Mondstadt City, Sucrose's laboratory.
After buying and eating breakfast at Stone Gate's morning market, Li Qiuzhi brought a portion for Mona as well, only to find her still fast asleep.
With no other choice, he teleported back to Mondstadt City first.
Fischl had already gone to the Adventurers' Guild to carry out an investigation assignment, so he teleported to Sucrose instead.
She had been about to head out to buy breakfast, so Li Qiuzhi gave her the portion he had brought for Mona. After all, it would go cold if left uneaten for too long.
"What kind of porridge is this?"
Sitting on a chair beside her workbench, Sucrose opened the thick paper takeout bag.
Inside was a green bamboo bowl. When she lifted the lid, steam immediately rose out, followed by a spreading aroma.
It contained a bowl of porridge with plenty of seasonings.
"A Liyue specialty. I think it's called Stone Gate Three Treasures Porridge."
Li Qiuzhi smiled as he moved closer to Sucrose and sat beside her on the same chair.
"Mm, please don't do that."
Sucrose lowered her head, her glasses sliding down a little. Her face behind the lenses flushed faintly as she shuffled aside, leaving half her bottom hanging off the chair with nowhere to sit.
What a bad guy. All he ever does is tease me.
"Sit in front of me. I want to hold you," Li Qiuzhi said, wrapping his arms around Sucrose's waist and leaning close to her ear.
"...Mm, all right."
Sucrose answered in a tiny, barely audible voice.
They were already lovers, so it was only natural for them to act more intimately. Of course, that was when they were alone. Sucrose was still very shy around other people.
Sucrose stood up and sat on the little space at