The food and wine were quickly served. The group was small, and everyone sat close together. Lan Wangji very naturally poured a cup of wine for Wei Wuxian.
Nie Huaisang walked over to Wei Wuxian holding a wine cup and said, "Brother Wei, long time no see! Come, I toast to you, welcome back."
Wei Wuxian was delighted to see his old friend. He picked up his wine cup, looked at Nie Huaisang with a smile, and said, "Brother Nie, long time no see." The two of them drained their cups in one go, then said in unison, "You really are as arrogant as ever!" These words were like a secret code between them. As soon as they were spoken, it felt as though they had returned to the joyous days of studying at the Gusu Lan Clan, and both of them burst into loud laughter.
Chapter 18