Lin Chen sat down at Old Man Xu's table.
Xu Guofeng, being the host, was also present and introduced Lin Chen to the others.
There were ten people at the table, all either people of power or business tycoons with assets exceeding ten billion.
"Old Xu, introduce Little Lin again? Your introduction was a bit too brief."
Someone spoke up.
"Yeah, Old Xu, don't hold back."
"That's right, you aren't afraid we'll steal your son-in-law, are you?"
The others chimed in as well.
Xu Guofeng looked at Lin Chen, "Lin Chen, why don't you tell us?"
Lin Chen poured himself a full glass of wine. "Esteemed seniors, there's no rush. Let's drink first. I'll make the announcement myself when I can't drink anymore, how about that?"
"Young Lin, you're very confident in your drinking ability."
"Young Lin, since you say that, we'll make sure you drink your fill today."
The others chuckled when they heard this.
Most of them were warriors tested by alcohol.
"Esteemed seniors, I'll propose a toast to everyone first."
Lin Chen said, then downed the drink in one gulp.
They were using wine glasses that held one and a half liang. When filled about seven-tenths full, a glass of white spirit would be a little over a liang.
"Lin Chen, you're quite accomplished for your age."
"Lin Chen, my son used to want to pursue Mengyao, but you beat him to it. I'll drink to you."
"Lin Chen——"
Everyone raised their glasses.
Not long after, Zhao Jingshou also picked up his glass: "Lin Chen, there aren't many young people I admire, and you're one of them. I salute you."
"Uncle Zhao, you flatter me."
Lin Chen and Zhao Jingshou also drank a glass together.
Old Man Xu looked at Lin Chen and said, "Xiao Lin, the doctor won't let me drink, otherwise, I'd have to toast you."
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Just drink tea, Old Man Xu. You're an elder; it's my place to toast you."
"Then drink a little less."
"You've already had over a jin of alcohol going around the table."
Old Man Xu clinked his tea cup with Lin Chen's.
Lin Chen still downed it in one gulp.
Everyone was amazed, partly by Lin Chen's capacity for alcohol, and partly by Old Man Xu and the others' reactions.
Old Man Xu and Zhao Jingshou were both very polite to Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen, you should come over to my place sometime. My wife is getting on in years and can't cook anymore, but my daughter-in-law is a good cook, and my son can hold his liquor."
"You two can have a few drinks then."
Old Man Xu said with a smile.
Everyone was shocked.
Old Man Xu had a son and a daughter, and his son, Xu Zhongting, was the executive deputy mayor of Modu.
He was actually going to introduce his son to Lin Chen!
Lin Chen laughed and said, "Old Man Xu, there will be a chance."
Old Man Xu said, "Then it's a deal. You, Mengyao, and Qianqian can come together. We have kids too, and Qianqian can play with them."
"Alright."
Lin Chen stood up. "Esteemed elders, Uncle Xu isn't much of a drinker. I'll go around and offer toasts at the other tables for him, and I'll come back and join you all later."
Holding a bottle of wine, Lin Chen stepped into the fray.
After making a round, the bottle Lin Chen had brought was empty.
He'd drunk the entire bottle himself.
"Esteemed elders, let's have another round."
Lin Chen said with a smile.
Everyone secretly clicked their tongues. They weren't sure about Lin Chen's other abilities, but his capacity for alcohol was truly impressive.
In less than half an hour, he had already finished more than two bottles.
Time ticked by, minute by minute.
The drinking party was lively.
Many people came to toast Lin Chen. He didn't refuse anyone, and in about an hour, he had drunk more than five jin.
But he still didn't seem drunk.
His capacity was ten to fifteen jin.
Now he wasn't drinking particularly fast. Drinking thirteen or fourteen jin wouldn't be a problem; he was only halfway there with five jin.
"Honey, are you alright?"
Xu Mengyao went to Lin Chen and asked in a low voice. She knew Lin Chen had already drunk a lot of alcohol.
Lin Chen smiled faintly. "I'm fine, don't worry. You drink a little less, you still need to take care of Qianqian."
"Okay."
Xu Mengyao nodded.
Another half an hour passed. Someone next to Lin Chen said, "Xiao...Xiao Lin, your capacity for alcohol is amazing, I concede defeat. I can't drink anymore, you win."
"Xiao Lin, you have a huge capacity."
"I can't drink anymore either."
The others also spoke up one after another.
They were all already seven or eight parts drunk.
Originally, they thought taking down Lin Chen would be easy, but Lin Chen had drunk eight or nine catties and was completely fine. If they kept drinking, they would be the ones to fall.
Lin Chen stood up: "Esteemed elders, I will toast you all one last time to express my apologies."
With that, he picked up a newly opened bottle of liquor.
This bottle hadn't been touched yet.
"Glug—"
Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Lin Chen drank the entire bottle in one go, without changing his expression.
"Awesome."
"I'm totally impressed!"
The surrounding people chimed in.
Old Man Xu said, "Let's call it a day. Little Lin, they should be completely convinced of your drinking capacity."
Everyone said their goodbyes and left.
Old Man Xu and Zhao Jingshou didn't leave.
Several directors from the Xu Corporation also didn't leave immediately.
Lin Chen and the others went to the living room.
"Guofeng, you guys talk."
"Let's listen in from the side," Old Man Xu said.
The other directors of the Xu Corporation all looked at Xu Guofeng.
Xu Guofeng said in a low voice, "The main reason I fell out with the Zhao family is that they went too far. They actually told Qianqian that her parents were fake-married."
"It would have been one thing if they'd just spread rumors, but they even tried to hurt Qianqian like that. How could I possibly stand for it?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
In that case, the Zhao family had started it.
Lin Chen said calmly, "Zhao Tianyou came to me a few times, trying to force me to leave Mengyao with threats and inducements. Everyone, it's not that Uncle Xu has changed; it's the Zhao family that has changed."
Xu Guofeng said sincerely, "Everyone, I haven't treated you unfairly over the years. With your support, Xu Corporation has also grown stronger."
"I hope you will continue to support me."
Old Man Xu said, "I understand the situation. I may be old, but I'm not senile. Don't you all be foolish."
Zhao Jingshou said, "Everyone, I hope you will unite and work hard. Modu needs entrepreneurs like you."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Xu Guofeng explained the reasons and expressed his stance, and with Old Man Xu and the others speaking, they knew what to do.
"Director Xu, we understand."
"Director Xu, we will take our leave first."
The others all took their leave.
In the end, only Old Man Xu and the others remained. Old Man Xu took out his phone, "Xiao Lin, let's add each other on WeChat."
"And me!"
Zhao Jingshou said with a smile.
Soon, Lin Chen added them on WeChat.
"Xiao Lin, do you have any time this Saturday? If you do, then come over this Saturday."
Old Man Xu asked.
Lin Chen looked at Xu Mengyao beside him. Xu Mengyao's face showed a shy expression, and Lin Chen smiled slightly, "Old Man Xu, Mengyao and I are getting engaged this Saturday."
Old Man Xu was taken aback.
"Engagement? Why didn't you say anything?"
Xu Guofeng explained, "Old Man Xu, we didn't plan to make a big deal out of it, just a meal for the two families."
"We'll discuss some wedding arrangements."
Old Man Xu said, "Someone needs to witness the engagement. Zhongting and I will come along for a meal, and we'll be witnesses."
Zhao Jingshou said, "My wife and I will also come for a meal."
Xu Guofeng smiled, "That's great."
Lin Chen said, "Thank you, Old Man Xu, Uncle Zhao."
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