If Jiang Xinghai hadn't just been with Mi Hong, he would've definitely gotten a nosebleed.
Ye Zhiqiu's beauty radiated from within, and here she was, right in front of him.
How could any normal man not have a few inappropriate ideas?
But Jiang Xinghai turned to look at Mi Hong instead.
Comparing the two, each had her own unique appeal.
Mi Hong's figure was full and curvaceous, the very definition of a mature woman.
Ye Zhiqiu, on the other hand, was clearly like an ethereal fairy who had transcended the mortal realm, so beautiful that one wouldn't dare approach, fearing that any proximity would feel like a profanation.
Besides, Ye Zhiqiu's current words and actions didn't match Mi Hong's initial description of her at all.
He had been watching Ye Zhiqiu closely the entire ti.
Ye Zhiqiu's behavior was not that of a cold and unapproachable ice queen; in fact, she seed to be intentionally trying to show her best side to him.
"Why don't we eat now?"
At that, Jiang Xinghai stood up. He couldn't afford to waste all his ti here.
The battle on Luolin Mountain at six in the evening was critically important.
And before that, he still needed to return to the Shen Group.
"Let's eat, then." Ye Zhiqiu glanced at Mi Hong before extending the invitation to Jiang Xinghai.
The three of them then walked into the dining room.
Lunch was an exquisite affair, with six small dishes, all of them delicacies from land and sea.
"Divine Doctor Jiang, would you like sothing to drink?" Ye Zhiqiu asked.
"I'd better not drink. I still have to treat your illness later, and I'm afraid I might lose my inhibitions," Jiang Xinghai said, shaking his head bluntly.
His words left both Ye Zhiqiu and Mi Hong speechless.
'If he really loses his inhibitions when he drinks, then it's better not to drink at all.'
"Sister Hong, bring a bottle of liquor. I'll have a few drinks with Divine Doctor Jiang," Ye Zhiqiu said, having made her decision.
Mi Hong hesitated for a mont before fetching a bottle of liquor. "Just one cup each."
She didn't drink herself, instead taking out a small pitcher and two shot glasses and beginning to pour the liquor.
"If we're going to drink, let's really drink. Get a bigger glass," Jiang Xinghai said, pushing the shot glass away.
"Divine Doctor Jiang, drinking can lead to mistakes," Mi Hong said, really wanting to pinch the soft flesh of his waist.
"Don't worry, I know my limits," Jiang Xinghai insisted.
Ye Zhiqiu spoke up, "Sister Hong, bring out the two-liang cups. I'll drink with Divine Doctor Jiang."
"Zhiqiu…" Mi Hong looked toward Ye Zhiqiu again.
With no other choice, Jiang Xinghai and Ye Zhiqiu switched to the two-liang cups and began to drink against each other.
"Alright, that's enough. Eat so food to soak up the alcohol. You have business to attend to later," Mi Hong coaxed from the side.
Her attempts to stop them backfired, and the two began to drink even more enthusiastically.
Mi Hong knew Ye Zhiqiu's tolerance all too well—she wouldn't get drunk even after a whole catty of liquor.
Though she was a woman, she had another identity: she was the head of an entire intelligence network!
But as for Jiang Xinghai's tolerance, Mi Hong had no clue.
'What if he's telling the truth and really does lose his inhibitions after drinking? Wouldn't that be a disaster?'
"Sister Hong, go get that flagon of aged liquor my father treasures," Ye Zhiqiu said, her eyes filled with resolve.
Mi Hong hesitated again and again, but ultimately retrieved it.
'Fine!'
'Maybe it's better if they both get drunk. Worst case, the treatnt just doesn't happen today.'
'As long as I'm here, nothing will go wrong.'
「One hour later!」
Three bottles of liquor later, the drinking match between Jiang Xinghai and Ye Zhiqiu finally drew to a close.
Ye Zhiqiu's face was already deeply flushed, and her every movent held a charm that surpassed her usual grace.
Yet, she was now beginning to slur her words.
However, she was still holding on to her last shred of sobriety.
Jiang Xinghai, in contrast, looked completely unfazed, and his eyes even held a glimr suggesting he hadn't had nearly enough to drink.
'This guy can really drink!'
This was the exact sa thought in the minds of both Ye Zhiqiu and Mi Hong.
"You can really hold your liquor, Miss Ye," Jiang Xinghai said with a light laugh.
"I probably get it from my father."
Ye Zhiqiu gave an awkward smile. "But, I rarely have drinking matches like this. And every ti I do, I always have a slight edge over my opponent. Why don't we continue?"
"Alright, alright, eat!"
Mi Hong quickly cut in, "Zhiqiu, it's two o'clock! We have an appointnt to get to tonight."
Then, she turned to Jiang Xinghai. "Divine Doctor Jiang, you said you had sothing to do this afternoon too, didn't you?"
She was terrified the two would continue drinking.
"Divine Doctor Jiang, are you free this evening? I'd like to take you to witness a grand spectacle," Ye Zhiqiu said suddenly.
"Sorry, I'm going to Luolin Mountain to do so stargazing tonight. I don't have ti," Jiang Xinghai replied, shaking his head.
"Stargazing on Luolin Mountain?" Ye Zhiqiu's eyes narrowed as she asked.
Mi Hong also looked at Jiang Xinghai.
Then, the two won couldn't help but exchange a glance.
The grand spectacle they were going to observe tonight—a battle between masters—was taking place on Luolin Mountain!
After all, Ye Zhiqiu was the head of Jizhou's underground network!
Information that was hidden from others was almost impossible to conceal from her.
"Are you going with your girlfriend?" Ye Zhiqiu asked.
Mi Hong was more direct. "Of all the places to take a girlfriend, why must you go to Luolin Mountain for stargazing?"
"I'm going alone tonight to watch the moon and stars, just to clear my head. Luolin Mountain is far from the clamor of the world, so the view is clearer," Jiang Xinghai said with a smile.
"I advise you to go another day."
Ye Zhiqiu's voice suddenly grew cold. "Sothing big is happening on Luolin Mountain tonight. I would hate for a newly risen Divine Doctor like you to get caught in the crossfire and perish there."
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