At half-past six in the evening, in the main hall of the Cloud Retainer's courtyard, the Cloud Retainer herself remained frozen in place, occasionally swallowing involuntarily.
"Three bowls of Dragon Beard Noodles, one bowl of Pearl Jade Soup, a plate of stir-fried sliced meat, a plate of pine mushroom stuffed meat rolls, and a dish of home-style stir-fried cabbage, all served."
"Oh, and if the Dragon Beard Noodles aren't enough, there's still one bowl left in the kitchen. I accidentally made a little too much just now."
"Mhm, Master, Senior Sister, you can start eating now. Try my cooking."
Ling Feng tallied the dishes on the table and nodded in satisfaction. This felt like a proper feast.
However, since there were only three of them, Ling Feng hadn't prepared too many dishes. Four dishes, with both meat and vegetables, were more than enough.
"Very generous, very appetizing."
"The aroma of this noodle soup is a little familiar."
Shen He nodded calmly but did not pick up her chopsticks first. According to etiquette, they could only eat after the Cloud Retainer did.
"Indeed, very generous, pleasing to the eye, nose, and palate, only slightly inferior to your Master's."
The Cloud Retainer also nodded with satisfaction. How could she not be satisfied? She hadn't had such a hearty dinner in a long time. The last time she ate so sumptuously was countless years ago.
"Alright, let's eat."
"Mhm." Upon hearing the Cloud Retainer's words, Shen He and Ling Feng simultaneously picked up their Dragon Beard Noodles. By etiquette, if the Master spoke, they could eat first.
"Hmm, someone's coming?" the Cloud Retainer suddenly said.
Ling Feng and Shen He, who had just picked up their noodles to eat, froze upon hearing the Cloud Retainer's words. They looked at her with puzzled expressions.
"This aura... it's Ganyu."
"Ling Feng, go to the kitchen and bring the last bowl of Dragon Beard Noodles. We have a guest." the Cloud Retainer said, looking at Ling Feng.
"Yes."
Ling Feng responded and got up to go to the kitchen. On the way, Ling Feng felt a little excited.
"Ganyu! The 'Coconut Goat King Xiao Mei' is actually coming!"
Before his transmigration, his most desired five-star character wasn't Raiden Shogun, but Ganyu. He had regretted missing her the first time immensely. He had saved a lot of Primogems for Ganyu, and his ascension materials and artifacts were all ready, just waiting for Ganyu's rerun.
But Mihoyo, that scoundrel, refused to rerun her! And then ambushed him!
By releasing more waifus, tempting him, and stealing the Primogems that belonged to Ganyu, what a ruffian's behavior! Shameless, *he–tui*!
Ling Feng: (｀Δ´)ゞ(งᵒ̌皿ᵒ̌)ง⁼³₌₃
Before his transmigration, he had even prepared to spend money if his saved Primogems weren't enough when Ganyu had a rerun. But who would have thought he would transmigrate? This was outrageous! But also magical.
He lost the 50/50 on the Raiden Shogun banner and got Diluc, only to transmigrate to the real Teyvat continent, and even possess a system that allowed him to travel through myriad worlds. This deal was incredibly profitable!
If he met Diluc (Gouba), he must thank him properly.
"Right? What food does Ganyu like again?"
"Remembered it! It's Golden Shrimp Balls! Quickly go make a plate."
Ling Feng dashed towards the kitchen. As he ran, Ling Feng suddenly stopped, contemplating: "Wait, something seems off. Golden Shrimp Balls are apparently Keqing's favorite."
"Ganyu doesn't seem to have a favorite dish, only ingredients and plants. The only food description I vaguely remember is that she likes Bird's Nest Soup but is afraid to eat it. But even making Bird's Nest Soup takes a lot of time."
"Never mind, never mind. I'll just bring back the Dragon Beard Noodles. Making too many dishes will also make Master suspicious." Ling Feng shook his head and ran towards the kitchen. The sooner he brought them back, the sooner he could see Ganyu!
