Around 9 o'clock, after dinner, some classmates started urging everyone to continue the gathering at KTV for a second round.
He Ming was feeling anxious, he really wanted to go back home.
But how could his colleagues let him leave so soon?
They insisted on He Ming staying, persuading him from all sides. In the end, with their insistent hospitality, He Ming reluctantly agreed to stay for a while longer, promising to have just one drink before heading back.
Glancing at the time, considering Xiaomeng's usual habits, he figured she would be getting ready to sleep by now.
Still feeling uneasy, he decided to call Xiaomeng.
Xiaomeng answered the phone groggily, telling him to take care and not to drink too much before promptly hanging up.
Hearing her voice, He Ming knew she was already asleep, which put his mind at ease as he joined his classmates for the next round.
