Under Lin Zhennan's deliberate hospitality, the atmosphere became very lively.
However, Ji Boying did not drink.
He was a great master and the lifesaver of so many people, so naturally, no one was foolish enough to make an issue of it.
One by one, they raised their cups of wine to Ji Boying's tea.
Seeing that Ji Boying did not drink, they themselves did not drink much either.
They only felt that such a young hero could abstain from alcohol and discipline himself so strictly. His character truly was exceptional.
They completely forgot how they had privately mocked their drinking companions for having poor tolerance.
Ji Boying's conduct also reminded them of something.
Powerful enemies still lurked in the shadows. Who knew whether they might return for another attack?
If they drank themselves senseless, would they not be handing over their lives on a platter?
Even awake, they might not have been able to evade an assassination by such masters, but they still did not dare drink too much.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, everyone retired to rest.
Only Lin Zhennan and Ji Boying remained, sitting across from one another in the study.
"Young hero Ji, may I ask what those men in black were today?"
Lin Zhennan asked hesitantly.
"What? Chief Escort Leader Lin wants to know?"
"Alas... tigers and wolves are watching from the shadows. If I do not even know who they are, would that not be unbearably frightening? I must know, then invite friends far and wide and demand an explanation!"
Lin Zhennan gritted his teeth lightly.
"Ha, I dare tell you. I'm only afraid Chief Escort Leader Lin won't dare admit that they were trying to harm you..."
Lin Zhennan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood.
Judging by Ji Boying's