Despite the noisy, boisterous surroundings, the lively atmosphere seemed to chase away the winter chill. After just a few bites, the guys felt a warmth spreading through them and tossed their jackets into a nearby woven basket.
A couple more drinks, and Quan Yafeng's face was glowing red.
Chen Yuan nudged Liu Nan with his elbow and asked in a low voice, "Yafeng's in a great mood. Did he get over Li Bing and decide to embrace a new life?"
"Get over her, my ass," Liu Nan snorted contemptuously, stuffing a slice of lotus root into his mouth and chewing with a loud CRUNCH. "You've got it backward. He's in deeper than ever."
"No way. It doesn't look like it."
"You obviously didn't hear him back in the dorm. He was going on and on about how he's going to work out, study hard, and become a better person to attract Li Bing. He hasn't given up on her; he's just shifted his strategy."
"That's a good thing."
