Ning Chu still didn’t like alcohol—mostly because she hated the taste and worried about what might happen if she got drunk. But tonight was Wen Yang’s birthday, and the gathering included his trustworthy dormmates and her own boyfriend, who had long since "devoured" her completely and doted on her endlessly. A few drinks wouldn’t hurt.

The cocktails were surprisingly easy to drink, more like flavored beverages with a hint of alcohol. She didn’t mind them at first, but the high alcohol content quickly got to her. After just a few glasses, her cheeks turned a bright shade of red, and her eyes took on a dazed, innocent expression.

Clutching her glass in both hands, Ning Chu swayed slightly as she sat, occasionally bumping into Wen Yang’s shoulder. Relaxed and unguarded, her drunkenly adorable demeanor made her all the more tempting to tease.

“Hey, little maid! Bring out the cake we prepared!” Zhang Shaoqing called to one of the maids in the room. Then, gesturing to another maid who was standing near Wen Yang, he added, “And you, stay away from him. His girlfriend’s crazy jealous—you’ll get beaten up. Come sit by me instead~”

Wen Yang glanced at the maid next to him and asked calmly, “When has Ning Chu ever hit anyone?”

“So, you do want her to sit closer?” Zhang Shaoqing teased.

“I’m just clarifying things,” Wen Yang replied, still stiff and uncomfortable in the lively atmosphere. He wasn’t much of a drinker, and his restraint was evident.