Upon hearing Yae Miko's teasing, Ganyu's pretty face turned even redder.
She had finally mustered the courage to reveal her feelings to Makoto, but others had overheard her.
For a moment, Ganyu wished she could find a hole to crawl into; it was too embarrassing.
Ganyu looked at Yae Miko and said reproachfully, "Miko... why are you here...?"
Yae Miko raised her hands and said with a smile, "Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on you two lovebirds."
"I just came to urge Mr. Faxun to finish the second part of his novel. I accidentally stumbled upon this scene."
Yae Miko paused, then continued, "How about you two continue? I'll take my leave first."
"I didn't see anything just now."
Ganyu became even shyer.
This Miko always found amusement in teasing people and never tired of it.
Ganyu didn't believe a single punctuation mark of what Yae Miko said.
Makoto also sensed Ganyu's shyness, so he immediately changed the subject.
Any topic would do, as long as Ganyu wasn't left in such an awkward situation.
"Miss Ganyu, I'd like to ask a favor of you."
Makoto looked at Xiao Shenhe inside the house, then back at Ganyu, and said softly, "I'd like to ask you to teach that child adeptal arts."
Soon, Makoto explained the reason to Ganyu.
Makoto had expected Ganyu to consider it for a moment, after all, taking on a disciple was no laughing matter.
Unexpectedly, Ganyu agreed very quickly and said earnestly, "Since it's Mr. Faxun's request, I will certainly agree."
Ganyu paused, then continued, "Besides, I just observed that child named Shenhe."
"I vaguely feel that she has a connection with adepti; perhaps she's a good candidate for cultivating adeptal arts."
"Perhaps even my master, Cloud Retainer, would like Shenhe upon seeing her and be willing to impart adeptal arts to her?"
Upon hearing that Ganyu was willing to teach Shenhe magic, Makoto finally felt relieved.
After all, there weren't many spells he could teach Shenhe.
Ganyu would definitely be more comprehensive than him.
At this moment, Yae Miko, who was nearby, chuckled and said, "Mr. Faxun, does your little disciple still need a third master?"
"For example, to learn Inazuma's secret arts or something."
"As long as you ask, I don't mind taking in that Little One."
It was unclear if Yae Miko was joking and teasing Makoto or being serious.
However, Makoto was certain that if he asked, Yae Miko would definitely teach Shenhe something.
He decided against it.
After all, Yae Miko loved to prank people and make suggestive jokes.
Makoto certainly didn't want her to lead Shenhe astray.
So Makoto tactfully declined Yae Miko's suggestion.
After Ganyu finalized the arrangements, she also prepared to leave.
Although her master had sent her down the mountain for training, some of her regular duties couldn't be neglected.
As Ganyu was about to leave, Makoto called out to her from behind.
"Miss Ganyu, would you like to stay and eat together?"
Makoto hadn't eaten anything all day, and neither had the few Little One at home.
So Makoto was preparing to cook.
With Ganyu here, Makoto also thought of inviting her to eat together.
Upon hearing Makoto's words, Ganyu paused her steps slightly.
She originally wanted to shake her head, but for some reason, it turned into a nod instead.
Perhaps it was because Makoto's cooking was too good and the food he made was delicious, or perhaps it was simply a suitable reason to want to spend more time with Makoto.
Immediately after, Makoto turned his gaze to Yae Miko.
After all, having invited Ganyu, it was clearly impossible to ignore her best friend, Yae Miko.
Makoto extended an invitation: "Miss Yae, would you like to have dinner together?"
Yae Miko didn't stand on ceremony with Makoto; she just chuckled and said, "You've worked hard, brother-in-law. Just like before, with the fried tofu."
With a single 'brother-in-law,' Makoto certainly had to arrange something for Yae Miko.
At this moment, Makoto also noticed Yu Jin sitting by the inn's entrance not far away, fanning herself with a hand fan, as if admiring the moon.
Makoto thought about inviting Yu Jin to eat today as well, since neighbors often visited each other, and Yu Jin had helped Makoto a lot before.
However, he never expected Yu Jin to show a suspicious expression after hearing Makoto's invitation: "Stinky little brother, I don't mind, but I'm just afraid you'll get tired."
"After all, there's no land that can be over-plowed, only oxen that can be worked to death."
"So, let's do it another day."
Makoto: "???"
It seemed like something had rolled across his face.
It was too fast; Makoto didn't see it clearly.
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