Chapter 1273 - Just Like That?

A strange and awkward tension filled the air in the room.

Si Yiyan and Xu Zhenyu had clearly just introduced themselves to each other and exchanged handshakes, but why did their interaction feel so peculiar?

Si Yiyan and Xu Zhenyu were undeniably outstanding men.

Xu Zhenyu exuded a domineering and dauntless vibe that was unique to soldiers. He stood with his back straight, his trim and lanky body making him look like a tall mountain. His aura was rather pressurizing as well.

Si Yiyan appeared much calmer compared to Xu Zhenyu. He exuded a posh and noble elegance that would be possessed only by the strong. His trim and slender body also made him look dominant and commanding.

The two of them were absolutely eye-catching in terms of looks and aura.

However, none of them knew that they had gotten into an intense competition at the instant that they shook each other’s hands.

Sensing that there was something amiss with the atmosphere, Zhou Tianyu hurriedly grabbed Wen Xinya’s wrist and pulled her onto the couch. “Xinya, why are you still standing there? Come and take a seat here.”

Since it’s a matter between the guys, we ought to leave it to them to handle it amongst themselves. Why is Xinya getting involved? I can’t put her in a spot.

Xu Tongxuan hurriedly joined in with a bottle of red wine. After filling Wen Xinya’s glass to the brim with red wine, she said, “We agreed that the ones who arrive last would have to be punished and made to drink.”

Wen Xinya could not help but glance at Si Yiyan and Xu Zhenyu.

“Why do you guys like standing and talking? You’re making the couch seem like nothing more than just a display item,” said Gu Junling, who placed a hand on Si Yiyan’s back and nudged him towards the seat on the couch that was facing Wen Xinya and beside Gu Junling.

Xu Zhenyu obviously wouldn’t sit next to Si Yiyan. Hence, he selected the spot beside Ling Qingxuan, thus allowing Gu Junling to sit in between him and Si Yiyan.

Gu Junling felt rather awkward to be stuck in the middle of the two of them. “It’s a rare chance for us to gather…”

Xu Zhenyu immediately interjected. “Who was the one who said that the ones who arrived last have to be punished? Are you still going to make them drink?”

Everyone looked at each other in shock. Is it going to start just like this?

How simple and blunt!

Can he be more tactful and apply some finesse?

However, I can’t make things hard for him since I’m his buddy.

Hence, Han Mofeng decided to be thick-skinned and yelled, “Drink up, drink up…”

Hence, everyone began cheering them on.

Xu Zhenyu stared at Si Yiyan in a provoking manner.

Sensing his gaze, Si Yiyan raised his brows and asked with an icy cold stare, “Xinya and I were the ones to arrive last. Hence, it’s only right that we accept the punishment. How are you guys going to punish us?”

He had long expected this to happen. Xu Zhenyu was never a magnanimous person and would definitely seize every opportunity to make life hard for Si Yiyan.

Wen Xinya snapped out of her trance and frantically said, “Exactly, how are you going to punish us? We can’t just drink as much as you want us to!?!”

Wen Xinya was a little afraid too because her friends were often too harsh with the punishments. Although Si Yiyan could hold his liquor well, he was undergoing Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments and drinking herbal soups. Hence, he couldn’t drink too much alcohol.

Xu Zhenyu asked, “Why don’t each of you drink three glasses each? How does that sound?”

Xu Zhenyu glanced at Wen Xinya, clearly asking for her opinion.

However, she could tell from Si Yiyan’s threatening gaze that she was not allowed to make decisions without his permission. Hence, she remained silent.

Si Yiyan looked away and said calmly, “Sounds reasonable. I accept it.”

After staring at Si Yiyan for a moment, Xu Zhenyu laughed and said, “How candid. Red or white?”

He was suddenly impressed by Si Yiyan, though it was not amicable or cordial at all.

Wen Xinya opened her mouth in a bid to speak.

However, Si Yiyan soon shot her a glance which made her fall silent.

Deep down, she gritted her teeth and thought to herself, I knew I shouldn’t have brought him along.

Si Yiyan asked coldly, “What’s red and what’s white?”

Si Yiyan placed two glasses in front of Si Yiyan and explained, “White is Wuliang wine at 52 degrees celsius while red means red wine. One full glass is considered a glass.”

One glass of red wine was equivalent to two glasses of white liquor. It was rather fair.

Si Yiyan answered, “Red, then!”

The only difference between the two was the time taken for the alcoholic effects to kick in. Although white liquor tasted better, it was not suitable for the event. Since he had a long battle ahead of him, red wine would be more suitable.

Soon, they decided on the punishment and hence, the rest of them had no objections.

Xu Zhenyu grabbed six glasses and placed them in a single row in front of Si Yiyan. The glossy glass shone brightly under the captivating light.

Gu Junling whipped out a bottle opener and opened five bottles of red wine, which he then placed on the coffee table.

Ling Qingxuan got ready to pour some red wine.

Xu Zhenyu glared daggers at Ling Qingxuan, who then had no choice but to take a seat by the side.

Xu Zhenyu grabbed a bottle of wine and poured some wine into the glasses gracefully. “Let me remind you guys. If you’re thinking of drinking in place of someone, the guys will have to drink three glasses for every glass that they take for a girl. On the other hand, a girl will have to chug one glass in one go if they are to drink on behalf of a guy.”

He then glanced at Wen Xinya mysteriously.

Sensing the provoking tone in his words, Si Yiyan said, “That’s a pretty fair rule.”

Xu Zhenyu was rather scheming. Even a man couldn’t take three glasses of red wine at one go, let alone Wen Xinya. Besides, Si Yiyan definitely wouldn’t let Wen Xinya chug the wine herself. Hence, he would definitely drink on her behalf.

He would have to down a total of twelve glasses of red wine.

Twelve at one go!

Most people wouldn’t be able to take it.

It would be difficult even for someone like Si Yiyan who could hold his liquor well.

Most importantly, he would get drunk easily because of how much alcohol he had to chug in a short period of time.

Getting him drunk, was Xu Zhenyu’s intention.

Men would never want to lose a battle of drinking, especially not to their rival in love. Since it concerned Si Yiyan’s pride and principles, he wouldn’t give in.

If he were to get drunk, it would mean that he had lost that round.

Hence, he couldn’t get drunk.

Or lose.