The anomaly in the Gnosis reached its peak at this moment. Yu Xie could feel the Gnosis beating, almost like a heart pulsating.
After a while, the Gnosis returned to normal, as if the sunlight had emerged after the rain, bringing everything back to calm.
"Ei..." Yu Xie called her name, frozen in place.
It was still hard for him to believe that Ei had actually crossed the vast ocean to find him in Liyue.
Ei was also stunned. She saw Yu Xie standing in the middle of the street under the moonlight and couldn't quite believe it.
She had felt a strange sensation tonight, lingering on the street without returning to the inn, just wanting to wander a bit longer.
She had wandered until the late hours of the night, until all the lights in the houses had been extinguished.
Perhaps many things were destined, part of fate.
"Yu Xie..." Ei took another step, slowly walking towards him.
The rhythmic sound of footsteps echoed as they both walked towards each other.
On the moonlit street, the two finally met.
Ei had many things she wanted to say when she met Yu Xie, but when the moment arrived, she found herself unsure of how to begin.
Countless words were stuck in her throat, and she hesitated.
"Did you come alone?" Yu Xie asked softly.
"Yes." Ei nodded and smiled slightly.
"Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
"I wanted to surprise you, and I wanted to find you on my own."
"Liyue Harbor is so big. If I had gone back earlier tonight, we wouldn't have known when we would meet."
"There will always be a time to meet, I'm not worried." Ei smiled gently.
With such an answer, Yu Xie could only smile in response.
Ei had come all the way to find him, and Yu Xie had many things he wanted to say, but he couldn't quite organize his thoughts at the moment.
Just then, a "gugu" sound broke the silence.
Ei blushed slightly, lowering her head. "I forgot to have dinner. I think I'm a bit hungry."
Seeing this, Yu Xie smiled again. "Let's go, we'll get something to eat. I know a place that stays open late. We can eat and chat."
On the street, where all the lights had already been turned off, one shop remained lit, and the tempting aroma wafted out from inside.
The shop specialized in skewers and Liyue's local snacks. It was a late-night eatery, opening only after 9 PM and staying open until the early hours of the morning.
Many people chose to come here for a late-night snack, chatting and eating with friends.
The shop had a good reputation, and when there were many customers, the shop owner and his son would get busy handling orders.
The owner of the shop, Chen, was a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair. Although Yu Xie didn't come to this late-night eatery often, the owner still remembered him.
When Chen saw Yu Xie walk into the shop, he immediately greeted him.
"Yu Xie? It's been a while since I last saw you. Where have you been recently?"
"Oh, I just went to Inazuma for a while," Yu Xie replied as he and Ei sat down at a table. "Boss Chen, do you have any new dishes recently?"
"Coincidentally, we do. They're all listed on the menu. Take a look yourself," said Boss Chen.
Usually, when a customer asks about new dishes, most restaurant owners would try to tempt them with a detailed introduction, encouraging them to order. But Boss Chen was different—he was laid-back, perhaps confident in his own cooking skills.
Yu Xie smiled, picked up the menu on the table, and handed it to Ei. "Take a look and see what you want to eat."
But Ei waved her hand. "I'll go with whatever you choose."
Yu Xie hesitated for a moment, then put down the menu and turned to the owner. "Boss Chen, the usual order and one of the new dishes, please."
"Got it!" Boss Chen responded loudly and immediately started preparing the food.
There were only Yu Xie and Ei in the shop, so it was very quiet.
After a moment of thought, Yu Xie spoke first.
"Ei, how long do you plan to stay in Liyue this time?"
"My sister told me to stay with you for a while," Ei replied. "She didn't say how long, and I haven't decided yet."
"Is this your first time traveling alone?"
"Mm."
"Besides coming to find me, is there anything else you want to do in Liyue?"
This question made Ei pause for a moment, then she shook her head.
Seeing this, Yu Xie's heart trembled slightly.
Ei, traveling alone for the first time, not for anything else but to find you—what could be more heart-stirring than this?
"Ei..." Yu Xie looked at her, silently smiling.
Just then, footsteps were heard outside the door.
The rhythmic sound of footsteps—Yu Xie couldn't quite place why, but it felt somewhat familiar.
Soon, a figure walked into the shop.
With light purple twin tails, cat-ear hair accessories, a beautiful face, and a delicate skirt.
It was Keqing, Yuheng of the Seven Stars of Liyue, walking into the night snack shop.
"Boss Chen, I'll have..." Before she could finish her sentence, Keqing's voice suddenly stopped as she saw Yu Xie sitting next to a beautiful woman.
"Keqing? What a coincidence." Surprised, Yu Xie smiled and greeted her.
"It really is a coincidence..." Keqing was momentarily flustered, unsure of what to say. "Yu Xie, you..."
"Are you here for a late-night snack, Keqing? Why not join us?" Yu Xie invited with a smile.
"Oh, okay..." Keqing was still a bit dazed. She hadn't expected to run into Yu Xie here.
Sitting down at the table, Keqing couldn't help but glance at the woman sitting next to Yu Xie, then turned to ask Yu Xie:
"Yu Xie, who is this?"
As the Yuheng, Keqing wasn't responsible for diplomatic matters in Liyue and focused solely on her duties. Not knowing Ei was perfectly normal. It was fortunate that she didn't recognize Ei, otherwise it might have led to many situations Ei would rather avoid.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce." Yu Xie tapped his head. "This is Raiden Ei, who came from Inazuma, and this is Keqing, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue."
Ei and Keqing exchanged a glance, both nodding slightly in acknowledgment.
"Hello, Miss Keqing," Ei said.
"Miss Raiden Ei comes from Inazuma. When you have some free time, you should really experience the customs and culture of Liyue. I'm sure it will leave a deep impression on you," Keqing said.
"Yes, I will," Ei replied, unconsciously glancing at Yu Xie again.
Keqing looked at Ei and felt a little strange.
How should she put it... Generally, when people hear that she is Keqing, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, their eyes immediately show reverence. They either bow or quickly take their leave.
But this Raiden Ei was completely different. She remained calm and collected, as if nothing had happened.
This made Keqing feel even more at ease. She suddenly had a strange feeling that she might be able to become good friends with this Raiden Ei, the kind of friends who wouldn't care about their status.
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