Yu Xi hesitated. It was reasonable, after all the effort Roan had put into gathering this intel, it would be cold to leave without so much as a gesture of camaraderie. He exhaled, his jaw tight. "One drink."
Xiaobao clapped her hands. "Oh, let's play cards while drinking!"
Yu Xi didn't stop her. He sat back down, the tension easing slightly, and the three of them began to play.
An hour later, the atmosphere had shifted. Xiaobao leaned back against the couch, a drink in hand, her cheeks flushed from the wine. She had only been permitted one glass, but that was enough to make her tipsy, her words flowing faster, her laughter brighter. She traded playful remarks with Yu Xi, who sat beside her, his stern expression softened by her chatter.
