[Genshin Impact] A world where only travelers are alone

Although Kong had seen many annoying couples after traveling to Mondstadt and Liyue, this was the first time he received a wedding invitation.

He fiddled with the exquisite invitation in his hand repeatedly, and said thoughtfully: "It's really a bit strange..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Paimeng refuted it seriously: "That's not right. Didn't we receive an invitation from Tong Qianli last month? But you were still competing with Long Xi in Yuanxia Palace at that time, so you didn't catch up at all."

Sora looked shocked, as if he had no recollection of this happening.

Paimon calmly put the last dumpling in his hand into his mouth, leaned over and patted his shoulder: "So I told you not to keep staring at the treasure chest."

After she said that, Kong finally had some impression. It seemed that when Tong Qianli was speaking, he happened to find a treasure chest on the roof of the house behind her. The only thing in his mind was where to find a high place to fly over. Naturally, the task of communicating with Tong Qianli was given to Paimeng.

Sora stroked his chin and thought: "Come to think of it, what was in that treasure chest? I don't remember it at all..."

An idea suddenly came to Kong's mind, and he immediately reached out and grabbed Paimon who was about to run away: "Oh, that's Mora! You ate all the 500,000 Mora, and it's only been half a month!"

Although Paimon usually eats a lot, most of the time his monthly expenses are only 300,000 Mora, and he can still afford it if he tries hard. But he didn't expect it to be so outrageous this time, which ruined his plan to get a new weapon from the Tianmu Blacksmith Shop.

Paimeng looked away with a guilty look in his eyes: "Well, have you heard of the psychology of nouveau riche..."

Kong was too lazy to listen to her ramblings, but even though he was unhappy, it was at least the emergency food he had caught himself. What else could he do except pamper her.

He began to look through the invitation again: "Although I am reluctant to join in the fun, but considering that it is hard to support you these days, I still want to go and have a good meal."

Paimon immediately cheered and came over to hug him: "Hey, I knew you were the best!"

Since the next itinerary had been decided, Kong simply chose the anchor point of Inazuma Castle as the next location for teleportation, and prepared to go to Hanamizaka to pick out gifts first, so as to avoid being impolite by arriving empty-handed.

But he obviously didn't expect that just after the transmission, he would run into one of the new people he was going to visit in a few days.

However, it still took Kong some time to confirm that the person in front of him was indeed Kamisato Ayato. After all, at this moment, that person was holding a large bag of beautiful snacks that did not look like what he would like at all.

"...Ayato?" he called out uncertainly.

The guy in front of him looked up when he heard the voice, and when he saw it was him, he immediately smiled politely: "It's you, Traveler, Paimon, long time no see."

"Long time no see Ayato!" Paimon waved his hands enthusiastically. He was originally planning to say something to reminisce about the past, but as he got closer, he was so tempted by the aroma of the snacks that his mouth was watering. His big round eyes widened and he stared at the snacks in his hand without moving.

She swallowed her saliva and said, "There are so many delicious foods. Are you going to take them home for Linghua?"

"No, this is a gift I prepared for entertaining people." Kamisato Ayato smiled and shook his head, "So although I really want to take one out and give it to Paimon now, I'm really sorry."

Paimon waved his hands quickly: "No, no, I'm just curious. I don't really want to eat it!"

If she could wipe her saliva before saying this, Sora felt that he would believe her more.

But now it seems that it is better not to secretly deduct Paimon’s food expenses, otherwise this look will stay on her face forever. Otherwise, I will buy her the same snack later?

Before Sora could come to a conclusion, Kamisato Ayato had finished chatting with Paimon and turned to him with an apologetic smile: "Sorry, Traveler, if you are looking for me now because of a commission, you may have to wait until tomorrow. She should be waiting anxiously at home."

Sora spread his hands: "It's okay, I've already completed today's commission, so this encounter is just a coincidence. I was just about to buy some gifts for you and your fiancée at Hanamizaka."

The traveler from outer space didn't know what was subtle, and even thought about it before adding, "Come to think of it, I was just wondering what gift to give, what do you think?"

