Seeing that all the villagers had started eating, little Ningguang finally relaxed.
Her task was complete. Now, she was ready to get some food for herself.
However, when Ningguang got closer, she saw that the dishes in the serving bowls were almost empty. She could only eat rice with the soup.
Ningguang wasn't upset by this.
She had experienced too many hardships in the past.
She knew that even eating rice with soup was better than going hungry.
For her, filling her stomach was good enough; how could she be picky?
Just as Ningguang was about to eat her rice with soup,
Fang Xun placed a steaming, generous portion of food in front of the little darling.
Fang Xun reached out and pinched Ningguang's cheek, his tone full of affection: "Little girl, eat while it's hot, or it won't taste good when it gets cold."
Looking at the large bowl of food in front of her, Ningguang was full of surprise.
Then she immediately realized that this was a meal Fang Xun had specifically asked Master Mao to freshly prepare.
For a moment, the little girl's heart was filled with warmth.
She hadn't expected Fang Xun to be thinking of her all the time.
He even had Master Mao make an extra meal just for her.
It felt so good to be cared for by Brother Fang Xun~
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Little Ningguang took the meal, a sweet smile on her face. "Thank you, Brother Fang Xun~"
Looking at Little Ningguang's adorable appearance,
Fang Xun was a bit amused,
It was just making her a meal, why was she so happy?
However,
Fang Xun had to admit that
Since Little Ningguang didn't have to do manual labor or worry about making money,
The little girl is getting prettier and prettier, or perhaps she was always this beautiful.
Fang Xun believed that if this clean and adorable little girl was raised well,
in time, Ningguang would become the most stunning beauty in Liyue.
At this moment, Fang Xun noticed that
Ningguang was using her chopsticks to pick and choose in her bowl, carefully separating the dishes.
Initially, Fang Xun thought Ningguang was being picky.
Until Ningguang put all the meat into Fang Xun's bowl, leaving only some vegetables and chili peppers in her own.
"Ningguang knows that Brother Fang Xun likes these dishes, so Ningguang wants to give them to Brother Fang Xun~"
After spending these past few days together, Ningguang had already memorized Fang Xun's habits.
For example, Fang Xun liked to eat smaller pieces of meat and preferred milder flavors, not really liking spicy food.
Although Fang Xun hadn't specifically mentioned these details, Ningguang remembered them all.
So, when she was picking and choosing just now, it wasn't because she was picky.
Instead, she was setting aside the dishes that Fang Xun liked.
The little girl was innocent and naive, with simple thoughts.
She just wanted to save the best things for Fang Xun.
Fang Xun didn't say anything, just reached out and rubbed Ningguang's little head.
They say daughters are like little padded jackets.
Although Ningguang wasn't Fang Xun's daughter, he could still feel the warmth of a little padded jacket.
The little girl was too sensible.
"Little girl, I've finished eating. You eat those dishes yourself."
Fang Xun was touched, but still politely declined Ningguang.
Little Ningguang looked a bit dejected, pouting her lips, looking pitiful.
"Does Brother Fang Xun dislike Ningguang?"
The little girl was sensitive, and seeing Fang Xun's refusal, she thought he disliked her.
Seeing the little Ningguang almost cry, Fang Xun quickly said, "Fang Xun-gege likes Ningguang so much, how could he dislike her?"
The future Ningguang's tea-making skills were superb.
If Fang Xun disliked Ningguang, he'd probably slap himself twice.
Fang Xun paused and continued, "I mainly considered that little Ningguang is still in the stage of growing."
"You need to eat more food, so your nutrition can keep up, you know?"
"Not only do you need to eat more food, but I've also arranged for Master Mao to prepare papaya for you as a dessert,"
"With this combination of nutrition, you can grow up faster, you know?"
Fang Xun's face was serious; he really wasn't lying.
Little Ningguang's beautiful eyes were brimming with tears as she stared at Fang Xun.
After a moment, the little girl spoke softly, "Fang Xun-gege, don't lie to Ningguang, okay?"
"Fang Xun-gege... really doesn't dislike Ningguang?"
Fang Xun swore solemnly, "I won't lie to you. If I do, I'll have to get the pity timer every single time!"
There was no more sincere promise than that.
Little Ningguang tilted her head. She didn't understand what the pity timer meant,
But she could see the sincerity in Fang Xun's expression; he wasn't lying.
Little Ningguang hugged Fang Xun tightly and then said softly, "Ningguang likes Brother Fang Xun too."
