By the end of the drinking session, Shao Zhuoguan was thoroughly drunk, barely conscious, and staggering as he walked. Bai Zhanghua, worried he might fall, called over a waiter to support him.
Despite barely being able to walk straight, Shao Zhuoguan was still restless. Slurring his words, he shouted, “Zh… Zhanghua, my friend! Let’s… let’s get together… again sometime!”
As he spoke, he kept leaning toward Bai Zhanghua, who was walking beside him, occasionally flailing his arms in an attempt to pat Bai Zhanghua’s shoulder. If not for the waiter’s strength, he might have truly lost his balance.
Bai Zhanghua, on the other hand, remained fully alert—at most slightly tipsy. It was his habit to keep his wits about him during social engagements, no matter the circumstances.
Moreover, Bai Zhanghua wasn’t particularly fond of alcohol. He only drank when necessary and not frequently, but that didn’t mean he had a low tolerance. On the contrary, he had an exceptionally high tolerance—almost impossible to get drunk.
Dealing with drunkards was something Bai Zhanghua had experience with. He deftly avoided Shao Zhuoguan’s flailing arm and responded cheerfully, “Sure thing! But next time, you’ll have to last longer, Shao.”
“Y… You just wait! Next time… next time I’ll outdrink you!”
“Alright, I’ll be looking forward to it.”
When they reached the entrance of Ye Qing, the car Bai Zhanghua had called was already waiting. He signaled the waiter to help Shao Zhuoguan into the vehicle.
After ensuring Shao Zhuoguan was safely seated, Bai Zhanghua instructed the driver to take him home safely before stepping back.
As the car drove away, Bai Zhanghua’s smile faded, his gaze turning deep and contemplative.
“Mr. Bai?” His secretary glanced at the departing car, then at the time, reminding Bai Zhanghua, who had been standing still for quite a while.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Bai Zhanghua offered no explanation for his distraction. “Let’s go,” he simply said.
By the time he returned home, it was already past midnight.
Bai Zhanghua drank the hangover soup prepared by the housekeeper before lying down to rest. Though he was eager to consult the family head about how to handle Shao Zhuoguan, he didn’t dare disturb him at this hour. He had no choice but to suppress his urgency and wait until the next day.
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