Chapter 2199

Wilbur let out a long sigh and said, "Alright, now you're home too. All eight of you are back in your homes, so I can relax. Get some rest. I'll head back now. Let's keep in touch." As he turned to leave, he heard Mitch call out, "Wait a minute!" Wilbur stopped and turned to see Mitch wobbling as he got up from the sofa. Suddenly, with a loud thud, Mitch dropped to his knees in front of Wilbur. "Mitch, you're drunk." Wilbur reached out to help him, but Mitch grabbed his hands firmly, speaking earnestly, "Wait, Wilbur. I'm not drunk. I really have something I need to ask you." "Ask me? What do you need? You're drunk now. Maybe we should talk when you sober up?" "No, I can't wait." Mitch shook his head vigorously, his tone sincere and desperate, "I really need money right now, Wilbur. You know we've been on twenty-three expeditions without any success. If this keeps up, I'm afraid I'll ruin my friends' lives. I'd rather become a failure myself than drag them down with me. I