" Courageous. "
Lin Mo's eyes showed approval. " I'm a very understanding parent.
I won't interfere with my children's romantic choices. " With that, Lin Mo turned back to glance at Xina and asked with a smile, "
Xina, would you give someone like Arataki Itto a chance? "
Hearing Lin Mo's question.
Arataki Itto immediately shot Xina an expectant look.
Unfortunately...
Before Arataki Itto had even made his grand declaration.
Xina's expression was already one of panic.
But now, Xina's gaze held not just panic, but even a hint of fear.
Seeing Lin Mo's eyes on her, she quickly gripped his large hand tightly and shook her head rapidly.
Seeing this.
Arataki Itto's heart was wounded once again.
But who was he? He was Arataki Itto, striving to be the number one in all the world!
He clenched his fist tightly, his gaze firm. " Miss Xina!
I won't give up! "
Just then, Xina cautiously poked her head out from behind Lin Mo.
She spoke shyly to Arataki Itto, " I'm honored to be liked by everyone, but... I have no intention of dating anyone.
Please, Mr. Arataki Itto, don't cause me too much trouble... "
" Don't worry! I won't make things difficult for Miss Xina!
"
Arataki Itto patted his chest and said boldly, " But I'll continue to watch over you in silence, support you, and be your most loyal fan, just like before! "
" Th... thank you. "
After Xina spoke, she hid back behind Lin Mo.
Although she was a high-intelligence, high-clarity humanoid doll created by Lin Mo and Rhinedottir.
But...
When Lin Mo created Xina, he had only brought back materials with the Cryo element's personality.
So, aside from her attitude toward Lin Mo and Rhinedottir.
Xina was cold and aloof to everyone else, just like any Cryo Vision holder.
At this moment, seeing Xina hide back behind Lin Mo.
Arataki Itto, being a man of his word, kept his promise and didn't continue to trouble Xina.
He gave Lin Mo a hearty smile. " Big bro!
I'll take Granny to find a place to stay first! "
" Go ahead! "
Lin Mo waved his hand.
Itto then helped Granny Oni and slowly walked away from the crowd.
After watching Arataki Itto leave.
Lin Mo took Xina's hand and walked toward the group from Inazuma.
Everyone watched Lin Mo approach with Xina, unsure of his intentions.
Lin Mo stopped in front of Kamisato Ayaka and said with a smile, " Ayaka, could I ask you for a favor? "
Kamisato Ayaka smiled faintly. " If there's anything you need, just tell me directly.
No need to be so polite. "
Lin Mo smiled and glanced back at Xina beside him.
Then he turned back to Ayaka and said:
" It's like this. I want Xina to participate in this year's Lantern Rite performance as well.
"
" On the way back, I already had Eula teach her some basic dance techniques. "
" But after thinking it over, Xina is a popular idol representing Inazuma, and Mondstadt's noble court dances don't seem quite suitable. "
" So... I wanted to ask if you could give Xina some last-minute guidance and teach her some Inazuman dances.
"
" Last... last minute? "
Kamisato Ayaka looked surprised. " But... there are less than five hours until the Lantern Rite opening ceremony.
"
" It's fine. "
Lin Mo smiled. " Xina has exceptional talent in the arts.
A few hours are enough for her to learn a simple dance. "
" Well... alright. "
Kamisato Ayaka nodded gently.
" Then I'll leave Xina in your care for these few hours, okay? "
Lin Mo said.
As he spoke, he subtly gestured with his eyes for Xina to follow Kamisato Ayaka.
Xina nodded gently. " Miss Kamisato, please take care of me.
"
" Leave it to me. "
Kamisato Ayaka smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
But the next moment, as she saw Lin Mo about to turn around, she instinctively called out:
" Lin... Lin Mo, wait a moment!
"
" Hmm? What's wrong?
"
Lin Mo asked, puzzled.
Kamisato Ayaka's cheeks flushed with a hint of shyness. She lowered her head and murmured softly:
" I know... I know I shouldn't make demands.
"
" But if I miss this chance, I might never get another opportunity like this again. "
By the time she finished speaking, her voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum.
" Could I... place an additional custom order? For a lacquer doll of you watching me and Miss Xina dance together with folding fans~"
" Huh? What?
A lacquer doll? " Lin Mo was taken aback.
Just then.
Chiyo beside him poked Lin Mo's shoulder, winked playfully, and pointed toward a nearby cart.
The cart was filled with lacquer dolls of the Raiden Shogun.
" Ha!? "
Lin Mo stared at the dolls in various poses, completely baffled.
Chiyo took the opportunity to explain:
" These are gifts that General Kujou Sara brought to Liyue on behalf of Inazuma. "
" Lady Ningguang followed the principle of reciprocity. "
" Since Inazuma gave Liyue lacquer dolls of their god as a gift. "
" Of course, Liyue should also commission dolls of you to give to Inazuma as a gift. "
" Huh? Wait?
"
Lin Mo instinctively turned to look at Zhongli, confused. " If we're talking about Liyue's god, shouldn't they be making lacquer dolls of the Rex Lapis?
What does this have to do with me? "
At this, everyone turned to look at Ningguang and Zhongli.
A flicker of anxiety passed through their eyes.
Although, strictly speaking, making lacquer dolls of the Rex Lapis would be fine.
But most people here had a connection with Lin Mo, not with the Rex Lapis.
As for dolls of the Rex Lapis, not only did the people of Inazuma have no expectations for them.
Even Lin Mo's close female friends from Liyue only wanted dolls of Lin Mo.
How could the Rex Lapis, who was well-versed in the ways of the world, not understand everyone's thoughts?
Zhongli looked at Lin Mo and said calmly:
" I have received the recognition of the Heavenly Principles and have abdicated my position. "
" My friend, you are the new god of Liyue. "
" So, this batch of lacquer dolls must be themed after the new god, or else it would be a breach of etiquette. "
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