When Zhao Sheng returned to Hongyang State, three months had already passed.
Upon learning of his friend's return, Zhou Zhongyu was exceptionally delighted and immediately rushed over, shouting about giving Zhao Sheng a welcome-back feast.
Zhao Sheng couldn't refuse and simply went along with his friend's wishes.
The best chefs in Zhou City were all in the Zhou family, so the feast was directly hosted at Zhao Sheng's residence.
At the banquet, not to mention the delicious food, Zhao Sheng's brewed Spiritual Wine was indispensable.
Halfway through the banquet, Zhao Sheng finally realized that Zhou Zhongyu wasn't there just for the welcome-back celebration; clearly, he had something on his mind.
Zhao Sheng was puzzled but decided not to expose it and just accompanied his friend in drinking and chatting.
After the third round of drinks and the fifth dish was served, Zhou Zhongyu appeared seven parts drunk.