Wen Ning lets Sizhui take and readjust the controller without any argument. He stares at it in his hands afterward, letting the image of the correct position settle in his mind so he won't get it wrong next time. It makes sense, now that he looks at it - though it doesn't bring him any closer to figuring out the game itself.

Then the boy mentions dying, and Wen Ning's expression shifts to one of horror. The controller drops from his fingers.

"This game is lethal?" He wants to reach over and grab Sizhui by the shoulders, but he doesn't. They might be related, but he doesn't actually have any say over what he does. It's ultimately the boy's choice whether or not he wants to get involved in deadly video games, but he would very much like him to reconsider further attempts at them.