Gathering her courage, Iris forced herself to look directly at Lu Zihao's eyes. "I won't let you hurt him, Big Brother."
He narrowed his eyes. "Heh~ What's this? You're really in love with him?"
"I…"
"What are you two talking about?" Jin Liwei asked when he arrived carrying a glass of water. He didn't sound jealous, just genuinely curious.
"Oh, I'm just asking her if she loves you."
Jin Liwei froze.
"Help me drink," she quickly requested, trying to diffuse the awkwardness.
Jin Liwei helped her drink water. Her body was still feeling sluggish. He supported her while she drank slowly. She was so thirsty that she finished the tall glass of water.
"So what's your answer, Little Sister? Do you love Third Brother?" Lu Zihao insisted on asking.
She pouted at him.
Jin Liwei kissed her forehead. "It's okay, baby. Don't mind Fifth Brother. He's just messing around."
"Liwei, I—"