The Northern Border Fortress, the Garrison Commander's Residence.
After the battle.
Kui He kept his word and brought out all those jars of fine liquor aged in the cellar for twenty years.
As soon as the jars were opened, their fragrance filled the room.
Qi Wu lifted his bowl and took a sip.
"Mm, not bad."
"Much better than the bulk liquor at the Nanjiang Branch Bureau cafeteria."
Bai Xiao's mouth twitched beside him.
"You're comparing the Garrison Commander's Residence's prized collection to bulk cafeteria liquor?"
Qi Wu looked innocent.
"What? Can't I compare them?"
"I think the bulk liquor tastes pretty good too."
Bai Xiao: "..."
Kui He burst out laughing.
"Now that's what I like to hear, young man!"
"Drinking is about the mood, not the price!"
He raised his bowl.
"Come on, bottoms up!"
Everyone raised their bowls and drained them.
Lilith held a bowl too, sipping at it little by little.
Her face had already begun to flush.
"Captain... this liquor... is going to my head..."
Qi Wu glanced at her.
"Hey, if you can't handle it, stop drinking."
Lilith shook her head.
"No... I hardly ever get to drink human liquor..."
She took another sip.
Then.
Her eyes began to lose focus.
"Captain... there are two of you now..."
Qi Wu: "..."
"No, three..."
Lilith reached out to grab Qi Wu, but caught only air.
Then.
Thud.
She slumped onto the table and fell asleep.
Qi Wu stared speechlessly at Lilith, who was snoring away on the table.
"So much for keeping me company over drinks."
Gale gloated beside him.
"This girl. She can't hold her liquor, but she keeps pushing herself."
She raised her bowl and took a hearty swig.
Then.
Her face began to redden.
Her gaze began to wander.
"Captain... let me