Genshin Impact: Learning makes me stronger

Inazuma, Naganohara Fireworks Shop.

As the night falls, the stars shine brightly as if they are inlaid on the huge black velvet of the night.

The lanterns hanging at the door of the store flickered with warm yellow light, contrasting beautifully with the stars in the sky.

Naganohara Yoshinomiya hummed a cheerful tune while sorting the newly arrived fireworks materials in the store.

"Xiao Gong, are you still busy so late?" A familiar voice came from the door. Xiao Gong looked up and saw the traveler Ying standing there with his signature smile, his clothes fluttering gently in the breeze.

"Ying? And Paimon?" Xiao Gong's eyes flashed with surprise. He quickly put down the fireworks materials in his hand and walked over quickly. "Why are you here? Come in, come in!"

Ying and Paimeng walked into the store. Xiao Gong warmly invited them to sit down and brought them two cups of steaming desserts.

"It's been a long time since we last met. What new adventures have you had in the continent of Teyvat recently?" Xiao Gong asked curiously.

Ying took the snack with a smile, "It's still the same old things, helping people solve problems and exploring mysterious ruins. But this time I came to Inazuma mainly to order some special fireworks from you."

Paimon nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, we are going to hold a special celebration!"

Xiao Gong's eyes lit up. "Special fireworks? No problem! What kind do you want to make? Tell me your ideas, and I will definitely design the best fireworks!"

Ying thought for a moment and said, "We want to set off fireworks at Yue'er's 100-day banquet. The theme is protection and hope. Can you design fireworks with patterns of hope and good meanings?

"Yu'er's Hundred Days Banquet?" Xiao Gong was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise: "Are you talking about Su Xun and Shen He's daughter?"

Ying smiled and nodded, "Yes, time flies so fast. Yue'er is almost 100 days old. We want to hold a lively 100-day banquet for her, so we thought of ordering some special fireworks from you to give Yue'er an unforgettable memory."

"So that's how it is. If it's such an important matter, why didn't you invite me? We are friends!" Xiao Gong pouted, pretending to be angry.

Ying smiled and explained: "I was thinking of ordering fireworks from you first, and then formally inviting you. What do you think? Do you want to come and attend Yue'er's 100-day banquet?"

"Of course I'm going!" Xiao Gong clapped his hands excitedly, "I'm so happy to prepare fireworks for Xiao Yue'er's 100-day banquet! And I can get together with everyone, how can I miss such an opportunity."

With that, Xiao Gong turned around and walked to the workbench, picked up a pen and paper, and said, "Come, let's talk about the fireworks you want. The theme of protection and hope, um... let me think about it."

As she thought, she scribbled on paper. "We can design a kind of firework that will bloom in the shape of a huge shield, symbolizing protection. Then inside the shield, various patterns representing hope will bloom, such as flying birds, flowers, and shining stars."

Paimon's eyes widened with anticipation: "That sounds great! Xiao Gong, you are amazing. You can come up with so many good ideas in a short time."

Ying also nodded in agreement: "Well, this is a good idea. However, can you add some elements related to Liyue? After all, Yue'er was born in Liyue."

“No problem!” Xiao Gong said confidently, “The elements of Liyue… let’s add some rock patterns to make it look solid and mysterious. And the characteristic buildings of Liyue, such as the Jade Pavilion, can also be presented in the fireworks.”

After some discussion, the design of the fireworks was finally finalized.

"Leave it to me!"

Xiao Gong carefully rolled up the design and put it into the bamboo tube. "I will make sure that Xiao Yue'er's Hundred Days Banquet will be the most dazzling night in Liyue Harbor!"

After Ying chatted with Paimon and Xiao Gong for a few more words, she said goodbye and left.

The next day, Mondstadt.

The warm sunlight gently shines on the cobblestone streets, giving this city-state full of poetry and freedom a faint golden hue.

White doves circled and soared in the sky, chirping from time to time. The church bells rang slowly, echoing in the streets and alleys.

The passionate and unrestrained character of the Mond people makes the atmosphere here always full of vitality. Street performers perform juggling on the street corners, making the children laugh continuously, and bards pluck the strings and sing ancient heroic legends.

At the same time, outside Mondstadt, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing gently, bringing the hustle and bustle of the city.

A woman in strange clothes walked towards them with brisk steps. Her red hair fluttered wildly like burning flames, and her lively eyes were full of curiosity and exploration of everything in the world.

She raised her hand to block the glaring light, looked towards the city gate, and whispered softly, "I haven't been back to Mondstadt for a long time. I miss it so much. I wonder how my dear daughter Klee is doing? Will she forget me as her mother?"

Alice adjusted her shawl decorated with stars and moons and was about to go into the city when she suddenly heard crisp footsteps.

Turning around, I saw the blonde girl and the floating white elf walking along the moat, with the sunlight casting tiny spots of light behind them.

"Oh, isn't this... the cute honorary knight who saved Mondstadt?" Alice, with a butterfly condensed from elemental power wrapped around her fingertips, stopped the two people with a smile.

Paimon was so scared that he hid behind Ying, and stuck his head out to look at the woman in strange clothes - the alchemical device hanging around her waist was emitting colorful bubbles, and the mechanical dragonfly wings pinned on the ends of her hair were still trembling slightly.

Ying calmly held the hilt of the sword and asked, "Excuse me, who are you?"

Alice noticed her action but just smiled nonchalantly.