The circus monkey (Fifth Watch)

Watching him take another two bottles of wine, Jiang Yisheng parted his lips, but swallowed his words at the last moment.

After all, he had no right to interfere with his thoughts.

Better not to meddle.

In the end, having picked out six bottles of wine, Ji Mingqian left the cellar with satisfaction.

He had just closed the door when a familiar voice came from not far away.

The man spoke with an air of familiarity, "Mingqian, what brings you here today?"

Turning back, Jiang Yisheng saw a man whose imposing figure stood out, especially with his trendy dreadlocks. He had rough, masculine features, and shallow dimples appeared with his smile, which, combined with his appearance, somehow made him look a bit silly.

While he was sizing up the man, the latter had already approached them.

"Yo, Alex," Ji Mingqian high-fived and bumped shoulders with the man, exchanging smiles.

"When did you get here? Why didn't you let me know?"