The young man seemed to harbor as deep a grudge against Deng Youning as Deng Yi did. He sat down, drank with him, and the two began to disparage her together.
Though they were complete strangers, their shared hatred for Deng Youning kept them talking from noon until sunset. They polished off a dozen jars of wine. As Deng Yi and his servant grew thoroughly intoxicated, the young man’s true colors began to show.
"I heard you say earlier that you wanted to become world-renowned, Brother Deng. Have you given any thought to how you might achieve such fame?"
Chapter 78