[He couldn't help but grin, not that it could be seen, but his voice easily carried it.]

It might be different here, but since you have so much faith in me Shijie I definitely have to check and see.

[Of course that delighted tone turned a little sour at the mention of Zixuan. He tried to hide it, but, no matter what he would always be a little bratty about it.]

Does he even need gifts?