"Thirsty? You're thirsty even at home! You two go back, I've filled my water bottle!" The Rat had long seen through their intentions. Escape? No way!
"I really am thirsty!" Mu Mian looked at him pitifully. "The water in the bottle is supposed to be for use on the road. If I drink it all now, what will we do later? I'm thinking about everyone. How can you accuse me like that?"
"Really?"
Mu Mian nodded emphatically. "Really! I'm not lying to you!"
"Alright then." The Rat pulled the two of them aside and handed the water bottle to Mu Mian. "Drink it! Finish it, and then go. I'll refill the bottle myself!"
"Okay." Mu Mian took the bottle and immediately opened the lid, gulping it down.
After finishing, she handed the bottle back to The Rat. "Go refill it. We'll head back first!"
"Alright." The Rat nodded, watched as they obediently returned to the group, and then turned to walk toward the wonton shop.
