Chongtao

Chongtao is the het ship between Chongyun and Hu Tao from the Genshin Impact fandom.

Canon
Chongyun and Hu Tao have a rather cheeky, spontaneous relationship as most might think they are polar opposites. Hu Tao, a funeral director paired with Chongyun, who comes from a lineage of exorcists. Fire and ice, Hot and Cold, this is a dynamic we simply can't get enough of. In Chongyun's voiceover lines, he expresses his deep frustration at Hu Tao as he believes she makes fun of him when she smiles. Chongyun believes she is insulting his entire family lineage of exorcists. In Hu Tao's voiceover lines, she is curious about Chongyun.

In Hu Tao's Story, it indicates that the usually non-expressive Chongyun has exchanged laughs with Hu Tao many times during her poetic spars with Xingqiu. Dispite Chongyun not being very fond of Hu Tao at first, this story proves that they have undoubtedly warmed up to each other. Chongyun having an overabundance of "yang" energy, causing him to stray away from heat or fire. Hu Tao has the vision of Pyro while Chongyun has the vision of Cryo, making them have a combination of fire and ice. Hu Tao has fun connecting with spirits and ghosts, while Chongyun prefers exorcising them.

It is canon that they knew each other from childhood. Along with Xiangling, Xinyan, and Xingqiu, it is seen that Hu Tao and Chongyun were friends when they were younger. This indicates that they are in close age range. While both have their differences, it’s clear they both care for each other. Chongyun, along with others Hu Tao knew from childhood, were featured on her first banner.

Quotes
"The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is a reputable institution that acts with integrity. But whenever I see that cheeky smile that says, "It's nothing you exorcists need to worry about," it just makes my blood boil... Whoa, deep breaths, Chongyun. Stay calm."

- Chongyun’s voiceline About Hu Tao

Fanon
Chongtao is considerably a rarepair ship. Chongtao has a growing selection of fan art on various social media platforms. The Chongtao Twitter hashtag contains over 9k likes in total. Chongtao is raising in numbers on AO3. Chongtao was never popular, but manages to have 40+ works on AO3. If you wish to support this growing Chongtao community, let's continue making articles, fanarts, fanfictions, and more. #SupportChongtao

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Trivia

 * In Hu Tao's voicover lines, she refers to Chongyun as being "All yang no yin". This may be hinting to their yin and yang dynamic.
 * Hu Tao's elemental burst is called "Spirit Soother" while Chongyun's elemental burst is identically called "Spirit Blade". Both of their Namecards share the same names as well.
 * Chongyun's official banner art features a silk flower icon, it is clear that silk flower is one of Xingqiu's ascension materials. Chongyun does not require silk flower for ascension, therefore it is possible to be a hint towards Xingqiu.
 * Both Hu Tao and Chongyun share the same talent level-up materials "Diligence".
 * Chongyun's hangout quest takes place in Wuwang Hill, conveniently Hu Tao's hangout quest is also present at Wuwang Hill aswell.
 * Chongyun was featured on Hu Tao's banner in March 2021.
 * Hu Tao and Chongyun are both fascinated with spiritual contact.