"Master, let's check out that store."
"Alright."
Xu Zheng sat proudly atop Ganyu's head, both hands gripping her horns like a steering wheel. It felt strangely like driving a car—just tug her horns in the direction you wanted, and Ganyu would naturally follow. Real ergonomic engineering.
The shop in front had a glowing signboard:
Liyue Lady's Fashion Boutique.
At the door stood a young female attendant in… very light clothing.
Hiss—
Xu Zheng sucked in a breath of cold air.
What the hell kind of store is this?
With a clerk dressed like that, this place couldn't possibly be legit!
She was practically sabotaging his Dao heart.
"Lady Ganyu?"
The shopgirl blinked in surprise. She'd worked here for years and had never seen Ganyu walk into a store like this.
Actually, forget this store—she'd hardly seen Ganyu in the entire commercial district unless she was flanked by Qianyan soldiers on official business.
Inside, however, the boutique was surprisingly… respectable. Tasteful even.
Xu Zheng immediately lost interest. He slumped, disappointed.
"Master, see if there's anything you like."
"You want to buy clothes for Eula? But we don't know her size…"
Xu Zheng paused to think.
Eula's… proportions?
Big. That was the only answer he needed.
But he shook his head. "Nah, I'm not here for Eula. Master, we got a big cut from the milk tea shop profits. I've got more Mora than I know what to do with. I want to buy you a dress."
"Ah… No need…" Ganyu murmured, bashful.
Xu Zheng scanned the racks, then lit up.
Good heavens.
There it was.
A maid outfit.
A bunny girl costume.
Yep. This shop was absolutely not respectable.
What kind of "lady's boutique" sold this stuff?
"Master, I think a few of these would really suit you."
Xu Zheng's enthusiasm went off the charts. He eagerly joined the salesgirl in introducing options to Ganyu.
Gotta say—when someone's beautiful, they look good in anything.
Honestly, not wearing anything would be—ahem. Moving on!
"Master, try this one!"
He didn't jump straight to the maid outfit or the bunny suit.
These things had to be escalated. Slowly. Strategically.
The dress he picked came with complimentary white stockings.
Not that the stockings mattered.
He mostly just wanted to see Ganyu in a cute dress.
"This one? Okay, I'll try it on…" Ganyu said softly.
Moments later, she stepped out of the fitting room…
And Xu Zheng nearly had a heart attack.
White stockings versus black stockings…
Each had their merits. But white had just claimed a decisive victory.
"Salesgirl! Wrap up the white stockings—I'm buying them!"
"Hmm?"
Both Ganyu and the salesgirl stared at him.
The clerk had a knowing look in her eye, as if to say: Say no more, I got you, brother.
"I misspoke!" Xu Zheng scrambled to correct himself. "I meant the dress suits my master very well!"
I, Xu Zheng, am a man of pure intentions.
White stockings? Who even cares about those?
He bought the dress. Then picked out a few more that would look great on Ganyu.
Wrapped them all up. Big spender style.
"Master, want to try this one too?"
He pointed at a pastel-blue maid outfit with frilly lace trim.
The salesgirl was now openly judging him.
Kid's got taste, she thought. No wonder he's Ganyu's live-in sugar baby.
She was actually good friends with Miss Ying'er—Liyue's resident gossip queen and certified coquette—who had spilled the beans ages ago. Ganyu had taken in a child husband, but was telling everyone it was a "disciple" for the sake of appearances.
At the time, the shopgirl didn't believe it.
But today? She believed.
Ganyu was letting this boy pick out her clothes, and even trying them on for him like a blushing wife.
If that wasn't a child husband, what was?
And—damn it—he was loaded. Bought five outfits already.
Ugh, I want to be Ganyu's sugar baby too…
She felt bitter. Here she was—fair-skinned, long-legged, drop-dead gorgeous—and still working retail.
Meanwhile Xu Zheng was out here living the dream.
And really, getting pampered by Ganyu wasn't even a bad deal!
…
Ganyu, unable to refuse Xu Zheng's puppy eyes, reluctantly agreed to try the maid outfit.
The moment the curtain drew open…
Xu Zheng had to admit—whoever designed this outfit was a genius.
It struck the perfect balance between elegance and temptation.
Add a blushing Ganyu into the mix?
Perfection.
Xu Zheng immediately pulled out the image crystal and snapped a shot.
This moment deserved eternal preservation.
His eyes drifted to the bunny girl costume…
But he decided to spare her—for now.
Her face was already red enough to drip.
"These. All of them. I'll take them."
With a grand wave of his hand, Xu Zheng went full big-shot mode.
Milk tea had gone viral across Liyue. He could just lie around and rake in profit now.
Even Wanmin Restaurant had cashed in—Chef Mao was already planning renovations.
"Got it~" the clerk said sweetly, bagging everything up while mentally preparing the gossip she'd share with Ying'er later.
Xu Zheng strong-armed Ganyu into white stockings—was it love, lust, or just fashion gone wild?
"Why are you grinning like that?" Xu Zheng asked, catching her zoned out.
"Oh, nothing. Sales. Make me happy."
Xu Zheng narrowed his eyes.
Why did she have the exact same vibe as Ying'er?
This woman… can't be allowed to live.
…
After leaving the boutique, they strolled through the commercial street some more.
They still hadn't found the perfect gift for Eula.
The next shop was a plush toy store.
Xu Zheng figured girls liked soft, fuzzy things, so he pointed and said,
"Master, let's check this one out!"
"Okay."
The moment they walked in, Xu Zheng was hit by a realization:
Liyue people are obsessed with the Geo Archon.
The whole shop was filled with nothing but Rex Lapis plushies.
Tiny ones the size of a palm.
Medium ones for cuddling.
And then—
Life-sized body pillows.
One-to-one scale.
This nation was unhinged.
Do people seriously hug the Geo Lord to sleep?
Xu Zheng searched around in disappointment.
No body pillows of sexy ladies? Not even one?
He made a mental note: petition Liyue to start importing Raiden Shogun merch immediately.
Meanwhile, Ganyu's big eyes sparkled. It was her first time in a store like this.
She was enchanted.
She wanted to take all the plushies home.
Body pillows though? She didn't get them.
Besides, at night, she preferred snuggling Little Xu Zheng anyway.
"I want to give Eula a Rex Lapis plush. Do you think she'll like it?" Ganyu asked.
"She will. Gifts don't need to be perfect. It's the thought that matters.
Of course, if the gift has cultural meaning, that's even better.
And this one's a Liyue classic."
Ganyu nodded, then turned to the shopkeeper.
"I'll take two."
"Two?" Xu Zheng asked.
"The other one's for you."
Ganyu crouched down so they were eye-level, then gave him a sweet, radiant smile.
"For being such a good boy."
"Ah—"
Xu Zheng's heart skipped.
Ganyu, you're breaking the rules…
They'd been together long enough now that both had changed.
Ganyu wasn't the same shy immortal from before.
For example—her thighs had gotten thicker.