"Hahahahaha… My fearsome reputation is known far and wide! Even the Electro Archon herself would be useless against me, so you little tanuki, better behave yourself!"
"Ahem, Itto, why are you bullying a child again?"
Just then, Feng Yi came out of the kitchen with the packed bubble tea.
"Boss Feng Yi, don't misunderstand, I was just playing around with the little tanuki!"
Seeing Feng Yi emerge, Arataki Itto let out a hearty laugh and then ruffled Sayu's small head.
This action angered Sayu once more, and she leaped up to hit Arataki Itto's waist.
"Sayu, this is the bubble tea the Guuji ordered. Hurry and deliver it to her while it's still hot!"
Feng Yi smiled helplessly. What kind of person was Arataki Itto, he knew very well.
Hiring Arataki Itto as a temporary employee at the bubble tea shop was a significant contribution to the peace of Inazuma City.
"Hmph, remember this, I am Sayu, not a tanuki! And don't touch my head again next time!"
Sayu took the bubble tea and, before leaving, couldn't resist sticking her tongue out at Arataki Itto.
The Guuji's matters were more important; she wouldn't waste more time with this simpleton.
After completing her task, she needed to find a place to sleep soundly. Being touched on the head by that big idiot Arataki Itto today meant she definitely wouldn't grow taller if she didn't sleep for a long time.
After Sayu left, the oni horns on Arataki Itto's head quickly returned to normal, which he found quite regrettable.
The little farce ended, and life went on.
Feng Yi lay on the lounge chair, enjoying a very peaceful period.
It wasn't until evening that a special guest arrived at the bubble tea shop.
"Excuse me, is Mr. Feng Yi here?"
A cheerful, bandaged girl found her way to the bubble tea shop, carefully confirming the shop's sign before asking Liben, who was busy inside.
"You're looking for the boss? The one lying on the lounge chair outside is him!"
Liben pointed towards the outside of the shop.
"Thank you so much!"
Yoimiya thanked him politely with a wave and then, taking two steps at a time, approached the lounge chair.
She found Feng Yi sleeping soundly on the chair, holding a book, perhaps dreaming of something delightful, with clear drool at the corner of his mouth.
"Mr. Feng Yi? Mr. Feng Yi?"
Yoimiya extended her fair fingers and gently poked the sleeping Feng Yi.
"Hehehe, I really can't eat anymore…"
Feng Yi mumbled in his sleep, causing Yoimiya to cover her mouth and suppress a giggle.
"Yoimiya? You're awake already?"
Feng Yi, slowly coming to his senses, wiped the corner of his mouth and looked at Yoimiya, who was squatting beside him, with a slightly dazed expression.
In his dream, Duke Zhou had insisted on taking him out for barbecue, and Feng Yi, unable to refuse such hospitality, had eaten to his heart's content.
"Yes, my dad told me you saved me, Feng Yi. How can I repay you?"
Yoimiya blinked her expressive eyes and smiled at Feng Yi.
"As a traveler journeying across Teyvat, doing what is right is my duty. Of course, if you truly feel indebted, you could help out at my bubble tea shop more often…"
Feng Yi sat up and looked at Yoimiya, who had changed into a different outfit.
Although Yoimiya had passed the critical stage, her complexion was still pale, and she needed to consume something to replenish her blood.
"If you haven't thought of anything yet, take your time. If it's something I can do, I will never refuse. As for the bubble tea shop, you don't even need to ask, I'll help out!"
Yoimiya patted her chest. For such a life-saving debt, as long as Feng Yi asked, she would help him even if it cost her life.
After all, this life was given to her by Feng Yi.
"Yoimiya, did Old Man Ryunosuke ask you to come for anything else?"
Feng Yi nodded. He had asked Ryunosuke to send someone to notify him once Yoimiya woke up, but he hadn't expected Ryunosuke to send Yoimiya herself.
Was there something else that was inconvenient to discuss through a third party?
"Mm-hmm, indeed. Dad asked me to come and invite you, Feng Yi, back. He said there's something very important he needs to discuss with you, but he didn't tell me what it is…"
Yoimiya opened her candy box, picked up a sweet candy, and put it in her mouth, then offered it to Feng Yi.
"Something very important? Then let's not delay, we'll go now!"
Feng Yi gave a few instructions to Itto and Liben, then set off with Yoimiya towards the Naganohara Fireworks shop on East Street.
"Feng Yi, I heard you're a traveler who just arrived in Inazuma?"
"Feng Yi, look, the candied hawthorn over there is delicious!"
"Feng Yi, the fried skewers at that stall are also very tasty!"
"Feng Yi, Feng Yi, why aren't you talking?"
Along the way, Yoimiya was like a chirpy little sparrow, incredibly lively.
Feng Yi: I want to talk, but you don't give me a chance to speak!
Yoimiya spoke too fast, making it difficult for him to interject.
Yoimiya, on the other hand, felt that anyone who had narrowly escaped death and regained their life would be this excited, right?!
They arrived at the Naganohara Fireworks shop.
"Dad, I've brought the person you wanted!"
Yoimiya smiled and said.
"Mr. Feng Yi, please come in quickly. Yoimiya, pour some tea for Mr. Feng Yi!"
Seeing Feng Yi arrive, Ryunosuke quickly put down his work, got up, and welcomed him.
"Old Man Ryunosuke, there's no need to be so polite…"
Feng Yi, unable to refuse the hospitality, followed Ryunosuke to the living room and sat opposite him.
"Old Man Ryunosuke, Yoimiya said you have something very important to discuss with me. May I ask what it is?"
After taking his seat, Feng Yi got straight to the point.
"No rush, no rush, Mr. Feng Yi, have some tea first."
Ryunosuke smiled and said nothing, letting Yoimiya pour tea for Feng Yi.
Yoimiya busied herself, brewing tea and pouring water for both Feng Yi and her father, then obediently knelt beside her father, listening quietly to their conversation.
Feng Yi took a sip of the hot tea and found it quite good, so he couldn't help but drink a few more sips.
"I wonder, Mr. Feng Yi, are you interested in fireworks?"
After drinking most of the tea, Ryunosuke finally asked.
"I apologize, Old Man Ryunosuke, but I have no intention of entering this industry!"
Feng Yi could roughly guess Ryunosuke's intention.
If Feng Yi hadn't guessed wrong, Ryunosuke intended to gift him the family's ancestral fireworks formula to repay the kindness of saving Yoimiya.
However, he was truly not interested in making fireworks, so he politely declined.
"It's alright, it doesn't matter if you're not interested. After you get married, Yoimiya can continue to manage the fireworks shop!"
Ryunosuke had anticipated Feng Yi's answer. Stroking his beard, he smiled slightly.
"Pfft~"
It didn't sound like much at first, but upon closer reflection, he almost choked on his tea.
"Mar… Mar… Marriage? What marriage?!"
Feng Yi looked at Ryunosuke in shock, his heart skipping a beat.