Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 535 Drinking Contest

"Sister, Brother Lin, we’ve been busy all day and haven’t had the chance to welcome you properly. Let’s consider tonight’s dinner our welcome party, cheers!" Tonight’s dinner was hosted by him, so Leng Hao didn’t stand on ceremony at all. Raising his glass, he looked at Lin Feng, and although he was feeling irked, he still had to say it. He didn’t want to upset his sister. Thinking of this, he had already made up his mind that later he definitely had to get Lin Feng...

"Right, today is indeed a joyous occasion. Leng Mei and Lin Feng came from Tianhai to the Capital City and healed Chief Elder Meng. Let’s celebrate with a toast!" Yuan Kun added from the side, speaking so properly that no one could object. Plus, tonight’s main character was Leng Hao. It was his charge to lead the charge, while he just needed to complement from the side, showing off his grace. Thinking of this, Yuan Kun’s face maintained a smile.

"Alright, brother, thank you for this consideration." Leng Mei felt warm inside when she heard what her brother said. Unknowingly her little brother had grown up so much and even knew how to welcome his sister properly. This scenario hadn’t crossed her mind, and thinking of it made Leng Mei very happy. She too raised her glass and clinked it against her brother’s.

Lin Feng didn’t say anything, merely lifting his glass. He was comforted by the affection between the Leng siblings. Although Leng Hao might be a bit blunt, his feelings for Leng Mei were genuinely heartfelt, which was why Lin Feng raised his glass as well, not for anything else, but out of respect for Leng Mei, he would do this too.

The four of them, as if by an unspoken agreement, drained their glasses at the same time.

However, the dynamic suddenly changed. Now that they had started drinking, Leng Hao turned his focus to Lin Feng.

"Brother Lin, thank you for coming to the Capital City to save Grandpa Meng today. Let me express my gratitude, cheers!" After Leng Hao said this, he downed his glass of wine and inverted his empty cup, signaling that he had drunk it all.

Lin Feng didn’t mind or say anything, simply raising his arm and drinking his glass of wine as well.

Seeing this, Leng Mei was delighted. It turned out her brother had indeed been busy chatting with her just now, not deliberately ignoring Lin Feng. If they could get along well, that was exactly what she wanted. However, Leng Mei couldn’t have foreseen the turn of events that were about to unfold.

"Brother Lin, today is our first meeting and our first time drinking together. I’m not one for fancy words, cheers!"

"Lin Feng, if there’s anything you need help with, just let me know. If I can help, I definitely will. Let’s drink to that."

"Brother Lin, your medical skills today were miraculous. For your exceptional healing abilities, cheers!"

"Sister, I don’t know how many days you’ll be staying, but come, let’s you and I have a drink."

"Brother Lin, I’m obsessed with martial arts and rarely spend time with my sister as a result. I have even fewer friends. Since you’re my sister’s friend, that makes you my friend too. Cheers!"

"Brother Lin..."

...

After the first round of drinks, Leng Hao proactively started drinking with Lin Feng. Aside from the couple of times he made an exception to avoid suspicion and drank with his sister, most of the time, he was intent on pouring drinks for Lin Feng. To keep the atmosphere warm, Yuan Kun also took the chance to drink with Leng Mei and Lin Feng whenever he could.

Leng Hao now only kept in mind what his senior brother had told him before: if you want to see someone’s true colors, wait for them to reveal their true feelings after drinking. If he could get Lin Feng drunk and make him embarrass himself, his sister would naturally start to dislike Lin Feng. Moreover, if Lin Feng really did get drunk, his senior brother had promised to coax Lin Feng into saying things he shouldn’t, thereby allowing Leng Mei to see Lin Feng’s true nature and willingly leave him. That’s why Leng Hao focused all his attention on Lin Feng, hoping to get him inebriated.

Lin Feng had long noticed Leng Hao’s intention to ply him with liquor, but he wanted to see what Leng Hao had planned afterward. Therefore, he declined nothing, joining Leng Hao in the drinking. Noticing the worried look Leng Mei gave from the side, Lin Feng, when unnoticed, gently shook his head at her to signal that there was nothing to worry about, which allowed Leng Mei to relax and watch from the sidelines.

Leng Mei was increasingly puzzled. Why was her brother so intent on getting Lin Feng drunk? Her brother wasn’t close to Lin Feng. What was he trying to achieve? Several times she thought to stop her brother from continuing to drink, but seeing Lin Feng’s eyes, she held back because she knew Lin Feng had his reasons for accepting the drinks. Lin Feng’s lack of refusal must have been for a cause, so in the end, she could only watch from the side.

Yuan Kun watched the exchange of looks between Leng Mei and Lin Feng, his heart surging with towering jealousy. But he was clever enough not to get directly involved in Leng Hao’s drinking contest with Lin Feng. Instead, he occasionally chatted with Leng Mei about inconsequential things to warm up the atmosphere and had a few drinks with her, his mind eagerly anticipating the moment when Lin Feng would show signs of having drunk too much.

