Genshin Impact: The Sage's Disciple Doesn't Want Fame

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Xiangling and Hutao exchanged a glance, chuckled softly, and then followed.

They were always very tolerant of Ji Ming's childlike nature, after all, the young man hadn't experienced much of the joy of childhood.

Qiqi lay quietly in Hu Tao's arms, looking somewhat resigned to her fate. However, since the little zombie girl had always been expressionless, no one noticed anything unusual about her for the time being.

It's so uncomfortable, that stupid walnut is really uncomfortable. There's no cushioning on my lower abdomen at all, and I feel very uncomfortable.

Compared to the clumsy, uncomfortable Hu Tao, being hugged by Xiang Ling is actually quite comfortable. Although it's not super big, it still provides some cushioning.

Even being held by Silly Daddy is a better experience than being held by Silly Kurumi, because Silly Daddy is very strong and has some pectoral muscles, so it's still okay.

Qiqi continued to lie on Hu Tao's body, making gurgling noises, but the three of them took it as cuteness and, apart from receiving three head pats as a reward, the situation did not improve at all.

Especially when Hu Tao patted her head, the rubbing sensation became even more intense, making Qi Qi feel even more hopeless.

"Silly daddy..."

A faint cry for help came from behind him. Ji Ming paused for a moment, then turned around and saw that Qi Qi, whose skin was already fair, looked even paler under Hu Tao's clumsy embrace.

Oh no! My daughter is in danger!

Ji Ming quickly took Qi Qi in his arms, and the little zombie girl's complexion improved a lot. She clung to his neck and refused to let go, as if letting go would send her back to the terrifying Du Yu.

Poor thing, my dear daughter.

Hu Tao blinked: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Ji Ming smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Nothing, Qiqi probably just wants to sleep."

"Sleep if you want to. You can sleep on my body just the same way, right?"

Hmm...it's probably because of the pillow?

Ji Ming remained silent to avoid angering Comrade Hu Tao and getting a flurry of punches.

Xiangling didn't say anything either. Spending too much time with her childhood sweetheart had made even the lively little cook become mischievous.

Previously, she knew very little about this kind of knowledge, but now, she only needs to make eye contact with Ji Ming to immediately sense that something is wrong.

Xiangling glanced at Hu Tao's chest, then looked down at her own, and finally smiled.

We won! I'll make more papaya milk for Atao from now on. That's the lingering feeling of a victor.

After all, even Qiqi loves her embrace.

Xiangling patted Qiqi's little head and walked to Ji Ming's left, her face full of joy.

Hu Tao looked puzzled: "What's going on with you guys? Don't hide anything from me, the head of this hall."

Qiqi suddenly spoke up: "Stupid Walnut."

How strange, I'm a little worried no matter what. Was Qiqi feeling a bit unwell just now? Could she be sick?

Wait a minute, how could a little zombie girl get sick? At most, she might have an upset stomach from eating something bad. But Xiangling wouldn't make such a basic mistake; her cooking skills are top-notch.

Think back, when did Qiqi start to show a distressed expression? It seems like it was when Xiangling stuffed her into her arms, and the longer it lasted, the more distressed she looked.

Hu Tao seemed lost in thought, her soft little hands unconsciously resting on her chest, before her expression froze.

Seeing that Hu Tao understood everything, Grandpa Ji Ming wanted to laugh a little and comforted her, "It's okay, A Tao, you're only seventeen years old, you'll win."

Xiangling said earnestly, "Yes, Atao will win."

Hu Tao opened her mouth, revealing her little tiger teeth, and said in a tearful voice, "You two, you've teamed up to bully this hall master."

Noticing that Hu Tao was a little sad, Qi Qi paused for a moment, then stretched out her arms: "Hu Tao, hug me."

As if she had found a lifeline, Hu Tao immediately took Qi Qi and said boastfully, "See? Qi Qi loves me, the head of this hall."

Ji Ming did not refute: "Yes, yes."

Xiangling smiled: "That's right, that's right."

For some reason, Hu Tao felt even more pitiful, so she could only hug Qi Qi tightly with a pitiful expression.

Qiqi patted Hu Tao's head, then wrapped her arms around her neck and lay on top of her, continuing to look utterly hopeless.

Even if she's a foolish concubine, she still needs some comforting, otherwise what if she runs away?

The little zombie girl is going to great lengths to ensure her silly daddy's happiness.

Despite the teasing, comforting was still necessary. Xiangling went over and hugged Hu Tao and Qi Qi, saying with a grin, "Good girls, I love you two the most."

Ji Ming: "?"

You're committing a crime right now, aren't you? Don't be a cowboy, you can't use a cowboy's mouth and teeth!

Ji Ming looked aggrieved: "Xiangling, what about me?"

Pulling Ji Ming over, the little cook said with a happy expression, "I like Ah Ming the most."

Hu Tao remained silent, which was a little strange. Fortunately, they had already left Chihu Rock, and there were few pedestrians on this street, so no one noticed them.

But she was still so shy. Ji Ming's face was almost touching hers, and Hu Tao could feel the warm breath he was exhaling.

Qiqi reached out and pressed Ji Ming's face, saying earnestly, "Father, you can't bully Hu Tao."

Oh no, I've been found out. I was planning to tease Walnut a bit, but I think I'll pass now.

Ji Ming chuckled a few times, reached out and hugged the two little girls in front of him, nuzzling Qi Qi's little face.

