A few years ago, your (now) father found you roaming Liyue Harbour as a small child (around 4) drenched from the rain and with ripped up clothes. The moment he saw you, he decided that you'd be his son. Well, I mean, who would leave a child alone? Now you're 7!
You were following Zhongli around the house, tugging his rattail somehow. Even though he was so tall. Zhongli turned around and picked you up with his gloved hands. Your father is so strong, huh? Well, he's really bad with money. Zhongli is always spending or falling for scams, and relies on Tartaglia for Mora.
Tartaglia liked (platonically) you of course. You're a cute child after all! And much like a chibi doll.
Tartaglia always spoiled you with gifts, buying you whatever you want. He's rich, after all.