Su Zimo’s face was flushed, and Xiao Zheng felt a little embarrassed inside.
Fortunately, the other two didn’t notice anything unusual, so they pretended as if nothing happened and continued to follow the others chatting with composure.
Su Ziwen raised his wine glass excitedly and said, "Brother Xiao, no matter what, I must thank you for today. Your appearance has swept away the dark clouds hanging over our Su Family!"
"Even if I can’t drink, today I must toast you with a glass!"
Before Xiao Zheng could speak, Su Ziwen tilted his head back and downed the beer in one go.
It was the first ti Su Zimo saw Su Ziwen drink, and he couldn’t help being a bit surprised.
Xiao Zheng and Mo Anna looked normal, as in their view, no matter how bad Su Ziwen was at drinking, he wouldn’t get drunk after a single glass of beer. However, it turned out that they had overestimated Su Ziwen’s tolerance.
Just as he put down the glass, Su Ziwen swayed a couple of tis before collapsing backward.
If it hadn’t been for Xiao Zheng’s quick reflexes, he would have ended up sleeping on the road.
"What is this?"
"He really did collapse after one glass!"
Xiao Zheng helped the still mumbling drunk Su Ziwen, feeling a mix of amusent and helplessness.
Mo Anna couldn’t help but chuckle, as Su Ziwen’s drinking capacity truly astounded her.
Watching her brother make a fool of himself, even the usually indifferent Su Zimo felt a bit embarrassed, though more so, she felt pity.
"It’s not the alcohol that made my brother drunk, but the imnse pressure he carries."
Su Zimo sighed and said slowly.
Xiao Zheng collected a few chairs and pieced them together, letting Su Ziwen lie down to rest.
Upon hearing Su Zimo’s words, he couldn’t help but ask, "What’s going on? Although I don’t know much about the Su Family, I know it’s a renowned family in Jiangnan Province. Even if Lu Yichen persistently pursues you, your situation shouldn’t be that difficult."
"But why did I sense a longing for death in your music before?"
Mo Anna narrowed her eyes in surprise at his words.
Su Zimo sighed, her expression appearing sowhat tragic: "To outsiders, our Su Family is indeed a prestigious family in Jiangnan Province. But compared to the Lu Family, we seem rather insignificant."
"Our Su Family rely focuses on business, unlike the Lu Family, which is connected to the Martial Arts World. The Lu Family evolved from a sect called Demon Cauldron Sect to what it is today."
"Demon Cauldron Sect? Does it have anything to do with Lu Yichen’s frantic pursuit of you?" Xiao Zheng asked with a frown.
Upon hearing this, Su Zimo nodded and said, "The Lu Family has cultivated a cultivation technique known as ’Demon Fetus Gathering Cauldron Technique.’ This technique is extrely sinister; it uses won as cauldrons for cultivators to absorb nutrients and enhance their cultivation level."
"Two years ago, I was chosen by the Lu Family Ancestor. By the ti I turn twenty, I am to be sent to the Lu Family as the new cultivation cauldron for the Lu Family Ancestor. If our Su Family dares to defy them, our entire family will die at the hands of the Lu Family."
As she spoke, tears began to fall uncontrollably.
Being a woman herself, Mo Anna felt especially sympathetic upon learning the truth about Su Zimo. Although Xiao Zheng said nothing, he was equally furious inside.
However, there was still one thing he couldn’t understand: "If you were chosen by the Lu Family Ancestor, then why does Lu Yichen pursue you? Does he also want you to be a cauldron?"
Su Zimo nodded in response, her sorrowful deanor invoking pity.
Xiao Zheng then laughed bitterly, "The Lu Family really is rotten from the top down. From the ancestor to Lu Yichen, they’re all of the sa nature."
"But fem fatale is indeed a real phenonon."
Upon hearing his last comnt, Mo Anna remarked indignantly, "Zimo is already so upset, don’t add insult to injury here. Aren’t you the Evil God? Shouldn’t you be coming up with a solution?"
Xiao Zheng replied helplessly, "What’s there to think about? Just remove the Lu Family from Jiangnan Province, and all the problems will naturally be solved once they’re eliminated."
Hearing his answer, Su Zimo raised her head imdiately and asked with so delight, "Brother Xiao, would you really help ? If you are willing to assist , I’ll agree to do anything you ask!"
Saying this, a blush appeared on her face.
Xiao Zheng’s heart skipped a beat, but ultimately he shook his head and said, "No need for repaynt, I’m not the Lu Family Ancestor. But I promise I will help you resolve this matter."
"It’s just that I’m busy for the next few days; I’ll accompany you to Jiangnan Province once I’m available."
Su Zimo was content with his assurance and imdiately said excitedly, "Thank you, Brother Xiao! Your word alone is enough; our Su Family is finally saved!"
"It’s not your Su Family that’s saved, but you who is saved," Mo Anna smiled and said, "Rest assured, when Xiao Zheng promises sothing, he never goes back on his word."
"For now, you should stay in Zhonghai City. Once my work is done, I’ll go with you to Jiangnan," Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
Listening to their exchange, Su Zimo once again burst into happy tears.
After dealing with the worry, her complexion improved significantly. Regaining her lively nature and coupled with a few glasses of alcohol, she appeared more enchanting.
Even Xiao Zheng couldn’t resist glancing at her several tis.
Eventually, he went from sneaky peeks to openly staring.
Su Zimo noticed Xiao Zheng’s gaze but didn’t stop him, instead feeling sweet inside.
The late-night snack ca to an end.
Including the initially drunken Su Ziwen, the four of them drank two cases of beer, though the majority went into Xiao Zheng’s stomach; the two won combined drank around five bottles.
Su Zimo clearly couldn’t hold her liquor either.
After standing up, she was a bit unsteady.
"Where do we go now?"
Mo Anna asked while supporting the drunken Su Zimo.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng, supporting Su Ziwen, sighed and replied helplessly, "Let’s rent a room nearby, settle them down first."
"Truly siblings, with equally poor drinking tolerance."
Mo Anna couldn’t help but laugh at his comnt.
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