[ That makes him smile, a small, soft thing that curves the corners of his thin lips. He should, perhaps, feel insulted--but Lan Xichen did not know him beyond what Wen Kexing has said, did not know what sort of man he is, still doesn't really, and was worried out of true concern for Wen Kexing. Zhou Zishu cannot begrudge him that. Zishu won't thank him again; that will get old quickly, but he's grateful all the same. ]

He is not always the best judge of people, but it is rarely because he trusts those he should not. What else can I do to assuage your uncertainties? If Master Lan has other questions, Zishu will answer what he can.

[ Within reason. ]