The city lights had just come on.
Clang—!
"Happy New Year!!!"
Glasses brimming with liquor clinked beneath the lights, rolling like waves of wheat amid the cheers. Six figures gathered around the table, the tinkling of glass mingling with fireworks outside in a boisterous celebration.
The six of them tipped back their heads and drained their glasses in one go.
"If Cool Bro were here too, it would've been perfect." Baili Pangpang let out a drunken burp and plopped back onto his stool, speaking with a faint slur. "It's our first time spending New Year's together, and we're still short one person..."
"Cool Bro's away on a business trip. It can't be helped if he can't come back." Cao Yuan shrugged.
"Tsk, Qiye! It's New Year's—how about letting Cool Bro come back for a vacation? You can toss him back after he's rested."
At the head of the long table, Lin Qiye smiled helplessly.
"He really can't come back right now... Even I can't bring him back from that world."
"Fine, fine."
"..."
As everyone talked, An Qingyu turned to look at the girl beside him.
"How do you feel? Are you drunk?"
"I'm... I'm fine." The girl in a white gown had a flushed little face and looked somewhat dazed. "I can still drink... just a little more... It's only wheat juice!"
"..."
An Qingyu stroked his chin. "This body's alcohol tolerance still isn't very good... After New Year's, I'll make you a new one."
"Okay~"
"I can still drink! Boss! Bring another case... A case for each of us!!"
Jialan's cheeks were just as red. Sitting beside Lin Qiye, she slammed the table and rose to her feet, looking determined to drink everyone else under it.
"Come on, Sister Lan, do we really need to go this hard?"