[Venti]: I bet 10 Mora that the male lead this time is still Cao Zhong.
[Kaeya]: @Venti, what kind of bet is that? I bet the female lead is Diona—10,000 Mora. Dare to take it?
[Venti]: Insider info? DM me!
[Diona]: @Kaeya, say nonsense again and I'll tear your mouth apart.
[Draff]: @Kaeya, you can eat medicine recklessly, but don't talk recklessly.
Cao Zhong stared at the video with a numb expression.
What kind of grudge is this? Why is it always targeting me? Are you trying to kill me?
Kaeya patted Cao Zhong's shoulder and said seriously, "Send me 50, and I'll speak well of you in the group."
Cao Zhong glared at him, gritting his teeth. "You really are my 'good brother.' You don't hold back when stabbing me in the back."
"What are you talking about? Do I look like someone who would betray a brother?"
Kaeya spoke righteously.
"You know, with Stormterror recently, the economy isn't great. I'm a bit short on Mora. Send 50, and I'll help you later."
"Really?"
"As real as Mora."
"…Fine, I'll trust you one more time."
"No problem at all!"
Cao Zhong compromised. He had no choice—the pressure was too much.
What kind of transmigrator gets chased and cursed as a scumbag every day? I'm about to break down!
[The video plays.]
"Father, I'm leaving!"
Diona waved her little paw goodbye.
"Don't overwork yourself. Take care of your health."
Draff looked at her with affection.
[Venti]: Eh? Did I guess wrong? Is this video not related to Cao Zhong?
[Lumine]: So warm and wholesome! @Cao Zhong, learn from this instead of being a scumbag!
[Hu Tao]: @Venti, don't rush—let the bullet fly a bit.
[Cao Zhong]: @Hu Tao, don't go too far, okay?
[The video continues.]
Diona hummed happily as she headed toward Mondstadt. She had work later and couldn't delay.
But on her path—
Cao Zhong had already prepared.
Wearing a sharp suit, hair styled like an adult—
waiting just for her.
[Hu Tao]: Wow… you know, he actually looks pretty handsome like this.
[Amber]: Sister Tao, don't be fooled by his looks. I was just as naive back then.
[Venti]: Just looks decent. In terms of handsomeness, I, Venti, am still superior!
[Jean]: ?
[Amber]: ??
[Barbara]: ???
[The video continues.]
Diona walked past Cao Zhong without noticing him posing dramatically.
Plan failed.
Cao Zhong quickly came up with another idea—he ran ahead, panting, and finally stopped her before reaching Mondstadt.
"Hey, Diona! What a coincidence!"
Diona looked surprised—and a little shy.
"Yeah… what a coincidence."
Cao Zhong tried to speak while catching his breath—
"Okay!"
Diona answered first.
"Then let's go!"
[Venti]: Diona, what are you doing? You're just going with the bad guy?!
[Draff]: @Cao Zhong, what are you taking my daughter for? If even one hair is missing, I'll kill you!
[Diona]: Father, don't ask.
[Jean]: ?
[Amber]: ??
[Barbara]: ???
[Eula]: @Cao Zhong, I'll remember this grudge. Actually, just die now!
The scene shifts.
The two sit on a large rock.
Diona speaks first, shyly, "I feel like we've known each other for a long time."
"Yeah, I feel the same."
Cao Zhong acts surprised.
"To be honest… I kind of like you."
Cao Zhong takes off his glasses. "Actually… I'm not even nearsighted."
"Mm, they'd get in the way."
Diona closes her eyes, as if offering herself.
Cao Zhong, however, looks hesitant.
"Um…"
He rubs his hands awkwardly.
"Maybe we should forget it. This isn't something kids should do."
Diona opens her eyes angrily.
"I'm not afraid—why are you? Why are you so old-fashioned?!"
"I've never done this before…"
"Really?"
"I haven't either!"
"Then let's try it! Once we try, we won't be kids anymore!"
Diona looks excited.
"Come on, there's no one here!"
Seeing Cao Zhong still hesitating, she keeps urging him.
"You sure?"
"I'm sure."
"Then I'm coming."
"Come!"
"I'm coming!"
"Come on!"
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[Draff]: Where's my knife?! Where's my knife?! You bastard, you deserve to die!
[Venti]: @Cao Zhong, you beast! How could you do that?! She's still a child!
[Amber]: @Cao Zhong, when I tried to hold your hand before, you wouldn't even let me. Now she's touching your lips!
[Eula]: @Cao Zhong, Knights of Favonius—open the door!
[Cao Zhong]: That's not what it looks like! Listen to my explanation—everyone—
[Jean]: Enough. There is no place left for you in Mondstadt.
[Cao Zhong]: @Kaeya, Kaeya say something! Say something! What did you promise me earlier?!
[Kaeya]: Stop calling me. We're not that close. Besides… with that little money, it's hard for me to work. 😄