"Zhongli, you're heading back too?"
Qin Qi looked at Zhongli, whose figure was beginning to blur, and asked in surprise.
"Mm."
Zhongli nodded. "I've been away for quite some time. I think the director should have cooled off by now."
"So, since everyone else is heading back, I'll go back with them."
"Thank you for looking after me these past days, young friend Qin Qi. If you need anything, come find me at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."
As Zhongli spoke, his figure completely vanished. The Seven Archons returned to the world of Teyvat.
"Ahh... oh."
Belle came downstairs with a yawn. She looked around, then fixed her gaze on Qin Qi.
"Qin Qi, have Mr. Zhongli's friends all left?"
"By the way, what time is it now?"
Belle had not slept the previous night. She had stayed up playing single-player games and only fallen asleep during the day.
When Qin Qi and the others were gathering, Belle had gotten up to use the bathroom, but she had been too sleepy to join them.
"It's already evening. You slept straight through from daytime to nighttime."
"You probably won't be able to sleep tonight. You'll most likely stay up late again."
Qin Qi smiled at Belle as he spoke.
"I won't. I'll eat something, then go back to bed once I'm full."
"I'll sleep all the way until dawn!"
Belle raised her arm, clenched her fist, and put on an expression that said she would definitely work hard.
"There's no food left if you want a meal, but I have some Cookies here. Make do with those."
Qin Qi reached out and conjured several Cookies. Belle came downstairs, sat on the sofa, and nibbled on them.
"Huh? Did Mr. Zhongli go to bed so early today?"
Belle looked around but did not see