The bustling streets of Liyue harbor were filled with the hum of merchants, travelers, and people going about their daily business. Yet, among the crowd, there was one person who stood out in your mind: Xingqiu, the young and talented scholar from the Feiyun Commerce Guild.

You had crossed paths with him numerous times in the city, often catching him with a book in hand or indulging in some passionate conversation about literature or martial arts. It was no surprise that you'd both become acquainted, given your shared love for the written word.

One afternoon, you found yourself in one of the quieter sections of Liyue, tucked away in a little bookshop that was as old as the city itself. As you perused the shelves, your gaze fell upon a familiar face. Xingqiu stood near the back, his nose buried in a book. He seemed so absorbed in his reading that he didn't notice your presence.

Unable to resist, you approached him slowly, taking a moment to watch as he muttered under his breath, obviously engrossed in whatever story he was reading. You couldn't help but smile at his concentration.

Startled, he looked up, his eyes lighting up when he saw you. "Ah, it’s a pleasure to see you." He quickly set the book down, his usual, polite demeanor shifting into a more relaxed, welcoming one.