"This..."
Shenhe was dumbfounded by the dazzling array of books in the room.
She wanted to say something, but then she looked at Fischl standing before her, a little embarrassed yet full of anticipation.
She remembered something Ellin had told her: "It's perfectly normal for friends to share things with each other."
Looking at Fischl again, she wondered if these light novels were her most precious treasures.
The old Shenhe might have bluntly said she disliked reading novels, then turned and left.
But now, she had changed.
She understood social graces better, and she had learned to recognize the kindness of others.
She had also learned to be considerate of other people's feelings.
Fischl considered her a close friend, which was why she was willing to share her most treasured collection with her.
That friendship was precious. Shenhe couldn't bear to reject it, shouldn't reject it, and wouldn't reject it.
She nodded. "There are so many books. Yes, thank you for bringing me here."
At those words, Fischl broke into a delighted smile and pulled Shenhe into the room.
And just like that, Fischl gained another friend who regularly kept her company while reading fantasy novels.
Shenhe's life grew ever more peaceful and serene.
She loved this life. It felt comforting and warm, and it made her happy.
And so, she settled down in the Serenitea Pot.
Her life was simple. Every so often, she went out for a stroll and gathered some alchemy materials for Sucrose along the way.
She woke up very early, so she helped Noelle make breakfast in the mornings.
At noon, she sometimes helped Sucrose tend to the plants. In the afternoons, she stayed in the study, reading light novels with Fischl.
In the evenings, she walked the streets of Mondstadt City with Ellin and