As for Motan, the situation was even more complicated...
Everyone knew that his current personality was that of a responsible, dependable young man. Under this premise, he was also well aware that 'he' had developed an overpowering crush on another girl several months ago—a crush so intense it couldn't be undone. Based on this premise, even if he and Ji Xiaoge had met in the real world outside the game and didn't consider each other merely as online acquaintances, rationally speaking, there was absolutely no possibility of developing any improper thoughts about her.
But on the emotional side... As Motan just said earlier, he genuinely 'didn't know,' and he honestly didn't want to know.
