AN: Yesterday I went out and bad decisions where made. I have regrets. I apologise for being late. We will back on regular schedule. Happy Saturday!
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"I was saving a guide in distress," Jian Ci declared, chin tilted up with theatrical pride.
Yu Xi's heart, which had been warm and cozy just moments ago, froze over. Of course. Of course it was another guide. Another moment of charm and heroism that didn't belong to him.
But this ache and quiet sting in his chest was the price he had to pay for liking someone so dazzling, so effortlessly magnetic.
Jian Rui sighed. "Fine, fine. I will let you go this time, but—"
"Yes!" Jian Ci interrupted, already triumphant.
"There is a but," Jian Rui said flatly.
Jian Ci leaned forward, excitement lighting his face. "Name it."
Jian Rui's eyes narrowed. "Beat Yu Xi in hand-to-hand combat. No psychic powers."
Jian Ci turned to Yu Xi with a grin that could melt steel. "You will go easy on me, right? You will let me win?"
