CHAPTER 705: CHAPTER 291: DRUNK (FIRST UPDATE)

Xun’an City, Jingshui Building.

Ye Qichi, Xie Ruotong, and Gu Xingchuan were dining in the loft on the second floor.

They had wanted to sit in a private room facing the river, but it was already booked by someone else, so the three of them had to settle for an outside seat.

It was still quite alright, though.

There was singing and dancing to enjoy outside, and it was quite delightful.

Plus, having meals and drinks in a lively atmosphere wasn’t bad either.

Before the meal, they each drank three cups of alcohol.

Ye Qichi then asked, "What did Xiao Jinxing talk to you about today?"

"He mainly discussed the current political situation and asked me to assist Princess Hezhen more," Gu Xingchuan replied.

"I appreciate your efforts for Princess Hezhen’s sake," Ye Qichi didn’t forget to entrust him.

"Don’t worry," Gu Xingchuan agreed readily.

"Speaking of which, I have to go to the border again tomorrow," Ye Qichi sighed.

Who would choose to go to such a perilous place when they could enjoy the comfort of home?

"Make sure to protect yourself," Gu Xingchuan emphasized again.

He couldn’t help but worry about her going to such a dangerous place.

"I will take good care of the Princess," Xie Ruotong promised.

"Don’t just look after her, you need to be careful too," Gu Xingchuan advised Xie Ruotong.

Gu Xingchuan and Xie Ruotong cared deeply for each other due to their relationships with Ye Qichi.

The only regret was that there was no romantic feeling.

"I know," Xie Ruotong nodded.

"Let’s stop talking about these sad partings and drink," Ye Qichi took the initiative to pick up her cup.

"If you drink too much, traveling tomorrow will be troublesome," Xie Ruotong hurriedly tried to dissuade Ye Qichi when he saw her intent.

"Don’t worry, Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan are definitely leaving together tomorrow, he won’t notice us," Ye Qichi reassured Xie Ruotong, "and the journey will be relatively safe, you can rest assured and drink."

Xie Ruotong couldn’t persuade Ye Qichi any further.

She could only join in.

Ye Qichi seemed somewhat suppressed recently.

Possibly because of the rapidly progressing relationship between Prince Chen and Bai Mowan, she might be feeling a bit displeased.

Even if she doesn’t like it, she should hardly be content, right?!

Ye Qichi really didn’t have such intentions.

She genuinely just wanted to drink.

Once at the border, according to military rules, celebration with alcohol was only allowed when victorious; otherwise, drinking was prohibited.

So before leaving, why shouldn’t she drink to her fill?!

Ye Qichi was very proactive.

The atmosphere at the dining table was good as well.

They had drunk halfway through their liquor.

Ye Qichi was already seeing things a bit blurred.

And it wasn’t just Ye Qichi.

Gu Xingchuan and Xie Ruotong were also feeling tipsy.

If they continued drinking like this, they’d surely end up drunk.

Gu Xingchuan quickly caught Ye Qichi’s hand that was about to pour more wine, "Drink less, no matter what, you’ll feel unwell tomorrow."

"I won’t," Ye Qichi smiled brilliantly.

Her body’s self-healing ability.

It would recover quickly.

She wouldn’t feel bad.

And if she felt bad, it would only be for a moment, and soon after, she’d be revitalized.

"Be good," Gu Xingchuan was somewhat strict.

But his tone was indulgent.

"You don’t want to drink with me anymore, do you?" Ye Qichi asked him with a pair of sparkling big eyes, slightly aggrieved.

How could Gu Xingchuan withstand Ye Qichi speaking like that.

He immediately softened.

He said, "Then don’t drink too much."

And then he let go of her hand.

Ye Qichi smiled brilliantly.

Xie Ruotong watched their interaction from the side, supporting herself with her hand.

Perhaps it was the alcohol talking, but she spoke more freely, "Why don’t you two get together?"

Clearly, they were very compatible.

Gu Xingchuan doted on Ye Qichi so much.

Much gentler than Prince Chen.

Ye Qichi clearly did not reject Gu Xingchuan either.

Why wouldn’t they be together?!

"She’s unwilling." Before Ye Qichi could speak, Gu Xingchuan candidly expressed his feelings.

"So you are pursuing her, but haven’t succeeded yet." Xie Ruotong gossiped.

"Yes." Gu Xingchuan nodded.

"Ye Qichi, why don’t you like Gu Xingchuan?" Xie Ruotong called him out directly, seemingly a bit tipsy.

"I have someone I like." After drinking, Ye Qichi also became more straightforward.

He wasn’t afraid, even if this might hurt Gu Xingchuan.

"It’s the King of Chen." Xie Ruotong muttered.

"What is he talking about!" Ye Qichi said disdainfully, "The one I like is, hic..."

Ye Qichi burped from the alcohol.

Xie Ruotong and Gu Xingchuan both listened intently to the person Ye Qichi was mentioning.

However, Ye Qichi suddenly stopped speaking.

The sudden silence made the other two even more curious.

Who exactly does Ye Qichi like?!

Is there really such a person?

Or is it just a cover for his own feelings?

Xie Ruotong couldn’t hold back anymore.

She opened her mouth to ask.

Ye Qichi suddenly looked interestedly at the performance on the stage below, "I suddenly really feel like dancing."

"..." Xie Ruotong was dumbfounded.

Gu Xingchuan was stunned.

"Have you ever seen me dance?" Ye Qichi asked very seriously.

"Have you danced before?" Xie Ruotong asked back.

"That’s true, I haven’t danced since coming here," Ye Qichi remarked.

Xie Ruotong frowned.

What did he mean by ’coming here’?

"I used to really enjoy dancing," Ye Qichi mumbled.

In the apocalypse, although lives were devastated,

there were still human activities among people,

and still bars.

and still 857.

After all, the time one could stay alive might not be very long.

So they always lived in the moment.

"I want to go dance!" Ye Qichi suddenly declared.

"Ye Qichi..." Xie Ruotong hadn’t even finished calling his name,

when she saw Ye Qichi suddenly using Qinggong to fly down from the second floor.

Xie Ruotong stood up wanting to pull Ye Qichi back.

But Gu Xingchuan pulled her back.

Xie Ruotong frowned, "It’s not proper for her to dance here."

"Since when have you seen her follow the rules?"

"But her dancing in front of so many people..."

"Anyway, no one will know her identity," Gu Xingchuan stated frankly.

Xie Ruotong still felt it was inappropriate.

But seeing Ye Qichi looking so happy, she didn’t want to spoil his mood.

After hesitating,

she asked Gu Xingchuan, "Are you sure it’s ok?"

"Just let her be."

Upon hearing what Gu Xingchuan said, Xie Ruotong also relented.

But at the moment of relenting, she looked at Gu Xingchuan suspiciously, "Why do I feel like it’s you who wants to see her dance?"

Gu Xingchuan smiled.

Is it that obvious?!

He propped his chin elegantly, his deep eyes tender and gentle.

Parting this time, who knows when they may meet again.

To watch one more glance, if possible, just one more glance.

Xie Ruotong didn’t press further.

She also focused all her attention on Ye Qichi.

After all, if anything happened, she could immediately be at Ye Qichi’s side to protect him.

On the stage.

Ye Qichi’s sudden appearance initially displeased the audience, but upon seeing her stunning beauty, no one asked her to leave the stage anymore.

They even urged her to quickly dance a piece.

Influenced by alcohol, Ye Qichi started dancing along with the Dancers.