"Oh."
Li Yan nodded.
Since everyone said so, he felt reassured.
"I just happened to come across it while scrolling, and then happened to see Master Xiao, so..."
Li Yan explained a few more things.
"I know, I know."
Zhuge Yun smiled. "Why are you so worked up about it?"
"You seem a little suspicious."
Zhang Bo looked down at Li Yan with a hint of condescension.
"No..."
Li Yan felt a little helpless.
He'd only been trying to help.
He really had.
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Luzheng was puzzled. "So what if you care?"
What was wrong with saying so?
Was it something shameful to admit?
Wasn't it a... good thing that showed how kind Li Yan was?
"Oh, come on."
Li Yan waved a hand in annoyance. "I can't explain it to you guys."
"Enough."
"Let's change the subject."
"Got it."
Zhuge Yun nodded.
He gave the others a meaningful look. "You shouldn't try to guess what's on a young man's mind."
"Pfft~"
Zhao Luzheng immediately turned his head away.
Li Yan:...
He didn't respond.
Otherwise, they'd never let it go.
"I'm heading out."
Li Yan spoke up.
"Hey, are you mad?"
Zhang Bo asked, puzzled.
No way, right?
"How could I be?"
Li Yan rolled his eyes.
"Do I seem that petty?"
"I came over to tell Master Xiao about this in the first place."
"Now that I've told him, I'm done."
"Unless you're inviting me to dinner, there's no reason for me to stay."
"See you."
Zhuge Yun waved.
Li Yan:...
This guy...
"I'm kidding."
Zhuge Yun smiled. "I could treat you."
"But there's still a long time until dinner..."
"Why are you thinking about dinner right after lunch?"
"I was