Is Childe Still Angry at Zhongli in 2024? Not Anymore!

As a long-time fan and avid player of Genshin Impact, I‘m here to provide a definitive answer – No, Childe has forgiven Zhongli for the secrecy around his true identity, and they remain on good terms over two years later.

A History of Deception…and Reconciliation

Back in 2021, Zhongli made a deal with the young Fatui Harbinger Childe to unleash the remnants of an ancient god known as Osial. This would draw out the power of The Seven and test Liyue Harbor‘s strength.

However, Zhongli hid from Childe the fact that he was actually Rex Lapis. When the truth came out, Childe felt rightfully deceived. As someone who values a fair fight, being unknowingly caught up in an Archon‘s secret scheme upset him.

Initially furious, recent story developments in 2024 show that time and understanding has healed tensions between the two fighters:

• At the 2023 Irodori Festival, Childe and Zhongli had friendly banter about Zhongli struggling with cash again, showing no ill-will.
• New voice lines have them casually going out drinking together – not the interaction of enemies.

Why Fans Forgive Zhongli‘s Actions Too

The enduring popularity of pairing Childe and Zhongli romantically also demonstrates fans forgiving Zhongli‘s deceit:

• Over 5,000 romantic fanfictions featuring this popular ship exist on Archive of Our Own.
• Multiple fan art pieces depict them in romantic embraces, despite initial anger over Rex Lapis‘ secrecy.

This shows that many fans look past the temporary conflict caused by Zhongli‘s secrecy and believe even Childe cannot stay angry with him forever.

Immortal Beings Take the Long View

As an expert Genshin Impact player, in my opinion, Childe likely moved on quicker from feeling deceived due to being an immortal being himself.

What‘s a few years of mistrust compared to multiple centuries of life? Childe‘s passion for fighting strong oppoenents also means he respects Zhongli too much to resent him forever.

Meanwhile, Zhongli‘s patient and grounded terrestrial nature alignments his personality with stone and earth ― firm, steadfast and stabilizing. This supports reconciliation after a period of turbulence caused by his risky plan.

MiHoYo Values Their Popularity and Dynamic

As a content creator myself, it‘s clear MiHoYo responded to the popularity of this pairing in the fanbase by mending their friendship in canon.

The effort put into resolving the conflict shows creators value Childe and Zhongli‘s dynamic. Their continued appearances together provide that sought-after fanservice.

Few other connections between immortal fighters showcase such complexity – deception, anger, forgiveness, and an enduring draw to each other‘s company and conversation. Their reconciliation was key to stabilizing this compelling duo.

So for both narrative and fanservice reasons, no – Childe is certainly no longer angry at Zhongli in 2024! Their friendship endures past deception, demonstrating the passion and forgiveness possible between two immortal wanderers and fighters.