[ Well, as far as he's concerned, that is her fault.

Though there is a small, considering pause at her following words. ]

That's generous of you, assuming that you're not just saying that to distract me from my line of questioning.

[ Normally here is where there'd be some amusement, perhaps, if this so happened to be even a normal dangerous situation. But she is on thin ice already in his view.

He's become even more displeased with what's going on here, after all. Though, politeness wins out for now, and he simply inclines his head, smiling thinly. ]

I'll evaluate what you decide to provide us. Until later, Instructor Lorelei.

[ Xingqiu will leave that on a not-very-ominous note before ending the video abruptly. ]