"Of course," Zizhen says, gently taking the cup and placing it back on the side table. He smiles slightly at the comment about Yuan, both recognising the deflection and the concern.

"Jingyi is still watching over Yuan, he misses you but he's fine and things seem to be going well with his parents. We all decided someone should be here with you, as well..." he pauses, wondering if he should continue, but then decides that there's been too much unsaid because they weren't sure whether or not Jin Ling wanted to hear it "Jin Ling, you're our best friend and we care about you. We're very sorry that things got so bad you didn't feel you could turn to us. We promise we will try to do better in the future."

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"Yes, please." Yuan agrees politely, coming over to kneel in front of Lan Zhan's desk. His gaze strays to the wrapped package curiously but he doesn't ask, not wanting to be nosy.

"What a sweet boy you grew up to be, A-Yuan," Wuxian comments with a wistful sigh. Yuan gives him a soft smile, cheeks colouring a little.

"Thank you." he says hesitantly.

"Speaking of growing up. There's something we wanted to discuss with you, isn't there Lan Zhan?" he prompts his husband.