"I never refuse a friend's gift." Tang Fei clinked glasses with Prince Philip and downed the champagne in one go: "In our Phoenix Empire, there's an old saying that even a free Didiwei (poison) is sweet."
"Tang, what does that mean?"
"Oh, it just means that things that are free taste especially delicious."
Philip burst out laughing, saying: "Tang, you haven't changed a bit, still so... humorous and witty."
Of course, the last time they met, Tang Fei's behavior was labeled as 'absurd and disrespectful' by them.
"Philip, you haven't changed at all either, still so sincere and noble."
"Oh, Tang, I must toast you again. To our friendship."
"Of course." Tang Fei replied with a cheerful smile.
The two clinked glasses again, once more finishing the champagne in their cups.
The lengthy and insincere pleasantries ended, but Tang Fei was still reluctant to get to the main topic.
