Genshin Impact: Learning makes me stronger

The morning mist in Liyue Harbor had not yet completely dissipated, covering the exquisite courtyard of the Su Mansion like a soft veil.

The crisp air was mixed with the elegant fragrance unique to the neon flowers. The copper bells hanging on the eaves were gently brushed by the morning breeze, making subtle and pleasant tinkling sounds, as if playing a prelude to a new day.

Half a year has passed since the thrilling incident in Fontaine. The comfort of time and the warmth of family have brought a sense of tranquility and deeper warmth to the Su family after surviving the disaster.

Funina sat on the couch by the window, looking at the peaceful scene in the courtyard. The morning light shone through the carved wooden windows, creating tiny spots of light on her carefully groomed long blue hair.

One-year-old Su Liuyue was wearing a moon-white jacket embroidered with delicate ice diamond patterns. She was holding Shen He's hand, trying hard and shakily to take the same graceful steps as her mother.

Shen He's snow-white long hair was tied up loosely, and her usually cold eyes were now filled with focused tenderness.

She carefully protected her daughter's side, with the faint ice element lingering on her fingertips, like an invisible guardrail, ready to gently support her if Yue'er stumbled.

"Yuer, slow down." Shen He's voice was as clear as a mountain spring, but with warmth.

"Mother..." Little Liyue called softly, her obsidian eyes sparkling. She tried to take another step forward, her little face full of a serious desire to explore.

"It's time for dinner!" With lively shouting, Hu Tao rushed in holding a "little fire ball" wrapped in a bright red jacket. It was her six-month-old baby daughter Su Lihuang.

The little guy had obviously just been pulled out of the bed by his mother. His little face was rosy from sleep, and he was twisting and turning in Hu Tao's arms in dissatisfaction, with his little mouth pouting and his big amber eyes half open and half closed.

Hu Tao's wide sleeves brought up a gust of wind, and the red plum hairpin in her hair swayed slightly with her movements. In her other hand, she held a plate of steaming lotus cakes that had just come out of the pot.

"Xiangling's new dish is out! I added some Jueyun pepper to enhance the flavor - Ouch!" Before she could finish her words, a hand reached out from the side and gently pinched her cheek.

Su Xun appeared beside her at some point, and with his other hand he steadily caught the plate that was almost knocked over by her large movement.

"How many times have I told you to walk more steadily when you hold Huang'er in your arms?" Su Xun sighed helplessly, wiping off a little flour from Hu Tao's nose with his fingertips. "Also, Huang'er is still young, don't let her smell such a strong spicy smell."

He took the twisting little Li Huang from Hu Tao's arms. The little guy immediately calmed down in his father's strong and stable arms. He leaned his little head on Su Xun's shoulder and yawned a little.

"I know, I know! So long-winded!"

Hu Tao stuck out her tongue and handed the lotus cake plate to Su Xun. She then sat down next to Funina with a smile on her face. "Xiao Huang'er is just a little grumpy when she wakes up, just like me! Look what delicious food your aunt Xiangling has made for you? These are the delicious lotus cakes! You can eat them when you grow up a little bit more!"

She reached out to pinch her daughter's face, but Su Lihuang dodged her move with a frown.

Su Xun looked at Hu Tao's frustrated look and couldn't help laughing: "Huang'er just woke up and has a bad temper. Sometimes he doesn't even give face to a father like me."

He bent down and kissed the forehead of the quiet little Lihuang in his arms. The little guy smacked his lips and his little hands unconsciously grabbed his father's clothes.

Gui Zhong was directing an exquisite mechanical puppet to sort the finished mechanical devices into the treasure pavilion. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Huang'er's personality is definitely a replica of Hu Tao when she was a child. She is full of energy and has a lot of ideas. Hu Tao, you are so impetuous. You have to be more careful when you are with Huang'er."

Hu Tao waved her hands nonchalantly, her face full of pride: "What are you afraid of! My daughter, Hu Tao, should be more lively! With her husband here, Shen He watching over her, and the help of those ingenious devices you made, sister Gui Zhong, I guarantee that she will be plump, white, and smart!"

She watched her daughter gradually wake up in Su Xun's arms and begin to look around curiously, her eyes filled with undisguised affection.

Su Xun placed the lotus cake on the small table, held Xiao Lihuang in one hand, and naturally put his other hand around Hu Tao's shoulders, letting her sit down next to him.

Walnut snuggled up to him with a satisfied smile on her face.

Su Xun looked down at his little daughter in his arms, who was alert and grasping the buttons of his shirt with her little hands. Then he looked at his wife who was full of energy beside him, and his heart was filled with warmth.

Looking at the warm and noisy scene in front of her, the corners of Funina's mouth curled up unconsciously.

The heart-wrenching pain half a year ago was quietly soothed by the warm atmosphere of Liyue Harbor and the meticulous care of my family.

Although the void named "Fukalos" deep in my heart still exists, it is at least no longer freezing cold.

At this moment, a pure and soft fragrance came along with the sound of light footsteps.

Nilu walked into the courtyard carrying an exquisite food box. Her light purple sari shone softly in the morning light, and the patisaran in her hair was covered with morning dew, making her look even more beautiful.

She had a gentle smile on her face, and her eyes first fell on Su Xun and the little Li Huang in his arms, with undisguised attachment and affection.

"Brother Su, Sister Guizhong, Sister Shenhe, Sister Hutao, Sister Funina," she greeted them one by one, her voice as clear as a spring. "I made some Xumi-flavored date palm honey and Lannaro-shaped soft cakes, thinking that the children might like them and the adults could also try them."

"Ni Lu!" Hu Tao's eyes lit up. "You've come just in time! Xiangling's lotus cake is a bit spicy, and I need something sweet to balance it out! Let me have a taste!"

