Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

The enthusiasm of the Northland Bank staff was far beyond Yu Xie's expectations. After all, he had never visited the bank before, let alone been a major client.

Yu Xie became slightly wary.

"Wait a moment, you all know me?"

"Of course, we do! Lady Rosalyne gave us instructions: whenever you arrive, no matter what you're here for, we are to provide you with the best service! Please, this way! We'll take you to one of our luxury private rooms so we can discuss your needs in detail."

Hearing this, Yu Xie quickly understood what was going on.

It was all arranged by Rosalyne.

After some thought, Yu Xie followed the staff members to a private room.

The room was luxuriously decorated, with sofas and furniture made from the finest materials.

"Mr. Yu Xie, may I ask what business you'd like to handle today?" one of the staff asked.

Seated on the sofa, Yu Xie replied, "To be honest, I'm not here for any banking business."

"Oh—" The staff member suddenly seemed to understand. "In that case, you might need to wait a little while. Lady Rosalyne isn't here at the moment, but she should return soon."

As soon as they finished speaking, the sound of crisp footsteps echoed from the hallway.

The rhythmic click of high heels on the floor drew closer.

The door to the private room opened, and there stood Rosalyne. Her gaze met Yu Xie's from across the room.

The staff present, perceptive as ever, discreetly left the room.

Before long, only Yu Xie remained in the private room.

Rosalyne stepped inside.

"Did you... come here to see me?" she asked, sitting down on the sofa beside Yu Xie. Her gaze seemed to shy away from his.

"Well… yes and no," Yu Xie replied.

"Yes and no?" Rosalyne was puzzled.

"At first, I did want to ask for your help with something, but then I thought it through and decided it was better if I handled it myself."

"Why? Don't you trust me?" A faint sadness flickered in Rosalyne's eyes.

She comforted herself internally—it was understandable for Yu Xie to be cautious toward someone he had only met twice, especially since he no longer remembered the past.

"It's not that—I just don't want to trouble you." Yu Xie smiled faintly.

"...If it's your trouble, I'm willing to accept it," Rosalyne said softly.

Yu Xie looked at her with a hint of helplessness in his gaze. "That's exactly why I don't want to trouble you."

The usually proud Rosalyne now seemed like a shy young girl.

"Would you… like some afternoon tea?" she asked cautiously after a long silence.

Before long, the table was filled with various types of tea and snacks, their aromas filling the air.

During their tea time, Rosalyne quietly sipped her tea, occasionally nibbling on a snack, but she didn't speak much.

She felt content just like this.

Being able to quietly share a space with Yu Xie, even without much conversation, gave her a deep sense of peace. It felt as though, no matter how turbulent the world outside might be, it couldn't disturb this moment.

However, perhaps because it had been so long since she'd been able to spend such a calm moment with Yu Xie, Rosalyne's face gradually grew warm, and she felt herself heating up.

Eventually, she removed the cloak draped over her shoulders.

Her pale shoulders and neck radiated an alluring glow, as smooth and delicate as pearls. Her skin was like snow, tinged with a faint blush, silky and flawless. The elegant curves of her figure flowed naturally, embodying a unique blend of femininity and grace. The sharp contours of her collarbones, deep and enticing, exuded a mature and captivating charm.

Yu Xie frowned slightly, and an odd thought flashed through his mind—was Rosalyne planning to use her charms on him here?

It was evident that Rosalyne certainly had the allure to employ such seductive tactics.

With her stunning looks paired with a mature figure and irresistible charm, who wouldn't feel at least a little dazed?

However, Yu Xie was a man who interacted daily with women of Rosalyne's caliber. Naturally, he wasn't one to be easily swayed.

As time passed, Yu Xie realized he might have overthought things. After Rosalyne removed her cloak, she made no further moves—it seemed she had merely taken it off because she was feeling warm.

"Well, I think I've had enough tea. I'll be going now. See you another day," Yu Xie said as he stood up from the sofa.

"Leaving already?" Rosalyne wanted to ask him to stay longer, to spend a bit more time with him, but she couldn't think of a good reason.

"I can't very well just linger here forever, can I?" Yu Xie replied.

Rosalyne wanted to say, "If you want, you could stay here as long as you like—even live here," but in the end, she didn't voice it.

She watched silently as Yu Xie left the Northland Bank, then returned to her own room.

As she reminisced about their time over afternoon tea, she couldn't help but let a small smile play on her lips.

For a brief moment, she felt as if she had returned to being the shy young girl she once was.

It had been centuries since she last felt that way—so long, in fact, that she had almost forgotten what her past self was like.

...

When Yu Xie returned home, he found Xian Yun waiting for him at the door.

For some reason, he had a bad feeling.

"Where did you go?" Xian Yun asked, her gaze tinged with suspicion as she studied him.

"I went to meet with Ningguang, as she invited me, and then I stopped by the Northland Bank," Yu Xie replied.

"The Northland Bank?" Xian Yun paused. "If I recall correctly, that's the bank set up by Snezhnaya. The Fatui Harbinger we encountered at Wangshu Inn should be there, right?"

"That's correct; she's there."

"Did you meet her?"

"Though seeing her wasn't my purpose for going, I did meet her," Yu Xie admitted.

Xian Yun suddenly fell silent.

"It was just an ordinary meeting," Yu Xie added.

"I—I never said it was anything special..." Xian Yun seemed a little embarrassed, quickly turning to head inside. "I feel a bit thirsty."

Yu Xie followed her in, poured her a cup of tea, and poured one for himself as well.

"...If you had to choose one person, would you choose me?" Xian Yun suddenly asked.

Yu Xie froze, his hand holding the tea cup suspended mid-air. He was stunned.

The abrupt question left him at a loss for how to respond.

"It feels a bit warm," Xian Yun said, removing the shawl from her shoulders and hanging it on the coat rack.

Holding her tea cup in both hands, she lowered her head slightly. Her long eyelashes trembled gently, like a shy white crane avoiding Yu Xie's gaze.

Her skin, as fair and delicate as snow, seemed to radiate a soft glow. The gentle rise and fall of her chest with her breaths exuded the charm unique to a mature woman.

For some reason, Yu Xie suddenly felt that Xian Yun seemed even more beautiful than usual today…

But as for her earlier question, he still didn't know how to answer.

If possible, he didn't want to see anyone feel hurt or sad because of him. Yet, this was all the result of seeds he had sown in the past…

If he chose one person, what about the others?

Maybe he could just avoid making a choice altogether... but wouldn't that be too irresponsible?

What on earth had the "past him" been thinking? He felt utterly at a loss for words.

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