In Liyue Harbor, at the Feiyun Commerce Guild—
The second young master, Xingqiu, sat in his family's luxurious estate, looking unusually restless.
As the largest merchant guild in Liyue, the Feiyun Commerce Guild's business spanned all across Teyvat.
With such a massive enterprise, continuing the family line was only natural.
In the past, Xingqiu could brush it off by saying he was too young.
But lately—
His parents had been pressing him harder and harder.
The problem was…
He didn't want an arranged marriage.
He wanted a sweet romance of his own.
Unfortunately, when it came to interacting with girls—
He had absolutely no experience.
He had originally planned to seek advice from the "experts" in the group chat…
But somehow, the topic had derailed completely.
Do these people not own mirrors? Is there anyone more outstanding than me, the second young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild?
Even I'm still single—what are you all so anxious about?!
After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked:
[Xingqiu]: @Cao Zhong I just want to know—how do you manage to win over so many girls? Is there some kind of method?
[Cao Zhong]: Of course there is. Otherwise, how could I roam Teyvat so freely? What, you think it's just because I'm "built different"?
[Xingqiu]: ?
[Hu Tao]: ??
[Barbara]: ???
[Barbara]: Shameless!
[Kaeya]: "Built different"? Yeah right.
[Venti]: People always brag about what they lack, huh?
[Cao Zhong]: (angry)(angry)(angry)
[Cao Zhong]: That's slander! I refuse to say another word until my lawyer arrives!
Xingqiu clenched his teeth.
What is wrong with these people?!
Can't they see what I'm trying to do?!
Just let me quietly extract the secret techniques—benefit all humanity!
What a bunch of useless teammates!
Fine.
He'd do it himself.
[Xingqiu]: @Cao Zhong Boss Cao, how about teaching us a few tricks? Help your brothers finally find love?
[Cao Zhong]: Oh? You want to learn?
[Venti]: I want to learn!
[Kaeya]: I want to learn!
[Xingqiu]: @Cao Zhong Should I remove these two first so they don't offend you?
[Kaeya]: What do you mean by that?!
[Venti]: Targeting us, are you?!
[Cao Zhong]: No need. Let me make this clear—
Even those who betray me, I will teach them.
And those who support me will learn even more.
Applause, please.
[Kaeya]: Master, I want to fall in love!
[Venti]: Teach me! I must learn!
[Xingqiu]: Master, please accept this disciple's bow!
[Cao Zhong]: "Master" sounds too distant. Call me bro, and I'll teach you.
Then—
[Tartaglia]: You've got to be kidding. You think anyone would actually call you that? …Bro.
[Kaeya]: Bro!
[Xingqiu]: Bro!
[Venti]: Bro!
…
[Kamisato Ayato]: Bro!
[Kamisato Ayaka]: @Kamisato Ayato Brother… what are you doing?
[Kamisato Ayato]: Ah… misclick. Hit "+1" by accident.
Soon—
Nearly every man in Teyvat:
"Bro!"
[Hu Tao]: Did this hit some kind of male instinct? Why is everyone calling him "bro"?
[Lumine]: Just a moment ago everyone was calling him a scumbag—now it's all "bro." I don't get it.
[Yae Miko]: You know what? I want to learn too. Bro, teach me as well~
[Kujou Sara]: ?
[Kamisato Ayaka]: ??
Cao Zhong looked at the chat full of "disciples" and nearly burst out laughing.
As expected—
There was no man who didn't want to learn how to flirt.
If there was—
He probably wasn't a man.
[Cao Zhong]: Alright. Before the lesson begins, I'll ask a question to test your mindset.
[Arataki Itto]: What's a "mindset"?
[Gorou]: Three views—values, worldview, life outlook.
[Itto]: Sounds impressive!
[Xingqiu]: Stop interrupting—we're in class!
[Cao Zhong]: Question—what's the first animal you encounter in a forest?
[Xingqiu]: A pig.
[Kaeya]: A Rift Hound.
[Venti]: A chicken.
[Cao Zhong]: This question reflects your preferences in a partner.
[Cao Zhong]: @Xingqiu
A pig means you prefer someone simple, practical, and easy to satisfy.
But it also suggests you're not very romantic—you seek stability and security in love.
[Xingqiu]: Yes! Exactly! That's spot on!
Hearing this is worth ten years of reading!
In the Feiyun estate, Xingqiu felt enlightened.
This is exactly the kind of love I want!
[Xingqiu]: @Cao Zhong Truly worthy of the title—greatest dating master!
Others grew excited.
[Kaeya]: My turn! I chose a Rift Hound—what does that mean?
[Cao Zhong]: It means you're drawn to dominant, assertive women.
[Kaeya]: Impossible! I like gentle types!
[Cao Zhong]: That's just surface-level. Deep down, you enjoy being controlled.
[Hu Tao]: @Kaeya Didn't expect that from you~
[Bennett]: @Kaeya Wow… that's surprising!
[Kaeya]: I don't know anything about that!!!
At Starsnatch Cliff—
Venti was already impatient.
[Venti]: What about me? I chose chicken—what does that mean?
[Cao Zhong]: You tell me.
[Venti]: ?
[Venti]: Cao Zhong, you—!!!
[Kaeya]: @Venti So that's your type… no wonder you're always broke. Pay me back!
[Bennett]: @Venti Stay safe, okay?!
[Venti]: It's fake! All fake!!!