Seeing that little Ningguang had stopped crying, Fang Xun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The little girl was adorable, but she cried too easily.
While Ningguang was quietly eating,
Fang Xun looked up at the other little one, Qiqi.
While the surrounding villagers were laughing and talking,
Little Qiqi sat quietly in the corner, lost in thought.
She seemed to sense someone watching her and looked up, meeting Fang Xun's eyes.
Next, little Qiqi walked over to Fang Xun, holding her bowl.
Little Qiqi blinked her big pink eyes and said very seriously, "Qiqi… not hungry…"
"Food… for Fang Xun to eat…"
As she spoke, little Qiqi leaned forward and handed the bowl of food to Fang Xun.
Because of Qiqi's special constitution,
she couldn't taste anything she ate and wouldn't feel hungry.
The reason Qiqi had gotten a portion of food was entirely out of concern that Fang Xun wouldn't have enough to eat.
This portion of food was specifically saved for Fang Xun by Qiqi.
Fang Xun suddenly felt like an old father.
Both daughters at home were exceptionally obedient and sensible,
which made him, the old father, feel very gratified.
However,
why were these two little ones constantly feeding him?
"Qiqi, I'm already full, I really can't eat anymore."
"How about you leave the food here, and I'll come back and eat it later if I get hungry, okay?"
Fang Xun squatted down and said to Qiqi.
"Okay..." Qiqi blinked her eyes, nodding obediently.
Looking at little Qiqi's cute appearance, Fang Xun couldn't help but chuckle and asked, "Qiqi, do you want to go out for some fresh air?"
Fang Xun knew that Qiqi preferred quiet and cold environments.
She wasn't very comfortable in the lively atmosphere of the villagers eating together.
Going out for some fresh air would also help Qiqi relax a little.
"Fresh air... Qiqi likes..." Little Qiqi nodded, then reached out and held Fang Xun's hand.
This was completely Qiqi's instinct.
Because she trusted Fang Xun, she was willing to follow him.
For a moment, Fang Xun could feel a faint chill emanating from his palm.
It was the cold Qi radiating from Qiqi's body, unavoidable.
But the cold wasn't too harmful, and he could bear it.
Fang Xun held Qiqi's hand and walked away, distancing himself from the noise and lights.
The surroundings were quiet, and night had quietly fallen.
This was Qiqi's favorite time of day.
She didn't have to worry about the sun making her body uncomfortable.
The two walked side-by-side along the road, neither saying a word.
After a moment, Qiqi stopped walking and looked up at Fang Xun.
Even in the darkness, Qiqi's peach-colored eyes were exceptionally bright.
Fang Xun sensed that little Qiqi had something to say, so he immediately asked, "Qiqi, what's wrong?"
Qiqi blinked her big eyes and said seriously, "Today, some villagers were injured... Qiqi wants to pick medicine for them..."
Today, while building the village, a few young men were helping Qiqi carry a large tree, but they were injured because they didn't have enough strength.
The kind-hearted Qiqi wanted to pick medicine for those young men to heal their wounds.
In the game, Qiqi's role is a healing support.
She wanted to save people, it had become her instinct.
方寻 naturally wouldn't refuse Qiqi's request.
"Of course, Qiqi. What ingredients do you need? I'll go with you to pick them."
It was already dark, and Fang Xun didn't feel comfortable with Qiqi going out alone.
He decided to accompany her.
"Qingxin... Nirvana Lily... Milk..."
Little Qiqi was counting on her fingers, carefully listing the items.
When she mentioned milk, Qiqi paused slightly.
She looked up at Fang Xun,
"Fang Xun... Qiqi wants a Cocogoat..."
"Cocogoat milk... delicious..."
"Can I?"
The little girl blinked, her eyes filled with anticipation.
That look of expectation would probably make anyone hesitate to refuse.
Catch a Cocogoat?
This gave Fang Xun a headache.
Because even Zhongli couldn't find a Cocogoat in the game's storyline.
The so-called Cocogoat didn't exist in the first place, so where was Fang Xun supposed to find one?
But if Qiqi insisted on drinking coconut milk…
Well, it wasn't impossible.
The problem was, Fang Xun couldn't get his hands on any right away.
Just then, Fang Xun felt footsteps approaching from behind.
He turned his head and saw Ganyu hurrying over.
Ganyu had originally planned to rest after finishing her work, but then she remembered Cloud Retainer's previous instructions,
So, he quickly rushed to Guili Plains.
He saw Ganyu looking at Fang Xun, and she then asked, "Um, may I ask, is there anything I can help you with?"