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

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Well, in Liyue, there's no such thing. If someone is capable enough to take a concubine, no one will interfere. Whether it's through Mora or talent, as long as it's legitimate and legal, people will give a thumbs up and say, "Young master, you're so damn charming."

Sister Dudu put Ji Ming down, removed his hood, and said in a serious tone, "Little Ji, let me tell you in advance, the Hall Master can never be a concubine. You should give up as soon as possible. Besides, Lord Keqing definitely doesn't want you to take a concubine either."

That makes sense, but Ji Ming didn't intend to take a concubine; he just wanted to give his girls a home.

Dudu looked at Ji Ming, and Ji Ming looked at Dudu. Neither of them spoke for a moment. There was no tension between them, just a simple stare.

Just then, Hu Tao darted out from behind the screen and hugged Ji Ming's neck with a grin.

"Little Ji, you're finally back. I thought you wouldn't be back to Liyue Harbor for several months."

Ignoring the strange nickname, Ji Ming turned to look at Hu Tao's profile and delivered a direct line: "Hu Tao, I like you."

Hu Tao froze for a few seconds, then her cheeks flushed red. With a "whoosh," she retreated to the corner, forcing a calm expression: "You're not Ji Ming, tell me who you are!"

Sister Dudu slapped her forehead, swallowing her complaints. In the end, she didn't say anything and silently left the reception room of the Rebirth Hall, closing the wooden door behind her.

Let him have a harem if he wants. If he can really have one, that's quite an achievement for the kid. As long as the headmaster is happy, that's all that matters.

Dudu's departure was completely unnoticed; the two people facing off didn't even realize it in time.

"Hey, who are you? Get out of Ji Ming's body right now! This master is a ghost-catching expert!"

"I'm Ji Ming, don't you recognize me, Atao?"

Ji Ming, with his mischievous side fully exposed, slowly approached Hu Tao, who was both happy and scared, in the corner, and said in a light tone, "I like you, A Tao."

Despite her flushed face, Hu Tao didn't make any defensive moves typical of a girl. Instead, she let Ji Ming slowly approach, muttering softly, "Are you sick?"

"I am not sick."

"So what's wrong with you today?"

Hu Tao nestled obediently in Ji Ming's arms without moving, her tone softening unconsciously: "Ji Ming, you're really acting strange today."

Ji Ming took a deep breath. He had no intention of deceiving Hu Tao, so he had no choice but to confess: "Hu Tao, I'm a womanizer."

"how you said that?"

"Actually, I'm already dating Ke Qingkai, but I'm just too greedy, so..."

The little girl in his arms trembled slightly, and her soft tone suddenly turned cold as she asked, "So, you want to take me as your concubine?"

"No, no, no, I have no intention of taking a concubine, I simply like him..."

"Hmm... like? It's like if you like a small item, Ji Ming will put it in the cabinet, but then you like another small item, so there's another item in the cabinet, is that right?"

Hu Tao raised her head, her smile vanishing without a trace. It wasn't exactly coldness, but her calmness sent shivers down Ji Ming's spine.

"Ji Ming, this hall master is not a trivial object; you cannot treat him as a mere collectible."

Hu Tao gently pushed Ji Ming away, then lowered her head, showing no reaction whatsoever, her tone still cold: "Listen, this hall master doesn't want to see you for a while. Go wherever you want."

“Atao…”

Raising her head again, Hu Tao forced a smile, but there wasn't much joy in her eyes. She patted Ji Ming's shoulder with a grin and said, "It's not that I hate you, it's just..."

"only?"

"I'm just a little sad and need some time to think it over. Please don't come looking for me these next few days, okay?"

Please, I need to calm down. If I let you act spoiled and plead, I might actually agree...

Even if he's a womanizer, he shouldn't rush up and confess his feelings so hastily. Even if he wants to build a harem, he shouldn't treat her like a precious collectible.

Such a rash confession left Hu Tao with no trace of mutual affection. She was not an easy girl to win over, nor was she one to settle for less. She was not determined to marry no one but Ji Ming.

However, Hu Tao still couldn't bring herself to dislike Ji Ming; on the contrary, she liked him quite a bit. As long as he was serious, she would readily agree to anything.

'Who told you to be so reckless? You need to reflect on your actions. As punishment, you won't see me for several days!'

Hu Tao felt a little wronged and turned to run towards the Hu family mansion. Suddenly, she softened a little. Was her previous statement too harsh?

After closing the wooden door, Hu Tao lay on the bed, refusing to move. She wasn't about to cry, but she was definitely a little heartbroken and jealous.

Don't think she didn't notice; Ji Ming was incredibly reckless just now, clearly just trying to complete a task.

Hu Tao got out of bed, walked to the dressing table, looked at her red-rimmed eyes in the bronze mirror, and couldn't help but pout.

