185: Never get drunk

After saying that, he directly fell back into his chair with a 'thud', his head lolled to one side, and he fell asleep.

The dining room was a complete mess.

The only ones still sitting upright and conscious were the Old Master, Wang Chen, Bai Li and her mother, and Bai Yanli, who had been drinking juice the whole time, along with a few other women.

Fang Lan looked at the 'corpses' all over the table and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "This... this is too much."

Bai Jin snapped out of her shock, her eyes full of admiration as she looked at Wang Chen.

He's just too cool!

Xue Wanrong, on the other hand, looked satisfied: "With Xiao Chen's capacity for alcohol, he won't have to worry about social engagements in the future."

The Old Master laughed heartily: "Good! Good! I like people who can drink! For a man, his capacity for alcohol is his courage!"

The look in his eyes when he looked at Wang Chen became even more affectionate.

"Old Zhang, arrange for a few people to carry these disgraceful fellows away to rest," the Old Master instructed.

Old Zhang, who was the Bai family's butler, immediately arranged for several people to come in. They hastily helped the drunk people away.

Chen Long and Tiger also followed into the dining room. Seeing that Wang Chen wasn't drunk, they retreated again.

They had also been arranged by Old Master Bai to eat in the neighboring room, with the same food, just without any alcohol.

As 'Little Li' was being helped away, he kept mumbling: "Drink... let's keep drinking... I'm not drunk..."

After the dining room was tidied up, the Old Master looked at Wang Chen: "Xiao Chen, do you want to go and rest?"

"No need, I'm fine," Wang Chen shook his head.

"Really fine?" The Old Master was somewhat surprised. "You drank so much..."

"Really fine," Wang Chen said with a smile. "Perhaps my constitution is special; drinking alcohol is like drinking water to me."

The Old Master nodded and didn't ask further. He was happy today and had also drunk a cup, so he was feeling a bit sleepy now.

"Then let A Li accompany you for a stroll around the estate," the Old Master said. "I'm getting old and need to rest for a while."

"Take care, Grandpa Bai."

The Old Master left, supported by a servant.

Bai Zhenguo, being drunk, stayed behind to rest in a villa room. Fang Lan and her daughter also said their goodbyes and left.

Before leaving, Bai Jin stole another glance at Wang Chen, then followed her parents out.

Chu Xiuying and Bai Yanli left without saying a word, slinking away.

Soon, only Wang Chen, Bai Li, and Xue Wanrong remained in the dining room.

Xue Wanrong looked at her daughter clinging tightly to Wang Chen: "Alright, I won't be a third wheel for you young lovebirds anymore. A Li, take Xiao Chen for a walk around the estate. I'll go make you some sobering-up soup."

Hearing the words 'young lovebirds' from her mother, Bai Li immediately stamped her foot in shy embarrassment, "Mom, what are you saying!"

Her mouth protested, but her eyes remained fixed on Wang Chen, full of affection.

Seeing her daughter's shy demeanor, Xue Wanrong lovingly stroked her daughter's hair, took her hand, walked up to Wang Chen, took his hand with her other hand, and placed Bai Li's hand in his palm.

"Xiao Chen," Xue Wanrong said seriously, "A Li has been stubborn and strong-willed since she was little. Once she sets her mind on something, ten oxen couldn't pull her back. Since she's chosen you, we as parents support her choice."

She paused, her eyes turning slightly red. "This child has had a hard life. Her brother passed away early, and we as parents can't accompany her for a lifetime. In the future... we entrust her to you."

Wang Chen tightened his grip on Bai Li's hand, placed it over his heart, and said solemnly, "Aunt, rest assured. I will definitely treat A Li well. Love her, cherish her, protect her, for a lifetime."

"Good, good." Xue Wanrong wiped the corner of her eye. "With your word, I am at ease."

She patted the back of Wang Chen's hand, then turned and went to the kitchen.

Bai Li turned and leaned against Wang Chen's shoulder, tears falling uncontrollably: "Brother Chen..."

"Silly girl, why are you crying?" Wang Chen reached out and wiped away her tears.

"I'm happy," Bai Li said, smiling through her tears. "My parents approve of you, Grandpa approves of you... I'm so happy right now."

"This is just the beginning," Wang Chen wrapped his arms around her waist. "You'll be even happier in the future."

The two walked out of the villa and into the garden at the back.

It was early summer. The garden was in full bloom, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers.

Bai Li hugged Wang Chen's arm tightly, leaning her head on his shoulder: "Brother Chen, you really drank so much earlier and you're really fine?"

"Really fine," Wang Chen said. "Not to mention that amount of wine, even if there were ten more jars, I could drink them."

"Boasting," Bai Li chided. "But you were really amazing today, drinking Uncle Li and the others under the table. Uncle Li is famously good at drinking; he even has the nickname 'God of Wine' in the military."

"'God of Wine'?" Wang Chen raised an eyebrow. "After today, that nickname should change hands."

Bai Li was amused by him: "Just keep showing off."

The two walked slowly along the cobblestone path.

"Brother Chen, about my Third Aunt today... don't take it to heart," Bai Li said quietly. "She's just that kind of person, a snob."

"I won't," Wang Chen shook his head. "I've seen plenty of people like that. It's your cousin who seems to have a big problem with me."

"Yanli?" Bai Li curled her lip. "He's been spoiled rotten by my Third Aunt, idle and aimless all day. You don't need to pay him any mind."

After saying that, she remembered something, stopped walking, turned to look at Wang Chen: "By the way, my cousin Bai Jin... she seemed to be stealing glances at you all day today."

Wang Chen shrugged helplessly: "I noticed. She's a cute girl."

"What, you fancy her?" Bai Li pinched him. "Do you want me to talk to her and introduce her to you as a concubine?"

"Talking nonsense again," Wang Chen pinched her nose. "Having you is enough for me."

"That's more like it," Bai Li was satisfied. "But seriously, that girl Jin'er is simple-minded. If you really wanted to..."

"Stop right there," Wang Chen interrupted her. "I have enough women now. I don't want to get involved with anyone else."

"You'd better be mindful," Bai Li said this, but her heart felt sweet.

The two walked to a gazebo and sat down.

The gazebo was built in the center of an artificial lake in the middle of the garden, surrounded by water on all sides. The scenery was beautiful.

"Brother Chen, how many days are you staying in the Imperial Capital this time?" Bai Li leaned against Wang Chen's chest, looking at a pair of mandarin ducks on the lake in the distance, and asked.

"Three or four days," Wang Chen thought for a moment and replied. "Besides coming to your home, I have some other matters to attend to."

"What matters?"

"Looking for suitable projects to invest in. After all, the Imperial Capital is the capital; there are many opportunities."

Bai Li nodded: "Do you need my help? I still have some connections in the Imperial Capital."

"Not for now," Wang Chen played with Bai Li's soft, delicate hand. "Just keep me company and have a good time for a few days."

"Mm-hmm," Bai Li snuggled closer into his embrace and closed her eyes. "Brother Chen, once Grandpa formally agrees to our marriage, I'll move to Hangzhou City to live with you."

"Okay."

"And I'll give you lots of children."

"Okay."

"The boys should be as handsome as you, and the girls as pretty as me."

"Okay."