He doesn't need to hold his tongue. If Baiyi senses a problem, why shouldn't he face it head on? Xie has never felt offended about Baiyi's conclusions about his life, for example. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the older man had been spot on. And if he is ever not right, Xie has no fear in facing him with evidence.

Not once has Baiyi shut him out or decided he wasn't worth listening to. Not once.

Which is partially why he has a purring manticore beside him.

"The same applies to you." he covers Baiyi's hand with his big paw, "I think I can carry you...if you're ever interested." he lays his head down and looks extra cute.