Ming Ci looked bewildered, "…Why are you laughing?"
Did he say something wrong?
Ya Zhi laughed so hard that tears came out. She reached out and pinched the boy's cheek, answering his question, "I'm laughing because you're just too cute, Ming little brother~"
The last part, Ya Zhi said it nonchalantly, like a joke, her smile full of mischief.
It was like a hot, burning stone falling by Ming Ci's ear, slightly scorching.
How did he become cute?
Is 'cute' a word used to describe boys?
Ming Ci felt discontent and curious about Ya Zhi using 'cute' to describe him.
"…What's cute?"
Ya Zhi, having laughed enough, explained slowly, "Silly brother, you're overthinking. I was just teasing you earlier."
"…Teasing me?" Ming Ci continued with a bewildered expression.
Ya Zhi shook her head and smiled, deciding not to tease him anymore. Although teasing brother was a lot of fun, going too far could burn her too, "What kind of relationship do you think we could have?"
"…"
