"This junior pays his respects to the four seniors," Yan Zhen said respectfully.
"Young Master Yan, we're all Lin Guang's sworn brothers. Since you and he call each other brother, if you don't mind, you can call us 'Brother' too. 'Senior' feels a bit strange."
Mo Lei, emboldened by the alcohol, egged him on.
"Then allow me to toast my four new brothers."
Hearing this, Yan Zhen filled his cup to the brim and respectfully addressed the four of them.
"Young Master Yan is destined for greatness. We're the lucky ones today."
Mo Shan filled a bowl with wine and said sincerely.
"If you call me Young Master Yan again, then you aren't acknowledging me as your little brother."
Yan Zhen reminded him.
"Hahahaha!"
The four of them laughed heartily.
"Alright, Yan, let's drink."
"Here's to Yan becoming the top scholar in the Palace Examination!"
"Drink!"
"Bottoms up!"
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