Most fortunate. However, the Fatui's charm never tempered the Qixing's Tianquan. Whatever favor curried in Liyue has also waned due to recent events.

[ Another way to say he isn't sure how long Northland Bank will stay, though he thinks that ties with Snezhnaya would be for the benefit of both countries. Fatui handlings... Well. Not his problem. Most likely not Childe's problem now, at least once he leaves. He takes note that the guards are surprised. The mystery manifests in their expressions and reactions, piquing his interest again, but he holds his questions for when they reach Childe's office. With a gander, he instinctively searches for small changes since his last visit, choosing to stand until he's allowed a seat.

He offers a small smile at the mention of Childe's family. Even if Childe is a little rascal, he's someone's little rascal. Zhongli is amused, imagining his family learning about Childe's little misdeeds in a faraway land. ]

Life is about stumbling to find your way and I will also stumble. Putting accounts and balances aside, it would be a pleasure to meet your mother.

[ Just for a little hang out (is this a good idea). He'd like to travel again. Speaking of travel, Childe has given him a bone. ]

It sounds as if you took an unexpected detour.