Xiangling and Hutao were quite amusing; they also rubbed against Qiqi's little face, making the little zombie girl's face turn red.

"Three idiots..."

Chapter 158 Without the joy of this place, one cannot think of the Jade Capital Terrace.

Regarding the custody issue of Qiqi, the alliance between Wangshengtang and Wanmintang exchanged opinions with Bubulu and engaged in heated discussions.

Doctor Bai Shu argued forcefully, but Master Hu Tao refused to back down. Advisor Chang Sheng and General Xiang Ling assisted from the sidelines. The two sides went back and forth, displaying their heroic spirit amidst the flashing swords, and putting on a spectacular diplomatic show.

Okay, the above is the scene that Ji Ming imagined. In reality, Bai Shu and Hu Tao just had a simple argument. Chang Sheng would occasionally make a few sarcastic remarks, and Xiang Ling would smile apologetically on the side, looking silly.

They were supposed to argue for a long time, but Qiqi's cry of "Stupid Daddy" instantly froze the atmosphere.

Doctor Baishu complied. Qiqi was indeed very obedient and listened to him, but this little zombie girl had never treated him as an elder. Since she was willing to recognize Ji Ming as her adoptive father, he was not unwilling to grant her wish.

Of course, this is conditional.

Firstly, Qiqi will continue to work as a junior herbalist at Bubulu and will continue to be responsible for collecting herbs. Baizhu will pay Qiqi 70% of his standard salary.

However, considering that Qiqi is a little zombie girl and has no concept of money, she was entrusted to Ji Ming for safekeeping.

Upon hearing that Ji Ming was managing Qi Qi's salary, Chang Sheng and Hu Tao exchanged a glance, with the former saying without hesitation, "Does Ji Ming want to live off Qi Qi?"

How could that be? As a responsible father, Ji Ming would never live off Qi Qi. He had absolutely no intention of paying attention to Chang Sheng.

Secondly, Qiqi will move to Ji Ming's house, but this does not mean that Bai Shu will give up custody. She will need to return to Bu Bu Lu for a few days every now and then.

Ji Ming didn't think too much about these two requests and immediately agreed to them. Anyway, he hadn't planned to take over Qi Qi's custody, so getting these two promises was a pleasant surprise.

So, Ji Ming took Qi Qi back to the courtyard house that day. Despite the little zombie girl's strong insistence, he still didn't prepare a small room for her.

The clingy little zombie girl is so cute!

If Ji Ming was reliable and conscientious before becoming Qi Qi's father, then he became degenerate after bringing Qi Qi home.

When I wake up in the morning, I first hold Qiqi and take a couple of breaths. Then I get up and carry the sleepy Qiqi to the courtyard to wash up. After that, I hold Qiqi and eat breakfast in the lobby.

I spent the morning playing with Qiqi, letting her play with whatever was available. Ji Ming even got up early to go to the shopping street to buy all sorts of balls, but unfortunately, Qiqi didn't really like them.

Qiqi really enjoys playing chess. Due to her rigid thinking, this little zombie girl is constantly bullied by Ji Ming, but she still enjoys it immensely.

After lunch, Ji Ming would hold Qi Qi and take a one-hour nap. In the afternoon, he would go for a walk in Liyue Harbor.

As evening fell, Ji Ming gave Qi Qi, who was wearing a children's bath towel, a bath. He sat on a small wooden stool and poked her hair, while the little zombie girl soaked in the wooden tub and blew bubbles.

That night, Ji Ming held Qi Qi as he drifted off to sleep.

For several days in a row, Ji Ming lived a decadent life, dumping all his work on Old Man Zhongli, almost making him quit his job, completely forgetting his vow to learn how to handle government affairs some time ago.

When Sister Dudu came to the courtyard to check on things, she was also shocked by Ji Ming's old father's appearance. She was shocked but also a little gratified, muttering things like, "If he treats Qi Qi like this, when he marries into the Hu family and has a young master, won't he spoil him every day?"

With Qiqi, that's enough; the little zombie girl is the best in the world.

As victims of this heartwarming father-daughter moment, Hu Tao and Xiang Ling both felt somewhat aggrieved. Ji Ming spent all his time with Qi Qi, neglecting the two little girls.

Fortunately, things soon took a turn for the better. While eating at Wanmintang, a certain cat listened to Xiangling's complaints. As a righteous and hardworking superhero, the cat did not hesitate to take on the task of correcting Ji Ming.

The next day, the cat came to the door in a very aggressive manner.

"You little rascal, what have you been doing these past few days? Not only have you been neglecting Xiangling and Hutao, but you've also been skipping work. You don't act like a mayor at all."

Busy playing chess with Qiqi, Ji Ming didn't even look up: "Keqing is here. Do you want to play chess with us?"

Ke Qing put her hands on her hips and said with dissatisfaction, "No, hurry up and work with me."

Qiqi, biting her little hand, paused her thoughts for a moment, then looked up at Keqing: "Are you Daddy's wife...?"

"Wha...what?!"

Ke Qing's face turned bright red, and she frantically waved her little hands in the air, denying in a panic, "No way!"

Qiqi said expressionlessly, "Then why do you have a key to my house...?"

Seeing Ke Qing's speechless expression, Ji Ming wanted to laugh. He reached out and pinched Qi Qi's little face, explaining, "Bai Tang is from Ke Qing's family, so she must have come to visit Bai Tang."