Under this farce, the relationship between the three men actually drew much closer.
Of course, the proud brothers would never admit that they got along well with each other, so Arkz became the object of their rivalry.
Arkz raised the teacup in his hand, using tea as wine, and toasted Diluc and Kaeya.
"What I said earlier in a moment of impulse, please don't take it to heart."
Diluc: "It was our poor hospitality that let you see this guy."
Kaeya: "We're brothers, saying things like that hurts our feelings. And Diluc, are you only comfortable when you're needling me?"
Although the process was a bit bumpy, the result was still satisfactory.
Arkz and Diluc reached a cooperation. Dawn Winery had its own factory specializing in producing wine barrels and could sell some of those barrels to Springvale Farm.
Additionally, upon learning that Arkz planned to brew wine on the farm, Diluc proactively offered to lend Arkz one of the master craftsmen from his estate to help design the cellar at Springvale Farm.
Arkz solved his problems, and Dawn Winery made a small profit.
Although Kaeya ended up with a black eye from Diluc's swift punch, he ultimately achieved his goal—probing Arkz.
Even when angry, Arkz showed no malice toward Mondstadt. For Kaeya, that was enough. As for Arkz's secrets—why the vegetables from Springvale Farm had those miraculous effects—Kaeya didn't care.
Secrets are hidden everywhere in Teyvat, but some secrets are very dangerous, like the notorious 'Affairs of the Past.' As someone who knew some inside information, Kaeya deeply understood that sometimes, knowing too much leads to dying faster.
Therefore, controlling one's curiosity was extremely important!
After the three finished talking, just as Arkz was preparing to take his leave, he noticed the vase that seemed completely out of place with the surrounding environment, and the corner of his mouth curved slightly.
"Diluc, is there any special meaning behind the vase you placed there?"
Diluc: "No..."
He was about to explain when Arkz interrupted him.
Arkz: "I get it!"
"No one understands this vase better than I do!"
"Even I, a farmer, can see that this vase doesn't match the interior decor. You must have kept it here because it is very precious to you!"
Kaeya, who was following behind them, had the corner of his mouth slightly raised, but he unusually refrained from jumping in to trade barbs with Diluc. Instead, he gazed at that particular vase, his eyes seemingly flashing with light.
Diluc remained silent for a moment before choosing not to stubbornly argue further.
"This vase isn't special, but the story it represents is anything but ordinary."
After the three stopped and chatted around the vase for a few more sentences, they continued walking toward the entrance of Dawn Winery.
Arkz smiled and waved goodbye to the two brothers standing at the door, then turned and left.
Diluc and Kaeya stood before the gate of Dawn Winery, gazing at Arkz's disappearing figure in the distance.
"Mmm, the taste of these strawberries is really good."
Kaeya held the box of strawberries Arkz had given him, biting into one, a look of enjoyment on his face.
Seeing Kaeya's flirtatious expression, Diluc's usually expressionless face showed a look of disgust.
"Hey, hey, what's with that look!"
"These strawberries really are delicious!"
Kaeya panicked looking at Diluc's expression and forcefully shoved a strawberry into Diluc's mouth with the box.
"Eat it!"
"Give me some!"
Kaeya tried several times, finally managing to shove the strawberry into Diluc's mouth after smearing strawberry juice all over Diluc's face.
Chew, chew, chew.
Diluc: "... It actually tastes quite good."
The bruised and battered Kaeya: "I told you so!"
"Hiss~ You guy, you hit way too hard!"
Diluc took the handkerchief handed to him by the head maid, elegantly wiped the strawberry juice from his face, and then lightly tapped Kaeya, who was still lying on the ground pretending to be dead, with his toe.
"Are you in a hurry to leave after coming back this time?"
"Stay for a meal."
The bruised Kaeya looked up at Diluc and smiled, "Sure."
The head maid and the butler nearby exchanged excited high-fives and cheered.
The two brothers had finally reconciled. As the head maid and butler who had watched over the two brothers growing up, they were naturally overjoyed. Even the entire Dawn Winery was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
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Shocking!!!
The Good Hunter Restaurant launches a new delicacy—Delicious strawberry Milkshake.
Not 9999 Mora!
Not 8888 Mora!
Only 3000 Mora, take home the sweet and sour delicious strawberry Milkshake, come and grab yours now!!!
Blanche looked at the flyer in her hand. The picture of the strawberry Milkshake was so lifelike that she could almost smell the sweet and sour fragrance of the milkshake.
Gulp.
Blanche swallowed and couldn't help but sigh. She was still on duty and couldn't leave her post, or she would have her wages docked.
Moreover, looking at the long line stretching from The Good Hunter all the way to the Mondstadt Department Store counter, even if Blanche wanted to sneak out to buy a strawberry Milkshake, she would have to wait at least an hour.
"There are really that many people lining up? Is it really that good?"
Blanche rested her chin on one hand, lazily looking at the bustling The Good Hunter Restaurant.
Just as Blanche was slacking off, a dark shadow suddenly appeared in front of the counter. Then she felt a coolness on her forehead and immediately cried out.
"Ah!!!"
"If you want to know if it's really that good, you can just try it yourself."
"It's you."
Although Blanche was pleasantly surprised by Arkz's arrival, she pretended to be indifferent and said, "Go away, go away, don't disturb my business."
Arkz clutched his chest, feigning injury, and cried out'sadly,' "I even brought you the new strawberry Milkshake from The Good Hunter. Forget it, I'll just drink it myself!"
"Wait!!!"
Blanche snatched the strawberry Milkshake from Arkz's hand, her eyes shining as she looked at the cup emitting a frosty, sweet and sour aroma.
"Is this really for me? Where did you get it?"
Arkz shrugged and explained, "The ingredients for The Good Hunter are supplied by my farm. Sara developed this new product, so naturally, I have to sample it first."
Hearing this, Blanche no longer hesitated. She opened the seal of the strawberry Milkshake cup and took a delightful sip.
"Mmm!!!"
"This taste is truly magnificent!"
"Especially these strawberries, they are just too delicious!"
"It's just a pity there are too few strawberries in this milkshake. If there were more strawberries, it would definitely be even better!"
Arkz smiled, "If you like strawberries so much, you should have said so earlier!"
Arkz bent down and took a large basket of strawberries from the ground, placing it on Blanche's counter.
"Eat as much as you want, it's on me today!!!"
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