For five consecutive days, Lin Zhou stayed in the Ancient City. He ignored the company and didn't go home.
During the day, he slept at Xiao Hai's place, and at night he went to the bar to get drunk.
Initially, Gao Cheng and Xiao Hai accompanied him, but later Gao Wen had severe pregnancy symptoms and needed Gao Cheng's care at night. So only Xiao Hai stayed with him every night.
Every time he went to the bar, he did nothing but drink. If someone tried to chat him up, he would lash out at them under the influence.
"What are you doing this for? For a woman, you're wrecking yourself like this! Is it worth it?"
Xiao Hai tried to lecture him again with heartfelt persuasion.
Lin Zhou lay on the table, eyes half-open and half-closed, mumbling as he counted the scattered bottles on the table: "1, 2, 3, 4... one more today. Do you think... I've made progress..."
"You've really come far!"
