Mondstadt, Wan Shi House.
"You pervert… you're really not afraid of dying!"
Paimon stared at Cao Zhong in shock. She didn't expect him to be this bold.
Lumine also looked at him in disbelief.
This scumbag liked so many people at once—he was truly shameless.
What made it worse—
He liked so many people… but not her!!!
Even though she had no interest in him, what did that even mean?
Was she not as pretty or as good as them?
"Are you blind, Cao Zhong?!"
"Everyone dies eventually," Cao Zhong replied calmly, "but I absolutely cannot lose to Kaeya in seniority!"
"For something like this, I won't back down!"
"Then why are you packing your things?" Paimon asked suspiciously. "Planning to run away?"
"Uh… just being prepared!" Cao Zhong laughed awkwardly.
At the Knights of Favonius—
Jean's face turned red when she saw the message.
"Who is your wife?! Shameless!"
But when she saw how many names were listed—
Her expression changed instantly.
"…You really are playing a dangerous game."
In Inazuma, Kamisato Estate—
"Lord Ayato, calm down!"
Thoma held him tightly.
"You can't even leave the country right now!"
"Calm down?! How can I calm down?!"
Ayato dragged him forward, sword in hand.
"I'm going to kill that guy!"
Back in the chat—
[Xingqiu]: Terrifying… men's competitiveness really knows no limits.
[Kaeya]: @Cao Zhong, you've got guts!
Venti: Truly bold!
[Cao Zhong]: Of course. I'm fearless.
[Jean]: If you're so fearless, go die then.
[Ayato]: @Cao Zhong, when are you coming to Inazuma? I'll treat you to… something sharp.
[Cao Zhong]: I'm not stupid. No thanks.
[Bennett]: @Cao Zhong, others are one thing—but even Klee?! She's just a child!
[Kaeya]: I suggest immediate punishment.
[Cao Zhong]: Wait, listen! That's not what I meant. I meant a normal "father," okay?!
[Diluc]: Which kind of father? Explain.
[Cao Zhong]: I meant a proper father! What are you all thinking? That's disgusting.
[Klee]: Eh? Brother Cao Zhong wants to be Klee's father?
[Klee]: @Alice, Mommy, can he be my dad?
[Alice]: Oh? This concerns me too?
[Cao Zhong]: …Wait, you're here too?!
At Wan Shi House—
Cao Zhong's face turned dark.
How did he forget about Alice?
Klee's mother—
A powerful adventurer, author, and one of the most dangerous figures in Teyvat.
"Am I doomed…"
[Alice]: @Cao Zhong, that's a dangerous idea. Tell me—can you take a beating?
[Kaeya]: He's done for.
Venti: It's over.
Hu Tao: The end!
[Thoma]: Let us observe three seconds of silence.
Cao Zhong looked at the chat, speechless.
"What kind of friends are these… they all want me dead!"
[Cao Zhong]: Watch the video! It's not over yet!
He quickly changed the topic.
The video continued.
After becoming sworn brothers, the three went to Angel's Share.
"Bring your best food and wine—we're not short on money!"
Soon, the table was full.
Cao Zhong raised a bowl of wine.
"My brothers, tonight we drink until we drop!"
"Until we drop!" Kaeya and Venti echoed.
In the chat—
[Diona]: I really don't understand what's so good about alcohol.
At the Cat's Tail tavern, Diona frowned at the scene.
[Barbara]: Exactly! How can people get addicted to drinking?
Venti: Addicted? Impossible. I drink every day and I'm not addicted!
[Kaeya]: That's hilarious.
[Cao Zhong]: I don't know how you can say that with a straight face.
The video continued.
After several rounds of drinking, the three were already quite drunk.
"My brothers… it's getting late. Shall we stop here?" Cao Zhong said, face flushed.
"Big brother, are you going back to your wives?" Venti teased drunkenly.
"If so, go ahead. We'll keep drinking."
Kaeya added, "Yes, don't keep them waiting. We'll continue!"
Cao Zhong looked at them and smiled.
"Youth really is wonderful…"
He then turned and left.
At the counter—
"Would you like to pay?" the bartender asked.
Cao Zhong raised an eyebrow.
"What kind of question is that?"
"With my two sworn brothers here, why would I pay?"
"Also—pack two bottles of your best wine…"
"Put it on Kaeya's tab!" 😄