Birthday/Beidou

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2021-02-14 (During Version 1.3)

Time passes real quick, huh? Sometimes, when you sail out to sea, you can't ever say when your feet will next touch dry land. By coincidence, our voyage this time was plagued with storm and rain, to the point where two of the lads thought that we might not return.

Hah! As if I'd let them fret — we all made it back in one piece!

Let's meet up! It's a fine occasion today, so why don't you come over and try some of my cooking?

By the way, here are a few fresh Violetgrass flowers that I picked along the way.

I heard Xiangling say that you were on the hunt for these spices for a while.

Next time you need something like that, just give me a shout. I'll get it sorted for you.

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2022-02-14 (During Version 2.4)

Recently, I happened upon some Noctilucous Jade of decent quality, I'll bring them over to you. I am not big on ore research, but they sure are beauties.

In my hands, they are nothing more than just rocks, but you can probably find some use for them. Perhaps you can collect them, or make jewelry or weapons? Haha, your choice will reflect your taste in ore and I can see your level of skill.

I'm free today, how about you? If you have time, why not join me for a walk?

You don't need to bring anything, I'll cover all costs, same as before.

You know where to find me, right? See you soon!

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2023-02-14 (During Version 3.4)

Hey, you wanna hear something cool? I caught a fish this morning almost the size of a small boat! Plus, it happened to be my birthday, so I asked Wanmin Restaurant to help me prepare a feast using it.

Speaking of said fish, we managed to hook it by the mouth at first, but who'd thought its tail could be so strong that its slaps left several of my sailors red and wrecked? And even after all that, it managed to break free and get away, swimming back to the sea.

Of course, if that's how the story ended, then my fleet wouldn't be worthy of being called The Crux. To make a long struggle short, we got it! It's just boiled fish now, haha. Unlike some other fish out in the sea, the meat of this one is much firmer, and the taste is just splendid. I'm not lying. You gotta try it!

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2024-02-14 (During Version 4.4)

Not long ago, I led the fleet west across the sea by way of Yilong Wharf to Fontaine's Lumidouce Harbor to open up some new shipping routes.

After so many years at sea, we thought we'd seen it all. But this time, the locals convinced me to give diving a try, and I never imagined I'd see an entirely new world.

While I was picking Romaritime Flowers, a bunch of Armored Crabs surrounded me and started brandishing their pincers! So I just laid 'em all out flat, one crab one punch. I've gotta say, it'd been a long time since I've fought with my bare hands, and it felt great.

Oh, and I gotta tell you about these Lumitoile! They're actually kinda pretty, so I'm sending some along with this letter as a memento. If you have time, we should meet soon. I'll make some chow, and we can talk about our recent adventures together!

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2025-02-14 (During Version 5.4)

The fleet is taking a break at Port Ormos now. I walked into a tavern earlier and found out the owner is a real sailing enthusiast — he even treated us to some of his specialty dishes! Haha, in Liyue, we believe in reciprocity, so how could I accept his kindness without giving something in return? The Chief Mate has already invited him for a tour of the deck. Hope he enjoys himself! Whenever I meet new friends who click with me, I can't help but think of you! How have you been lately? Now that we've got good food and wine, care to meet up?

The clock is ticking though. We'll set sail again right after we're done eating and drinking here. Can't deny the port is peaceful and comfortable, but The Alcor was born for the waves.

You can't argue with that, can you? Haha!

• Sender: Beidou
• Time/Date: 2026-02-14 (During Version "Luna IV")

Hey, long time no see. How've you been? I just lined up a big deal in Nod-Krai, and now the fleet's loading up on supplies at Liyue Harbor. Nod-Krai's a long way away, so I've got to make sure the trip pays off.

Still, if you ask me, I'd take life at sea over dry land any day. It's way more my style. As for dealing with piles of complicated paperwork without nodding off... heh, that kind of patience? I figure only our Lady Tianquan could manage that.

Alright, enough business talk. It's not often we get free time like this, with everyone all in one place. Might as well enjoy it while we can and talk about our latest adventures before we all go on our separate ways again.

Oh, right. I came across these Winter Iceleas while on business not too long ago, and decided to save some for you. I hope you like it.

See you soon — I'll be waiting!