Jian Ci crossed his arms, his tone sharp but tinged with embarrassment. "Because I fell for the same trick before, and pictures were all over the school forum. Rui-ge had to bail me out."
Yu Xi blinked, his voice calm. "Oh. I was just helping him. At the time, Rowland kept brushing his hair, trying to get it out, but it was really stuck. I got tired of watching him fight with his own hair, so I helped. I didn't think anything of it."
Jian Ci leaned closer, his expression serious. "Listen to me as your elder, so you won't fall for the trap."
Yu Xi raised a brow. "You are older than me by a few months."
"That's why you should listen to me," Jian Ci insisted. "No hugging, no holding hands, no carrying anyone… and no smiling."
Yu Xi frowned. "Smiling sounds unreasonable."
Jian Ci tilted his head, smug. "Who is the oldest here?"
Yu Xi: "…"
"Trust me," Jian Ci said firmly. "I will never mislead you."
Yu Xi's eyes narrowed. "Didn't you have a scandal with Alarna just weeks ago?"
