The hotpot gathering lasted until 10:30 PM, and only then did everyone reluctantly say their goodbyes and leave.
Liu Shuyue had to continue dealing with the relocation of Hot Pepper Village, while Wang Baihu, Jiang Siqi, and Little Pigeon each headed home. Xu Xuanling and Liuli stayed at the subway station to "stand guard," though given the latter's level of intoxication, she was hardly helpful and would likely pass out as soon as she hit the bed.
This could only be described as the swordsman's "character setting," otherwise, with her physique that wouldn't die even with a gaping hole in her chest, the effects of alcohol would likely be negligible.
Xu Xuanling controlled her intake rather well. Although she appeared tipsy from the start, she remained at that level until the end; she merely regarded being slightly drunk as a diversion.
After sending everyone off, only Chen Xuan, Lin Qing, and Elorie were left to clean up the mess.
