Tang Fei left, and Zhong Daolong refilled his and Yan Wenli's cups with wine, setting the scene for a night of deep conversation by candlelight.
Yet Zhong Daolong did not start speaking; instead, he just kept lifting his cup, inviting drink after drink.
The extinguished Romeo y Julieta cigar was lit once more, and amidst the swirling smoke, both men's expressions grew dark and profound.
After downing three strong drinks in a row, Yan Wenli waved his hand, smiling as he said, "I don't have the same capacity for liquor as you do, drinking like this and I'll get drunk."
Yan Wenli, also known as Yan Sanbei, enjoyed drinking but couldn't hold his liquor—three drinks and he'd be done.
So, after three drinks, he stopped drinking.
"What's wrong with getting drunk? It's good to clear your mind once in a while." Zhong Daolong finally said, "You're always too cautious, and that can be exhausting."
