[Well, that certainly soured his mood. Nothing worse than adults talking down to him and assuming they knew the things he needed in life. Just because they were older didn't always mean they knew more than he did. He does bluster a bit at the girlfriend line, though, a bright red blush flashing across his face.]

I-I don't need one of those--!

[Xiaolang turns his focus back to his papers, now neatly organized once more, and scowls up at Derek, all business again.]

I never said I was doing it right now. It's not until I'm out of university, so I'm using that time, wisely, to make the most of myself. [His voice is terse, as if he's holding back from speaking too loudly.] Besides, it's not like I DON'T spend time with other people. Being social is just a lower priority at the moment.