CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 127 DRINKING (3RD UPDATE)

Zhangkou Grand Hotel, VIP private room.

Everyone gathered happily, appearing very cheerful.

Today is a celebration, so everyone is in a great mood.

Although Yang Chen’s absence made Wei Qingzhong a bit displeased, he did not blame him. Instead, he stood up with a smile and said to Yang Chen, "Xiaoyang, come quickly, everyone is waiting for you!"

Yang Chen apologized, "Sorry, I’m late."

"It’s fine, Yang, we haven’t been here long either," said Frank Gregory.

With Frank Gregory saying so, others had nothing more to add.

Yang Chen sat beside Frank Gregory, while Ye Xin sat next to Yang Chen. Wei Xueqing and Wei Qingzhong sat together.

Wei Qingzhong took out a bottle of wine, smiling, "Xiaoyang, I’ve heard that those who return from the Guard have an excellent drinking capacity. Look at this bottle of wine, it’s one of my treasured collections!"

Yang Chen’s eyes brightened; he liked drinking baijiu and could tell at a glance that this wine was something special!

"Is this a special supply wine, or...?" Yang Chen inquired.

Wei Qingzhong chuckled, "It’s not a special supply wine, but a batch I asked a master to brew for me specifically while I was in Liquor Town, a unique treasure in the world!"

"That’s extraordinary!" Yang Chen exclaimed.

The wine you brewed has been preserved for over twenty years, making it an absolute gem!

Frank Gregory was also excited, "I heard Flame Country’s wine is quite strong; I enjoy vodka and wonder how Flame Country’s baijiu tastes."

Yang Chen translated for Wei Qingzhong.

Wei Qingzhong laughed heartily, "This wine will definitely satisfy you!"

Wei Qingzhong personally opened the wine bottle and poured drinks for everyone.

Immediately, a rich aroma filled the room.

Frank Gregory smelled it, couldn’t help but praise, "Such a fragrant wine, I’m already drooling."

Yang Chen smiled slightly, glanced at Frank Gregory, and said, "Wait till you taste it; you won’t say the same."

"Oh! Yang, don’t underestimate me!" Frank Gregory said discontentedly.

Yang Chen shrugged and said nothing more.

When the wine came around, Frank Gregory eagerly picked up his glass.

Yang Chen stopped him, signaling to wait a moment.

Wei Qingzhong raised his glass and stood up, saying to everyone, "Today is mainly to celebrate our Shangdong Group signing a cooperation intention letter with Mr. Frank, and we hope our future cooperation will proceed smoothly. Let’s toast to Mr. Frank and thank you for coming!"

"Thank you!" Frank Gregory raised his glass in acknowledgment and then drank it all in one go.

Suddenly, Frank Gregory’s expression became dramatic, his face slightly red as he suppressed the spiciness, swallowing with effort, exclaiming, "Wow! So spicy! How can such fragrant wine be so spicy!"

Yang Chen suggested, "Have some food to neutralize it."

Saying so, Yang Chen downed a glass with no effect.

Ye Xin, on the side, also wanted to drink, but Yang Chen stopped her, saying, "You’re driving later, don’t drink."

Ye Xin knew Yang Chen was concerned about her, smiled slightly, put down the wine glass, and switched to juice.

"Yang, how come you don’t feel anything at all? This wine is extremely spicy, too hard to drink!" Frank Gregory complained.

Yang Chen chuckled, "That’s because you’re not used to it yet. After a couple more drinks, you won’t say that."

"No! I think no matter how much I drink, it will be the same. This wine is just too hard to drink!" Frank Gregory concluded.

However, this sensation didn’t last long.

With two glasses down, Frank Gregory got excited, couldn’t hold back, picked up the glass to drink more.

Yang Chen told him that drinking shouldn’t be done alone; a partner is needed.

As a result, Frank Gregory picked up a glass and found Yang Chen, making Yang Chen helplessly call Wei Qingzhong to join.

With a few more glasses, Frank Gregory’s face turned red like Guan Yu, embraced Yang Chen’s shoulder, and started calling him brother.

Seeing this, everyone couldn’t help but laugh.

Such is the power of baijiu; a few drinks in, even the shyest person becomes talkative, and if you don’t call each other brother, it’s not true drinking!

Wei Qingzhong wanted to open more wine, but Yang Chen stopped him, "Chairman, I think that’s enough, Gregory has had enough."

"No! Yang, don’t underestimate me, I can still drink! Bring another bottle!" Frank Gregory shouted excitedly.

Yang Chen resignedly said, "Forget it, let’s have some wine. Ye Xin brought back some excellent noble rot wine from Lancy Country, perfect for you to try."

"Noble rot wine?" Frank Gregory slurred, "Do you know where the best noble rot wine comes from? I bet you don’t!"

Yang Chen ignored him and looked at Ye Xin, asking, "Is the wine ready?"

Ye Xin nodded, left the room, and brought the wine over, placing it in front of Frank Gregory.

Frank Gregory blinked, looked at the wine bottle, and widened his eyes, "Oh, my god! Château d’Yquem!"

Frank Gregory looked at Yang Chen in disbelief, feeling a bit incredulous.

Yang Chen smiled, "Are you satisfied?"

"Oh, my god!" Frank Gregory exclaimed, "Château d’Yquem’s noble rot wine! Yang, you are amazing!"

"Let me see." Wei Qingzhong also became interested, explaining to everyone, "Lancy Country is famous for Chateau Lafite; the Rafale everyone often hears about is produced by Chateau Lafite. Chateau Lafite is a first-growth chateau, whereas Château d’Yquem is super first-growth, rarely known domestically, but very famous abroad, where many people pride themselves on drinking Château d’Yquem’s noble rot wine."

Yang Chen saw this and realized Wei Qingzhong was knowledgeable too.

Passing the wine over, Wei Qingzhong picked up the glass, looked carefully for a while, and exclaimed, "This is so precious! This bottle is worth at least 50,000!"

Frank Gregory couldn’t resist any longer, stood up, and waved to Wei Qingzhong, "Quick, let me taste it! Oh, my god! This trip to Flame Country is so worth it! Not only did I see such excellent design works, but I also got to drink so many delicious wines; I’m truly happy!"

Seeing this, Wei Qingzhong chuckled and returned the wine to Frank Gregory, knowing that his objective was accomplished.

With this level of hospitality, as long as guests are happy, future cooperation will be very easy.

A glass of noble rot wine almost entirely went into Frank Gregory’s belly.

In the end, when everything ended and Frank Gregory left, he was already swaying side to side.

With Yang Chen’s support, he barely made it back to the guest room, collapsed on the bed, and fell into a deep sleep.