Chapter 258

It was rare for little Ganyu not to run off to play; she sat obediently by Gu Chen's side.

Although she hadn't grown much taller in a few years, she could no longer be called 'feet off the ground'; at least her tiptoes could touch the floor.

Soon, a series of procedures began.

One could see the look of happiness on the groom's face.

Perhaps this is what getting married is?

Little Ganyu didn't quite understand this.

She didn't know what she thought of, but she hopped down to the ground and ran off to find the bride who had returned to the room.

Arriving inside, little Ganyu saw the bride sitting on the bed.

"Who is it?"

The bride was very surprised to hear footsteps.

"Big sister, aren't you eating?" little Ganyu asked in confusion.

"Oh, it's little Ganyu." The bride laughed and then said: "I can't go out to eat yet."

"Why?" little Ganyu didn't understand.

"I don't understand either."

The bride shook her head and then asked: "Aren't you in a hurry to eat?"

"I'm not in a hurry."

Little Ganyu shook her head and then asked: "Big sister, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Ask me?"

The bride was stunned.

Little Ganyu was an immortal's disciple; logically, she should know many things.

Hearing her curious voice, could it be that she had doubts about something?

The bride nodded gently.

"Big sister, what is getting married?"

"Getting married means that from now on, he and I will eat and live together, staying together until we grow old."

"Must one get married?"

"That's hard to say. Even without getting married, aren't there people who can love each other until their hair turns white?"

"What kind of people can get married to what kind of people?"

"The person you like and the person who likes you—as long as the elders agree, it's fine, right?"

"Oh~"

Little Ganyu suddenly realized: "Then Master and I can get married!"

The bride was stunned upon hearing this, then cried and laughed: "No, no. A teacher for a day is a father for life; how can you marry your Master?"

"Can't I?"

Little Ganyu tilted her head, not quite understanding: "But I like Master, and Master likes me. Isn't that enough?"

"Mm... affection isn't just romantic love; there's also familial love, friendship... Your Master probably treats you as a disciple and a daughter, right?"

"Is that so..."

Little Ganyu scratched her head, feeling a bit disappointed.

"You are still young. You will understand these things when you grow up."

That sentence again.

But when will I grow up?

Little Ganyu left. She ran back to Gu Chen's side, her brows furrowed, looking heavy-hearted.

She had only run off for a moment, and now she had something on her mind?

Gu Chen asked curiously: "What's wrong?"

Little Ganyu struggled for a moment, then shook her head: "You'll understand when you reach my age."

"? Why..."

Gu Chen: "..."

"... Why..."

What an abstract answer.

After shaking his head and laughing, Gu Chen said: "Let's eat. After eating, we'll go back and see what protective arts I can teach you."

"Mm."

Little Ganyu nodded.

Knowing the immortals were coming, the kitchen had specially prepared a few extra vegetarian dishes.

After eating, they returned home.

Gu Chen heard about Morax leading the immortals to crusade against the gods.

Without thinking too much, Gu Chen took out all the weapons he could think of and placed them in front of little Ganyu for her to choose.

"This one!"

Little Ganyu took a fancy to the bow at first sight.

"A bow?"

Gu Chen pondered for a long time and nodded: "Not bad. Come, I'll teach you."

Gu Chen drew the bow and nocked an arrow.

With a 'whoosh', the arrow pierced through the earthen wall.

Seeing this, little Ganyu exclaimed, "That's it, that's it!"

It seemed she liked the bow and arrow very much.

Gu Chen began to teach her.

At first, little Ganyu couldn't bend the bow or shoot an arrow at all.

Gu Chen crouched down, letting her press against his chest, then held her hands and said, "Focus your attention; only by keeping your heart, the bow, and the arrow as one can you hit the bullseye."

As his voice fell, he released his grip, and the arrow struck the target with perfect accuracy.

Little Ganyu's pupils dilated; she didn't know what she was thinking about, appearing somewhat dazed.

"What's wrong?" Gu Chen was quite puzzled.

"Teach me again! Let's practice this!" little Ganyu said.

"It's rare that you have this heart; feel it well."

Gu Chen taught her again.

Pressed against Gu Chen's chest, little Ganyu could clearly feel Gu Chen's heartbeat and the warmth in his embrace.

She didn't know how many times she had acted spoiled in Gu Chen's arms, but she had never felt like this before today.

She was very confused and didn't understand why this was.

But she didn't ask; this was the first time she had kept a secret from her Master.

"Distracted again?"

Gu Chen raised his hand and tapped her forehead.

Little Ganyu covered her forehead and gave a giggle: "Do it again!"

"You, really." Gu Chen was helpless and had no choice but to explain every step of archery to her in detail.

Days passed one by one, and little Ganyu grew up day by day.

Yet, even at a target only ten meters away, out of ten arrows she shot, only one would graze the target, and the others flew off to who knows where.

Gu Chen even doubted whether she had been practicing seriously at all.

But strangely, he felt that little Ganyu's archery technique was slowly improving.

【Lumine】: Scheming Ganyu! I've already seen through it. To covet Gu Chen's embrace and his hand-in-hand guidance, she pretends she can't do it,

but every time after he teaches her, she improves just a little bit. Scheming, too scheming! (Hu Tao. Smirk)

【Nilou】: Little Miss Ganyu was so smart; she actually used this method to have intimate contact with Mr. Gu Chen, and the key is that she

wouldn't make Mr. Gu Chen feel there was any problem!

【Collei】: Mr. Gu Chen would rather suspect his own teaching than suspect Miss Ganyu's talent; he's truly teary-eyed! Ganyu stocks are skyrocketing!! (Klee. Yay)

【Venti】: @【Gu Chen】 Brother Gu Chen~ I'm not that skilled with a bow and arrow either, could you teach me too~ (Voice clip with vocal fry, 5s)

【Gu Chen】:?, a treacherous fellow! (Nahida. Pointing)