortal stone. Ah Ying, I, Fox, probably won't be able to go back to Inazuma.

Oh my god, this little Hu Tao is such a jerk. Next time Hu Tao invites her to Wangsheng Hall for dinner, she will never come even if you kill her. It's fatal for her to ask Hu Tao to treat her when other people invite them for dinner.

During the few short seconds that Zhongli was pouring the wine, Yaezun Shenzi's head, which was full of bad ideas, was working rapidly. Finally, at the moment when Zhongli was about to open his mouth to toast, Yaezun Shenzi, who was about to cry but had no tears, finally thought of a way and spoke first.

"Mr. Zhongli, you don't have to toast me. The Honorary Knight of the Knights of Favonius and the hero of Liyue Harbor is sitting here. I think the person I should toast to is the Traveler."

Yae Shinko's tone was very sincere when he said this, as if he really admired Ying, the traveler from another world. At least that's what others saw. Zhongli perhaps thought that it made sense, so he turned his head to look at Ying, who was already numb.

Damn it, you'd rather die than let my fellow Taoist die, right? This pink-haired fox is really a bad woman. Ying cursed inwardly. No, she had to think of a way to push this glass of wine out.

Because he didn't know much about Yae Shinto, and couldn't think of how to give the glass of wine to Yae Shinto, Ying could only choose to find someone else. After looking around at everyone present, Ying set his sights on Ruo Jin.

Ruojin, I'm sorry, anyway, you don't know Zhongli's identity, so it won't be awkward to be toasted with a glass of wine by Zhongli. Besides, your master is Zhongli's old friend, so it will be okay for you to have a drink. I've learned the story about the Dragon King Ruota from Zhongli, Ying said to Ruojin.

"Mr. Zhongli, if we were to say who is the hero who saved Liyue Harbor, it would definitely be Ruojin. All the storytelling places in Liyue Harbor tell Ruojin's stories. I think the toast should be to Ruojin."

Ying said this without blushing or beating her heart. As if to make it more convincing, Ying also specifically mentioned the example of storytellers telling stories about Ruojin. After all, Zhongli liked to listen to stories, and she felt that this example was very convincing. "From a general rational point of view, it is indeed the case."

Zhongli seemed to be convinced by Ying. He raised his wine glass and looked at Ruojin. Seeing Zhongli looking at him, Ruojin, who was ready to watch the show, was stunned. No, what did this have to do with him?

"Well, Zhongli, in terms of seniority, you are Kurumi's elder, and Kurumi and I are of the same generation. How can an elder toast to a younger person? This is against the rules, it is against the rules. Moreover, Miss Yae is a guest, and if you are toasting, you should toast to the guest."

After Ruo Jin said this, Zhongli seemed to be convinced and turned his head to look at Yaezakami with a smile frozen on his face. Realizing that the issue was brought to her again, Yaezakami's eyes turned and he said with a smile.

"Brother Ruo Jin is wrong. As a great hero of Liyue, let alone a toast, it doesn't matter if you tear up the family tree and start the new one from your perspective."

As if he felt that there was some truth in what Yaezun God said, Zhongli turned his gaze to Ruojin again. Ruojin, who was directly gagged by Yaezun God's words, glared unwillingly at Ying, the one who threw the pot on him. Realizing that he had tricked Ruojin, Ying turned his head away guiltily, but worried that he would miss the show, Ying did not take his eyes off Ruojin.

Seeing Ying looking at him sideways, Ruo Jin felt both angry and amused. However, now was obviously not the time to think about other things. What would it mean if a junior like him really accepted the wine that Zhongli offered him?

But how to push this glass of wine out? Looking at the three little ones who were still eating and drinking, Ruo Jin thought about it and gave up on letting Zhongli toast the guest from Mondstadt. He really couldn't imagine Zhongli toasting Klee.

"Alright, alright, Zhongli, please don't toast. Since we are all gathered here today, I will offer you a glass of tea instead of wine. I wish you all good health and happiness every day in the new year, and may you count Moras until your hands cramp."

Unable to bear to see Ruojin in such a difficult situation, Hu Tao glared at Zhongli who looked innocent and immediately helped Ruojin out. She raised the teacup in her hand and stood up to toast everyone present. Seeing Hu Tao, the head of the Wangsheng Hall, stand up to toast, everyone present also stood up and raised their glasses.

Seeing that everyone around them stood up with cups in hand, Klee, Qiqi and Yaoyao also raised their cups with juice, imitating the people around them. When everyone stood up and prepared to drink the wine, tea or juice in the cup, the sound of someone biting food hard reached everyone's ears, which made everyone look at Paimeng who was still struggling with a chicken leg.

"Paimon, you idiot, you're still eating the emergency food, get up quickly."

Kicking Paimon's stool with her foot, Ying whispered a reminder to Paimon. Only then did Paimon notice that everyone stood up with their wine glasses. Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Paimon hurriedly wiped her greasy hands on her clothes, and then, facing Ying's dark face, Paimon also raised her juice.

"Cheers to the new year~"

(End of this chapter)