Where should the first stop be for eating in Liyue Harbor?
Of course, Wanmin Hall!
Looking at the still-young Chef Mao, the old uncle appeared quite confident.
Observing the several people seated around him, the old uncle began to judge today's dishes.
Aunt Xianyun eats everything, with no particular taboos.
Zhongli doesn't eat seafood, nor does he particularly like spicy flavors. His preferences lean toward ancient traditional Liyue cuisine, and he seems to quite enjoy meat as well.
Little Eula—as previously mentioned—loves sweets. She doesn't like heavy flavors, sticking to the pure original taste of food, and isn't very fond of meat.
Little Hu Tao has tastes almost completely opposite to little Eula's; she likes more unique flavors.
Little Shenhe: meat. As long as the flavors aren't too complicated, it's fine.
Truly, the six people at the table cover just about every possible preference.
Everyone orders their own dishes—anyway, they'll eat what they ordered.
Oh, right. Speaking of which, Aunt Xianyun's signature dish is still the Four Joys Meatballs, that kind of large meat dish like lion's head meatballs.
Then looking at Shenhe's carnivorous appearance...
Ganyu, answer me! Who is the emergency food reserve on this mountain!?
Thinking of this, the old uncle Cid couldn't help but laugh first.
"You, mortal, are quite knowledgeable. Then tell me—why did Cloud Retainer go to Mount Aocang back then?"
Cid watched Aunt Xianyun, who was completely unaware, chatting with the dramatic Old Master Zhongli.
"According to ancient records, at that time... perhaps it was by drawing lots..."
Old Master Zhongli tried to make his performance resemble that of an ordinary Liyue person.
"Wrong! The Lord would never do something without deep meaning! How could a mere drawing of lots explain it? According to this immortal's... my understanding, back then..."
Watching Aunt Xianyun launch into gossip mode like an auntie, the old uncle leaned over toward the children's group, observing Old Master Zhongli listening very seriously and occasionally offering thoughtful responses to echo her.
"Not bad. The young are teachable."
Seeing Aunt Xianyun satisfied as she instructed Old Master Zhongli—good heavens, why do I feel like laughing so much?
No good, I can't hold it in.
"Eula, Chef Mao's daughter isn't here at Wanmin Hall today. Want to borrow the kitchen and show off your cooking skills? I'm kind of craving the sweets you make."
"Sure, but old uncle—is that Aunt Xianyun really your second aunt? You've never mentioned her before."
"Oh, she is now. I quite like my second aunt. Don't you think chatting with her is a very relaxed and comfortable thing?"
Little Eula fell silent for a moment, probably having figured out certain things.
"No, old uncle. I think you're just good at talking to lonely elderly people and children."
"Isn't that pretty good? Lonely people will make friends, and I also like making friends with lonely people. When everyone gathers together, no one will be lonely anymore."
What was little Hu Tao doing at this moment?
Little Hu Tao was pulling Shenhe along and running around.
One Cryo and one Pyro—two little milk dumplings playing together is truly a pleasing sight.
"Speaking of which, young friend Cid, have you thought about where to adventure next?" Old Master Zhongli, who had been chatting with Aunt Xianyun, suddenly shifted the topic to the old uncle.
"Oh, I plan to go take a look at Inazuma."
"Inazuma..." Old Master Zhongli seemed to fall into thought.
"Now is indeed a good time. Have you decided when to set off?"
"Oh, not yet. For now, I want to stroll around Liyue with Aunt Xianyun first."
"Eh? Old uncle, you just finished with the girls in Mondstadt, and now you're going to go cause trouble for the pretty girls in Inazuma?"