Stubborn Mule Jia Molei

He Juan was taken aback by that question, before he promptly burst out into laughter.

Heavens, he was certain that he had concealed himself well, so how could Mu Yuze see through him so easily? This was not the first or second time. What's more, they were not even face to face! The astonishment and mirth completely wiped away the lingering gloom in his heart, and he found himself smiling so much that his cheeks hurt. At first, He Juan contemplated telling a lie like he always did, yet for some reason, he was reluctant to do it this time. And thus he said with all honesty,

"I was, but I'm feeling better now…" he chuckled softly, "Thanks to you."

He heard a faint hitch of Mu Yuze's breathing from the other side, then the boy stammered out, "I–I didn't do anything, though?!"