Feng Yi returned to his residence and found Lumine already preparing dinner in the kitchen.
Under the flickering candlelight, Feng Yi and Lumine sat opposite each other, sharing the meticulously prepared dinner.
It was a shame that an uninvited guest, who only knew how to eat and drink, had ruined such a beautiful atmosphere.
"Feng Yi~"
While eating, Lumine suddenly raised her cup and called Feng Yi's name.
"Lumine, what's wrong?"
Feng Yi looked up at Lumine, noticing she seemed a bit out of sorts today, her words a little hesitant.
"A few days ago, I saw Dainsleif outside the Adventurers' Guild..."
Lumine's expression was a little melancholic.
"Did you find out anything about your brother from him?"
Feng Yi stopped eating and looked at Lumine.
"No, we only chatted for a bit before he left, saying it wasn't the right time yet..."
Lumine shook her head.
She didn't understand what Dainsleif meant by 'not the right time.'
"Lumine, don't worry. You and your brother will be reunited eventually. Since Dainsleif said that, he must know something. And if he asked you to wait, it means your brother is not in any danger right now..."
Feng Yi put down his food, stood up, walked to Lumine's side, and gently comforted her.
"Mhm, I hope so!"
Lumine leaned into Feng Yi, resting her head on his chest, trying to find a sense of security in this foreign land.
Paimon, seeing the two of them being affectionate, thought, 'This is a great opportunity!' and sped up her eating.
Paimon: If they hug any longer, all the food on the table will be mine!嘎嘎嘎~
A few minutes later, Lumine seemed to have regained her composure and released Feng Yi's embrace.
With a slight blush on her cheeks, she continued to enjoy the carefully prepared dinner with Feng Yi.
"Feng Yi, I heard that Mondstadt's Windblume Festival is approaching..."
Lumine had heard this from the patrons while working at the tavern that afternoon.
The Windblume Festival was a traditional Mondstadt holiday, dedicated to freedom and love. On this day, people would give flowers to those they liked or respected, and offer the legendary 'Windblume' to Lord Barbatos, the Anemo God. However, there were differing opinions on what kind of flower the 'Windblume' was.
"Is that so? Then since we're here, we shouldn't miss it!"
Feng Yi smiled and said. He had attended Liyue's Lantern Rite, so he couldn't miss Mondstadt's Windblume Festival either.
After all, it was only during these grand festivals that one could truly experience the cultural heritage of these nations.
"Feng Yi, can you tell me what kind of flower you like?"
Lumine asked shyly.
She had already prepared to give Feng Yi flowers on the festival day, but she didn't know which kind he preferred.
"Me? Hmm... I like Sweet Flowers, because the taste of Sticky Honey Roast Chicken is quite captivating!"
Feng Yi chuckled.
"Sticky Honey Roast Chicken? Hehe, Paimon likes it too!"
Hearing Feng Yi mention Sticky Honey Roast Chicken, Paimon's spirits immediately lifted. She stopped eating and joined Feng Yi and Lumine's conversation.
"Sticky Honey Roast Chicken? I understand!"
Lumine smiled slightly. She knew what she had to do.
She would have to go to the Good Hunter tomorrow and ask the owner, Sara, to teach her how to make the dish.
Then, on the day of the Windblume Festival, she would personally cook a portion of Sticky Honey Roast Chicken for Feng Yi to enjoy.
After the meal, Feng Yi took on the task of washing the dishes, telling Lumine to go take a bath first.
Lumine didn't refuse and then dragged Paimon into the bathroom, helping her get thoroughly clean.
After washing the dishes, Feng Yi brewed a pot of tea and sat in the living room, sipping tea while waiting for Lumine to finish her bath.
"Paimon!!!............"
While drinking tea, Feng Yi heard Lumine's angry and embarrassed voice from the bathroom, nearly choking on his tea.
"Hehe........."
"Keep it down, don't let Feng Yi hear!"
Lumine and Paimon's conversation made Feng Yi restless.
Whether it was the tea that was too hot, Feng Yi felt restless and agitated.
Feng Yi opened the window and felt the cool night breeze, which finally calmed his restless heart.
A short while later, Lumine emerged from the bathroom, her face flushed, holding Paimon. She quickly retreated into her bedroom without looking back.
Feng Yi entered the bathroom and, seeing a bent hair floating in the bathtub, fell into a thoughtful silence...
After an incense stick's time, Feng Yi stopped his wandering thoughts and quickly washed up before going to bed.
However, the wind tonight was unusually boisterous, rustling the leaves outside the window, preventing Feng Yi, who usually slept soundly, from falling asleep.
The next day, Feng Yi woke up very late due to insomnia.
He went to the living room and found that Lumine had already gone to work with Paimon, thoughtfully leaving him a breakfast on the dining table.
The breakfast was kept warm under a cover. When Feng Yi opened it, it was still warm.
After breakfast, as soon as he arrived at the tavern, Diona approached him to request a leave of absence.
"Feng Yi, tomorrow is the Windblume Festival. I'd like to ask for a day off because..."
Because, according to the customs of the Springvale hunters, every year during the Windblume Festival, young hunters would go to places like Wolvendom to capture foxes. They would then place flower garlands on the captured foxes before releasing them, praying for a year of good love.
"Uh... Diona, you're still young, you shouldn't need to do this, right?"
Feng Yi was shocked when he heard this. This was something for adults, why was a child getting involved?
"Diona, this... this is just being prepared! If I don't prepare early, won't all the good men be snatched away by other women!"
Diona glanced at Feng Yi secretly and then said with a completely reasonable expression.
"Has Mr. Draff heard about this?"
Feng Yi was somewhat exasperated. Were all the children in Teyvat this mature?
Hu Tao was like this, and so was Diona. It really gave him a headache.
"He... he hasn't yet, I haven't told my father..."
Diona said, poking her fingers together. But she claimed that with her abilities, catching a small fox would be a piece of cake!
"Then how about this? As long as Mr. Draff agrees, I'll approve your leave. How about that?"
Feng Yi successfully passed the responsibility back to Draff.
"Then it's settled!"
Diona said with confidence. Her father loved her so much, he would surely agree to her small request!
Diona planned to return to Springvale during her lunch break to seek her father's consent.
After calming down the precocious cat girl, Feng Yi found Lumine, who was resting nearby, and thanked her for the breakfast.
Lumine gestured for Feng Yi to not mind, saying it was what she should do.
After a night of adjustment, Lumine's state of mind had completely recovered.
Feng Yi stood by the counter, listening with great interest as the tavern patrons debated about what kind of flower Lord Barbatos, the Anemo God, preferred.
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a drunkard walking in with a grin...