Li Qiuzhi put the large bag of Primogems Katheryne had handed him into the warehouse in Wonderland Space for the time being.
"It's almost noon already. Before preparing afternoon tea, let's head back and make lunch first."
Noelle looked up at the sun directly overhead, her neatly trimmed bangs swaying slightly.
"Sure, come over to my place. I'll help too," Li Qiuzhi invited her.
Noelle touched the silver-gray hair hanging beside her face. Her eyes lowered to the ground, a faint blush rose on her fair face, and she gave a soft "Mm."
"Let's go, then." Li Qiuzhi opened a spatial rift before them, took her hand, and walked inside.
The instant they entered the rift, their surroundings changed from Mondstadt City's sunny streets to the equally bright Wonderland Space.
Mona, who was reclining on the sofa with her legs stretched out, opened her eyes and saw Li Qiuzhi holding Noelle's hand. A look of disdain immediately appeared on her face.
"Hmph, you brought another girl home. You really are something!"
"H-hello, Miss Mona!"
At Mona's words, Noelle went from being a little shy to thoroughly embarrassed. She even stumbled over her words and looked quite ill at ease.
She also withdrew the hand he was holding and tucked it behind her back, as though she had been caught red-handed doing something shameful.
Li Qiuzhi coughed lightly, walked over to Mona, took the hat off her head, and pressed it over her face. Leaning close to her fair, delicate ear, he whispered:
"Noelle is an incredibly capable maid. Whether it's full meals, desserts, or afternoon tea, she's highly accomplished in all sorts of cuisines and styles.
"Don't you want someone to have afternoon tea ready for you after all your hard work researching and studying? Don't you want to live