Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"Look at me, Nathan! Your eyes should only be on me!"

Before her words could fade, Hu Tao's small face drew closer to Nathan's.

Closer and closer, until they were almost touching.

However, Hu Tao had forgotten—or perhaps deliberately ignored—that Xiangling was still watching.

Or rather, she actually wanted to make this move in front of her best friend!

"Eh? Eh? EH?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Xiangling let out three consecutive exclamations.

She covered her eyes with both hands, yet hypocritically left a small gap through which she could see everything Hu Tao was doing.

"So bold... Hu Tao is being way too bold!!!"

The more she watched, the hotter Xiangling's cheeks became.

Even as just a spectator, her face had turned as red as a ripe apple.

Wisps of white steam rose from the girl's forehead.

Meanwhile, after thoroughly enjoying her intimate moment with Nathan, Hu Tao finally chose to let him go.

"Hehe, now I've stamped Nathan with my exclusive seal!"

Standing firmly, the girl's thin lips gleamed under the evening lights.

"Sigh... Hu Tao, please don't launch such sudden attacks, especially when others are watching!"

Nathan responded with an exasperated tone.

Fortunately, his reactions had been quick enough to slightly shift his position when she was about to make contact, preventing her from hitting her target directly.

But looking at Xiangling, who was about to melt from embarrassment, Nathan still felt his vision going dark.

He could understand Hu Tao's intentions—she was declaring her claim in front of her best friend.

But after such an intimate display, Nathan felt that his image in Xiangling's mind would be further misunderstood.

"Hehe, this was meant for Xiangling to see anyway!!!"

Sure enough, faced with Nathan's resignation, Hu Tao showed an honest smile.

After speaking, she ran to her best friend's side.

"Xiangling, now you know who Nathan belongs to!"

Looking at her friend's flushed face, Hu Tao showed no signs of embarrassment.

"I... I get it, Hu Tao, you were too bold just now, it's so embarrassing!"

In contrast to the cheerful Hu Tao, Xiangling's embarrassment had reached its peak.

"Hmm, from now on, Xiangling, you can ask me anything about this stuff. After all, I'm way more experienced than you!"

Hu Tao patted her chest, confidently addressing her best friend.

"I don't need that kind of experience from you, Hu Tao! Let's change the subject!"

Xiangling waved her hands, like a shy flower bud.

Unlike Hu Tao, she hadn't already decided on her future partner at this age.

"Okay, okay, I'll stop teasing you, Xiangling. We actually came to Wanmin Restaurant to eat!"

"Hmph, Hu Tao, you always say you're coming to eat, but every time you end up teasing me!"

Xiangling pouted, steering the conversation back on track as the blush finally began to fade from her cheeks.

"This time is different! This time I wanted to introduce my future husband to you!"

"Huh? If it's an introduction... then why were you so defensive earlier, Hu Tao!"

Angry, she pinched her best friend's cheeks, venting her frustration on that soft skin.

"Hehe, I was just worried you might steal my Nathan!"

Without her possessiveness, Hu Tao was just an adorable and playful ordinary girl.

"Well... fine. Since you're here to eat, Hu Tao and Mr. Nathan, please come in!"

Xiangling turned around, preparing to lead the two guests into Wanmin Restaurant's main hall.

"Guu... Guu!"

However, as she turned, she made way for Guoba to make eye contact with Nathan.

At this moment, Guoba made an endearing sound and ran towards Nathan, pouncing at him.

"Guoba, what are you doing? Don't cause trouble for the customers!"

Seeing this, Xiangling loudly scolded her companion.

However, it was already too late for Guoba, who, just like in the real world, tightly hugged Nathan's leg.

"Good evening, Guoba!"

Nathan smiled and greeted the Stove God.

Even though he had lost his memories from thousands of years ago, Guoba still showed unparalleled familiarity with this old acquaintance.

"Hey, Guoba, are you trying to steal my Nathan too?"

However, there was still one person who wouldn't stand for this.

Hu Tao, the little jealous pot, was even jealous of Guoba.

"Guu... Guu!"

She wrapped her arms around Guoba's round body, trying to pull him away from Nathan.

But the latter held firmly onto Nathan's leg, creating quite a spectacle of the three of them pulling back and forth.

"Sigh, what is even happening here!"

Sighing at Guoba's unusual behavior and her best friend being jealous of even this mysterious creature, Xiangling walked over with an exasperated headache.

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After bidding farewell to Xiangling and her enthusiastic father, Hu Tao led Nathan out of Wanmin Restaurant.

Just as Hu Tao had said, they didn't do much.

They really just had a meal at Wanmin Restaurant, along with showing off a bit to her best friend.

Now the sky had completely darkened, the moon had climbed up the mountainside, and Liyue Harbor was bright with lights.

"When the sun comes out I bask in the sun, when the moon comes out I bask in the moonlight!"

Under the clear moonlight, Hu Tao sang her familiar song with excitement.

"Hu Tao, should we head back now?"

Nathan looked at the young girl tightly holding his wrist, interrupting her excitement.

"Hehe, the night life is just beginning, how could we go back now!"

At this age, Hu Tao was already showing her night owl tendencies.

You could say the later it got, the more excited she became.

"Then where are we going next?"

"Hmm.... I'll take Nathan to meet another friend!"

Faced with Hu Tao's sweet smile, Nathan felt a bit confused.

In the game's story, he hadn't seen Hu Tao have any close friends besides Xiangling.

Others typically maintained a neither distant nor close attitude toward the quirky girl.

"Come on, Nathan, just follow me. I haven't teased her in such a long time!"

Well, judging from Hu Tao's cheerful tone, this was going to be another target for her pranks.

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