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The lingering echoes of the fireworks still lingered in the night sky, and the crowd remained immersed in the incomparable joy of the Lantern Festival. Zhongli had unknowingly joined the crowd, looking up at the gradually fading words "Happy Lantern Festival" with a slight smile on his face.

"Guest, why are you grinning like an idiot? Have you booked a hotel?" Hu Tao asked.

Zhongli put away his smile and said, "Nothing, the hotel is booked at Xinyuexuan, and Guizhong will be waiting there."

Hu Tao waved to the crowd again and said, "Everyone, I've ordered a large table of food at Xinyuexuan. This hall master is treating us. Let's get together and celebrate the Sea Lantern Festival."

When everyone heard this, they cheered and surrounded Zhongli and Hu Tao, walking towards Xinyuexuan.

When everyone arrived at Xinyuexuan, Guizhong was chatting with someone at the door. This person was Wendy.

Walnut stepped forward and said, "Hey, Wendy, what brings you here?"

"I was wondering why my left eyelid was twitching. It turns out Miss Walnut is back. I was just passing through Liyue during the Lantern Festival, so I decided to try my luck here and see if I could run into someone I know. I didn't expect to actually run into someone I know."

Walnut chuckled, "Hehe, that's what they call a destined meeting. I had a feeling something good was going to happen, and I didn't expect to meet you, Wendy! In that case, don't leave today. Come celebrate the Lantern Festival with us. This hall master will treat you!"

Wendy's eyes lit up, revealing a sly yet cheerful smile. "Then I'd be remiss not to! I've heard the Liyue Lantern Festival is incredibly lively and the food is incredible. I'm in for a treat."

Xinyang also came forward to greet Wendy: "Wendy, you are really elusive. I always find you in places I least expect."

"It's just a coincidence, but I didn't come empty-handed today. I brought a few bottles of fine wine from Mondstadt." Wendy pulled out a few bottles from behind her back. "You really need to try this wine! It's a new product from the Dawn Winery. Diluc gave me a few bottles when I passed by this morning."

Everyone looked at the bottle of wine in Wendy's hand, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

Paimon snatched a bottle and examined it. "Don't you still owe a large sum of money for the angel's gift? Why would Grandpa Diluk send you wine? Singer, this wine couldn't be yours..."

"How could that be? This is what I earned from singing at Angel's Gift. Diluk personally gave me a few bottles of good wine and told me to go out for a walk, and that's how I ended up in Liyue."

Xiangling came closer and sniffed. "Hmm, it smells quite strong. I wonder what it tastes like."

Gui Zhong smiled and greeted everyone: "Since Wendy is so thoughtful, let's not stand here, let's go into the private room and enjoy the food and drink the wine."

Everyone filed in and took their seats. In the private room, the flickering candlelight illuminated everyone's beaming faces. The table was laden with Xinyuexuan's meticulously prepared Sea Lantern Festival specialties, each one a feast for the senses, each exuding an alluring aroma.

Zhongli methodically arranged the wine glasses one by one, while Wendy expertly opened the bottle and poured wine for everyone. The amber liquid slowly flowed into the glasses, exuding a unique aroma of fruit and wine.

Wendy was about to raise her glass when Walnut interrupted her: "Wait a minute, we still have a guest who hasn't arrived yet."

Everyone looked at each other, wondering who this mysterious guest was.

At this moment, a green figure flashed by, and Xiao appeared in the private room.

"Master Xiao, you're finally here!" Hu Tao greeted warmly.

Hu Tao gave Zhongli a look and said, "Come, my guest, take advantage of the Lantern Festival to kowtow to the Immortal Xiao and pray for a prosperous business for our Wangsheng Hall in the coming year."

Xiao: “6”

Walnut: "Did you hear that? Six kowtows."

Zhongli stood up and greeted him, "So the distinguished guest is the Golden Peng Immortal, who upholds peace in Liyue. I have long admired you. The Hall Master is always like this, speaking without restraint. I hope you will not take offense."

Xiao waved his hand, a hint of helplessness appearing on his cold face: "It's okay, the hall master has been very kind to me, I'm used to her lively temper."

Hu Tao pulled Xiao to the main seat and said, "Shangxian Xiao, come and sit over here. We're waiting for you to toast to the Lantern Festival with us."

Xiao glanced at Zhongli and then refused, "It's not appropriate for me to sit in the main seat. Let's find someone else."

Hu Tao blinked, turned her head, and said with a grin, "Shangxian Xiao, you are the great hero who protects Liyue. If you don't take the main throne, who will?"

Wendy advised, "The seat of honor should belong to the most distinguished person present. Immortal Xiao has guarded Liyue for many years, ensuring its peace. His status is unmatched. The seat of honor naturally belongs to you."

Xiao declined again: "The most honorable person is definitely not me, let's find someone else."

Wendy pretended to think. "If we talk about the most noble people, then Zhongli Keqing must be on the list. If knowledge is considered power, then Zhongli Keqing must be extremely powerful."

Zhongli declined, "A great poet is the one who speaks. Anyone can recommend someone, so I naturally think the Hall Master should be given the position."

"Oh, no, being a guest official is just a subordinate flattering their superior. If I were to say who has a noble status, Xiangling should be considered one too."

Xiangling was a little confused: "Huh? How am I noble? I'm just a chef."

Hu Tao walked over to Xiang Ling calmly. "Look, Xiang Ling, the Immortal's direct disciple, the companion of the Stove Demon, and the winner of the Moon Festival Chef Championship."

"The sole heir to the famous Wanmintang Hotel and one of this hall master's old friends, isn't that enough?"

"No, no, I can't do that." Xiangling quickly refused.

"If that's the case, Xinyang is the most qualified to sit in the main seat."

Hu Tao also nodded. "Even as a direct disciple of the Immortal, Bai Lu Shuang Hua is comparable in scale to Wan Min Tang. Furthermore, in just a few months, it became the largest, most successful, and most popular milk tea shop in Liyue. Such an achievement is truly noble."

Xin Yang also declined, "Talking only about achievements is too hasty. Hall Master Hu's Wangsheng Hall, Xiangling's Wanmin Hall, Xingqiu's Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, and Xiao Palace's Changyeyuan Fireworks Shop are all comparable to me. Speaking of noble status, one should still consider seniority. Besides Supreme Immortal Xiao, there are two other immortals present. It's not right for me to sit in the main seat anyway."

Everyone's eyes fell on Xianyun and Aping again.

Before Xianyun and Aping could decline, Zhongli spoke up, "Young friend Xinyang is right. True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng, True Monarch Gechen Langshi, and the Great Sage Jiangmo have all made significant contributions to the defense of Liyue since the passing of Emperor Yanwang. It's only fitting that the three of them sit together in the main seat."

Since Zhongli said so, Xianyun and the other two could no longer refuse and had to slowly sit down in the main seat.