201 More To Come (2/2)

”There's more to come.” An Sun simply answered.

An Sun's eyes seemed to shine upon seeing the bottle of wine. From just a whiff, he knew it was a good quality wine.

”If the commander doesn't mind.” An Sun gulped the last drop of wine in his small gourd and passed it to the commander.

Bo Guozhi chuckled and took the small gourd to fill it up with wine.

”Tell me, is there a reason you decided to recruit here? I couldn't help but notice you seem a little experienced than the rest of the men here.”

An Sun didn't reveal any particular reaction to his words and took a sip of his wine. It tasted just as good as it smelled.

”Just wanted to grow stronger, that's all.”

Bo Guozhi seemed intrigued. He studied An Sun's face and grinned. ”For a woman back home perhaps?”

After speaking those words, An Sun choked and wiped the spilling wine from his mouth. There was a faint redness in his cheeks. This reaction amused Bo Guozhi greatly.

”I take it I was correct.”

Clearing his throat, An Sun shifted his gaze.

”That part's still up for debate.” He admitted stiffly.

”I see, I see.” Bo Guozhi laughed and took a sip of his wine from the bottle before setting it on the ground beside An Sun.

He patted the young man on the shoulder and said with a smile, ”Take this wine as a celebratory gift. Don't drink too much, and make sure to be up early for tomorrow's training. Though…I don't think I need to remind you of that, do I?”

An Sun hid a grin and shook his head. ”No, sir.”

Bo Guozhi laughed and patted him on the shoulder again. ”Good. Then I hope you train well enough to make it back to court your lady of interest before it's too late.”

Hearing those words, An Sun felt an uncomfortable sensation grow within his heart. He pressed his lips together and said nothing, cheeks slightly warm. Laughing once more, Bo Guozhi turned and left the yard.

An Sun watched him leave silently before turning back to the night sky. He snatched the bottle of wine left for him and took a sip. Compared to before, there was a warm sensation welling up in his chest.

The wine…it tasted even sweeter than before.