Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

After coming out of the small room, the atmosphere in the store eased a little, but Xinyang was still immersed in deep self-blame and had no time to joke with everyone.

In Xinyang's understanding, although Wendy always looks casual and even a little weird in her daily life, no matter from which angle you look at it, Wendy can be regarded as a crucial guide for Xinyang.

I still remember that when Xinyang first arrived in Teyvat, he was even "hunted down" by the Hilichurls. But in the Wind Rising Land, Wendy appeared before Xinyang like a guide arranged by fate, becoming the first person he met on this continent of Teyvat.

At that time, Xinyang clearly possessed unique abilities, but he had no idea how to mobilize and use this power.

Fortunately, Wendy was there. From the beginning, guiding Xinyang to sense the subtle flow of power within his body, to gradually demonstrating how to skillfully control power and perform skills, and then accompanying Xinyang in repeated practice, Wendy was always by Xinyang's side.

It was thanks to Wendy's tireless and careful guidance that Xinyang was able to successfully master his abilities in just one year and embark on his own journey of Love and Teyvat.

This kindness is like a brand, deeply engraved in Xinyang's heart. No matter how time changes, Xinyang has never forgotten it and always keeps it in mind.

But now, witnessing Wendy's lonely and sad appearance with his own eyes, Xinyang felt that the guilt was like a surging tide, sweeping towards him and instantly drowning him in endless self-blame.

Xinyang blamed herself internally, feeling she was so naive and reckless. Wendy was clearly in a state of depression, already mired in past pain, and as his friend, she hadn't been able to discern his changing moods and offer him timely comfort. Instead, through a moment of carelessness, she had inadvertently and harshly exposed the wounds deep within Wendy's heart, shattering her hard-won facade and plunging her into deeper pain.

Xinyang walked silently to the window and stared blankly at the night outside, but Xinyang's thoughts were completely filled with self-blame.

"Xinyang, what are you daydreaming about?" Zhongli's voice came calmly, breaking Xinyang's contemplation.

Xin Yang came back to his senses, turned to look at Zhong Li, and said with a wry smile: "I'm a little worried. I just opened Wendy's scar again because of my unintentional behavior."

Xinyang told Zhongli everything that had just happened in the house.

Zhongli listened quietly, his expression calm and peaceful. After Xinyang finished speaking, he slowly spoke, "I didn't expect that my old friend also had such heavy thoughts in his heart. What happened today was truly an accident. Don't blame yourself too much."

Xinyang lowered his head slightly, a bitter expression on his face, and said softly, "But I just can't get over this. Wendy was both my teacher and my friend, but I rubbed salt into his wounds when he was at his most vulnerable. I... I don't even know how to comfort him."

Zhongli patted Xinyang's shoulder gently, his eyes filled with comfort, and said, "It's come to this point. There's no point in blaming yourself."

After saying that, Zhongli walked into the room. A few minutes later, Zhongli came out with Wendy.

Seeing this, Xin Yang immediately walked over to Wendy and said with a guilty look on his face, "I'm sorry, Wendy, I really didn't mean to make you feel so bad."

Wendy looked at Xinyang's self-blaming expression and forced a light smile. "Xinyang, why are you so nagging? I'm fine. I lost control of my emotions today. Don't take it personally. Besides, after hearing what you said, most of the unhappiness in my heart has long since dissipated."

Wendy patted Xinyang's shoulder and said, "Okay, if you still feel that it's not working, go to Angel's Gift and settle my bill."

Hearing this, Xin Yang also understood what Wendy meant. "Okay, when Ling Hua and I arrive in Mondstadt, the first thing we will do is go to Angel's Gift and treat you to a drink."

"Haha, I like to hear that. I'll be waiting for you in Mond. Hey, is your party still going on?" Wendy's eyes were gleaming with anticipation, and the shadow of loneliness and sadness was completely covered up by the smile.

"Open! Of course! Now that everyone is here, we can't just disperse like this. Nana, bring up the remaining snacks from today, and fill a glass of the store's special drink for everyone." Xinyang said as he asked everyone to sit around again.

Everyone sat together again, and laughter filled the room again.

After the banquet, Xin Yang found Zhong Li and asked, "Zhong Li, how did you convince Wendy? How did he let it go so quickly?"

"Wendy and I are the gods who have reigned the longest. We've both experienced the Demon War and the loss of close friends and relatives. Those pains have long been etched into our hearts, so how could we easily forget them?"

Zhongli sighed softly, his eyes revealing a depth of experience. "Time is long, and we all understand that dwelling on the pain of the past will only make us more exhausted and disappoint the hopes of those who have passed away."

Xinyang listened quietly, his brows slightly furrowed, as if pondering the deeper meaning of Zhongli's words. After a while, he asked softly, "Did you tell him all this that made him let it go so quickly?"

Zhongli shook his head gently, stroking his chin with his hand as he spoke slowly, "That's not entirely true. I'm simply reminding him that while the past is painful, there's much to cherish in the present and future. The friendship of friends like you, as well as the ever-present new stories and beautiful scenery of Teyvat, can help him feel warmth and joy again. Besides, Wendy is a naturally open-minded person, though he occasionally gets tripped up by memories of the past. He knows you didn't mean anything today, so how could he truly blame you?"

Zhongli patted Xinyang's shoulder and said earnestly, "Xinyang, after spending these days with you, I've noticed that you value friendship very much. That's a wonderful thing, but you shouldn't underestimate yourself. I heard from Linghua that whenever you have a small conflict in your daily interactions, you rush to apologize and then wallow in self-blame for a long time. That's really going a bit too far."

Xinyang lowered her head slightly, a trace of embarrassment on her face, and said softly, "I just feel that if my friends are unhappy because of me, I will feel very guilty. I always want to make up for it quickly, but I am afraid that I haven't done well enough, so..."

Zhongli frowned slightly and interrupted Xinyang, saying, "Xinyang, friction and disagreements are inevitable when people get along with each other. What's important is the mutual understanding and tolerance. You always take all the blame on yourself, which not only adds unnecessary trouble to yourself, but in the long run, it may also burden your friends. Take what happened with Wendy today, for example. Your unintentional behavior wasn't a big mistake, but you're blaming yourself so much, and it's made Wendy feel bad. He doesn't want his emotions to affect others, and he doesn't want you to embarrass yourself like this."

After hearing what Zhongli said, Xinyang seemed to realize something. A look of sudden enlightenment appeared on her face. She said, "You're right. I really didn't consider these things before. I was only thinking about the guilt in my heart and didn't care about my friends' feelings. I will definitely change in the future."

Zhongli looked at Xinyang's sincerity and smiled with relief. He continued, "It's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. From now on, when you're with your friends and encounter problems, you should calm down and look at right and wrong objectively. Everyone should speak their minds honestly, understand each other, and tolerate each other. This way, friendships will be stronger and getting along will be easier and more enjoyable."

Xinyang nodded vigorously and responded, "Well, I'll remember what you said. I will try to do as you said in the future. I won't act rashly or blame myself blindly anymore."