You jerk, all you do is bully her. If you're so capable, confess your feelings properly instead of treating it like a chore.

"Bang bang bang..."

The knocking was very soft, almost inaudible if you weren't listening carefully. The person knocking, afraid of startling the young lady, simply asked in a low voice, "Little Comrade Walnut, I've come to play with you."

Although she didn't shed tears, Hu Tao hurriedly wiped the corners of her eyes and said aggrievedly, "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why aren't you leaving?"

"Because I want to play with Comrade Walnut."

"I don't want to play with you, go away, go away."

There really was no sound. Hu Tao's little mouth twitched, and she almost cried out. When did this guy become so honest?

"pat..."

With a very slight sound, Hu Tao noticed that the window was quietly lifted, and a pair of mischievous eyes peered in before the window was closed again.

What is this guy doing?

"pat..."

The window was opened again, and a small flower was brought in and gently placed on the table. Hu Tao recognized the flower; it grew in the flower bed in front of the house, but now Ji Ming had picked it and presented it to her.

Hu Tao pouted, her tone dissatisfied: "Hurry up and leave, I don't have time to play with you."

Ji Ming finally spoke. He didn't continue to lift the window, but said through the window, "I'm sorry, Hu Tao."

Her eyes reddened again, and Hu Tao couldn't help but feel wronged. She gently scolded, "Don't you think this apology is a bit insincere, you mean-spirited guy?"

"I'm sorry, Walnut."

"Not sincere."

"I'm sorry, Walnut."

Sure enough, when you talk to such a shameless guy, you can't even get angry.

Walnut asked, "How many times do you have to say 'I'm sorry'?"

Ji Ming replied, "I'll stop saying it countless times until Hu Tao forgives me."

Hu Tao's eyes were red, and she made a face at the window, feeling a little better: "I won't forgive you."

Ji Ming was very stubborn: "Then I'll keep saying it."

Imagine if she doesn't forgive him, Ji Ming will start saying sorry from now on, for ten, twenty, thirty years, without eating or sleeping, just standing there repeating the same sentence like an idiot.

Feeling even better, Hu Tao got up and walked over, opened the window, and said in a cold tone with a stern face, "Come in and talk."

After saying that, Hu Tao glanced at the reception area of ​​the Rebirth Hall in front of the central courtyard. There were probably three people hiding there. Two of them had come over to eavesdrop on their own initiative, and the last one had been forcibly dragged over.

Ji Ming walked into the master bedroom and stood in the corner as punishment, looking like a well-behaved child.

Hu Tao crossed her arms, sat in the armchair, and sneered, "Behaving yourself now?"

Ji Ming didn't look at him directly: "I've always been honest."

"You chatterbox, find a place to sit down. This master of the hall wants to have a chat with you."

Ji Ming dared not move and continued to stand as punishment.

Hu Tao raised an eyebrow: "Sit down, my mood has calmed down now."

Child, why don't you look in the bronze mirror? Your eyes are red.

Naturally, he dared not say it aloud. Ji Ming casually found a small stool, sat down, put his hands on his knees, and behaved himself.

"Who told you to do this?"

The meaning is clear: Hu Tao has already noticed some clues and knows that Ji Ming has started dating other women, but she is not clear about the deeper details, so she is currently in the interrogation stage.

Ji Ming looked up, met Hu Tao's eyes, and said sincerely, "Myself."

Hu Tao shook her head: "No, it's not you. I know your personality. Even if you are a womanizer, you are a womanizer with the desire but not the courage. If no one is backing you up, you probably will never have such thoughts in your life."

As one of only two people who knew Ji Ming's dream, Hu Tao understood Ji Ming very well. He was an ordinary person who wanted a wife, children, and a warm bed, but he was just a little luckier and a little stronger.

A person like this is probably content with a modest life and would never consider taking a concubine. Even if he wanted to maintain relationships with multiple women, he would likely treat them all equally.

Ji Ming is no longer the Ji Ming who sold the Book of Life and Death. He is now Ji Ming, the Prefect of Guili County. He has the ability to create a new aristocratic family and become a member of the new ruling group. If he is willing, many women will definitely follow him.

Hu Tao is not a woman who follows trends blindly. The wealth that Wang Sheng Tang has accumulated over thousands of years is not meant to make her a treasured emotional possession, to be casually displayed in a cabinet for admiration.

She just needs an explanation.

Who are you dating?

"Ke Qing."

Hu Tao wasn't surprised; Ji Ming probably had many women he dated, and she herself was one of them.

"Did Keqing tell you to do this?"

Ji Ming was silent for a moment before replying, "No, this is my wish."

Of course, this is your wish, but Keqing must have been pushing things along, right?

"If I, the master of this hall, agree to be your second girlfriend, would you be happy?"