There is an intense wave of relief that washes over him at that news. If Wu Xi hadn’t still been here he would have right from the start decided to drink and sleep for his stay. He’d rather be unconscious than live without his partner.

Zishu’s grip draws him from those thoughts and he hums knowingly, “Yes, bribes are a must. More so with the animals than Wy Xi, though.”

He laughs quietly and draws the other man in for a hug, “I’m happy to see you. And to see you as well as you are. Have you been taking care of mine as well?” Wu Xi, he means.