At nightfall.
Occasional dog barks echoed through the still night sky, sounding somewhat grating.
A staggering man walked along a rural path. He clutched a wine gourd, guzzling from it from time to time. Wine spilled down his chin, soaking half his garment.
"Ugh, so annoying! One of these days I'll kill ya and stew ya! All you ever do is BARK, BARK, BARK—GLUG GLUG!" Wang Gu cursed. As he spoke, he fiercely gulped down a few more mouthfuls of wine.
All of a sudden, he stopped in his tracks. Glaring at a moderately sized stone in front of him, he suddenly kicked it hard. The stone flew far, causing a slight noise.
"It's just money!" he yelled. "Just wait! Once I make a fortune, I'll crush you all with silver!"
Having drunk some wine, Wang Gu's dissatisfaction had slightly subsided. However, it didn't last long; the thought of his debts at the gambling house soon made him agitated again.
BURP!
He let out a satisfied belch.
