The sky grew dark, but Linley continued to sit there and slowly drink. Alice still did not show up, and the people in the bar grew fewer and fewer in number. By his side, Bebe was very much enjoying all the alcohol, as normally, Linley didn’t let him drink too much. This was the first time that he was able to drink to his heart’s content.
“Sir, we are about to close.” The waiter said respectfully to Linley.
“Close?” Linley was startled.
“Oh. What’s the bill?” Linley stood up, but he was feeling very woozy.
Linley had already finished six bottles of jade wine. Fortunately, Linley had a strong constitution and was able to hold his liquor. An ordinary person probably would’ve collapsed long ago. Next to him, Bebe had drank an even more ridiculous amount, polishing off a full dozen bottles.
After paying his tab, Linley left the bar. By now, it was late at night. The Dry Road was almost deserted and devoid of people.
“This was the first time that Alice missed our appointment.” Linley let out a long sigh.
Taking one final look back at the two story house shrouded in darkness, Linley headed directly for the Jade Water Paradise.
At the Jade Water Paradise.
“Third bro’s probably having fun with his girl right about now.” Yale, George, and Reynolds were all chatting, laughing, and enjoying their wine.
“Hey, Boss Yale…do you think Linley’s still a virgin?” Reynolds chuckled.
Yale wrinkled his nose. Quite confidently, he said, “That goes without saying. Just by looking at him, you can tell that he’s a 100% virgin. Bah…Fourth Bro, let’s go get some rest.” As he spoke, Yale pulled his beauty by the hand and moved to leave the room, quickly followed by Reynolds.
“Crack.”
The door to their room suddenly opened.
Yale and Reynolds stared in surprise. Shocked, Yale said, “Third Bro, why’d you come back?”
“No reason. Come on, Boss Yale, Fourth Bro, Second Bro, keep me company and have some drinks with me.” Linley’s voice was a bit low and quiet.
Reynolds, George, and Yale all looked at each other. Yale was the first one to laugh and say, “Wonderful. It’s rare to see Third Bro in such a frank and straightforward mood. Tonight, we bros are gonna keep you company and drink with you.” Yale, Reynolds, and George all sat down and began to drink with Linley.
The next day, Linley once more went to Alice’s house, but once again, Alice did not show up.
…..
Within the Ernst Institute.
“Alice really is mad at me this time?” Linley was walking on the roads within the Ernst Institute, and his mood was not very good.
While walking, Linley noticed a particular shop located in the middle of the Institute, and saw various notices and advertisements outside of the shop. Linley’s gaze suddenly fixed upon an advertisement for a crystal ball. In his mind, he suddenly remembered some words Alice had once said to him. “Big brother Linley, we’re living in different places. Every time I see other couples on campus, I’ll think about you and miss you, but it’s so hard for us to meet each other. Alas…how wonderful it would be if the two of us could always be together.”
Linley’s heart suddenly moved.