[The tongue also only makes him laugh. Should it be as cute as it is?]

Very good.

[Xiao Xingchen holds out his hand for the other man to give him the cup, intent on washing it along with what else he used to make it. Indeed, in this place he doesn't feel like a guest as much as someone who is merely out of his home for most hours of the day.]

You were only going to have something sweet right after, so what trouble would you have with a bitter taste?