In the center of the group was a stunning girl with long, glossy hair and cherry red lips that curved into a mischievous smile. She slid into the seat opposite Jian Ci with practiced ease and said, "Ci-ge, you brought a new friend today."
Jian Ci leaned back, smirking. "Wow, Leila, you just couldn't miss the chance. You saw a handsome Esper and rushed over like a moth to flame."
Yu Xi lowered his gaze, the sourness from earlier creeping back into his chest. The food on his tray suddenly looked dull, tasteless. He picked at it, silent.
Leila leaned forward, eyes gleaming. "Don't mind him. You are the first man I have ever drooled over."
The group burst into laughter, loud and unrestrained, as if she had delivered the punchline of the year.
Jian Ci rolled his eyes. "You ha, you failed to lure me into your trap, so now you're switching targets?"
He reached out and pulled Yu Xi closer by the waist, his voice playful but firm. "He is off-limits."
