âTo say I am surprised is quite the understatement. Lord Jia ChongâŠyes, I am surprised that you would want to spend time with someone as lowly as I..â
As he began to drink more, and at a quicker pace. He was already beginning to feel lightheaded..
âI..uh noâŠno, you certainly do not need a reasonâŠI suppose if you wanted to spend time with me..then all you need to do is ask. I will try my best not to make a fool of myself.â
He soon found himself empty of cup, looking down at the empty contents. He was feeling even more dizzy, and he did not even notice the small drip of wine coming out of the side of his mouth.
GreatâŠhe was getting drunk now, wasnât he? Just when he had promised that he would not make a fool of himself in public..ever. This was why he was so rigid, so closed, and why he rarely showed himself to others.
GodsâŠwho knew what was on Lord Jia Chongâs mind now, would he deem him a fool? Would he laugh and call him worthless?
He wanted to give him a proper response, that indeed, he did not mind the otherâs presence so much anymore, but instead, he brought his hand to his head, as the room began to spin.
The way the other spoke was enough to fluster the man until he was red in the faceâŠor perhaps it was the alcohol speaking..nonetheless, he tried his best, he really didâŠand then, his head hit the table..
      Truth be told, Jia Chong liked seeing Zhuge Dan get flustered. Jia Chong found his reactions quite genuine and, with a little prodding, he was stammering already. His lips quirked as Zhuge Dan gulped down his wineâwas he like this with everyone? Or was it just Jia Chongâs presence that was unsettling? Still, he found Zhuge Danâs straightforward nature to be quite humorous.
      As Jia Chong lifted his cup to his lips, however, he realized that perhaps he had taken this little encounter too far; noticing the rivulet of wine on Zhuge Danâs chin, he opened his mouth to speak againâa warningâwhen Zhuge Danâs head struck the table.
      Jia Chong looked at Zhuge Dan for a moment, then surveyed the rest of the patrons in the teahouse. He did not think that Zhuge Dan would become intoxicated so quickly, and it caught him off guard.
      ââ Thatâs enough for today, ââ he said, rising from his seat. He circled the table for a closer inspection, his lips pulled down into a frown. Hopefully Zhuge Dan would not need medical attention for that; for now, though, he would need to get him home without further incident.
      Feeling a bit responsible, he placed some money on the table to pay for their meal and extended a hand toward Zhuge Dan. ââ Come. I will accompany you. ââ
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