“My father is departing on an expedition with Grand Master Crepus tomorrow, and no one will be home. Why don't you come over to my place tomorrow then?”
Seeing that Feng Yi did not refuse, Barbara was overjoyed and quickly invited him to her home.
“If it won't be an inconvenience, I certainly can!”
“Then it's settled! I'll come to the tavern to find you tomorrow afternoon!”
Barbara, having received Feng Yi's promise, hopped and skipped towards Mondstadt like a happy little sparrow.
Meanwhile, Jean, tired from her work, stretched her stiff body and headed to the library where Lisa was.
To her surprise, Jean found Lisa, who was usually diligently organizing books, asleep on the desk, softly snoring.
‘Did Lisa stay up late working yesterday?’
Jean fetched a thick coat and draped it over Lisa's shoulders.
“Hmm? Is that Jean? Here to borrow a book? I'm sorry, I didn't sleep much last night and I'm feeling a bit drowsy today…”
Lisa opened her eyes, saw Jean had draped a coat over her, and smiled faintly at her.
“Not to borrow books, just came to see. Lisa, what did you do last night? You look so tired.”
Jean covered her mouth and chuckled. It was the first time she had seen Lisa so sleepy.
Lisa always struck her as a person with very strong self-control, and she was curious what could have made her stay up so late.
“It’s that rascal, Jean. You'll have your hands full with him later!”
Lisa gave Jean a mysterious smile. She had experienced Feng Yi's prowess, and with the time-delaying potion she provided, Jean would surely be begging for mercy.
Jean: Meow meow meow?
What are you talking about?
I don't understand.
Facing Jean's confusion, Lisa didn't offer much explanation, only smiling mysteriously and saying she would understand later.
This left Jean even more bewildered. After chatting for a while, she returned to her office to continue working.
Lisa had slept for so long that her sleepiness had mostly subsided. She pondered how she would deal with that rascal tonight.
“Jean, I've brought Barbara back as entrusted! If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!”
A short while later, Feng Yi returned to Jean's office with Barbara and handed her over.
“Thank you, Feng Yi. I’ve troubled you again! I don’t know how to thank you…”
Jean stopped writing, stood up to greet them, and said sheepishly.
“You’re being too formal. Isn't it natural for friends to help each other out?”
Feng Yi waved his hands, bid farewell to the sisters, and then left the Knights headquarters, heading towards his residence.
“Barbara, what… was wrong with you earlier?”
Jean took Barbara's hand and sat down on the sofa, ready to have an open heart-to-heart conversation.
“Sister, it’s okay. I just suddenly remembered some unhappy things, but I’m fine now…”
Barbara quickly changed the subject and began talking to her sister about Feng Yi.
Both sisters had a mysterious affection for Feng Yi, and as they talked, they became more enthusiastic…
Meanwhile, Feng Yi, having just left the Knights headquarters, encountered Eula waiting for him under a streetlamp on his way home.
“The sweep mission has just concluded. Coupled with the news that the Grand Master will be departing on an expedition tomorrow, I decided to return tonight for some rest. After attending the Grand Master’s expedition ceremony tomorrow, I'll have to go out on another sweep mission. Tonight, Feng Yi, can you spend some quality time with me?”
Seeing Feng Yi finally arrive, Eula immediately slung her greatsword over her shoulder and walked towards him.
The spot she chose was one Feng Yi had to pass whether he was going from the Knights headquarters or the tavern to his residence.
She had waited for a long time and finally, she had him!
“Tonight will be another sleepless night!”
Feng Yi put his arm around Eula's slender waist and sighed.
At Eula’s request, they went to her place.
Due to the long periods spent on sweep missions, Eula's room had a faint musty smell.
This was caused by the air not circulating for a long time.
“The smell is a bit odd. I hope you don’t mind…”
Eula said somewhat sheepishly.
“Not at all, this place is wonderful!”
Feng Yi looked around. Although Eula had severed ties with her family, the furnishings in her home still retained some aristocratic style.
This aristocratic style gave Feng Yi, who had never experienced noble life, a peculiar feeling.
Elegant and noble.
“You’re not lying to me, are you? Few people like this style…”
Eula gave a bitter smile. Despite her efforts to slay monsters and change the Mondstadt citizens’ hostile attitude towards her, her Lawrence bloodline seemed like a shackle, holding back all her endeavors.
Bringing Feng Yi here this time was to confess everything to him. She was the daughter of an old noble family and bore a sinful bloodline.
If Feng Yi decided to be with her, her old noble status could bring negative influences to him.
However, out of love and concern for Feng Yi, Eula did not want to hide anything from him…
“The bloodline of the Lawrence family will be continued by me!”
Feng Yi did not answer Eula’s question directly. Instead, he took her hand and uttered this slogan.
“Continue the family bloodline? Ah! That's too embarrassing, hmph, I'll remember this grudge!”
Eula was initially a bit perplexed by Feng Yi, but upon deeper thought, she instantly understood the implied meaning of his words. She became so shy she didn't know what to do and instinctively uttered her habitual phrase of remembering grudges.
Although Eula was a bit shy, Feng Yi's response undeniably told her: I love you, therefore I accept everything about you, including your old noble bloodline!
This made Eula’s heart feel warm. She had indeed not misjudged this man!
“Do you want to shower first, or should I?”
Eula glanced back at Feng Yi, her expression, a mix of shyness and boldness, instantly ignited his passion.
“Why not together?”
Feng Yi: Who could refuse an Eula who, in the bathroom, was baring her heart and dancing the ritual dance?
He scooped Eula up and headed towards the bathroom, causing Eula’s fair cheeks to instantly blush to the point of bleeding.
Compared to Feng Yi, Lisa returned to her residence alone after work.
She waited for a long time, but Feng Yi didn't come to find her, and her mood became somewhat dejected.
After showering, Lisa lay alone on the soft, large bed, feeling unaccustomed to it.
“Hmph, it’s good he didn’t come. Now I can finally get a good night's sleep!”
Lisa muttered to herself, pulled up the covers, and closed her eyes to rest.
But having slept all day, how could she possibly sleep now?
Her mind was filled with memories of Feng Yi's playful antics with her in bed last night.
*Knock knock~*
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. The moment before, Lisa, who had her eyes closed, immediately opened them and stared in the direction of the door.
An undisguised joy flickered in her eyes.