"I know," says Wei Wuxian, wishing his hands were not so greasy with pastry when such a look crosses Lan Wangji's face. "Lan Zhan always allowed me what others would not," he says with a small, nearly bewildered smile. It's not that he doubts Lan Wangji's goodness - it's Wei Wuxian's own luck that's too incredible to be believed.

"You let me be what I am. Since shijie, no one has ever been kinder."