Liang Yueru had just left not long ago when the door to the inner room opened, and Wu Kai burst out, grinning foolishly at Xu Qianli, winking and gesturing animatedly.
"Man, you're something else. I thought you were just a genteel scholar, a bit of a pushover."
"Turns out you're pretty capable in some respects, eh? I waited in there for ages before you were done."
"Anyway, you're a true bro; I haven't made a friend like you for nothing. From now on, we've got a bond that's as solid as they come. No need for words, let's replace liquor with tea and drink up!"
Wu Kai picked up the teapot and guzzled several big gulps; he had been busy fiddling with the tea artisan and had gotten quite thirsty.
Xu Qianli laughed and scolded, "So, yesterday's life-and-death scrap doesn't count as a bond, but today's fun and games do? Your logic is really out there, man. But never mind that, we're brothers anyway, just say the word if you need anything."
