"It does seem quite harmless," Ouyang agrees. But what if it's used long-term? Hence his thought of trying to get the cup's curse lifted. He can tell Runyu really likes that particular cup.

Well, they could worry about that detail at another time. Now, they had tea to finish. And Ouyang plopped himself in Runyu's lap and pressed another light kiss to his beloved's lips.

"Finish your tea, khairaa."