"Really? Really, really?"
Fischl asked with surprise.
"Of course, when has Feng ever lied to you?"
Feng Yi glanced at Fischl's wet black silk stockings, thinking that as a dignified gentleman, how could he lie to a young girl like her?
Fischl's face lit up, and the grilled fish tasted even better.
"Feng Yi, what kind of flower do you like?"
"Sweet Flower, what about you, little Aimi?"
"Me... me too."
After finishing the grilled fish and while waiting for Oz to return, Fischl picked some Sweet Flowers and made a flower crown for Feng Yi.
Feng Yi didn't want to accept it at first, as it was considered inauspicious. However, seeing Fischl's sincerity, he gritted his teeth and accepted it, thinking he could save it to use as a prop for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor when he returned to Liyue, thus making good use of it.
Learning that Fischl also liked Sweet Flowers, Feng Yi found some of the most vibrant ones nearby and tied them into a bouquet for her.
Shortly after, Oz returned with the flowers on the list.
Feng Yi and Oz exchanged flowers for beans, hand to hand.
A win-win situation!
Feng Yi urged Fischl to go back and change into dry clothes soon, then he commanded his spear and flew to the next destination.
By the time he had finished his errands and returned to Mondstadt City, he coincidentally arrived just in time for the awards ceremony of the Flight Challenge.
As Feng Yi expected, Amber retained her championship title.
But Lumine was not far behind. After learning to use the Wind Glider for less than a day, she won the bronze medal for third place. This impressed Feng Yi, who gave her a thumbs-up from the audience.
"Feng Yi, you're here!"
As soon as the awards ceremony ended, Lumine ran to Feng Yi's side, saying joyfully.
"Congratulations on winning the bronze medal. This lily flower is my gift to celebrate!"
Feng Yi handed a bouquet of lilies to Lumine, smiling.
"Thank you, Feng Yi. I understand your feelings. You must come back tonight! I have a surprise for you!"
Lumine embraced the lilies in her arms, seemingly sensing Feng Yi's deep affection.
Receiving this lily flower made her happier than winning the bronze medal in the Flight Challenge.
After hugging Feng Yi, Lumine quickly said goodbye, eager to return and prepare a surprise for him!
Feng Yi then went to the Knights of Favonius, handed the dandelion to Jean, and then presented the rose to Lisa.
Not long after, everyone gathered under the statue of the Anemo God in front of Mondstadt Cathedral. The Windblume Festival ceremony was about to begin.
"Feng Yi, as the 'Star of the Windblume Festival' for this year's ceremony, have you decided which flower you want to offer to Lord Barbatos, the Anemo God?"
Jean pointed to the prepared flowers behind her and asked Feng Yi.
She had prepared the usual flowers for past Windblume Festivals for Feng Yi, including Dandelions, Windwheel Asters, Cecilia, Small Lamp Grass, Sweet Flowers, and the Slime Condensate, which couldn't be counted as a flower.
These plants, which grew within Mondstadt's borders, were all eligible to become Windblume.
"Can I use a Windblume that I prepared myself?"
As he spoke, Feng Yi took out a specially prepared Sweet Flower he had already made.
It looked almost identical to a regular Sweet Flower, but if one were to sniff it, they would detect a hint of alcoholic aroma.
"Of course, you can. A Sweet Flower, is that your choice? I believe Lord Barbatos will surely like it!"
Jean nodded when she saw Feng Yi taking out a wild Sweet Flower.
Feng Yi, being the 'Star of the Windblume Festival', was free to choose any flower he wished.
"Of course, I believe the Anemo God will be very pleased!"
Feng Yi placed the specially prepared Sweet Flower on the stone platform at the base of the statue, echoing Jean's words.
Others might not be able to smell the alcohol that was sealed within the special Sweet Flower, but he was confident that Venti's alcoholic nose would surely detect it.
"Is... is that a wind?"
"Barbatos has shown a miracle!"
"Look quickly, the wind is taking away the Windblume offered by the Honorary Knight! Lord Barbatos must really like the Windblume prepared by the Honorary Knight!"
As soon as Feng Yi finished speaking, exclamations erupted from the Mondstadt citizens.
Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, a gentle breeze swept up the specially prepared Sweet Flower from the stone platform and carried it into the sky until it disappeared.
The citizens of Mondstadt had not witnessed a miracle from the Anemo God in a long time, and they all knelt down to pray to him.
At this moment, the Anemo God was hiding at the highest point of the Cathedral, manipulating the gentle breeze to carry the specially prepared Sweet Flower. He brought it to his nose and sniffed, his eyes sparkling.
'Hehe, it's the hidden liquor from the Cat's Tail Tavern. Feng Yi hasn't disappointed me!'
Venti mentally praised Feng Yi profusely, then used his divine power to unseal the specially prepared Sweet Flower. A cup of fragrant hidden liquor appeared in his hand.
Jean would never have imagined that Feng Yi would use a magic trick to disguise a cup of liquor as a Sweet Flower right under everyone's noses and then offer it to the Anemo God so openly.
Venti held the cup and took a small sip. Such precious liquor was something Feng Yi would only be willing to brew for him on a special occasion like this. Normally, he wouldn't even get a chance to smell it.
Venti decided to drink it sparingly.
Feng Yi sensed that the seal on the liquor had been broken. He then looked towards the direction of Mondstadt Cathedral's tower and smiled faintly, hoping Venti would like this gift.
"Since the Anemo God has accepted the Windblume, it's time for us to go back!"
This Windblume was truly the 'wine flower' that Venti had been dreaming of.
Feng Yi left Mondstadt Square with Jean, leaving behind the endless stream of Mondstadt citizens who came to pray to the Anemo God.
At the entrance to the Knights of Favonius, Feng Yi hugged Jean goodbye and then, holding the giant Sweet Flower he had obtained from Albedo, walked towards the alchemy workshop.
"Sucrose, look what I brought back for you!"
Feng Yi entered the alchemy workshop and took out the oversized blue Sweet Flower from behind him, presenting it to Sucrose.
"This... is this for me? It's such a unique Sweet Flower. I, I..."
Sucrose took off her glasses and accepted the alchemical creation Feng Yi had brought her. She hugged it as if she had obtained a treasure, her face beaming with joy, and refused to let go for a long time.
"Do you like it?"
Feng Yi asked with a smile, feigning ignorance.
"Yes, yes, I like it so much! Feng Yi, thank you!"
Sucrose nodded vigorously, and embracing the blue Sweet Flower, she threw herself into Feng Yi's arms.
"Feng Yi, I think... I want to seriously discuss something with you..."
Sucrose's eyes sparkled as she looked at Feng Yi's face and said.
"Hmm? What is it?"
"I... I want to ask you... to mate with me!!!"
"What? Mate... mate?!"