Xiangling trusted Beidou a great deal.
Because to her, Beidou was just like an older sister, always looking out for her.
In the past, whenever she ran into trouble, or had something weighing on her heart, she would go pour it all out to Beidou.
As for the Master, she surely couldn't go bothering an Adeptus every single day over such trivial little things, could she?
So, seeing that her little secret had been seen through, Xiangling let out a sigh and nodded, admitting it.
Beidou was rather puzzled.
"Xiangling, isn't it a good thing to have someone you like?"
"Why do you look so gloomy about it?"
In her eyes, for a pretty, adorable little girl like Xiangling, meeting someone she liked was the simplest thing in the world.
Just go up and make her feelings clear, and the other person would surely never refuse.
Most importantly, Xiangling could cook such wonderful dishes!
With something this fortunate, why on earth would she be sighing and moping?
Lowering her head, Xiangling said, "Actually... I heard from Keqing that Ye Xi has a lot of wives..."
"What's this, it's just because of that?"
Beidou patted Xiangling's little shoulder and said with a smile, "Master Ye Xi is so outstanding — isn't it perfectly natural for there to be plenty of girls around him?"
"Don't forget, in essence humans are animals too, and as long as something is an animal, it has the instinct to reproduce and carry on its line."
"The stronger the animal, the stronger its desire to breed offspring, and the more females are drawn to its powerful strength."
"In order to make the whole species stronger, an animal that is a true powerhouse will instinctively breed more offspring, so that this fine bloodline gets passed on."
"Don't tell me — do you want to be the only one bearing Ye Xi a dozen or twenty children all by yourself?"
"Ehh——!?"
Xiangling's face was full of shock, and she hurriedly shook her head: "That would absolutely exhaust me to death!"
"...I, I feel like having five or six... would already be quite impressive..."
Though she had yet to experience such matters, she knew that for a girl, ten months of pregnancy was very hard work!
Having one would take a whole year, so five or six would be five or six years!
And a dozen or twenty? Who could possibly endure that!
She had only just come of age!
At a rate of twenty, without resting even a single year, she'd be having babies until she was nearly forty!
Then how would she ever cook!
"Pfft——"
Beidou couldn't help but burst out laughing: "I must say, Xiangling, you really are too adorable."
"But, what you said isn't wrong either."
"So, there's bound to be no shortage of girls around Master Ye Xi."
"In the future, who knows, you might have a few dozen little sons and daughters!"
"You should know, pretty girls who are drawn to Ye Xi just like you are far from few!"
"Otherwise, how could the dignified Lady Tianquan herself possibly come to like Ye Xi too?"
"Eh!?"
Xiangling was a little startled: "Sister Beidou, you mean that Lady Ningguang also..."
"That's right, that gal — one look and you can tell!"
"The way she speaks, always taking Master Ye Xi's side, she's practically like an obedient little wife."
Hearing Beidou speak so bluntly, Xiangling's heart was filled with shock.
That was the Tianquan Star of the Liyue Qixing, after all!
Someone with such power and standing had actually been carried home by Ye Xi!
How incredible!
Most importantly, that someone as forceful as Ningguang would show weakness before Ye Xi was simply unbelievable.
If that were truly the case, then once she followed Ye Xi, wouldn't she become family with both the Tianquan Star and the Yuheng Star of the Liyue Qixing!?
Hands on her hips, Beidou said, "Don't worry, Xiangling, there's no need to sell yourself short either."
"Your cooking is this delicious — even if Ye Xi doesn't covet your body, he'll certainly covet your culinary skills!"
Hearing Beidou's words, Xiangling's pretty face instantly flushed crimson.
What "covet your body" —
How embarrassing!
Still, it made her even more resolute in her determination!
Yesterday Keqing had planted the idea in her; today Beidou had made up her mind for her!
Just as they were talking, Keqing suddenly pushed open the door and poked her head in, saying, "Xiangling, isn't it ready yet... uh, why haven't you even started cooking!"
She had thought Xiangling would be about to set the fragrant, steaming food onto the table.
Who would have guessed the pot was still completely empty!
"You've come at just the right time, Keqing!"
Xiangling suddenly grabbed Keqing's fragrant shoulders with both hands and said, "Keqing, tonight I... want to go home together with all of you!"
"Eh!?"
Keqing's little face showed some surprise, and she hadn't quite registered it yet.
But the very next moment, her eyes lit up: "Wonderful! You've decided!?"
"Mm!"
At this, Keqing finally felt reassured.
She had been wondering how to play matchmaker for Xiangling — who'd have thought Xiangling would be so proactive!
With one hand on her hip, she nodded and said, "Good, I already told everyone about your feelings yesterday."
"Ever since they ate the dishes you made, they've all been praising how delicious your cooking is! Every single one of them can't wait for you to hurry over!"
"Really!?"
Earlier, Xiangling had been worried about whether she might be shut out by everyone.
Who'd have thought that Keqing had actually gone ahead and smoothed the way for her in advance!
"Keqing, you're so kind!"
"In a little while I'll make your favorite Golden Shrimp Balls for you!"
Keqing broke into a smile.
With Xiangling around, from now on there'd be all the Golden Shrimp Balls she could ever want to eat!
Just the thought of coming home after work to find a pretty, adorable little cook setting delicious Golden Shrimp Balls on the table —
That kind of life would be simply like heaven!
She thought it over for a moment, then suggested with a smile, "Seeing how shy you are, why not sneak home with me tonight and give Ye Xi a surprise?"
...
"When the time comes, you can hide under the covers and give him a good scare!"
Hearing this, Beidou exclaimed in amazement again and again: "You two really do have all sorts of tricks. I'd love to see Ye Xi's expression when it happens!"
"Xiangling, once it's done, don't forget to tell me all about it!"
"Eh!?"
"B-but... will this really work?"
Watching Beidou and Keqing sing along in perfect harmony, Xiangling always felt a little uncertain.
What kind of surprise is that? Are you sure it's not a fright?
Appearing in someone's bed without a word — how strange!
If it were her, and she found a person in her bed while going to sleep at night, she'd be scared half to death!
Keqing waved her hand with a smile: "Don't worry, you hide under the covers, and when that fellow Ye Xi discovers you —"
"It'll be just like finding a little dessert tucked under the covers after a grand feast; he might just die of happiness!"
Hearing Keqing put it that way, Xiangling nodded: "Then... then alright..."
If she didn't do it this way, she'd have to go out right now and confess to Ye Xi.
With so many people watching, how could she ever bring herself to do that!
And if she waited until she was alone with Ye Xi, there was no telling when that would ever be!
Thinking of this, she agreed to Keqing's suggestion.
At this, both Keqing and Beidou began to look forward to it.
They were so eager to find out what kind of expression Ye Xi would have when the time came!
It was sure to be very entertaining!
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