Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"I like Hu Tao... but not in that way," Nathan shook his head. After all, considering Hu Tao's age, that kind of affection wouldn't be appropriate right now.

"I don't care, Brother Nathan already said he likes me..."

"Hu Tao, sometimes... 'like' can mean different things!" Nathan tried to explain, but the girl remained persistent.

"Don't care... just knowing that Brother Nathan likes me is enough!"

"Haha, since Hu Tao is so fond of you, young Nathan, why don't you stay with us for now? These matters can be discussed more deeply in the future..." The middle-aged man laughed heartily. His primary concern was keeping Nathan around.

Talking about marrying off his daughter right away would be rather strange. If others heard about it, they might think Nathan was being raised as a future son-in-law for the Hu family!

Feelings can be nurtured gradually, and time will flow steadily...

As long as Nathan stays, they can wait until Hu Tao comes of age.

[You have received an invitation from Hu Tao's father. What is your choice?]

As if on cue, the simulation system in his mind responded.

"..."

Nathan was speechless about how this life simulation scenario was unfolding. The system always seemed to activate at such peculiar moments.

[Accept: Unlock Phase Two of the Hu Family Marriage Path]

[Decline: Simulation ends immediately, unlocking the corresponding ending -- A Father's Intense Resentment!]

"..."

Once again faced with a binary choice, Nathan looked at the second option. The name of that ending seemed to radiate darkness like it might materialize at any moment.

"I choose to accept!"

The mere thought of that manifesting resentment made it impossible for him to decline.

[You have chosen to accept Hu Tao's father's invitation. Phase Two of the Hu Family Marriage Path is now unlocked!]

[You have become Hu Tao's destined one!]

"Well then... since young Nathan has decided to stay, let Hu Tao show you around the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor!"

Having accepted the offer, Hu Tao's father had already assumed Nathan would be staying.

"Come quickly, Brother Nathan! I'll take you to all the fun places!"

The young girl in his arms continued to shower him with affection.

---

Following Hu Tao's guidance, Nathan began touring the surroundings of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. The building, having stood for over a century, remained largely unchanged from his memories of the future.

"Brother Nathan, stop here...!"

They halted before a doorway, and Hu Tao finally jumped down from his arms. However, as soon as her delicate feet touched the ground, her fair hand once again grabbed his sleeve.

"Follow me... I have something special to show Brother Nathan!"

"What special thing?"

Before Nathan could properly respond, she had already pulled him through the doorway.

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"Hu Tao, where is this?"

"This is my room!"

Upon entering, Nathan noticed a subtle fragrance in the air. It was Hu Tao's distinctive scent, complemented by the room's warm decorations and pink bedding. This was clearly her personal chamber.

"What do you think, Brother Nathan? I've never brought any other boys to my room before!"

Hu Tao giggled as she drew closer, trying to pull him to sit on the bed.

Come to think of it, Nathan had never been in Hu Tao's room in reality. Yet in this life simulation, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

"Wait a minute..."

Nathan suddenly realized something. Based on the layout he saw outside, wasn't this the same guest room that Hu Tao would offer him in the future?

Converting her own room into his accommodation - surely this wasn't another of Hu Tao's elaborate schemes?

"Do you like it? Brother Nathan can sleep here tonight!"

As they sat together on the bed, Hu Tao kept leaning closer to him.

"How could I possibly sleep here? Hu Tao, at your age, you should understand the importance of proper boundaries!"

"Hehe, but... Brother Nathan is special!"

The smile on Hu Tao's face didn't fade; instead, it grew even brighter. Ever since that moment when Nathan extended his warmth to her at Wuwang Hill, she had come to depend on him completely.

At this point, Hu Tao's feelings were still unclear to her, though she had a vague understanding of what they might be - something akin to love at first sight.

"No means no..."

Nathan firmly declined.

"Hmm... so Brother Nathan means... it would be fine in the future?"

"Please spare me!"

Hu Tao's words would prove prophetic in the future, when a more mature version of her would launch determined advances in this very room.

"Let's change the subject - what was that special thing you wanted to show me?"

As he spoke, Nathan leaned slightly backward, ready to dodge if Hu Tao produced anything strange.

"What are you doing, Brother Nathan? I won't play tricks on you!"

Hu Tao's hands reached forward to grasp his collar, quickly straightening his posture.

"What I wanted to show you is this!"

Before finishing her sentence, Hu Tao pulled out a round object. Emanating a red, fiery glow, she placed it in Nathan's palm.

"This appeared mysteriously after I returned from Wuwang Hill. Brother Nathan, is this a Vision?"

Hu Tao tilted her head, asking with slight uncertainty.

"Yes, this is indeed a Vision!"

Nathan could immediately recognize the Vision's structure. However, something else caught his attention - this Pyro Vision had been kept close to Hu Tao's heart.

Held in his hand, he could still feel its warmth.

"Hehe... Brother Nathan... would you like to see it closer?"

Hu Tao gently raised his hand, bringing the fragrant Vision near.

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