The room fell silent. No one said another word. 'He must be really drunk, and telling the truth!' Everyone looked at him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Li Xiu had fallen asleep right there, his head resting on Zhou Lian's shoulder as he hugged her. But even in his sleep, Zhou Lian couldn't break free.
Second Brother Zhou and Third Brother Zhou smiled and tried to help pry Li Xiu's arms away, but the sleeping Li Xiu only hugged her tighter. "Li Xiu, wake up. I'm tired," Zhou Lian said to him directly.
Second Brother Zhou laughed and said, "It's no use. When he's this drunk and asleep, you can't wake him up."
Before he could finish his sentence, he watched as Li Xiu mumbled with his eyes still closed, "Bao'er, if you're tired, just sleep. I'll hold you while you sleep. Be good, now. Go to sleep. I'll make you something delicious tomorrow."