Chapter 272

"White Moon."

"Who's there?" White Moon's harmless gaze turned sharp. His whole body tensed into a defensive stance.

"Quan Wu."

White Moon smiled. "To what do I owe the honor, Fifth Young Master?"

There was no trace of a smile in his eyes.

Night fell, and the stars shone brightly.

Meng Jiu'an watched the stars on the rooftop with Lu Mingqian and Ji Qi.

"The stars are so bright." Ji Qi lay on the ground with his arms and legs spread wide.

"The sky is so dark." Lu Mingqian lay neatly on the ground, his hands tucked behind his head.

Meng Jiu'an kicked Ji Qi's leg aside. "I confessed."

"You what?" Realization struck Ji Qi, and he sat bolt upright. "You confessed?!"

"When?!"

"Today," Meng Jiu'an said.

Lu Mingqian's heart clenched. His eyes fixed on Meng Jiu'an. "Did Suìsuì say yes?"

He knew the answer, but feelings did not obey reason.

"She rejected me," Meng Jiu'an said bluntly.

"I'm not giving up."

Ji Qi patted his head. "Don't be sad. Getting rejected is normal."

"I'll buy you a beer!"

Ji Qi took beers from the mini fridge and handed each of them a can. "Tonight, we drink till we drop!"

"To graduation!"

"To friendship!"

Meng Jiu'an said, "To heartbreak!"

Lu Mingqian said, "To... unrequited love."

Ji Qi said, "...You two really are brothers in misery!"

The wind was strong on the rooftop, and their voices were louder still.

When they were tipsy, the three of them threw their arms around one another's shoulders and sang. They wailed, sang, and danced like madmen.

When they grew tired, they lay on the ground and watched the stars.

Lu Mingqian gave Meng Jiu'an a heavy pat on the back. "Xiao Jiu, I really envy you."

He was brave and fearless.

"Mingqian, stop