Chapter 1623

Fang Qing said, "Little sister Wang, you're just admitting defeat like this?"

Wang Liu said, "What else can I do if I don't admit defeat? County Magistrate Su is too amazing. He answered even the riddles I kept at the bottom of the box. I can't do it."

Fang Qing laughed, "A man shouldn't say he can't, and a woman shouldn't say she can't either. You're saying you can't so quickly—how can that be?"

Wang Liu poured five cups of liquor for herself and lined them up. She picked up the first cup and drank it in one gulp. She caught her breath and drank another. With this, her face turned red.

Earlier, she had already drunk quite a bit—at least three or four taels. Drinking these five cups meant she had exceeded half a jin. Although her tolerance was good, she couldn't handle drinking like this.

Su Xinghui couldn't help but say, "That's enough, Wang Liu, don't drink anymore."

Fang Qing laughed, "Little County Magistrate Su is pitying the fragrant and cherishing the jade? Why don't you drink these cups for her? That would be another beautiful story of a talented man and a beautiful woman."

Su Xinghui really had the heart to drink these cups for Wang Liu. He had a good impression of her today. He rarely met a woman so proficient in traditional Chinese studies who could use sentences from classics to create riddles. This was truly not simple.

The reason Su Xinghui could answer these riddles fluently was that Professor Qin liked to create such riddles for students to guess. This method allowed students to become familiar with these classics. Su Xinghui had a good memory, so he could recite many classics by heart, and he had received riddle-guessing training from Professor Qin, so guessing Wang Liu's riddles was naturally a breeze.

That Wang Liu could create such riddles proved she was also very familiar with these classics. Su Xinghui naturally had a good impression of such a woman.

Although she was invited by Fang Qing, this didn't mean anything. Fang Qing was the county leader in charge of radio and television; could Wang Liu refuse her invitation? Su Xinghui could understand her difficulties.

However, Su Xinghui wouldn't drink for Wang Liu. He could see that Fang Qing and the others didn't have good intentions today. If he drank these cups for Wang Liu, rumors would spread everywhere tomorrow.

A man drinking for a woman was an ambiguous act. Su Xinghui was about to get married, and given his current situation, he had to cherish his reputation. He also had to consider Lu Xiaoya's feelings.

Before Su Xinghui could refuse, Wang Liu spoke first, "I'll drink them myself. It's fine, County Magistrate Su, these drinks can't stump me."

Su Xinghui said, "Then eat a few bites before drinking."

Wang Liu nodded gratefully. She ate two bites and drank the remaining three cups in one breath.

Fang Qing shook her head secretly. Inviting Su Xinghui to dinner today was her idea. She specifically called Wang Liu, hoping that after Su Xinghui had a bit of alcohol, he would have some inappropriate actions with Wang Liu, and then they could spread some rumors.

If both of them got drunk, maybe they could create a somewhat erotic scene, and then notify Wang Liu's husband to catch them in the act—that would be a good show.

But who knew Su Xinghui was really like the rumors—drinking like water. He had already drunk over a jin, yet he was still calm and relaxed, as if he hadn't drunk at all. And he was so composed; even when she teased him to drink for Wang Liu, he didn't act impulsively.

Su Xinghui was only twenty-five. How many young people of this age didn't like beauties? In front of a great beauty like Wang Liu, how many didn't like to show off? What was drinking a few cups for Wang Liu?

If he drank for Wang Liu, it would be an ambiguous act, and they could spread rumors. And if he were so impulsive, maybe they could get him drunk today, get Wang Liu drunk, and create an erotic scene. Then, although Su Xinghui couldn't be said to be ruined, at least he would lose Lu Zhenghong's protection and would definitely have to leave Changshan County in disgrace.

Now that he was so steady, how could they spread rumors? After all, he was invited to dinner by Fang Qing and Zhao Yangang. Spreading rumors too far wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for them, and without substantial actions, what was the use of spreading such rumors?

Now Su Xinghui was fine, but Bureau Chief Shi and Bureau Chief Wu were both a bit drunk. It looked like their evil plan today wouldn't work. If they weren't careful, Su Xinghui wouldn't be drunk, but they would be the ones drunk first.

Sure enough, after Wang Liu finished drinking, Su Xinghui said, "Forget it, let's stop drinking today. Shall we eat?"

Zhao Yangang was a bit anxious. Eating now? Then they hadn't accomplished anything. He smiled and said, "County Magistrate Su, why the rush? Let's drink a few more cups. I haven't had enough yet."

Su Xinghui looked at Zhao Yangang with a smile that wasn't a smile, "County Magistrate Zhao, do you really want to drink?"

Zhao Yangang nodded, "Yes, I haven't drunk this twenty-year-aged Pengwan Daqu before, but today, it's really not bad. I think it's no worse than other famous liquors. Let's drink a few more cups, brother."

Su Xinghui laughed, "I also feel I haven't had enough. These glasses are too small. Let's change to big glasses. I'll drink a few more with you, County Magistrate Zhao."

Fang Qing was overjoyed. She said to Bureau Chief Shi, "Old Shi, why don't you hurry up and get some big glasses?"

Poor Bureau Chief Shi became the errand boy. He hurriedly ran out of the private room, found the waiter, and got several glass cups, about two taels each. They brought them in, everyone changed to big glasses, and filled them up.

Fang Qing and Zhao Yangang thought to themselves: No matter how well you can drink, with these big glasses, you'll be lying down in a few cups, right? It seems young people are young people, easily acting on impulse.

Zhao Yangang raised a glass first to Su Xinghui, "County Magistrate Su, come, I'll toast you a cup. In the future, let's work together to improve Changshan's work."

Su Xinghui smiled without a word, clinked glasses with Zhao Yangang, and they drank in one gulp.

Zhao Yangang had deliberately held back earlier. By now, he had only drunk three or four taels. He didn't believe he couldn't get Su Xinghui drunk.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Su Xinghui drank one cup, he filled both his and Zhao Yangang's glasses again. Then he raised his glass to Zhao Yangang, "Come, County Magistrate Zhao, you are a veteran of Changshan County. I'll toast you a cup. Please take care of me in the future."

Zhao Yangang had to drink this cup. After drinking, Su Xinghui toasted him another cup, saying it was to thank him for inviting him to dinner today. Zhao Yangang still had to drink this cup.

After three consecutive big cups, Zhao Yangang couldn't handle it anymore. He had drunk like this when he was young, but now he was nearly fifty, and over the years, his body wasn't as good as it used to be. Drinking slowly was fine, but drinking like this—his face was visibly turning pale. ===== CHAPTER 1625 =====