For those few stunned seconds, Ji Yanzhi's expression looked a little strange. In the end, he couldn't help letting out a sudden laugh.
Although his laughter wasn't loud at all, the crease between Ji Ting's brows only deepened.
Did having someone like him really make Ji Yanzhi that happy?
Hearing his thoughts, Ji Yanzhi took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his smile. "Ji Ear, listen to me..."
Ji Ting suddenly interrupted him, looking rather serious. "I'm a little angry right now and may not be able to communicate effectively with you, so I need some time to adjust."
Ji Yanzhi's heart tightened, surprise and anxiety striking him at once. "You're angry?"
Ji Ting looked out the window, his face expressionless. "Yes."
Ji Yanzhi closed his eyes in frustration. If he'd known, he would have spoken properly instead of laughing. He'd only thought Ji Ting was adorable like that; he'd never meant to upset him.
Having done something wrong, he certainly needed to apologize, but Ji Yanzhi wanted to soothe him and didn't dare speak, because Ji Ting had already made it clear that he didn't want to talk to him.
After spending a while at a loss, Ji Yanzhi asked tentatively, "Then shall we go home first?"
"Okay."
Ji Yanzhi let out a small breath of relief, glad Ji Ting was still willing to go home with him.
The whole way back, he appeared to be concentrating on driving, but all his attention was on Ji Ting's thoughts. Strangest of all, however, he didn't hear a single one this time, as though Ji Ting wasn't thinking about anything.
His confusion fed his growing anxiety. Just as they were almost home, he finally couldn't hold back. "Ji Ear, I'm sorry. I really never meant to upset you."
Ji Ting finally