Gu Gaoxu saw the situation as clear as day. 'Gu Zhaolian's wife had died a while back, and he now hates Lu Yuan's guts. This is not the time to associate myself with Lu Yuan. It would just kill the mood.'
Gu Gaoxu waved his hand dismissively. "Me and that fellow... Lu, was it? We're just drinking buddies, nothing more. Can't say we're close. Anyway, look at Elephant Island! Isn't it a beauty?"
Gu Gaoxu certainly didn't acknowledge Lu Yuan as his uncle.
Gu Zhaolian had no choice but to play along with Gu Gaoxu's change of subject.
That night, Gu Gaoxu and Gu Zhaolian drank and made merry in the army barracks on Elephant Island.
After downing several large jars of wine, Gu Gaoxu was so full he couldn't stop burping. He finally had to be helped back to his tent by a few soldiers.
For several days straight, Gu Gaoxu did nothing but eat and drink with Gu Zhaolian, putting on an air of utter idleness.
