"We both did!" He says, undefeated in his cheeriness, up to and including the smile he'd sent back Shen Jiu's way when he'd glared. Come now, we're the adults here, Shen Qingqiu! This is verified and known! Even if Jin Ling certainly does look older than Shen Jiu at present.

"Besides, no one here's been poisoned, I hardly make food for others that hot—even if it'd be nice if more of you could handle that level of spicy. We also have chili oil for once, right?"

Now he looks to Shen Qingqiu, as if this needs verification from an outside source. He's happy over this, okay.