My Wife Is a Superstar

Chapter 880 The Burning Alcohol

Nan Xing, on the other hand, was distressed deep down. He usually drank red wine, and Nan Chen was strict about being intoxicated during working hours.

Therefore, even when Nan Xing hung out with his friends on weekends, he dared not get drunk for fear that he might suffer from a hangover when the company needed him for urgent matters.

He would be in trouble again if Nan Chen found out that he couldn't carry out his tasks properly due to inebriation.

Moreover, he was the young master of the Nan family, which was influential in Flower City. He wouldn't allow himself to get stoned outside, as it would bring about serious safety risks.

One wouldn't even be able to control one's own behavior once drunk, much less ensure one's own safety.

Therefore, Nan Xing's alcohol tolerance was actually quite low. Although he was often out having fun with his friends and female companions and was capable of drinking with girls for recreation, he wouldn't be able to keep up with men who had a high alcohol tolerance.

Moreover, he proposed drinking Erguotou, which was the strongest of all hard liquor. There was no way he could handle it.

At that moment, he could only hope that Lu Tiance would refuse outright. However, after a moment of hesitation, Lu Tiance asked Nan Xing again, “Do you like Erguotou?”

Nan Xing nodded. “Yes, I like it very much.”

Lying with a straight face, Nan Xing felt so bitter inside that he almost wanted to give himself two slaps on the face.

“You're our guest, so I'll drink some with you. I happen to be on vacation from tomorrow onward, so it won't be a problem,” said Lu Tiance

I can't believe he actually agreed!

Nan Xing could tell that Lu Tiance's impression of him had improved after he claimed he enjoyed drinking Erguotou.

People tended to be drawn to those who shared their interests and hobbies, hence the idiom “birds of the same feather flock together.”

“So, how many bottles do you guys want?” Lu Jingyuan was also excited. I can't believe Tiance actually agreed to drink with Nan Xing! Things are looking good!

Lu Tiance looked at Nan Xing and asked, “How much can you handle?"

Nan Xing couldn't possibly back down in front of his “brother-in-law,” so he replied, “How about one bottle each? We'll order more if it's not enough.”

“All right,” Lu Tiance agreed.

Nan Xing began comforting himself inwardly. Though I'm not good at drinking hard liquor, a tiny bottle of it should be fine. Even if we end up ordering more, I'm sure I won't get too drunk and lose control of myself. At most, I'd become talkative, that's all.

Lu Jingyuan called the waiter over. “Two bottles of Erguotou, please.”

“Big ones or small ones?” asked the waiter.

“Big ones,” replied Lu Jingyuan. She knew her brother well and was aware that he and his friends would always drink big bottles of Erguotou.

Lu Tiance had no objections to his sister's decision. He and his friends never drank small bottles of alcohol.

Nan Xing, on the other hand, was dumbfounded.

In his knowledge, drinking hard liquor straight out of a bottle meant small bottles, and never big ones.

A big bottle of Erguotou for each person? Is this some kind of joke?

He failed to hide his distress, and Lu Tiance noticed the troubled look on his face. “Is there a problem? Is one bottle too little? We can add more if you want,” Lu Tiance said.

Nan Xing quickly shook his head. “No. I have no issues with that.”

Lu Tiance nodded and didn't say anything.

It was clear that he, like Nan Chen, didn't like to talk.

However, he was still more talkative than Nan Chen, and he would probably talk more and be easier to communicate with once he was drunk.

When the alcohol was served, the waiter opened the bottles for them and was about to pour it into the decanter, but Lu Tiance gestured for him not to.

“Bring two wine glasses that are not too small,” Lu Tiance instructed.

The waiter then brought two wine glasses that could hold about one hundred milliliters each. Subsequently, Lu Tiance asked the waiter to leave and told Lu Jingyuan to fill the two glasses to the brim.

Seeing that, Nan Xing was even more shocked.

Does this mean that we have to down the whole glass in one go? Isn't a glass that big equivalent to one small bottle of Erguotou? Great. Now I have to finish this much in one go? What should I do? Lu Jingyuan shot a glance at Nan Xing, gesturing for him to propose a toast.

Only then did Nan Xing snap out of his thoughts and lifted his glass. “Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Lu. Cheers to you!”

Lu Tiance also lifted his glass and said, “Welcome to the capital. Cheers!”

He then downed the entire glass without so much as a frown.

Nan Xing bit his lip. I'm in trouble now. He sure can hold his liquor.

“My brother already finished his glass. What are you waiting for?” Lu Jingyuan was annoyed.

She knew her brother like the back of her hand. He wouldn't touch a single drop of alcohol when he abstained from alcohol consumption, but whenever he did drink, he would indulge in it with gusto. Nan Xing hummed in response and brought the glass closer to his mouth. The pungent scent of hard liquor was overwhelming. It had been a long time since he drank such strong alcohol, much less chugging a whole glass in one go.

Closing his eyes, he bit the bullet and downed the whole glass, trying his best to swallow it. Unfortunately, he ended up choking on the liquor and coughing violently. He could almost feel the alcohol scorching his throat as it went down.

"Are you okay? Can't you handle it?” Lu Jingyuan asked anxiously.

Nan Xing quickly waved his hand. “Of course I can handle it. I just got too carried away. I'm totally fine.”

Lu Tiance was quite satisfied with the way Nan Xing drank. “Let's eat.”

The dishes were ordinary home-cooked dishes, but they tasted extremely delicious. Nan Xing knew he had to fill his stomach before the next round of drinking, so he ate as much as possible.

As the heir of a wealthy family, his upbringing taught him to eat elegantly, but that day, he was forced to gobble down his food so he could drink more later on.

Lu Jingyuan frowned at his crude eating habits, but Lu Tiance was secretly impressed.

His long tenure in the special forces had caused him to develop a habit of eating quickly. Though he would usually try to slow down, he still preferred men who ate quickly.

Therefore, Lu Tiance was satisfied with the way Nan Xing ate. This kid's drinking habit and the pace he eats are similar to mine. I think I click with him.

Lu Tiance looked at Lu Jingyuan and signaled her to fill the wine glasses.

Lu Jingyuan, however, was still rather worried about Nan Xing. Is he acting tough? I hope he doesn't lose control and say anything inappropriate when he gets drunk later.

"Are you okay? Do you need to rest?” Lu Jingyuan asked Nan Xing.

Nan Xing, being a prideful man, was determined not to be outdone. Hence, he feigned nonchalance and said, “I'm fine. Let's drink!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Lu Tiance's face. “Good! Let's drink! Cheers!”

He then downed another glass with ease.

In response, Nan Xing steeled himself and downed the whole glass too. He even showed his empty glass.

Lu Tiance nodded. “Have some food.”

Alas, Nan Xing couldn't eat anymore, for he was already feeling nauseous. He was also burning up and dizzy.

That was his limit for hard liquor, and he would definitely get drunk if he continued pushing himself. However, Lu Tiance appeared totally fine. He maintained a calm expression as if he were drinking nothing but water.

“So your family is in the business industry?” Lu Tiance asked.

Nan Xing, who was starting to get tipsy, appeared excited. “Yes! The Nanshi Corporation's annual revenue is in the billions, and we have tens of thousands of employees worldwide!”