The afterglow of the setting sun spilled across the sea surface, stirring up fragmented golden light.
Dusk had already quietly spread.
Velina opened her somewhat bleary eyes.
Only after seeing the darkening sky did she gradually wake up.
“Did I sleep the entire afternoon?”
She stretched, feeling completely relaxed all over.
The lifted clothes revealed a patch of fair, smooth skin.
So lewd.
Velina, who had caught a glimpse of this scene from the mirror nearby, could not help but flush red and stopped her movements.
Even though several days had already passed, she was still not quite used to facing herself.
She always felt it was a bit strange.
“As expected, good health is better than anything…”
Velina muttered as she changed clothes.
The clothes were also sponsored by Hu Tao out of friendship.
It was said that she had specially bought them according to the figure she imagined she would have after growing up.
Apart from the chest area being a bit tight, everything else fit quite well.
Mm, the feel was nice.
When Hu Tao walked into the room, what she saw was Velina with a serious expression, touching herself all over.
Hu Tao: …?
It seemed she had seen wrong.
She rubbed her eyes and looked again.
“Cough, this Director didn’t see anything.” Hu Tao turned and left.
Velina had not expected Hu Tao to suddenly come over either.
After a brief daze, a flush of red appeared on her face.
“Wait, Hu Tao, it’s not what you think!
I was just checking if my body has completely recovered!”
Velina quickly pulled Hu Tao back into the room.
If this matter could not be explained clearly, she felt her life would be over.
Hu Tao obediently allowed herself to be pressed down to the edge of the bed by Velina.
Listening to the young girl’s somewhat flustered explanation, she suddenly felt a bit delighted.
This kind of Velina… was so cute.
Moreover, there was a very pleasant scent in the room.
Mm, once they gradually became more familiar in the future, she would ask if she could sleep together with her.
Hu Tao secretly planned in her heart.
Such a beautiful young girl definitely had to be properly kept at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Even if she could not become an attendant, just staying by her side would be eye-catching enough.
“Mm-hmm, I understand.”
Hu Tao nodded.
After carefully looking Velina over, she nodded in satisfaction.
“Your complexion has recovered.
Not bad, not bad.
Looks like Qiqi’s medical skills are still very impressive.”
Wanting some fresh air, Velina followed Hu Tao to the main hall of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Suddenly, Hu Tao’s eyes lit up.
She waved toward the entrance.
“Zhongli!”
Velina also subconsciously looked over.
Walking into Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was a tall and upright young man of refined and handsome appearance.
His eyes, like molten gold, carried a calmness that did not match his age.
The young man nodded slightly.
His gaze naturally fell upon Velina.
“This is Velina, my friend.
She has been temporarily staying at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor recently.”
Hu Tao did not forget to introduce her to Velina.
“Velina, his name is Zhongli.
He is a consultant of our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Don’t look at how young he is—he actually knows a great many things.”
It’s Lord Rex Lapis!
We’re saved!
While Velina was excited in her heart, Hu Tao leaned closer and lowered her voice.
“However, although the consultant looks young, his personality is like an old antique.
Let me tell you, I even suspect…”
“Director, these are the snacks that the young lady from Wanmin Restaurant entrusted me to bring.”
Zhongli handed a small package to Hu Tao, interrupting her words.
He truly had a bit of a headache dealing with this child.
He really could not quite handle her.
“Thank you very much, Consultant.” Hu Tao accepted it with a smile.
“Director Hu hasn’t caused any trouble for Miss Velina, has she?” Zhongli asked again.
“Uh… that she hasn’t.” Velina scratched her head, feeling that the development of the matter seemed a bit off.
“Consultant, don’t spread rumors in front of Velina!” Hu Tao protested loudly.
Velina felt that Rex Lapis’s attitude toward her was a bit problematic.
Shouldn’t the Archon’s personality be very steady?
Could it be a difference between reality and the game?
“Oh right, Velina, it just so happens that the day your book is released is the day of the Rite of Descension.
Shall we go take a look together then?” Hu Tao suddenly remembered something and proposed happily.
The Rite of Descension?
So the main storyline hasn’t developed to Liyue yet?
She secretly glanced at Zhongli beside her and suddenly felt a bit hard to hold back.
She also wondered how Zhongli managed to endure it.
“Sure.
I’ve heard stories about that Rex Lapis before and am very curious about Him.” Velina maintained her smile.
“I have quite a few stories about Lord Rex Lapis here…” Hu Tao became interested.
“Director, Miss Velina, you two chat first.” Zhongli shook his head and bid farewell to the two.
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Returning to his study, he brewed a pot of tea for himself.
He poured a cup and raised it toward the outside.
“Old friend, welcome back.”