Genshin Impact: It All Began With Me Being Stepped On by Arlecchino

"You... you actually put it all inside..."

Chiori, having already taken care of the emergency and cleaned up, was still blushing. She kicked at Lu Li's chest, who was kneeling on the floor for his mistake. Although she was annoyed, the force of her kicks felt more like a playful tap to him.

Of course, he still had the basic attitude of admitting his mistake. After a sincere apology, Lu Li said with a serious expression, "Sorry... but, I will take responsibility..."

"I told you, I haven't thought that far ahead yet. And... anyway, you're such an idiot!" Chiori huffed, kicked his chest again, and then withdrew her foot. "And, this is the last time. I have a lot to deal with right now, I don't have the time or energy to have a baby and take care of it, you idiot..."

Lu Li scratched his head. He stood up and said softly, "Alright, but my promise will always be valid. But in that case, Chiori, are we still maintaining this intimate friendship?"

"Mm... I'll call you when I have needs," Chiori coughed lightly. "Judging by your performance just now, you seem to be quite receptive to it, right?"

Lu Li blushed and nodded. Seeing this, a small smile appeared on Chiori's lips.

"By the way, how is your body now? Does it still hurt a lot?" Lu Li asked nervously, moving closer to Chiori, who was only wearing a thin silk nightgown, and gently wrapping his arm around her.

"Of course, it still hurts a little," Chiori said with a frown. "But, Vision holders have strong physiques. The pain is much lighter than before. So, I should be fine after sitting for a little longer." She then glared at him. "It shouldn't have been like this! You bastard, you insisted on folding me up and bullying me!"

Lu Li rubbed his nose awkwardly. "That way, you can experience it more fully..."

Chiori was stunned for a moment. She remembered the strange sensation of the door being completely blocked, and a shiver ran through her. She pinched the soft flesh of his waist in annoyance. "You detestable fellow, you're getting carried away, aren't you?!"

Lu Li yelped and quickly waved his hands. After finally getting her to relax and withdraw her hand, he said softly, "Sorry, I'll try to be gentler next time..."

Chiori rolled her eyes at his response and huffed. But then, feeling a force on her shoulder, she paused, pursed her lips, and obediently leaned into his embrace.

They held each other in silence for a while before Chiori spoke. "You know, it feels strange now..."

"Hm? What's wrong?"

"I've never felt this way before," she said. "But now, I'm starting to feel a strange sense of dependence on you. Why do you think that is?"

Lu Li smiled and took her hand. "Probably because you've completely entrusted yourself to me?"

"Mm, I think so too... But, to think I gave myself to a guy who was flirting with Lynette just this morning. The thought makes me feel a bit complicated."

Lu Li froze, his body stiffening. Huh?! How does Chiori know?!

Sensing his stiffness, Chiori chuckled softly, realizing what he was thinking. She said in a soft, lazy voice, "I told you, right? Although I don't go out of my way to interact with them, cats seem to like me. Both Kirara and Lynette are used to being around me, so I'm very familiar with their scent and their presence. So, I sensed it earlier."

Lu Li was incredibly embarrassed. "Chiori, I'm sorry, I..."

"You don't need to apologize. I'm not going to overreact or ask you to leave," she said softly. "This is also why I said what I said at the beginning. I just want to relieve some frustration and loneliness. But you, you're eating from the bowl while looking at the pot, and you plan to be responsible for both. You're too greedy."

Lu Li rubbed his nose in embarrassment.

But then, Chiori said, "But, at least you've shown me your determination, so I don't hate it."

"Huh... you, you'll allow it?" Lu Li's eyes widened in shock. So, Chiori was okay with him two-timing?

"Hmph... anyway, when I want you, you just have to be available. I don't want to meddle in anything else," she huffed, turning her head away.

Lu Li pursed his lips, then wrapped his arms around her. "Mm... I will work hard for it, and I will definitely take responsibility."

Thinking about yesterday's and today's events, Lu Li felt a wave of emotion. He was so glad that heaven had let him be reborn in the world of Teyvat... He had to do his best to bring happiness to these girls! Otherwise, he would be failing the trust they had placed in him!

Hearing his words, a small smile appeared on Chiori's exquisite and cold face. She adjusted her position to nestle more comfortably in his arms and began to chat with him, complaining about work and rude customers like old friends. Lu Li listened with a smile, responding gently.

Although Chiori kept saying they didn't need to be responsible for each other and should just maintain their original relationship, she probably didn't realize that after everything, her attachment to him was no longer that of an ordinary friend.

As he played with her small hand and they spent time together peacefully, letting her body recover, an idea formed in Lu Li's mind. He had to leave soon, but maybe he could come back tonight. His cooking skills, honed over two lifetimes, were quite good. He wondered if Chiori would be willing to accept a soup he made for her tonight, one that would help replenish her blood and fluids...

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