Zhongli's birthday is celebrated on December 31st.
Mails[]
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| Sender | Zhongli |
| Time/Date | 2020-12-31 (During Version 1.2) |
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This is the final day of the year. Thinking back upon the years past at this time never fails to make me sigh. Mortal lives are like fish swimming amidst the rapids, or like vegetation growing beneath boulders. They are weak yet strong, transient yet timeless... truly inscrutable. This year has been one of many more changes than usual. Of these variables, meeting you was the most memorable. How will someone as unique as yourself spend days of birth? I am well-apprised of the more common practices, but I am curious as to your method of celebration. I am still getting used to a simple life such as this. It is a shame, but idle days do not seem to pass more easily than hectic ones. Would you happen to have a day free? I would like to take a stroll. With your companionship, perhaps even familiar sights may yet appear new once more. | |
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| Year's End. | |
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| Sender | Zhongli |
| Time/Date | 2021-12-31 (During Version 2.3) |
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Before I had even noticed, it is now the last day of the year. It's a rather special day, which not only marks the end of one year, but the beginning of another. I dwell in contemplation every time this day comes. Time, history... Everything that flows in this world comes together in the last moment of this day. Whether strong waves or a trickle... They move on undeterred. You've certainly been to a lot of places and done many things this year. Your presence is like a clear mirror on the earth. A mirror can reveal a person's nature, reflect highs and lows of emotions, and illuminate the souls of heaven and earth. On this special day, I too would like to see this world's mirror. For someone who has journeyed for a long time, perhaps it is time to pause and take a break. If you are available, I hope we can meet up. Conversation over tea will be sure to lift your spirits. | |
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| Year-End Letter | |
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| Sender | Zhongli |
| Time/Date | 2022-12-31 (During Version 3.3) |
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Yet another year is coming to an end. As per tradition, it is time to write letters to friends and reminisce about old times. Recently, I was entrusted by Director Hu to visit Qingce Village. The village is peaceful and prosperous these days, full of joy and the bounties of nature. Nothing soothes one's heart more than such tranquil sights and the melodious sounds of the villagers' chatter. I almost felt obliged to look for someone to share in such delights, and as such, I picked a few Jueyun Chilis for you. Eating them in the winter is conducive to health, but if spicy food is not to your liking, you may use them to decorate your room instead. The strings of red Chilis will surely add liveliness to your home. | |
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| The End of Another Year... | |
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| Sender | Zhongli |
| Time/Date | 2023-12-31 (During Version 4.3) |
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I recently found myself with some spare time, so I visited Qiaoying Village. Firstly, to relax, and secondly, because the end of each year is a time for giving gifts to kith and kin. The distinctive mountains of Chenyu Vale are striking, and the waters have a delicate beauty. It certainly must be counted among the top destinations for a calming stroll. Should you find yourself otherwise unoccupied in the future, you must come and see for yourself. As for myself, I enjoyed a slow walk the entire time, and before I knew it, the smoke from a hundred hearths filled my senses with the fragrance of food. The world seeks shelter before the cold that comes with the year's ending, and now is the best time to invite a few close friends to sit around the fire, brewing a pot of hot tea and reminiscing about the past. A mouthful of winter tea can stave off the cold and chills, and restore one's vitality. Yet these tea leaves are quite fragile, and cannot withstand the bumps and jolts of a long journey. I shall keep them for now, and we may brew them after you have arrived. | |
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| The Turning of the Seasons... | |
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| Sender | Zhongli |
| Time/Date | 2024-12-31 (During Version 5.2) |
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With each passing year, as winter deepens and all things grow quiet, Liyue Harbor takes on a livelier spirit than usual. On the streets, travelers come and go — some hurrying through the cold toward the warmth of home, some strolling with laughter to savor the festive sights, and others preoccupied with selecting gifts for the season. Each follows their own path, their directions varied, yet all drawn by the same yearning for reunion. Slowly steeping the moments, gently simmering the years, food has always been a vessel for emotions and memories, as well as an irreplaceable centerpiece of unity. If time allows, why not return to Liyue? Like myself, I am certain there are many friends and kin who await the chance to glimpse a familiar face along its bustling streets. I imagine that you have gathered a wealth of culinary expertise in your many travels. Should you choose to grace us with a taste of your skills, I have no doubt this winter would feel all the more complete. The water is on the cusp of boiling. I await your company, where stories and warmth await to be shared. | |
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Birthday Artwork[]
Artwork[]
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| Did you pick these flowers yourself? They are most lovely. Come, walk with me. Let us go looking for wild Glaze Lilies once more. There is a certain song from Liyue that I would like to hear you sing — if you'll allow me to teach you. | |
| Ah, you've arrived. Good timing. The weather is clear today. The birds and beasts nearby seem to be wondering who I am waiting for. Well, are there any particular stories that you'd like to hear today? There's no rush to answer. Take your time. I am not otherwise occupied. Another year has gone by, with much seen and much felt. Now is the good time to reminisce with bosom friends. | |
| Director Hu sent me a wallet for my birthday that I could conveniently carry around while attending to matters off-site. I reckon that paying with Mora from the wallet, as opposed to having shop owners write invoices, grants a more concrete understanding of financial management. For instance, upon reaching the point where one must part with their last piece of Mora, it is time, then, for one to reflect on their budgetary strategy. Such is the way of finance. Well, I have procured all items needed. Let's call it a day. Now, would you like to go for a walk with me? Should you find anything that piques your interest, you can show them to me. It would be my pleasure to explain the stories behind them for you. | |
| A good outfit is more precious than gold itself. I chanced upon this as I was cleaning my old place today, and it brought back many fond memories. The year approaches its end. In former years, the streets would be filled with people setting off fireworks, bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new. | |
| Writing auspicious words on vermilion Xuan paper is believed to bring blessings, ward off evil, and protect the home with peace. This is a tradition of Liyue. The ink and brush are ready. Why not give it a try? Worried that it might not be aesthetically pleasing? No matter. The form of the characters is merely surface — what truly matters is the intention behind the words. If you are hesitant, you may speak the wishes in your heart, and I will write them on your behalf. Though my humble work may not compare to the grandeur of master calligraphers, even in its simplicity, it carries a piece of heartfelt sentiment. Displaying it in your home may bring peace and good health in the year to come. |
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Taking Pictures and Recounting Good Times[]
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