The gathering lasted until ten o’clock. The tall, thin man had already returned to his seat. He represented the company, couldn’t do anything beneficial and even got beaten up, looking upset throughout the event.
People noticed Lu Nanchen’s sophisticated demeanor and unfriendly appearance, so barely a few continued to toast him. Lu Nanchen only had one drink from start to finish. After a few sober ones made brief small talk, the gathering was dismissed. Among the people from VG, only Lu Nanchen and his assistant remained sober; the remaining two got completely drunk, babbling incoherently.
Downstairs at the hotel, Yu Ting’s full weight was on Lu Nanchen, leaning on him, her eyelids fluttering closed and open repeatedly.
The assistant meanwhile was supporting Song Zhan, whose facial expressions were changing rapidly.
One person, one night, one drunkard.
"You drive him home, and I’ll take Yu Ting home." Lu Nanchen wrapping his arm around Yu Ting’s waist for support.
"Alright." The assistant agreed readily, meanwhile, the drunk Song Zhan stared at Lu Nanchen for a long time: "At least you have a conscience. You didn’t let me take a taxi! Honestly, do you feel guilty? Huh? For making me stand through so many math classes, do you know how I survived those days..."
It’s true that alcohol gives courage. He started with an offensive ’you mother...’
Lu Nanchen, trying to hail a taxi, glanced at the drunk Song Zhan: "I didn’t know. I can’t drive after drinking."
Song Zhan gulped.
"Lu Nanchen!"
"Do you have a problem with me!"
"You talked during class."
"When I get back, I’ll tell my brother to cut ties with you! Definitely cut! I want Zuo Fugui to cut ties with you too! I want them to see your true face and leave you friendless."
"You talked during class."
...
Amid Song Zhan’s drunken ramblings, the four of them split into two groups. Lu Nanchen and Yu Ting took a taxi and headed home.
Sitting properly in the cab, Lu Nanchen suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder. He turned his head to see Yu Ting leaning against him, asleep. From this angle, he could clearly see the finer details of Yu Ting’s face.
Her breath steady, she looked more docile while sleeping.
After looking deeply at her, Lu Nanchen maintained his position for the rest of the journey.
They arrived at Lu Nanchen’s housing complex half an hour later. After sitting Yu Ting upright, they got out of the car, and after paying the fare, Lu Nanchen looked at the sleeping Yu Ting, thoughtful for a moment.
Eventually, he carried her.
His hands were under Yu Ting’s thighs, slightly bent over, allowing Yu Ting to rest more comfortably against his back.
Yu Ting’s head was buried in the crook of Lu Nanchen’s neck. Her breath was released near the root of Lu Nanchen’s ear, muttering something with a soft voice.
Lu Nanchen: ...
It was late, and moonlight spilled over the earth, casting a silvery glow. The wind in front of him was cool, and the person he was carrying on his back was warm. With steady strides, he slowly walked to his apartment floor.
The wind whistled softly.
"Lu Nanchen..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Yu Ting, who had been mumbling incomprehensibly in her sleep, mentioned his name out of nowhere.
"You’re so silly..."
Lu Nanchen’s eyes darkened.
Some things have already deteriorated, quietly.
"Hmm."
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