"...Mn," Shen Nianzu let out a little grunt from his throat as he desperately blinked the tears away, making an effort to maintain a nonchalant tone so that Jin Jiuchi wouldn't pick up on his vulnerability. "They're cute, unlike you."
"Wha—" Jin Jiuchi sputtered in disbelief. "How are they cute?! Nian'er, do you like them more than me now?!"
Shen Nianzu couldn't resist an amused snort upon hearing the sour note on his tone. He could literally see Jin Jiuchi scrunching up his face with his bottom lip jutted into a pout right now. Goodness, how could he be so adorable? Why would he even get jealous of his own self? The look in Shen Nianzu's eyes softened, so did his heart that was brimming with longing. Instead of answering that ridiculous question, he chose to say, "Come here soon. I will be waiting."
"Oh!" Jin Jiuchi's attention was quickly diverted as he responded in a loud voice, "Nian'er can count on me. I will be there before you know it!"
