Chapter 391 I'll Drink with You

Seeing the blue and white porcelain vase on the table, Xiao Peng felt bored.

Ever since he encountered the magical jellyfish and octopus fight, everything has been going smoothly for him. He even thought he was a favorite of God. But he didn't expect that reality would slap him hard in the face.

Xiao Peng went to the Black Sea this time, considering the risks there, so he went all out. There were only a few people who could steal from the house: Bellucci, Deborah, Clementine, Emil, and Cathy. Expanding the circle, there were also Xiao Hengheng in Paris and Bellucci's daughter, Valerie: she was currently attending university in Marseille and would sometimes visit her mother at home.

As for Emil and Cathy, there was no need to mention them; two little kids would definitely not do such a thing. The others were the ones who were suspicious, with Bellucci and the other three being the most suspected.

The porcelain in Xiao Peng's home was all artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, salvaged from the sea. They weren't anything special, really. They were just items used by palace maids and eunuchs. Without the "Old Summer Palace artifact" status, they'd probably cost several times more than ordinary salvaged porcelain. That wasn't expensive, and for Xiao Peng, it wasn't a big deal.

But is this about money?

The three women in the family were practically "picked up" by Xiao Peng. Bellucci, unable to stay in Sicily, had been brought to Marseilles along with her and her daughter. She couldn't even speak French, so she worked as a housekeeper. Clementine and Deborah, on the other hand, were former thieves who had been driven into poverty by gangs and taken in by Xiao Peng. If Xiao Peng hadn't taken them in, he would have believed them dead on the streets.

Xiao Peng thought he was being sincere to them, but then a theft happened at home? How could Xiao Peng tolerate this?

Xiao Peng now wants to know who did this, and he wants to ask in person: Why did this happen?

Walter and Kasin were also very troubled by the matter. After all, they were in charge of security, and upon hearing about this, they were the first to suspect Bellucci and his companions. Deborah was currently in a relationship with Bruch. Bruch was also the bodyguard responsible for the family's security. If Deborah had done this, Walter would have said nothing and simply resigned and retired with everyone else. They were too embarrassed to do this kind of work.

Xiao Peng's wish to drink seemed difficult to fulfill. After the reception, he returned to the hotel.

I have to reply.

Felix and Marlene knew about Xiao Peng's drunken spree at the Black Tide nightclub, and by then, Xiao Peng had become synonymous with "bad drinking habits." Besides, he was clearly in a bad mood, so no one was comfortable letting him drink alone, and everyone insisted on accompanying him.

Now Xiao Peng was completely at a loss, so he just said he would go back to the hotel and rest for a night.

As a result, Marlene and the others sent Xiao Peng back to the hotel like escorting a prisoner, and only left after making sure that Xiao Peng had rested.

Xiao Peng watched everyone leave from the window of his room, but he was worried whether they had really left, so he stayed in the room for half an hour. Half an hour later, Xiao Peng got dressed and walked out of the room: he really wanted to have a few drinks tonight!

Xiao Peng had just walked out of the hotel when a red Porsche 911 pulled up in front of him. Elizabeth poked her head out of the rolled-down window and asked, "Didn't you say you were going to get some sleep? Are you planning on going out on your own for some fun?"

"Huh? Elizabeth?" Xiao Peng had never expected that it was Elizabeth who came. He and Elizabeth had always been at odds, and being caught by her made Xiao Peng feel extremely unhappy and a little angry. "Who said I was going to drink? I just felt uncomfortable in the room and came out to get some fresh air!"

Elizabeth was curious after hearing this and asked, "Doesn't your room have a big balcony? Why can't it be ventilated?"

"Do you understand what I mean by taking a walk? I want to take a walk! What's it to you?" Xiao Peng said angrily.

Elizabeth said, "Of course it's none of my business. I just found two bottles of good wine at home when I got home. I was planning to drink it myself, but then I thought it would be better to drink with friends. My pickled foie gras is also ready, so I thought I'd have a drink with you. You want to drink too, don't you?"

Xiao Peng frowned: "Elizabeth, are we friends?"

"Not really, but you are my son's master, right? Isn't a master a teacher? It's always okay for parents and teachers to have a couple of drinks, right?" Elizabeth said.

Xiao Peng thought for a moment and looked at Elizabeth: "Are you sure it's a good wine?"

"Of course, Italy's Sassicaia. Even though this wine doesn't have a long history, the grapes used and the oak barrels used are exactly the same as those used by Chateau Lafite. It is now the best red wine in Italy." Elizabeth said.

Xiao Peng curled his lips: "He's French but he wants to drink Italian wine."

Elizabeth ignored Xiao Peng's grumbling and directly picked up a large bag from the passenger seat and handed it to Xiao Peng: "Here."

Xiao Peng was stunned: "What do you mean? Why are you giving me wine? Aren't we going to find a bar to drink?"

Elizabeth said, "Marlene and Felix are worried about you drinking outside. They said that if Walter and Kasim were here, things might not be so serious, but they are not here, so... they can't let you run around!"

"Then what?" Xiao Peng was confused, holding the bag.

Elizabeth said, "I'll go park the car, and we'll go to your room and have a drink!"

"Ah?" Xiao Peng was dumbfounded.

Elizabeth looked at Xiao Peng's expression and laughed, "What? Are you afraid that I'll eat you?"

Xiao Peng blinked and said stubbornly, "Tsk, who's afraid of who? Acting like a hooligan to a hooligan? You're trying to get pregnant! You're the one who should be careful!"

Elizabeth was stunned after hearing this, then burst into laughter: "Xiao, you have to think about it. Although I have maintained myself well, I have two children. The older one is about your age. Moreover, I am single now, so I have no scruples. I am also a romantic French woman. Do you think I should be careful if you are with me now?"

After hearing this, Xiao Peng froze in place. What Elizabeth said seemed to make a lot of sense!

Elizabeth ignored him and drove the car to the parking lot. She walked over and patted Xiao Peng on the shoulder: "Okay, stop scaring yourself here. Just like I said, we are not friends at all. You don't like me and I don't like you, but this doesn't prevent us from having a couple of drinks, right?"

Xiao Peng thought about it and it made sense: "I hope your pickled foie gras tastes good."

"Trust me, my marinated foie gras is top-notch. I add pear and apple juice, and the ratio is my secret recipe. I guarantee it's the best foie gras you've ever had. It's absolutely perfect with this wine!"

"I hope so."