[Xiao Xingchen sighs again in resignation, both to Xue Yang's words and the help he gives, even brushing his hair out of Xue Yang's way when it will help. As unbelievable as all of his words are to Xiao Xingchen, it still doesn't matter what Xue Yang believes. Still...]
Does it not matter to you whether the matter of my returning is either enthusiastic or reluctant?
[He tugs a bit at the fabric to ensure that it's secure, and it won't slip off. When it seems to be the case, he gives Xue Yang a look so they can move towards the kitchen and talk.
At least with showing some reluctance, he'd think that Xue Yang should not expect to get Xiao Xingchen to believe any tricks he might still want to pull. Is this the endgame of Xue Yang's plan with him? Does he want anything more from him than food, sex, and his company? After some time agonizing over what he knows of Xue Yang, Xiao Xingchen isn't as troubled by everything he learns... for now. So asking these questions starts to feel more natural.]
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Does it not matter to you whether the matter of my returning is either enthusiastic or reluctant?
[He tugs a bit at the fabric to ensure that it's secure, and it won't slip off. When it seems to be the case, he gives Xue Yang a look so they can move towards the kitchen and talk.
At least with showing some reluctance, he'd think that Xue Yang should not expect to get Xiao Xingchen to believe any tricks he might still want to pull. Is this the endgame of Xue Yang's plan with him? Does he want anything more from him than food, sex, and his company? After some time agonizing over what he knows of Xue Yang, Xiao Xingchen isn't as troubled by everything he learns... for now. So asking these questions starts to feel more natural.]