Wang Jianye looked around. The wine racks that were once filled with all kinds of fine wines and gleamed with an alluring luster were now like a desolate forest of fallen leaves swept by the autumn wind.

"Zi'an, what... what exactly happened?"

Wang Jianye's voice trembled slightly, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a hint of questioning and incomprehension.

He slowly turned around, his gaze sharp and fixed on Qin Zi'an, trying to find the answer in the other's eyes.

"Where is my wine?!" Wang Jianye said through gritted teeth.

Seeing Wang Jianye's vulnerable state, Qin Zian didn't dare to provoke him.

Then, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a serious and sincere expression.

"Old Wang, don't be anxious, let me explain slowly."

Qin Zian walked slowly to Wang Jianye's side, gently patted his shoulder, and tried to calm him down.

“I know these drinks mean a lot to you, but this ‘Summer Friendship Carnival’ has been so popular that it has exceeded all of our expectations.”

"The 'Cultural Matching' activity goes without saying; it's the flagship activity of our Dragon Kingdom activity area, attracting countless visitors. With the increased number of participants, the number of participants achieving perfect scores has naturally multiplied."

"As you know, these contestants who achieved perfect scores are not just tourists, but also people with a deep understanding of the cultures and friendship between the Dragon Kingdom and the Ula Kingdom. They have won everyone's respect and love with their talent and enthusiasm. Under such circumstances, there is nothing more appropriate than celebrating their victory with your treasured wine."

At this point, Qin Zian paused, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes. "Of course, I didn't expect them to be so enthusiastic, almost drinking all the wine in one gulp."

Qin Zian had already said so much, and Wang Jianye felt that it would be too unkind of him to argue with him any further.

Subsequently, Wang Jianye also controlled his temper and gradually calmed down his anger.

Even so, a complex and indescribable emotion still surged in Wang Jianye's heart.

Even though Wang Jianye understood Qin Zian's good intentions and knew that everything should be considered from the perspective of the overall situation.

The success of the 'Summer Friendship Carnival' and the continuous emergence of perfect scorers are all extremely important and meaningful events.

But Wang Jianye also felt a pang of reluctance to part with those fine wines that disappeared so suddenly.

“Zi’an, you know what these wines mean to me.” Wang Jianye’s voice was a little hoarse, but his tone was firm. “They are not just my collection, but a part of my life.”

After saying this, Wang Jianye took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He turned to look out the window, and slightly raised his head...

But no matter what Wang Jianye does, it doesn't change the fact that his heart is about to shatter into pieces.

It's no exaggeration to say that Wang Jianye is currently... on the verge of breaking down.

Just then, Qin Zian produced two bottles of fine wine from who-knows-where, as if by magic.

"Old Wang, take a look at this first."

These two bottles of wine, with their antique-style bottles and intricately engraved labels, are clearly not ordinary products.

Wang Jianye's gaze was instantly drawn to it. He paused for a moment, then slowly turned around, his eyes showing both surprise and a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.

He took the bottle, examined it closely, and gently stroked the bottle with his fingers, his eyes flashing with a light.

"This is……"

Wang Jianye's voice trembled slightly as he looked up at Qin Zian, his eyes filled with confusion and inquiry.

Qin Zian smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Old Wang, I know these wines are very important to you, but since all the perfect scorers are here, I can't let them leave disappointed. Although the perfect scorers are important, they're not as important as you. I specially saved these wines for you... I can't guarantee how much better they are than your fine wines, but they certainly won't be too bad."

Hearing Qin Zian's words, Wang Jianye felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He gently shook the bottle in his hand, listening to the soft clinking of the liquid inside, and couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, even if Wang Jianye hadn't opened the bottle of wine, hadn't tasted its rich aroma...

But in Wang Jianye's mind, this bottle of wine is absolutely one of the best in the world.

"Zian, kid, you always find the most reasonable excuse to defend your 'madness,' and you always find a good way to appease me." Wang Jianye shook his head helplessly, but his eyes were full of doting affection.

“But then again,” Wang Jianye changed the subject, a sly glint in his eyes, “although I can’t refute your reasoning, we can’t just let tonight’s drinks go.”

Wang Jianye pointed to the two unopened bottles of fine wine in his hand and continued, "Since you specially saved this wine for me, let's drink until we drop tonight and enjoy this delightful time to the fullest."

Upon hearing Wang Jianye's suggestion, Qin Zian laughed heartily.

At this moment, both Wang Jianye and Qin Zi'an had smiles on their faces, and all the misunderstandings and unpleasantness vanished in an instant.

They walked to the table and gently poured each other wine...

The amber liquid shimmered alluringly under the light, as if crowning this deep friendship.

As the liquor slid down my throat, a warm current instantly flowed through my body, taking away the fatigue and stress of the past few days.

Wang Jianye and Qin Zi'an, these comrades-in-arms who fought side by side, once again found their tacit understanding and tranquility amidst the aroma of wine and the night.

And this friendship, born from work, became even stronger and deeper on this extraordinary night.

As night deepened, the cultural and tourism activities of the 'Summer Friendship Carnival' officially came to a close.

But Qin Zian's steps did not stop there.

As the old events come to an end, new ones are rapidly approaching, all in an effort to enhance the cultural and tourism industry of China...

As the lingering summer heat slowly dissipated into the sky, the "Summer Friendship Carnival," jointly created by the Dragon Kingdom and the Ula Kingdom, came to a successful conclusion.

However, the cultural exchange and tourism boom left behind by this event are like flowers nourished by morning dew, giving rise to a vibrant and ever-growing cultural tourism industry in China.

Even though the 'Summer Friendship Carnival' has completely ended, Harbin, this shining pearl embedded on the border between the two countries, is still bathed in the radiance of friendly exchanges between the two peoples...