Hu Jia acted like nothing had happened. He cleared his throat. He picked up a wine glass and stood up.
He coughed and said, “We are here today to celebrate Rao Tian’s birthday. It was yesterday.
“Today, I want to toast my friend. Thank him for sharing my terrible life. I also hope his life will rot and stink like mine!”
Hu Jia was quoting lines from a TV drama.
Liu Xiao had gone to the restroom. Only Hu Jia, Rao Tian, Xi Xuegui, and a few tourists were in the room.
Hu Jia held the wine glass in one hand. He walked slowly toward Rao Tian and spoke his lines.
“What is wrong with him?” Rao Tian thought.
Hu Jia got closer. He raised the wine glass and tried to pour it into Rao Tian’s mouth. Rao Tian quickly blocked it with his hand.
“Caught you off guard!” Hu Jia shouted.
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