"No," Di Mingzhe said with a light smile, "don’t talk like that, we’re all friends here. Since we are friends, there’s no need for such formality."
Alvin nodded, clearly pleased, and bluntly said, "In that case, I’ll still toast individually. This cup is to honor the Vice President, no objections, Commander?"
"I’m easygoing," Di Mingchen laughed, expressing a friendly attitude as well.
"Good," Alvin agreed heartily, lifting his glass, and said forthrightly, "To friends."
"To friends," Di Mingzhe also curved his lips up, straightforwardly downing a large cup of red wine without a word.
Alvin was taken aback, then burst into laughter, giving a thumbs-up, "Your Excellency has a great capacity for alcohol."
"You flatter me," Di Mingzhe nodded slightly, teasingly.
Alvin was in high spirits, filled another glass, stood up, and raised it to Di Mingchen, "To the Empire’s Commander-in-Chief, I’ve long admired your reputation."
"It’s not as exaggerated as you say," Di Mingchen replied with a smile, standing up as well, "As my brother said, we’re all friends here. A friend of Nangong Jin is naturally also our friend, so don’t stand on ceremony. Since you’re here, enjoy yourself for a few days before leaving."
"That’s exactly what I intended," Alvin said with a smile, "I shall gratefully accept. However, I don’t have many friends in the Empire, so I hope the three young masters will keep me company and have a good time together."
"Certainly," Di Mingchen nodded, raising his glass, "To friends."
"To friends," Alvin laughed heartily, draining his glass cheerfully.
Di Mingchen also tilted his head back and emptied his glass in one gulp.
"Good," Alvin clapped his hands, "I’m so happy. Come on, Senior Brother, let’s drink a few more."
"A few? That’s not nearly enough," Nangong Jin sneered, lifting the corner of his mouth, "It’s been a long time, so if we’re going to drink, let’s drink to our heart’s content."
Alvin was startled, then smiled brilliantly, "Alright, those are your words."


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