Little Ruota felt like he had stepped into a big pit.

Not only did she fail to frame Zhongli, but she actually helped him improve his character, and she even became his daughter for no apparent reason...

This pit is bigger than the Chasm!

She expressed her dissatisfaction angrily, but was easily subdued by Liu Yun. Having just mastered the elemental power, she couldn't even destroy the magic on her body and return to her original form.

The night after the Lantern Festival, Xinyuexuan.

"Xiao Li, be happy on the first day of the new year. Don't have a grumpy face all day. Come and smile~"

After learning the whole story, Nangong Ya came over, pinched little Ruotuo's face and said to her.

Although he knew that the person in front of him was Xiao Ruotu, the other party used the appearance of Zhongli's childhood, so it was still quite satisfying to bully him.

"Laugh, laugh, laugh, you big-headed ghost. If you pinch me again, I'll whip you with my tail until Zhongli won't even recognize you!"

Little Ruotu was still angry, and after being pinched on the face, he was so angry that his tail swung back and forth vigorously behind him.

“Hey, I wouldn’t have remembered it if you hadn’t mentioned it. I’ve been curious about Zhongli’s tail for a long time, but Liuyun and the others wouldn’t let me touch it before… hehehe…”

"Wow? W-Don't come over here!"

Looking at the two noisy people, Zhongli helplessly picked up the hot tea, blew on it, and then sipped it.

Nangong Ya and Xiao Ruotuo suddenly remembered something, gave up playing and moved closer to Zhongli.

"Zhongli, are you afraid of hot things?"

Nangong Ya couldn't help but ask Zhongli.

"If you're asking Zhongli, of course he's afraid. After all, he's just a mortal. Who can ignore the raging fire?"

Zhongli nodded slightly in response.

"What if it's Morax?"

Little Ruotuo, who was standing next to Nangong Ya, poked his head out and asked.

"If it weren't for Nata's fire, there shouldn't be any impact, but why are you suddenly asking this?"

Zhongli replied calmly, then looked at the two of them with a little confusion.

"Then why do you blow on your tea before drinking it?"

The two of them then expressed their doubts together. They found that every time Zhongli wanted to drink tea, he would blow on it.

"Haha, you're focusing on the wrong thing. Blowing is not to prevent the tea from scalding your mouth, but to sink the floating leaves on the tea. The first brew of tea will often have some floating leaves, which can be sunk by blowing a little. People who drink tea regularly will naturally develop this habit."

Zhongli explained with a smile, and the two of them nodded as if they understood.

"Well, the guests invited by the hall master are about to arrive. You better stop making trouble, otherwise you will make the hall master angry."

After glancing out the window, Zhongli reminded them.

"Ok."

"Ruo Tuo, there will definitely be an important person coming later, remember to kowtow to him."

Nangong Ya responded, then patted Xiao Ruotuo on the shoulder and gave him instructions.

Xiao Ruotu: “?”

This time, little Ruotuo really tried to hit Nangong Ya with her tail, but was grabbed and held in her arms like a pillow. The texture of her tail was very nice.

After a while, two young boys and a young girl came together and, led by the waiter from Xinyuexuan, came to the private room booked by Hu Tao.

"You must be the young talents that the hall master has invited to the banquet. Please come in quickly."

Zhongli also stood up and walked to the door of the box to greet him.

"It's Mr. Zhongli! Yes, Mr. Zhongli is a guest official of the Wangsheng Hall..."

Although Nangong Ya and Xiao Ruotuo did not go out to greet them, they also heard Xiangling's voice.

After that, they exchanged a few compliments with the other two and Zhongli led them into the box. Nangong Ya and the others then looked up at Xiangling, Xingqiu and Chongyun.

"Huh? Xiaoya and Xiaoli are here too, happy Lantern Festival~!"

Xiangling recognized Nangong Ya and the others and immediately greeted them.

Since Liu Yun and the others occasionally took Zhong Li to Wanmin Hall for dinner, Xiangling also knew Zhong Li, although Zhong Li at this time was played by Xiao Ruotuo.

"Happy Lantern Festival, both of you."

Xingqiu and Chongyun had also met Nangong Ya several times.

"Happy Lantern Festival, the second lady of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Chongyun."

Little Ruotu pulled his tail back from Nangong Ya's hand, and then greeted Xingqiu and Chongyun.

"Second Miss?"

Xingqiu was stunned for a moment when he was addressed like this for the first time.

The traveler once said that he looked like a girl. Is he really that similar...?

"..."

Chongyun always felt that there was something wrong with the way Xiao Ruotuo addressed him just now.

Then the three of them took their seats one after another. In the absence of Hu Tao, Zhongli had to liven up the atmosphere. He spontaneously started chatting with Xiangling and the other three. For Zhongli, who was well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge, he easily answered their questions during the conversation and even gave Xiangling some advice on how to improve the recipes.

These questions made Nangong Ya and Xiao Ruotuo, who seemed to be out of touch with society, feel overwhelmed. They could only look at each other, take out playing cards from Chen Ge's gourd, and start playing train games in the corner.

Not long after that, new guests walked into the box. They were Ying and Paimeng.

"Wow - so many people have already arrived!"

"We only knew that Hu Tao invited Zhongli, but we didn't expect to meet so many old friends. Happy Lantern Festival everyone~!"

"Happy Lantern Festival~"

Paimon walked into the box and exclaimed, then waved and greeted everyone, and Ying did the same.

"Happy holidays, please."

Zhongli responded with a smile and asked them both to sit down.

"Did you have a good time during the festival? And we also heard Paimon's song yesterday~"

Xiangling asked with a smile to Paimon who was sitting next to her.

"Hehe, if you ask the traveler, she was with three women today... huh?!"

Before Paimeng could finish his words, he was frightened by Ying's weird smile and quickly covered his mouth.

"Ahem, I mean that song was given to me by Xiaoya. It's great in itself, and Paimon just benefited from the song."

Paimon quickly changed his words.

"But, Paimon sings very well too. If you don't mind, you can call me the God of Song Paimon from now on."

Then Paimon returned to his usual self, speaking proudly with his hands on his hips.

"Speaking of which, where's Kurumi? And where's your rice crust, Xiangling?"

After everyone talked for a while, Paimon suddenly remembered that some people were missing, so he asked in confusion.

"Guoba volunteered to help Dad. After all, the store is very busy during the Lantern Festival. If it weren't for Guoba's help, I wouldn't have come to the feast."

Xiangling explained the situation of the rice crust.

"Hall Master Hu said she had to go pick up a guest, so Xiaoya and I should stay here to receive you first."

Zhongli also began to explain, and pointed to Nangong Ya who was playing poker with Xiao Ruotu in the corner, letting Ying and the others realize that they were also there.

"What's wrong? Is dinner ready?"

Little Ruota, who was fighting seriously, felt everyone's eyes on him and looked up with some confusion.

At this moment, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door...

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