Chapter 182: I Like a Woman with Personality

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: I Like a Woman with Personality

Wang Chenning’s expression shifted slightly. He knew Bai Qianxun had a big mouth, but he hadn’t expected the guy to say something so embarrassing in front of Zhao Xiao’an and the other scions.

Still, he brushed it off with a smile. "Eldest Young Master Bai, why aren’t you envious of my incredible medical skills or my fighting prowess? Just this afternoon, I beat up Lin Annian. I’m waiting for the Lin family to come looking for revenge!"

"For real?! You’re the man." Bai Qianxun laughed and gave Wang Chenning a friendly punch on the arm. "That’s why I’m so envious of you. You settle your grudges on your own terms, like a Ranger from the old days. A true man!"

Bai Qianxun didn’t bring up Wang Chenning’s escapades with Yang Xiaofei and Zhao Xiao’an again. Saying something like that more than once would be beneath him.

"In the martial arts novels, they say feasting on meat and drinking from large bowls is the way of the world, settling all debts of gratitude and vengeance. Since Eldest Young Master Bai has graced the Li Garden Hall with his presence today, we must share a proper drink." As he spoke, Wang Chenning waved to someone outside. "Bring out my private stock! The fifteen-year-old Yuezhou aged wine!"

Zheng Qiuhang, who was standing by the door, heard Wang Chenning’s order and immediately had a server fetch the Yuezhou aged wine that he had specially prepared.

Bai Qianxun’s expression flickered for a moment, but he quickly broke into a loud laugh. "Brother Wang, are you planning to drink me under the table?"

"Not at all, not at all!" Wang Chenning shook his head in denial. "We’ll just have a little. It’s cold out. Drinking yellow wine is good for you, and it’s not easy to get drunk on."

Then he addressed the others in the private room. "So many friends have come to hang out at Li Garden Hall today. In a bit, I’ll have a drink with every one of you to fulfill my duties as host!"

Bai Qianxun glanced at the dozen or so "little brothers" he had brought with him and didn’t refuse Wang Chenning’s "good intentions." He turned to the group of rich young men behind him and declared magnanimously, "Since Eldest Young Master Wang is being so hospitable, we won’t be polite! We have to drink until we drop today, or we’ll be letting down his heroic spirit!"

"I’ll have a drink with Eldest Young Master Bai then, too!" Although Zhao Xiao’an was annoyed at Bai Qianxun’s earlier tactlessness, she kept a smile on her face. "It’s been a while since I’ve seen you!"

"Thanks, Xiao’an!" Even though Bai Qianxun had just poked at Zhao Xiao’an with the Yang Xiaofei business, he knew not to push it too far. After his thanks, he even threw in a compliment. "Xiao’an, you’re getting more and more beautiful. If my Yanni stood next to you, she’d look like a real ugly duckling!"

Zhao Xiao’an chuckled. "You think I won’t tell Yanni you said that?"

"Please don’t!" Bai Qianxun shook his head frantically. "If you tell her that, she’ll probably hunt me to the ends of the earth again!"

Bai Qianxun had a sister, Bai Yanni, who was two years younger than him. Bai Yanni was good-looking, with a great figure, and her personality was a bit like her brother’s—forthright and brash.

The siblings had another thing in common: they were both quite casual when it came to matters between men and women.

Bai Qianxun changed girlfriends as often as he changed clothes, and Bai Yanni had been with her fair share of men as well.

Just a moment ago, when Bai Qianxun was teasing Wang Chenning about her and Yang Xiaofei, Zhao Xiao’an had been tempted to retaliate with a jab about Bai Qianxun’s own romantic escapades.

Soon, the wine arrived, brought in personally by Zheng Qiuhang and her staff.

"Brother Wang, your President Zheng is gorgeous!" Bai Qianxun praised her repeatedly upon seeing Zheng Qiuhang. "Not just a pretty face, but a great figure, too. You have excellent taste!"

He then turned to Zhao Xiao’an with a grin. "Xiao’an, you’d better worry about President Zheng stealing your boyfriend!"

"Since when does Eldest Young Master Bai love to meddle in other people’s business?" Zhao Xiao’an finally couldn’t help but retaliate. "Is this a case of ’rules for thee, but not for me’? I bet you can’t even remember the names of most of the female companions you bring around, can you?"

"Eldest Young Master Bai, enough with the gossip!" Wang Chenning had already poured two bowls of wine. He handed one to Bai Qianxun and took one for himself. "Come, let’s drink!"

