loll i can see him cracking his back as a joke with his s/o, saying how hes an old man

also he TOTALLY would constantly reminisce about how things have changed, for better or for worse. while he’s no longer an archon and cannot guide the people of liyue, i think he'd be curious as to how things will change. however, that doesn't mean he’ll be 100 percent satisfied with every change.

oh oh! wouldn't it be funny if some businesses actually upped their standards or quality of items because of something zhongli pointed out to them? like a selection of tea at a supposedly high end restaurant. his quick lunch break turns into a long winded conversation with the afternoon’s supervisor about how to tell the quality of tea, and how to steep it perfectly!

i can also imagine him helping restaurants get their start while hes incognito post archon war. he would bring them the best ingredients, maybe even work with them and help get them up and running, then the mysterious amber-eyed mentor disappeared.

wait this needs to be explored more i might write on this again

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