Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"Qiqi, do you know Nathan too?"

Hearing the zombie girl directly call out Nathan's name, Hu Tao looked at her puzzledly.

Although Qiqi was now immortal, the little girl's memory had always been poor. From what Hu Tao knew, Qiqi always carried a notebook with her to ensure her daily life went smoothly. It contained various notes and reminders, but on the most unfortunate days, she would even forget to check the notebook itself.

Judging from Nathan's expression upon seeing Qiqi, Hu Tao could tell this was clearly the look of someone meeting for the first time. This kind of first-meeting reaction couldn't be faked.

It was their first meeting, and Qiqi had poor memory due to her condition. Yet despite these two factors, the adorable zombie girl had spoken Nathan's name without hesitation.

How strange... it was truly strange!

Hu Tao's current mood was filled with curiosity mixed with bewilderment. Her intuition told her that Nathan must have some connection with this zombie girl.

"Qiqi, do you know me?"

Nathan looked at her gently. This adorable little girl would make anyone fall in love at first sight. Of course, that is, unless you saw her during your 50/50 pity pull.

"Mmm..."

Qiqi's pure purple eyes sparkled, the fear she had shown towards Hu Tao now completely gone. The little girl standing behind the counter reached out her small, round hands towards Nathan, as if yearning for his embrace.

But what came next from Qiqi's mouth made his heart skip a beat.

"Papa Nathan!!!"

Though spoken in a cold voice, one could feel the deep emotion within.

This sudden "Papa" hit Nathan like an armor-piercing round, completely stunning him.

"Wait, Qiqi, what did you just call me?"

Nathan held his aching forehead, thinking he must be hallucinating.

"Papa Nathan!!!"

This time, the cute zombie girl raised her voice even louder, accompanied by a little hop of her short legs.

"Huh? Don't just call me that randomly, when did I become your father?"

Finally, Nathan understood the feeling of those characters in dramas who suddenly discover they have children.

From his previous life until now after crossing over to Teyvat... he had always been just a proper master of magic, the kind who could conjure fireballs with his right hand.

But now suddenly having such a grown daughter appear - who could accept that?

"Mm? Papa Nathan?"

Hearing his objection, Qiqi tilted her head.

On her cold expression, her eyes seemed to grow moist,

as if this little zombie girl might cry at any moment.

"Don't... don't cry!"

Such an adorable little girl, and Qiqi being such a popular character too.

If she started crying, Nathan wouldn't be able to handle it!

"Papa Nathan..."

After hearing his consolation, Qiqi indeed no longer showed signs of sadness.

Instead, she stood on her tiptoes, leaning towards him over the counter.

"Qiqi... what are you doing?"

The little girl raised her pure white forehead, her eyes full of anticipation.

Nathan quickly understood her intention - she wanted his comfort.

"Good... good girl!"

In the end, he couldn't disappoint Qiqi's expectations. Nathan opened his right palm and gently touched her smooth forehead.

Cold and soft - these were his first impressions upon touching the little girl.

"Mm.. mm.. mm..."

On the other side, Qiqi, being comforted by Nathan, made sounds like a small cat.

If it were just the two of them present, this would definitely be a very heartwarming scene.

However unfortunately, Hu Tao was still there as a third party.

"Wait, wait!!!"

Hu Tao waved her hands, trying to interrupt the touching scene before her.

Her fiery red pupils flickered with great confusion.

The scene had changed too quickly; she couldn't adapt at all.

How did it go from Nathan denying everything one second to becoming a touching father-daughter scene the next?

Most importantly, their warm interaction completely excluded Hu Tao.

Standing there dumbfounded, as if she were just a regular spectator.

For Hu Tao, this was absolutely unacceptable.

"Nathan, quick, tell me - is this a child you had with some woman?"

Pouting her lips, jealousy exploded in Hu Tao's eyes.

"Wait, when did I ever get involved with any woman?"

Questioned thus, Nathan shook his head frantically with an innocent expression.

What involvement? Until now he could only conjure large fireballs.

"If you weren't involved with any woman, then Nathan, tell me why this child calls you papa!"

Hu Tao immediately put on a stern face, pretending to look fierce, like a wife interrogating her husband.

But what she didn't know was that because her face was too cute, even when trying to look fierce, she only looked adorably angry!!!

"Well... I want to know that too, this is clearly my first time meeting Qiqi!"

Nathan raised both hands, responding somewhat guiltily.

But after speaking, he suddenly realized something.

Wait, he hadn't done anything with Hu Tao either, so why should he fear her interrogation?

"Hmm? Very suspicious..."

Red eyes darting back and forth, Hu Tao's gaze swept between Nathan and Qiqi.

"Papa... bad person... protect... protect Qiqi!"

However, the little zombie girl had already hidden behind Nathan, completely unwilling to face Hu Tao.

"Nathan, move aside!"

Narrowing her eyes, she walked step by step to Nathan's side.

Such words speaking ill of her from behind made Hu Tao even more angry.

Qiqi's hands were now pressed against Nathan's back.

From the trembling movements transmitted through, he could feel the little girl's genuine fear.

Clearly, Hu Tao had truly frightened Qiqi.

"Wait, Hu Tao, you're not really planning to do something to Qiqi, are you? She's still just a child!"

Well, according to the game's setting, Qiqi had become like this when she was very young.

Even though she was hundreds of years old, she could still be considered a child.

"Hmph, Nathan, you don't trust me anymore? What has blinded your eyes - is it Qiqi's cuteness?"

Standing on tiptoes, Hu Tao's questioning gaze drew closer and closer to him.

"Nathan, let me ask you... between me and Qiqi, who is cuter?"

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