I Never Get Drunk Either

Felix Xi refused to back down and took a drink as well.

"Um... Senior Brother, you two still have a long flight ahead, maybe you shouldn't drink?" Grace called out.

Evan Xiao paused, then gave her a gentle smile. "It's the spirit beast flying, not me. What's the harm in a little drink? Come on, let me toast you again!"

...

Usually, Evan Xiao doesn't say more than ten words a day, but today, he's practically a chatterbox.

The two kept going back and forth, and before long, they'd finished off an entire jar of wine.

Grace sat there in utter agony, feeling like the atmosphere was getting weirder by the minute...

Why did she ever set up this dinner?

Just as she was regretting it, a large hand suddenly landed on hers. Evan Xiao's voice sounded right next to her ear: "Grace and I will be getting married soon. When the time comes, we'd love for the Imperial Alchemist to officiate. Would that be alright?"

Jun Lionhead chuckled and asked mildly, "General, are you sure you're not a little drunk?"

"How could I be?" Evan Xiao was still holding her hand. "I never get drunk, no matter how much I drink. But it looks like Senior Felix is feeling it."

Felix Xi slurred, "I'm not drunk either!"

"Then let's drink some more!" Evan Xiao filled his cup again.

...

In the end, Felix Xi was so drunk he passed out, unable to leave that night.

As for Grace, she was promptly whisked away to the General's Manor.

The warmth he'd shown at the dinner table was gone. Back at home, he sat on the couch, cold and silent, just staring at her.

"Uh... Want me to make you some Sobering Soup?" Grace turned to leave.

He still didn't say a word.

But then, an invisible force pulled her right in front of Evan Xiao.

"If I hadn't come tonight, would you two have gotten engaged?" His gaze was icy and sharp, like a shard of ice.

"No way!" Grace hugged her sleeves nervously. "Did you forget? I can't be without you. I still need you to... help me break through to Spirit Lord!"

"That's the only reason?"

"Of course not!" Grace said. "The most important thing is—I like you!"

She slowly put her hands around his neck. "You already know, don't you? So don't take my master's wife's words to heart."

Evan Xiao gazed into her bright, watery eyes, then suddenly pulled her into his arms. "You like me?"

"Mhm."

"How much do you like me?"

Grace blinked and said, "A lot!"

"And how much is a lot?"

"One day apart feels like three years!"

"Just one day?"

"I'll only ever love you for my whole life—I'll never fall for another man!"

"Your whole life?"

"For all eternity, I'll only love you."

...

That night, Evan Xiao wouldn't let her leave his side for a single moment.

Grace spent the night pouring out sweet words—and whatever Evan Xiao asked, she did, without a peep of protest...

...

The President reported Grace's name to headquarters, and someone was sent to assess her.

Grace never expected the visitor would be Byron White!

The President of the Eastern Alliance came to assess her in person.

Seeing who was standing in front of her, Grace cursed inwardly, "Damn it! This guy just won't quit!" Then she flashed him a fiery smile: "President, what brings you here in person?"

Byron White gave her a half-smile and said, "You've already become a Level Nine Spiritual Alchemist at such a young age. The Alliance takes this very seriously, so I came myself."

"Oh! That's wonderful! Our Vermilion Spirit Alliance is truly honored!"

...

That was what she said in front of everyone.

When they were alone, Byron White asked, "So, how did it go?"