Legends of Runeterra

"Good evening, Lord Li En, we are glad that you can accept our invitation!"

"Haha~! Good evening, Mr. Webster, Mrs. Pollina, Ms. Ariana.

Mr. Webster, you are so kind. I am very happy to be invited!

Zeli is my most trusted employee. You are her elders, so just call me by my name."

"this..."

Zeli's parents looked at each other, some hesitation on their faces.

Although I have heard Zeli talk about how approachable Li En is, this is the first time they meet. Li En is now a top figure in Zaun and even in the Twin Cities.

The influence of power inevitably made the two of them hesitate, even though Li En behaved very easy-going.

"Haha~! In that case, I will be so generous as to call you Li En!"

"That's how it should be, Ms. Ariana."

"Haha~! I was just busy saying hello, please come in, Li En."

"Yes, Ms. Ariana."

Led by the Websters, Li En walked into the house.

During this time, Li En communicated calmly with Ze Li's parents and grandmother, while Ze Li stood beside them with her head lowered and said nothing.

If I couldn't hear the conversation between the few people, it would be clear that the reserved Zeli looked more like a guest.

Ariana, who purposely lagged behind, quietly took her granddaughter's hand and squeezed it, then gave a kind smile when Zelle looked at her curiously.

Zeli was stunned for a moment, then the shyness on her face gradually faded away and returned to normal.

Since the agreed time was at dinner time, they all went to the restaurant.

"Mr. Li En, please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Mr. Webster."

The address was changed from 'Sir' to 'Mr', which is still a respectful title, but not as serious as before.

The situation was pretty good for their first meeting. Li En did not continue to ask the other party to call him by his name directly like Ariana did.

A table full of delicious food was steaming and the fragrant aroma greeted us.

"Mr. Li En, tonight we have some home-cooked dishes, please don't mind!"

Polina sat down and said apologetically that although the cost of today's dinner was equivalent to the family's normal three months' food expenses, Zeli, who had never been asked to hand over part of her salary, also took the initiative to bear part of it.

But Polina also knew that these things were definitely not as good as the diet of a big shot like Li En.

"Haha~! Madam Polina is too modest. The deliciousness of the dishes comes from the care of the cook. The color and aroma of these dishes tonight are already very attractive!

I still remember the taste of the meatballs that Zeli brought last time. If I hadn't been busy outside before, I would definitely ask Zeli to bring some more."

"Hahaha~! In that case, I'll make more next time and let Ze Li bring a portion to you, Li En!"

"No problem, thank you Ms. Ariana."

"Please, Mr. Li En!"

"Yes, Mr. Webster."

...

The dinner ended happily with everyone except Zeli who felt a little uneasy.

During the subsequent tea-drinking session, Li En also recounted some of what he had seen and heard, while Ms. Arena and the Websters, in addition to chatting about Zaun’s past, also told some interesting stories about Zeli.

After spending a few hours together, Zeli's family also felt Li En's approachable approachability, and the restraint in their hearts dissipated a lot.

"Mr. Webster, it's getting late. I won't bother you any more. Thank you for your hospitality. If possible, I will invite you to dinner next time."

"Of course, no problem, Mr. Li En, we'll take you there!"

The family walked Li En to the door.

"Thank you again for inviting me, Mr. Webster. The dishes tonight are delicious!"

"Haha~! You are so polite, Mr. Li En!"

"Yeah, I'm glad you like the food tonight!"

"Okay, everyone please stay."

After bowing slightly to the family here, Li En walked out of the yard under the gaze of several people.

As Li En instructed, the carriage with the Japanese Industrial logo was parked at a distance.

"Hoo~!"

Looking at the figure disappearing around the corner, Zeli sighed silently.

While I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, I also felt a sense of inexplicable loss.

Pinching the hem of her skirt, Zeli turned around and prepared to go back to the house.

"Ozawa Rei."

"Hmm? Grandma, what's going on?"

"I was planning to send some homemade refreshments to Mr. Li En, but grandma just forgot. Can Xiao Zeli help me make a trip?"

Ariana said, and thrust the carefully wrapped small box into Zelie’s hands.

"Ah... Grandma, I..."

"Go quickly and come back soon, Mr. Li En hasn't gone far yet!"

With her hands on her granddaughter's shoulders, Ariana turned her around, facing the outside of the yard, and gave her a gentle push.

"Okay, okay, I'll go!"

"Haha~! Xiao Ze Li is so good!"

Looking at Zeli trotting out of the yard, Arena's old face showed a look of relief and expectation.

"Silly girl, happiness is something you have to fight for yourself!"

...

"Da da da~!"

The sound of small leather shoes hitting the ground came from behind. Li En, who had already sensed the presence, deliberately did not look back.

Until the footsteps got closer and the frequency became lower.

Zeli looked at the figure a few meters away and took a deep breath.

"Old...boss..."

"Hmm? Zeli, why are you here?"

"Grandma asked me to send you some refreshments she made herself!"

The fair hands held the exquisitely packaged box and handed it to Li En.

"Wow! Thank you, I love it!"

"Um..."

Li En took the box. Ze Li put her hands behind her back, avoiding Li En's gaze and looking at the ground, as if there was something very profound on the ground.

"Zeli."

"Ah! Yes, Boss!"

"How about taking a walk with me? Madam Polina and Ms. Ariana's dishes and refreshments are so delicious that I am a little full."

"I...ok...ok."

Ze Li glanced around. It was a little after nine o'clock and the sky had already completely darkened. Even with the street lights on, the visibility was not as good as during the day.

Li En nodded, turned and walked forward, while Ze Li walked one body length behind the other, just like she did in the company.

Noticing this situation, Li En smiled slightly and didn't say much.

"Zeli, I see that heavy coat and that special pistol are still in the glass cabinet in your living room. Are you keeping them as a souvenir?"

“Yes, my mother made that for me!

The coat can suppress my somewhat out-of-control lightning magic. The pistol is not really a 'pistol' at all, it is just a tool used to fire flash magic.

It was made like that just to make the appearance of a 'pistol' more intimidating.

Bad guys are not afraid of sticks, but they are afraid of guns pointed at them!"

"Haha~! Madam Polina is such a loving and wise person~!"

"Hehe~! Of course, my mom is the best mom!"

Ze Li raised her little head proudly, just in time to meet Li En's dark and gentle eyes.

"Hoo~!"

Since Hefeng Industries replanned its jurisdiction, the air in Zaun, which has always been smelly, has become fresh.

A cool evening breeze blew by, and Zeli, who was standing still, felt increasingly hot.

At this moment, the two of them were standing between the street lights. In the dim light, a blush quietly appeared on the girl's fair face.

The tall man took a step forward gently, and the girl pinched the hem of her skirt slightly with both hands.

Looking at Li En's face gradually approaching, Ze Li did not dodge, but closed her eyes quietly.

"Hmm~!"

...

"Yeah~!"

"Crack~!"

The shy girl pushed Li En away and ran towards home with arcs of electricity jumping all over her body.

The green twin ponytails swayed left and right in the air like a foal's mane.

Li En gently patted his right hand, which suddenly had an idea of ​​his own, smiled slightly, turned and walked towards the carriage.