They picked a random local KTV in the small town. In Lin Zhengran's experience, entertainment venues like karaoke bars were usually dead by now, but the one they came to today seemed quite lively.
The moment they stepped inside, they were met with a constant cacophony of wailing as all sorts of "pro singers" in the private rooms gave it their all.
Lin Zhengran and Fang Meng picked a room and ordered a full half-case of beer.
Lin Zhengran asked, "You think you can finish all that?"
Fang Meng sat on the sofa in their private KTV room for two, gazing at the beers. "I'll drink what I can. Anyway, I just need a little courage."
With that, before any songs had even started, Fang Meng clinked bottles with Lin Zhengran and, GLUG GLUG GLUG, chugged more than half of hers.
You could tell she was really nervous about her meeting with Jiang Qian next week.
She queued up a few love songs, then held the microphone, a faint scent of alcohol on her breath.
