flstandardbreds Chapter 151 Fine Wine (End)
Chapter 151 Fine Wine (End)
The gentle sound of a piano filled the air, and the atmosphere instantly fell silent. A tender voice then arose, carrying the scent of the wind:
We sealed these things in barrels.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise.
First, wax the neck of the fine wine bottle.
The south wind is gentle, while the north wind is fierce.
.........
What does fine wine taste like?
Mondstadt, the name of freedom.
What exactly ferments to create fine wine?
The courage to explore, the tenderness of love.
.........
The dedication to protecting remains unchanged.
Amidst a thousand winds, blessings rise.
The sour juice turned sweet, and the rough barrel became thoroughly moistened.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise.
……
What was in the barrel?
The golden wheat, lush and verdant.
What wafts in as the fine wine is poured out of the barrel?
The sound of wind chimes echoes through the eternal sky.
.........
We sang along with these fine wines.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise and sing.
What did the wind take away to accompany your drinks?
The story on the strings, tonight's beautiful dream.
—The music stopped, the piece ended—
Qin: "Friends, let's open this bottle of wine together—"
"A tribute to the Wind God!"
The crowd: "A tribute to the Wind God!"
Sora: "A tribute to the Wind God!"
Raize: "A tribute to the Wind God..."
Everyone fell silent, except for Xuan Yue. He still had his arms crossed, seemingly resting with his eyes closed.
(Little Crescent Moon~) Wendy's voice entered my mind.
(Don't even think about it, I'm still angry.)
(Please do me a favor~ I'll personally go to Dihuazhou to look after your little golden roc.)
(With Morax around, we don't need you. Don't corrupt my family.)
(Sigh, think about all these years you and Xuanqing have been hands-off parents. That child has suffered so much, and Morax couldn't do anything about it. If it weren't for me...)
(Stop! Okay, I agree.)
He didn't agree because of this drunkard; he just considered it a gift for the little wolf cub.
Little Cleo was praying earnestly, but soon opened her eyes and sensed her surroundings... there was no wind blowing.
"Eh... there's no wind..." Klee's ahoge (cowlick) drooped down.
Razer: "Klee, don't be sad."
"How could this be, Raize? Lord Wind God hasn't returned. Did he not like the wine we prepared?"
Tears welled up in Keli's eyes, and her brothers panicked.
"Klee, don't cry, it shouldn't be. Maybe... Lord Anemo returned in a different way this year."
Sora immediately knelt down to comfort Klee, and Paimon quickly chimed in, "Little Klee, do you know? Lord Anemo can not only transform into the wind, but also into other forms, so he must have returned in a different form this year!"
"Hmm? Really? Turn into... turn into a bouncy?" Klee thought for a moment and finally chose her favorite thing.
"Alright, it'll become Bounce! Did you hear that, Wind God!" Paimon couldn't help but cast a disdainful glance at Wendy on the stage.
Wendy happened to look over as well, and looked at Xuan Yue with an inquiring gaze.
Xuan Yue rolled her eyes and told him to figure it out himself.
Klee: "Hehe... Razor, did the Anemo Archon bring you a blessing?"
Lei Ze: "Yeah. I've talked a lot and learned a lot from being with you guys."
"Now, I'm not afraid. This... is a blessing."
Bennett couldn't help but tease, "Don't forget, once your wine is brewed, I'll have a sip too!"
Empty: "There's still some for us too."
Razer: "Yes, let's share it together, let's reminisce together."
"Mmm! But... Klee's thirsty..." Little Klee pointed her little hand. She had been talking for so long, and her mouth was dry and uncomfortable.
Paimon: "We've been talking too much, shall we go get some drinks?"
Bennett: "I heard the new 'Holiday Fruit Wine' at the 'Angel's Gift' booth is delicious!"
Klee: "I want to drink! I want to drink!"
"Let's go then, it's on me." Xuan Yue smiled, and a bag of Mora appeared in her hand.
“Then we won’t stand on ceremony! Klee, hurry up, let’s go line up!” Paimon immediately called to Klee and flew towards the “Gift of the Angels” booth.
"I'm here! I'm here!" Little Claire immediately caught up.
Wendy also came over from below the stage and followed Xuan Yue: "How was it?"
"How about what?"
"Wasn't my performance amazing?"
"Not bad. Mondstadt's poetry is completely different from Liyue's ancient poetry and prose. It's not obscure or difficult to understand, and it has its own story, which can be considered an advantage."
Xuan Yue objectively expressed her views, praising where praise was due.
"Haha, that's good. Oh, by the way, there's something else I want to tell you—"
"Do you know why Razer's parents brewed 'dandelion wine'?"
Wendy's left hand touched Xuan Yue's right cheek, intentionally or unintentionally wiping away the tears left behind before he woke up.
The dandelion symbolizes: love that never ends…
The breeze seemed to echo the words of its own deity, giving him an answer. It stirred the wind chimes, playing a melodious tune.
"Klee, listen." Razer's call brought Klee back to her senses, and she obediently stood still, listening quietly—she heard the sound of wind chimes.
"Wind! It's the wind! — The Wind God has returned!"
Klee instantly became excited and ran off into the distance with Bennett, while Razer followed closely behind to keep an eye on them.
Kong and Paimon turned to look at Wendy, who had already withdrawn his hand, placed his index finger between his lips, and gently shushed him.
Then a pale blue light surged from his body, and the wind blew outwards from him, carrying away a large number of dandelions.
Xuan Yue stroked the spot where Wendy had just touched, where the warmth still lingered. Above that was his purple-gold eye… As if remembering something, the corners of Xuan Yue's mouth couldn't help but turn upwards, a gentle smile spreading across his face.
A transparent crystal butterfly perched on a treetop, watching quietly.
……
As Lei Ze reopened the bottle of wine left by his parents, a scene flashed through his mind as the aroma wafted into his nose:
On a moonlit night, a man and a woman dressed as adventurers sat on a cliff. The man held a bottle of wine in his hand, looking somewhat troubled: "I didn't expect that after working so hard for so long, this wine is still not ready. I guess I'll wait for my son to open it in the future."
These words amused the woman next to her. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she hurriedly patted her lover's shoulder: "Lei Ze."
What do you think of this name?
"A name that embodies the spirit of an adventurer." The man wholeheartedly agreed with the name and pulled his lover into his arms: "Great, it's settled then. Let's call him Raize."
Razer reached out to touch her, but Klee's voice pulled him back to reality: "Razer! Brother Razer!"
Bennett: "Raze, hurry up, or I won't wait for you."
Lei Ze smiled, nodded, and ran towards them.
(Mom and Dad, thank you. I like this name.)
We sang along with these fine wines.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise and sing.
What did the wind take away to accompany your drinks?
The story on the strings, tonight's beautiful dream...