Kamisato Ayato couldn't help laughing: "The traveler is really rude, but such a cheerful personality is good."

Dealing with those politicians all day long, he is almost becoming as petty as them.

Kong immediately put his hands on his hips, looking very satisfied.

"But if you ask me what gift I want, I really can't make up my mind for the moment... If you don't mind, you can ask my wife. She and I have an appointment to meet at Kamisato's House." Kamisato Ayato invited.

Paimon became interested and asked, "So the person Ayato just mentioned to entertain is the mysterious fiancée? No wonder Ayato bought the snacks personally. He must be worried that the ones the servants picked might not suit her taste!" "That's indeed a consideration, but there are more other little thoughts." Kamisato Ayato narrowed his eyes and gestured to the two of them to keep quiet. "My wife is shy by nature and is always embarrassed to trouble others. If she knew that I bought snacks in person just to entertain her, she would definitely feel bad."

So... is it actually a self-torture tactic?

Paimon and Sora's mouths twitched, and they couldn't help but sigh that the head of the Kamisato family was still as shrewd as ever. Even when he was in a relationship, he used all kinds of schemes to seek benefits for himself.

Kamisato Ayaka pretended not to notice the shock in their eyes and asked with a smile, "What do you two think?"

Although he had anticipated what kind of tragic situation he might encounter after accepting the offer, facing the invitation to eat for free, Kong touched his empty wallet and decided to prepare for a rainy day.

"Go!" he said firmly.

"Great!" Paimon jumped and followed them.

However, Kong obviously overestimated himself. When he noticed a bored pink-haired girl standing outside Kamisato's house, seemingly waiting for someone, before he even got close, he uncontrollably assumed a serious attitude, not like a normal guest at all.

Paimon couldn't help but poke him and teased, "Get used to it sooner. After all, you said that you seem to be the only single person in Teyvat."

Sora gave her a look full of resentment.

However, his resentment was destined not to be noticed by the culprit, because Kamisato Ayato went up to him when he found the person standing outside the house.

"Why are you here so early? Didn't you say that it's too sunny outside at this time, and I'll pick you up in person later when it's cooler?"

He Que couldn't help but laugh: "It's not that troublesome. Wouldn't it be more convenient for me to come find you myself? But Linghua just told me that you went out, and I was a little surprised."

She looked at what Kamisato Ayato was holding, and was visibly stunned when she noticed the obvious logo of Inazuma's most famous pastry shop on the oil paper: "...You went out to buy this?"

Kamisato Ayato simply opened a package, took out a piece and put it in her mouth: "How is it? How does it taste? Last time you said that Nagoya was too sweet, so I specifically asked Ayaka, and she said that the taste of this one should be to your liking."

As expected, after taking two bites, Heque's eyes lit up, but she still felt a little guilty that Kamisato Ayato had gone to so much trouble just because of her unintentional words.

But before she could speak, Kamisato Ayato had already held her hand and said, "Don't worry too much. I'm very happy to make you happy. It also relieved a lot of fatigue from handling official business these days. Heque, try to make more requests to me. I want to fulfill them one by one for you."

"But Ayato..." Kazuque opened his eyes wide in confusion.

"The satisfaction of fulfilling your wish is the only comfort I get from my busy work," Kamisato Ayato took her hand and kissed the back of her hand, "Please help me, Kazuque."

What else can I say to Que?

After being bombarded with such a series of sweet and twisted ideas, she was so dizzy that she could do nothing but respond.

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"Hmm, so the self-torture trick Ayato told us at the beginning was actually a lie, right? This is obviously just to please his wife, right?"

Paimeng, who had been watching for a long time, expressed such emotion.

After a long time without a response, she couldn't help but glance at Kong beside her. Seeing him looking around with a helpless look on his face, she asked curiously, "What are you looking for?"

"An escape route."

"what?"

"I was wrong, I was really wrong! I shouldn't have overestimated myself just to get a free meal. I really can't accept being a bright light bulb in this atmosphere!"

"Uh……"

(End of this chapter)