Chapter 28: Don't Wait for Me

Chapter 27: Don't Wait for Me

—The most valuable virtues of the 19th century: fervent idealism and emphasis on emotions, and fear of love.—

Night fell like an abyss, a shallow crescent hung in the east, a few stars faintly twinkling coldly, the city bustling with festivities under the cover of night.

Gao Chuan drove to the private room arranged by Song Li and pushed open the mahogany door to find men clustered together, their faces furrowed, the room filled with a strong smell of alcohol and fireworks. Hearing the sound of the door, Song Li, who noticed him entering, quickly let go of the girls around him and cheerfully welcomed him to sit on the couch.

The usual friends, knowing Gao Chuan's reclusive nature, continued singing and drinking as usual, while Gao Chuan sat silently in a corner, pouring himself a drink to slowly savor.