Outwardly, he wasn't reacting, his face impassive and stony, but inwardly, he was warming up to him, bit by bit. His playfulness opens up his heart...and finding the ability to actually talk, which not many can reached that side of him.

He allows Wei Ying to have his drink. After all, Wei Ying is Wei Ying when he drinks, so he becomes accustomed to his habit and he gave him permission because it doesn't seem fair to impose the rules on him in this place.

He was startled when he starts whispering to him because he is leaning so close. But eventually, he listens. Well, he believes everything he says, because he knows Wei Ying is always honest with him.

It was then he was staring at him blankly and then he becomes curious too. "I don't know about your scent, but if I ever find your own tea, I'll bring it to you."