But when I ate it, it just tasted bland and not as good as before.
After breakfast, Mu Nanxun used the excuse of needing to go for a check-up to go next door and find Ouyang.
Ouyang sat in the courtyard, engrossed in a thick book. He didn't even notice Mu Nanxun walking up behind him.
This guy, when did he become so focused on reading?
"Tell me, when did you turn over a new leaf?" Mu Nanxun stood behind Ouyang, not forgetting to tease him.
Only then did Ouyang belatedly realize that someone was approaching, but his eyes remained fixed on his book.
"Old Mu, you startled me. How come you walk so quietly? Also, I'm reading. Don't disturb me unless it's extremely urgent."
"You were so focused that you didn't even notice me coming over. But how come I didn't know you loved reading? Were you possessed?"
I don't know who it was, but they used to always complain to him that reading gave them a headache and made them want to sleep. Making them read was practically murder. I don't know how they've changed their ways now.
Upon hearing this, Mu Nanxun closed the book, turned the cover towards him, and replied, "This is a medical book."
"Medical books... they're just medical books. I've never seen you think like this before. Come on, let's go for a drink."
"Drinking? I've given up that kind of thing that's wasteful of time and money and damages your health. Now, I just like to stay home, read books, and cultivate my mind and body."
If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, Mu Nanxun would never have believed that these words came from Ouyang's mouth.
What a joke! The person who used to practically beg him to drink every day is now telling him he's quitting, saying that drinking is "a waste of time and money" and "damages his health." And this all happened almost overnight.
Overnight, everyone suddenly became disciplined and demanding of themselves. Except for him, who remained stagnant.
Seeing that Mu Nanxun remained silent for a long time and noticed his serious expression, Ouyang stopped reading.
"Old Mu, what's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
"..." It's not just a matter of worries, but also a knot in one's heart.
"Alright, then I won't read today. I'll keep you company, okay? But drinking is really not a good idea. Besides, my Wenya also told me to drink less."
So it was my eldest sister who instructed me; that explains it. Ouyang always listens to his eldest sister; whatever she says goes.
"Stop arguing, are you going to drink today or not?"
"Cheers! I already said I'd risk my life to keep you company!"
That's more like it.
Ouyang scurried off to the villa to get the wine.
"That's right, this is how the normal Ouyang should be." Mu Nanxun thought to himself, "This guy was definitely faking it just now. He clearly feels uncomfortable if he doesn't drink for a day."
Mu Nanxun originally disliked drinking. Putting aside the taste, he disliked the impaired state of being drunk, as it affected his accurate thinking and judgment. Therefore, even in a country known for its drinking culture, where alcohol was often used to discuss business matters, he exercised restraint and rarely drank. Even when he did drink, he would only take a small sip, never letting alcohol cloud his judgment.
But today, he wanted to get thoroughly drunk...
A short while later, Ouyang came out carrying a large pile of bottles and jars.
Mu Nanxun saw this from afar, and his expression changed...
What happened to our promise to drink together? What happened to our promise to risk our lives for each other?
Seeing the anger in Mu Nanxun's eyes, Ouyang could only force a smile and say, "Don't be angry, Lao Mu. Drinking tea is the same as drinking wine. Besides, drinking tea can nourish the mind and body, which is better than wine."
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