Bai Qianxun took the bowl. Wang Chenning clinked it with his own, tilted his head back, and downed the wine in one go.

Bai Qianxun frowned at the wine in his bowl, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and drank it all in one gulp.

That one bowl held a hefty amount—at least five ounces. It wasn’t an insane quantity, but it wasn’t a small amount either.

He rarely drank yellow wine and wasn’t familiar with its properties, so he was afraid Wang Chenning would get him drunk.

"A true sport!" Wang Chenning clapped Bai Qianxun on the shoulder, looking very satisfied. "I’m going to toast your brothers one by one. Then we’ll continue!"

Not to be outdone, Zhao Xiao’an poured herself a bowl of wine and proactively toasted Bai Qianxun.

Bai Qianxun didn’t dare disrespect Zhao Xiao’an, so he poured another bowl and downed it in one go.

Meanwhile, Wang Chenning had already started making his rounds, toasting everyone individually.

He toasted each person with a full bowl, and he drained it in one gulp every time.

Even though they knew about Wang Chenning’s legendary feat at Li Baoguo’s birthday banquet, both Zheng Qiuhang and Zhao Xiao’an were still worried he would get drunk.

Including Bai Qianxun, his "little brothers," and their few female companions, there were fifteen people in their group.

If Wang Chenning drank a bowl with each of them, he would have consumed at least two liters of wine by the end of one round.

Most people couldn’t even handle drinking that much water in one go, let alone yellow wine, which had a potent kick.

Zheng Qiuhang had already instructed a server to prepare something to help sober Wang Chenning up. She was also regretting having called him over in the first place.

While Zheng Qiuhang was sending a text, Bai Qianxun came over to toast her.

"President Zheng, a toast to you!" Bai Qianxun raised a bowl of wine to Zheng Qiuhang. "I’ll drink this down. You can drink as much or as little as you like."

With that, he drained the wine in his bowl in a single gulp.

Zheng Qiuhang didn’t hold back either. After a word of thanks, she also drained her bowl in one go.

"Impressive!" Bai Qianxun gave Zheng Qiuhang a thumbs-up and laughed heartily. "A lady boss who’s so bold, so capable, and so beautiful—everyone must adore you!"

After a few laughs, he leaned closer to Zheng Qiuhang and spoke a few words in a low voice. "President Zheng, you’re so outstanding. I bet a lot of people would be willing to poach you with a high salary. If you want a brighter future for yourself, you could seize the opportunity."

"Thank you, Eldest Young Master Bai!" Zheng Qiuhang replied, neither servile nor arrogant. "Brother Ning gave me my big break, and working for him is the most promising path I could choose. So, now and in the future, I won’t consider looking for another way. If one day he no longer needs me, I’ll leave Yandu."

"A woman with personality. I like that!" Bai Qianxun laughed again, didn’t pester Zheng Qiuhang any further, and went over to talk to Wang Chenning.

After making a full round, Wang Chenning’s complexion hadn’t changed, nor did his stomach look bloated.

Even Zhao Xiao’an was wondering where all that wine he’d chugged had gone.

Bai Qianxun was even more baffled.

He didn’t believe Wang Chenning’s capacity for alcohol was a bottomless pit, so after seeing him complete a round, he took the initiative to toast Wang Chenning in return.

The "little brothers" he’d brought along understood his intentions and, one after another, also toasted Wang Chenning in return.

Wang Chenning refused no one, downing one bowl after another.

The fifteen-liter jar of aged Tai Diao Wine was quickly nearing its bottom.

Although Wang Chenning’s handsome face had turned red, his eyes were still clear, and his speech and gait were no different from usual.

Bai Qianxun had drunk several bowls with Wang Chenning, downing over a liter of yellow wine in total.

He hadn’t felt anything special as he was drinking, but as time went on, his head started to spin more and more.

When Wang Chenning returned from the restroom and wanted to start another round with him, he didn’t dare drink anymore.

"Brother Chenning, I admit defeat!" he said, waving his hand between drunken hiccups. "Your tolerance for alcohol is terrifying. I’m thoroughly impressed. Consider this my debt to you. Just let me know whenever you need to cash in this favor!"

"Really?"

"Of course!" Bai Qianxun slapped his chest. "I, Bai Qianxun, always keep my word."

Wang Chenning smiled. "Actually, there is one thing I need Eldest Young Master Bai’s help with!"