"You-" Duan Qizhao finally found his tongue, his face flushed bright red. "Who asked you?! Why are you telling us this?!"
Li Jingyao shrugged, looking innocent. "Can't I volunteer the information? Saves someone treating me like a romantic rival and keeping his guard up all day. That's no good for our friendship."
"Who's treating you like a romantic rival? Are you even worthy?"
Duan Qizhao's brain was about to explode with anger. "Brother Jing could pin you down and wipe the floor with you using one finger. You want to be a romantic rival? You couldn't even get an admission ticket!"
Far from ashamed, Li Jingyao took pride in it. "I'm already perfectly happy being an unofficial fan of Brother Jing and little Jiang Xun, the match made in heaven. You, though, tagging along behind them as a third wheel every day-you've got a pretty clear idea of your role."
"You fucking-" Duan Qizhao grabbed his hot cocoa and flung it at Li Jingyao. Prepared for this, Li Jingyao nimbly dodged aside, and the curb got the full benefit of the scalding cocoa.
"Gentlemen." Shen Yuxing stepped between them, holding Duan Qizhao's arm with one hand and blocking Li Jingyao with the other, his voice tinged with resignation. "This is a public place. Keep this up and security will be here."
Duan Qizhao snorted, crushed the empty cup, and threw it in the trash.
Li Jingyao brushed the two drops of cocoa off his down jacket, shot Shen Yuxing a grateful look, and had the good sense to take two steps back.
"Well, I won't interrupt you lovebirds. I've passed on Grandpa's message, so I'm off. Cousin, remember to message me before you come back to Hong Kong City so I can arrange a car to pick you up."
After