Gui Zhong smiled and took the food box: "Thank you for your hard work, Nilu. Come sit down and have a rest."

She keenly noticed that Nilu's complexion was particularly rosy today, and she walked with a cautious and caring attitude that she herself might not even be aware of, which was somewhat different from her usual graceful and agile dancing.

Su Xun's heart moved, and his eyes fell on Ni Lu with inquiring concern.

Nilu met his gaze, her cheeks slightly flushed, she lowered her head shyly, her voice as light as a feather brushing past: "Um...Brother Su, Sister Guizhong, I...I seem to...also..."

She subconsciously placed her hand gently on her still flat belly.

The courtyard was silent for a moment.

Then, even greater surprise and joy broke out!

"Really?!" Hu Tao was the first to shout out in surprise. She wanted to stand up excitedly, but Su Xun held her shoulders down. "That's great! Ni Lu! Congratulations! Our Su family is going to have another baby!"

She was genuinely happy for Nilu.

Shen He's cold face blossomed into a sincere smile, and he walked closer holding the little Li Yue who was now able to stand firmly: "Congratulations, Nilu."

Little Liyue seemed to sense the adults' joy and also giggled.

Fu Nina took the little Li Huang from Su Xun's arms, her blue eyes full of envy and sincere blessings: "That's great, Nilu! Congratulations!"

Little Lihuang also followed her sister and made babbling sounds.

Gui Zhong was even more delighted, and immediately ordered the mechanical puppet: "Quick! Go and get the new set of 'Anti-pregnancy Concentration' sachets I made! And the 'Pregnancy Herbal Essence Recipe'!"

She took Nilu's hand and asked her to sit down on the cushion, and began to remind her in detail about the things she needed to pay attention to during pregnancy, like an experienced head of the family.

Su Xun walked to Nilu, gently embraced her in his arms, and placed a soft and cherishing kiss on her forehead. His voice was low and powerful: "Thank you for your hard work, Nilu. Thank you."

Thousands of words are melted in this simple hug.

Nilu snuggled in his arms, feeling everyone's blessings and love. Her shyness was replaced by great happiness, and her eyes were slightly red: "It's not hard...Brother Su, I'm very happy...really..."

The courtyard was filled with laughter, the innocent babbling of children, the concerned advice and jokes of the wives, and Su Xun's gentle gaze intertwined in between.

The sun is shining brightly, giving everyone's smile a warm golden edge.

In this harmonious and harmonious atmosphere, an elegant and slightly lazy voice came from the corridor:

"It seems that I have caught up with a happy event?"

Ningguang walked over gracefully, wearing a red cloud satin cheongsam with peonies embroidered with gold thread, outlining her perfect figure. The jade pipe turned gracefully between her fingertips. There was no tobacco in the pipe, only the faint scent of neon flowers.

"Sister Ningguang!" Hu Tao waved with a smile, "Ni Lu is pregnant! Our Su family is going to have a new member!"

When Ningguang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across her beautiful eyes, which then turned into genuine joy.

She walked up to Nilu and handed her a brocade box: "Congratulations, sister. This is the best agarwood ointment, it can calm your mind and nourish your skin, it's perfect for use during pregnancy."

His manners were calm and dignified, with the grace unique to Tianquan Star.

"Thank you, Sister Ningguang." Nilu hurriedly thanked her, her cheeks flushed.

Ningguang's eyes swept through everyone, and finally landed on Su Xun, with a meaningful smile on her lips: "The prosperity of the family and the continuous happy events are truly a blessing for our Su family."

She paused, and gently tapped her still flat belly that was perfectly wrapped in the cheongsam with her jade finger. A gentle glow flowed in her eyes, "It's a coincidence that I came back early today. I wanted to share a good news with everyone. It seems that I have also been touched by this joy, and will soon add another excitement to the Su Mansion."

boom!

The courtyard once again fell into a silence even more warm than before, followed by an even more intense joy!

"Wow--!!!"

“Ningguang! You too…?!”

"Oh my god! What a great day today is! Double happiness!"

Walnut clapped excitedly, and the others' eyes were also filled with surprise.

Gui Zhong clapped his hands and laughed: "Great! It's more than just double happiness! With our lively Yue'er and Huang'er, this is a full house of applause! Go! Take out all the 'Thousand Blessings Celebration' fireworks I made earlier! And prepare another set of pregnancy-protecting sachets!"

She immediately started commanding the mechanical puppets again.

Su Xun stood there, looking at the two beloved women in front of him - Nilu lowered her head shyly and happily, while Ningguang had her usual calm smile on her face, but her eyes were filled with the gentle glow of a mother.

A huge sense of happiness and responsibility surged into his heart, almost drowning him.

He took Nilu's hand and walked over, then hugged the two girls tightly in his arms, his voice filled with indescribable excitement and solemnity: "Thank you for your hard work... Really, thank you for your hard work."

Ningguang enjoyed Su Xun's gentle embrace, her face gentle and her eyes happy.

When he let go, his eyes passed over the happy crowd and fell on a blue figure standing quietly in the corner of the courtyard.

Gan Yu.

She had been standing there without knowing when, with a smile on her face that showed she was genuinely happy for everyone. That smile was sincere and warm.

However, deep in those blue-purple eyes that had accumulated thousands of years of experience, there was a trace of indescribable loneliness and deep-seated envy, like a stone thrown into a deep pool, creating imperceptible ripples.

She looked at Su Xun who was surrounded by his children and wife, at the laughter in the yard, and at the joy of the upcoming new life. The tender feelings that had been deposited for so long and almost became a part of her life, surged silently in her chest and almost drowned her.

Ningguang smiled slightly and said to Su Xun.

"My dear, today is a happy day, I think we need to add more joy to it, what do you think?"

Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.

"Adding joy to joy?"