Li's smile grew wider.<br/>"I hope it is a story of a life well lived, a man who keeps true to his principles, and avoids unnecessary conflict. But my father taught me not to start boasting with my deeds, or not before everyone is drunk. It is a good lesson, I believe. And of course, I have still to introduce my other companions on this table, before delaying it could be considered impolite. This," he gestured towards the sitting Xia, "is brother Wu. His love for poetry and studies is only matched by his love for songs and his sword".<br/>He then bowed slightly.<br/>"This one is brother Shen. He is a fangshi, and only speaks when he deems it necessary. We are honoured by his presence!"<br/>Then he smiled again.<br/>"And I believe you know my<em>Zhàndòu de Nǚér,</em>Jiao Jie. You introduced yourself to each other when she invited you to our table, didn't you?"<br/>With this, he sat back, placing himself comfortably.<br/><br/><em>Zhàndòu de Nǚér</em>or fighting daughter was the common slang in JiangHu for a female student. Li also discreetly reminded them of the etiquette among fighting men - and women - which required an introduction upon meeting first. Not introducing yourself was commonly seen as lack of respect. Of course, most were more than eager to boast with their names. Sometimes, Li mused that it was because of this eagerness that the rule has first appeared. Of course, he also admitted that there were other, more practical reasons for knowing the name an armed stranger.