Before they knew it, the two bottles of high-proof baijiu on the table had been emptied, and then the waiter brought two more, which were also quickly finished. Of the four bottles of high-proof baijiu, the majority had been consumed by Leng Hao and Lin Feng. Even the waiter who stood by, ready to serve at any moment, was stunned. It was rare to see people drink like this, especially since it was high-proof baijiu. Being able to drink a whole bottle was already considered impressive. With this in mind, the waiter couldn’t help but be amazed by the alcohol tolerance of the two men—they truly were exceptional drinkers.

Leng Hao had always been very proud of his ability to hold his liquor. He had never been bested in a drinking game, but now, after four bottles of baijiu, he could feel his head getting a bit hazy. Seeing that Lin Feng was still perfectly lucid and showed no sign of intoxication, he was greatly surprised. Lin Feng had drunk so much but was still in good shape; his capacity for alcohol might even surpass his own. With that thought, he ordered another two bottles of baijiu.

Leng Mei couldn’t stand to watch anymore. She wanted to intervene and stop this relentless bout of competitive drinking, but a look from Lin Feng made her hesitate and abandon the idea. She was growing anxious—after all, this was high-proof baijiu that ordinary people wouldn’t drink in such large amounts. Her brother on one side and Lin Feng on the other, she didn’t want to see either of them get drunk. But since Lin Feng signaled her not to interfere, she had no choice but to stand by and watch, her heart fraught with worry.

Now, Leng Hao’s competitive spirit would not allow him to concede. He poured drinks for both Lin Feng and himself, determined to keep the rivalry going, but upon catching a glance from his senior brother at the table, he didn’t hesitate to excuse himself to go to the restroom.

Yuan Kun also stood up at this moment, saying he would accompany Leng Hao, and the two disappeared through the doorway.

"Lin Feng..." With her brother and Yuan Kun gone, Leng Mei finally spoke to Lin Feng, expressing her concern for both Lin Feng’s and her brother’s health.

"Don’t worry, I’m fine, and your brother will be too. Just leave it be and watch, I know my limits," Lin Feng reassured her calmly, face showing no sign of drunkenness. He knew Leng Mei was worried about him and Leng Hao getting drunk, but what she didn’t know was that alcohol never affected Lin Feng—it was like drinking water to him. So he wasn’t concerned at all and calmly comforted Leng Mei.

However, Lin Feng was growing more and more curious about why Leng Hao was behaving so abnormally tonight. Only by playing along and finishing the drinks could he reveal the answer.

"Fine then, but if you can’t drink anymore, don’t force yourself." Hearing Lin Feng’s sober words and seeing his clear eyes, Leng Mei finally let go of her worries. Lin Feng did as he said, and if he was truly close to being drunk, he would definitely stop. Yet she remained amazed at how much both Lin Feng and her brother could drink today; they had each almost downed two jin of liquor...

"Alright," Lin Feng said lightly, and took the initiative to pick some food for Leng Mei. He ate a little himself, as well.

Leng Mei felt a warmth in her heart when Lin Feng picked food for her, gradually relaxing. Although her expression remained cool, inside she was extremely happy. Lin Feng’s actions conveyed his affection, even in such small gestures, and that was enough to satisfy Leng Mei. She hurriedly picked some food for Lin Feng in return.

"Eat some food to soak up the liquor; don’t hurt yourself," said Leng Mei, her tone no longer as cold as before. Though she spoke calmly, her words were filled with concern for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng didn’t say much and simply finished the food, continuing to eat leisurely with Leng Mei. He found the dishes to be quite good; although not as exceptional as his own cooking, they did justice to the couplet at the entrance, prompting him to eat a bit more.

Leng Mei was delighted to see Lin Feng enjoying the meal. She silently watched him eat, and though her face didn’t change, she felt a deep sense of contentment.

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"Senior brother, what’s going on?" As soon as Leng Hao stepped outside, he asked Yuan Kun, wondering why his senior brother had called him out during their drinking match.

"You’ve drunk enough, haven’t you?" Yuan Kun asked, looking at Leng Hao, who was already showing signs of inebriation. He too was surprised by Lin Feng’s drinking capacity, not expecting Lin Feng to show no sign of drunkenness after two bottles of high-proof baijiu. This was truly unexpected.

"Yeah, if I drink more than another bottle, I’ll probably get drunk. Senior brother, it looks a bit dicey. I didn’t expect Lin Feng to be such a heavy drinker. What should we do now?" Leng Hao assessed his condition and gave a rather fair response. He truly hadn’t expected such a turn in their plans; he had never met an opponent who could match him before, but now Lin Feng had him cornered. The plan he and his senior brother had discussed might hit a snag.