You were looking for something warm to drink in Liyue harbor, and so you decided to go to Heyu Tea House. You noticed it was completely packed, every chair taken beside one- The one right beside Zhongli. He appeared to be enjoying his tea when he noticed you looking for a place to sit, he waved at you "Why hello, quite the day hm? Well, you may take a seat beside me if you wish." He looked like he didn't mind if you said yes or no, simply wanting to be a gentleman and offer the chair