[Main Hall]
Less than a minute after Ling Feng left, a slender young girl appeared at the entrance of the main hall.
The girl had long blue hair, tied into a ponytail that hung down her back.
She wore a white qipao with gold trim, a black, backless bodysuit underneath, and black silk stockings that covered her legs, with gold trim on the garters.
Her arms were covered by white arm warmers, with a double layer at the cuffs, the inner blue gradient extending outwards. Her hands were clad in long black gloves, with a blue gradient on the forearm.
The arrival was none other than the half-human, half-adeptus Ganyu!
"Cloud Retainer... Aunt Adeptus." Ganyu had intended to call the Cloud Retainer "Auntie" but immediately changed her address upon seeing Shen He present. (By seniority, the Cloud Retainer was Ganyu's aunt.)
"Mhm, Ganyu, why have you come? Don't tell me you knew I was having a feast today and came to mooch? It's true, you've always had a keen sense of smell since you were little and might have a special connection to food."
"Ah! Please... please don't talk about my childhood." Ganyu blushed slightly, as the Cloud Retainer was about to bring up her childhood again.
"Heh heh (a light chuckle, not one of derision), just kidding. Since you're here, sit down and eat with us."
Ganyu walked to the dining table and was somewhat shocked by the dazzling array of dishes on the table. Her eyes looked at the Cloud Retainer in surprise: "Cloud Retainer Adeptus, have you learned to cook?"
"What do you mean! This Adeptus has always known how to cook, I just didn't want to do it myself."
"I raised you personally. You must remember how plump and fair-skinned you were when you were little! You could have choked a demon lord."
"Ah! Please stop talking about it." Ganyu quickly interrupted the Cloud Retainer.
"Master! I've brought the Dragon Beard Noodles."
At this moment, Ling Feng returned from the kitchen. The moment he entered, he saw the figure he had been longing for.
"Mhm, put it on the table," the Cloud Retainer nodded. wap.kanshu伍.net
"Yes." Ling Feng quickly placed the Dragon Beard Noodles on the tabletop.
"Ah, and who is this?" Ganyu asked, surprised when she saw Ling Feng. She noticed an inexplicable attraction about him.
"Let me introduce Ling Feng! My newly accepted disciple, from beyond this world. This feast was also cooked by him."
"Moreover, he is not just my disciple, but also a disciple of other Adepti, by the decree of the Geo Archon." the Cloud Retainer introduced.
"By the Geo Archon's decree?"
Upon hearing this, Ganyu's expression became even more surprised. In her understanding, very few people were favored by the Geo Archon. The fact that Ling Feng, a traveler from outside this world, was favored by the Geo Archon was unheard of.
"Ling Feng, Ganyu is technically your senior sister, but by seniority, she is your peer."
"Hello, Miss Ganyu. It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time. Please take care of me." Ling Feng suppressed his excitement and spoke.
"Hello, it's nice to meet you. I am Gan... Ganyu. Please guide me." Ganyu was still a bit shy meeting Ling Feng, a stranger for the first time.
"Alright, enough small talk. These dishes will get cold if we don't eat them soon," the Cloud Retainer said.
"Mmm, these Dragon Beard Noodles are a bit much. I can't eat this much," Ganyu said hesitantly, looking at the large bowl of noodles in front of her, but her expression and actions did not match her words.
"Eh, how can that be? Ganyu, I remember you used to eat a lot when you were little, and you were so fair and plump that you even...." the Cloud Retainer was about to retort.
"Eh eh, please, please don't talk about my childhood anymore, I beg you."
"What's there to not say? We're all family, isn't it good to know more about each other?"
Ling Feng just smiled at this scene. After all, he knew that one of the Cloud Retainer's titles was "Chatty Adeptus." If she learned about your embarrassing moments, she might reveal them someday.