While the talk of the bed has him almost smiling, it's the next part that has him sitting there, gaze focusing back on his meal, starting to eat again because leaving food isn't an acceptable behavior. But the words Jin Guangyao said are still repeating in his head, his grip tightening on the utensils until he has to put them down.

"...I need some air." His voice is quiet, Xichen moving from his chair before he turns toward the door.

"I'll be back."