Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

Ever since Su Mo made Keqing his friend, he would disappear from time to time, leaving Xiyue alone to run the snack stall here, and Xiyue enjoyed it.

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one year later

After saving money from the snack stall, Xiyue felt that owning just a snack stall was far from enough, so she opened a snack bar, and the original snack stall became a snack shop.

That day, Xiyue came to Su Mo's house and met Su Mo's grandfather.

Grandpa Su Mo was surprised by Xiyue's arrival, and then he smiled warmly and said, "Xiyue girl, you haven't come to see me, an old man, for a long time. I'm afraid you have forgotten me."

Xiyue smiled and said, "Look at what you said, Grandpa. I come to see you every day."

Grandpa smiled, shook his head and said nothing more.

Xiyue glanced around and asked with a hint of curiosity: "Grandpa, where is Su Mo? He hasn't come to help me recently. I thought he was with you."

"he?"

Grandpa snorted coldly, "Speaking of this makes me angry. That brat must have gone crazy with that little girl named Keqing again, leaving an old man like me all alone at home. It really proves the old saying that when you marry a wife, you forget your mother..."

Xiyue looked at her jealous grandfather and comforted him softly, "Grandpa, don't look at Su Mo as a lunatic all day long, but he has a very smart head. Look, he has found a granddaughter-in-law for you at such a young age. You don't have to worry about his lifelong affairs anymore."

"I've seen that girl before, she seems pretty good, I think she's okay."

After hearing what Xiyue said, Grandpa sighed deeply: "Xiyue, since you have seen that little girl, I believe you can also see that she is either rich or noble, and is the child of a wealthy family. Look at Su Mo, he is so slovenly. I don't think this thing will work out."

Xiyue shook her head gently. "Grandpa, although Keqing is from a wealthy family, who can say for sure about fate? Grandpa, I think you are just worrying too much. Su Mo is a smart man. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Please relax."

After hearing what Xiyue said, Grandpa nodded in agreement and said, "You are right. I am almost dead, why should I bother with that? Let him handle this matter on his own."

As soon as the words fell, Xiyue immediately revealed an unhappy expression and quickly retorted: "Pah, pah, pah, grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? You are still in good health, and I believe you will live a long life!"

Xiyue's words made grandpa laugh: "You are just better at talking than that kid, hahahaha"

Xiyue looked at her grandfather with a gentle smile on her face, but then she seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Grandpa noticed Xiyue's discomfort and asked, "Girl, what's the matter with you coming here today?"

When Xiyue heard her grandfather's question, she seemed even more hesitant, as if there was something she was unable to say.

Seeing Xiyue like this, Grandpa comforted her: "Alas, it's been so long, and you're still so reluctant to let go. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. I can't eat you."

Hearing what Grandpa said, Xiyue smiled awkwardly: "In that case, then I have to say it, I'll tell you in advance, Grandpa, you are not allowed to be angry after I say it."

Grandpa was a little helpless; "Okay, okay, go ahead."

Seeing this, Xiyue mustered up the courage to say, "Grandpa, I've been running a snack stand for a long time, but as time goes by, I find that just having a snack stand is far from enough. Now I have some savings, so, I want to..."

"So you want to give up the snack stand and do bigger business, but because of the contract we had before, you have to come to me to discuss it, right?" Grandpa continued.

Xiyue nodded in agreement with her grandfather's words, but then quickly added, "Of course, if you don't want me to, I can still continue running the snack stand. After all, I owe my current situation to your help..."

"Can"

"Grandpa, you asked me to..." Xiyue raised her head midway through her words and looked at her grandfather in surprise. "Grandpa, do you mean you agree?"

Grandpa looked at the surprised Xiyue and nodded with a smile: "Yes, I agree." Then he nodded at Xiyue and said: "You are smarter than that kid Su Mo. Now that you say so, can Grandpa still be a bad guy and disagree?"

Xiyue looked embarrassed. She had already imagined the worst possible outcome before coming here, and she had no idea how to speak of it. She did have some moral blackmailing intentions just now, and she couldn't help feeling embarrassed and ashamed when she was exposed.

Then Xiyue was a little puzzled; "Grandpa, shouldn't you be angry when I do this?"

Grandpa shook his head. "People strive for higher ground, and water flows to lower places. When you have a small shop, you'll want a bigger one. When you have a big shop, you'll want an even bigger one. It's human nature, and there's nothing to be angry about. Besides, I knew this day would come the day you showed your intelligence."

Xiyue listened to her grandfather's words and responded softly: "Thank you, Grandpa."

Grandpa waved his hand and said calmly, "You're welcome. Besides, the kindness between you and me has already been repaid. You don't owe me anything."

Upon hearing this, Xiyue hurriedly waved her hands and explained: "Grandpa, I really didn't think of abandoning you, please don't say that." As she spoke, tears flashed in Xiyue's eyes.

Grandpa looked at Xiyue in a daze, then laughed and said, "Girl, you misunderstood. I didn't say that out of anger, nor do I mean to sever ties with you."

Xiyue finally stopped crying. "So what do you mean?"

Grandpa said slowly, "What I mean is, there's no need to argue that we owe each other anything. Saving you was just a matter of convenience, and your success today is entirely due to you." He paused before continuing, "As for your desire to abandon this small stall and pursue a larger business, then go ahead. This is the last thing I'll do for you."

Xiyue nodded and replied softly, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Grandpa sighed deeply and said earnestly, "Girl, you know what? It's the same with everything. There's no shortcut to success. Those who want to reach the sky overnight will only fly higher and fall harder. You still have a long way to go..."

Xiyue nodded and assured him, "Grandpa, don't worry. I know everything. No one can succeed overnight. Everything needs to be done step by step. Otherwise, if the foundation is not stable, it will be easier to make mistakes."

Then grandpa nodded slightly, without saying anything more. He still looked as calm and composed as he did on the street, gently waving a palm-leaf fan and remaining silent.

The two of them looked at the yard quietly, admiring the surrounding scenery and enjoying their last moments. However, compared to the other cattail-leaf fans, Xiyue clearly felt that this time the fan seemed to be even slower...

After a moment, Xiyue slowly stood up, said goodbye respectfully to her grandfather, then walked out of the house and headed towards the courtyard gate.

Grandpa looked at Xiyue's back and couldn't help but feel dazed. He couldn't help but shout, "Girl!"

"Hmm?" Xiyue paused and turned to look at her grandfather in the house.

The morning sun gently fell on Xiyue's body, coating her outline with a soft golden glow and adding a layer of crystal luster to her delicate skin. Her figure standing in the sun radiated a dazzling light.

Grandpa looked at the girl in the sunshine, a little dazed. After a moment, he said softly, "Girl, I know you are capable, but you must remember not to let desire blind you. Human desire is like a rolling stone on a mountain. Once it starts, it can't be stopped."

Then Grandpa suddenly sat up and said excitedly:

“Only by adhering to one’s original intention can one persevere!”

Xiyue nodded heavily.

Seeing Xiyue's behavior, Grandpa's breath suddenly collapsed. He leaned back in the chair dejectedly, then slowly waved the palm-leaf fan in his hand and whispered, "You go..."

Xiyue looked at her grandfather deeply, then slowly turned and left. The sunlight fell on Xiyue's shoulders, bringing a touch of gentle warmth. She never felt that warmth again since then.

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