Imperial Observatory Director Shao Hongzhang

"Wine!"

Drunkard sniffed the lingering scent of wine in the air, then glanced at the bottle in his hand. Without hesitation, he tossed it aside and staggered to his feet, following Xiao Ran.

They crossed an alley and reached the riverside. Only then did Xiao Ran stop.

"Wine! Wine!!"

Drunkard had caught up by now, eager to grab the wine in Xiao Ran's hand. But the next moment, Xiao Ran threw the bottle straight into the river.

"Hey! You!"

Drunkard's eyes bulged at the sight. He stomped furiously a few times, then without hesitation plunged headfirst into the river.

"Splash!" Water flew everywhere.

A while later, Drunkard surfaced with a bottle of wine in hand. He didn't bother with anything else and hurriedly gulped down a few mouthfuls.

But the moment it touched his tongue, he spat it all out. He glared furiously at Xiao Ran. "What a waste! That was such good wine, and you ruined it just like that."

Xiao Ran paid him no mind. He sat down beneath a tree, took some cold dishes and wine snacks from his storage space, then brought out a bottle of Dukang and uncorked it.

Drunkard had still been cursing from the river when he suddenly sobered up. He scrambled up the riverbank, his eyes fixed on the wine in Xiao Ran's hand. He was itching to rush over and snatch it, but the next moment, he froze.

Xiao Ran looked up and grabbed the bottle. "I won't give it to you, and you can't take it. Otherwise, I'll throw this bottle into the river right now."

At his words, Drunkard froze, then squatted down nearby, looking dejected.

Seeing this, Xiao Ran took out a wine cup, filled it, and set it in front of Drunkard. Drunkard didn't hesitate. He grabbed