[A gift from his mother... Zhongli can guess how valuable this vase is, then, not in a monetary value sort of way but a sentimental one. Jusis's mother is one of those few bright lights in the young man's life. He nods, acknowledging the honor.

The vibes in the room are a lot different when he doesn't have all of Jusis's roommates waiting to rip him apart like a crab tossed into a flock of seagulls. That was deserved, but still. He likes the room much better today.]

Is that so? Perhaps I'll make the time to travel through the eastern states later. I've been to Germany, at least, and I quite enjoyed it. [He loves the food, but can you blame him really?]

China is very large and diverse, and parts of it are still untamed even today. There are still gods living in those mountains according to the villagers. [He smiles a little.] If you ever get the chance to travel there, I could give you a few personal recommendations.

[Which reminds him--]

The bamboo shoot soup that I brought has its origins in Jiangnan cuisine. The taste is complex though the ingredients are simple, because it's been cooked at low heat for a long time. Be sure to eat it slowly as it's very rich. [A pause.] I recommend reheating it over the stovetop rather than using a microwave.