When the main dishes were served, Li Nan was at a loss as to where to start eating, looking at the dense and colorful array of dishes before her.
Grilled cod, salmon, and steamed chicken breast with broccoli.
Not only does it have a delicious and appealing taste, it also provides pregnant woman Qin Wen with essential proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
In addition, Li Nan did not come empty-handed today.
Since both of them were kitchen novices, Li Nan only bought the usual chicken, duck, fish, and a large piece of beef brisket, and of course, a large bag of fresh vegetables was also essential.
Now, the hot dishes on the table have become pickled radish and old duck soup, braised carp, Dai-style ghost chicken, and a big bowl of boiled beef slices.
Of course, there's also the clash between the two chefs over their northern and southern-style dumplings...
"Too extravagant, too corrupt!"
Li Nan sighed inwardly, but was struggling with where to start.
As the host for the day, Gao Siming was about to raise his glass when Gao Zimin stood up first.
Holding up the "Ephemeral Love" wine cup, she said, "The first glass of wine today is to our beautiful and unparalleled best friend, Qin Wen! Congratulations on becoming a mother soon!"
Qin Wen and Li Nan raised their glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice and clinked them together with Gao Zimin across the glass. "Thank you, Sister Zi! I won't say more, it's all in the orange juice!"
Although Li Nan always claimed that he wanted to improve his alcohol tolerance, he didn't know that many things are innate.
After being ruthlessly forced to drink by Qin Wen twice, he had already made a hasty retreat.
At worst, I'll just use thick skin and cephalosporins to get by at future drinking parties. A real man can bend and stretch, so what's the big deal?
For their first drink, Li Nan and Qin Wen only took a small sip, while Gao Zimin and her brother, who had a high alcohol tolerance, naturally downed their drinks in one gulp.
That's the spirit of drinking!
Just as Li Nan sat down and was about to have a piece of cod, Gao Siming raised his glass again.
"Next, I would also like to formally congratulate our newly promoted Destiny Prediction Master Li for winning the Second-Class Merit! Come on, everyone, let's do one more round!"
"Thump thump thump!"
In this round, Gao Siming toasted himself, and Li Nan, feeling smug, also drank the orange juice in her glass in one gulp.
Just when everyone thought they could finally enjoy the meal, Qin Wen refilled her and Li Nan's glasses, stood up, and said, "As guests, we should also express our gratitude for the feast today, and congratulations to Brother Gao for winning two medals! You can help yourselves, I'll drink to that!"
"Women are just as capable as men! Well done!" Qin Wen's forthright personality is undoubtedly a major reason why she became Gao Zimin's best friend.
Helpless, Li Nan put down the ghost chicken he had just picked up, got up and finished his drink.
"I'm probably already full after just one more drink!"
Li Nan complained inwardly, but Qin Wen gently touched his arm and said, "Seeing that Brother Gao has recovered, aren't you going to congratulate him?"
"Okay..." Li Nan said with a bitter face, filled the glass with orange juice, and raised his glass to congratulate.
The meal brought four joyous occasions, and everyone, host and guest, thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
As is customary, no one talked about work at the dinner table; instead, they chatted about everyday trivialities.
Gao Siming asked casually, "Li Shazi, are you familiar with Director Li of the Commerce Bureau?"
Li Nan swallowed the dumpling in her mouth. "That old man? I know him! I think he's about to retire due to illness. What happened?"
"Knowing him makes things easier. I just want to ask, what's this person like? Is he reliable?"
Upon hearing her younger brother mention Mr. Li, the Director of the Commerce Department, Gao Zimin immediately sat up straight and listened attentively.
It's impossible not to be nervous when the operation planned by my younger brother is about to be carried out.
Worried that Li Nan might be thinking the wrong thing, Gao Siming continued to explain, "My sister's orange orchard has added a juice project, and she wants to test his character first!"
Li Nan understood, thought for a moment, and then replied, "This old man is a wolf in sheep's clothing; money makes things easier!"
Li Nan glanced at Gao Zimin, who was sitting upright, and said with a grin, "Sister, when you're making contact, just say I'm your sworn brother. It'll work perfectly, and you won't even need to pay any kickbacks!"
Gao Zimin was secretly delighted after hearing this, and raised her glass, "Yes, my sworn brother, I won't say thank you, it's all in the wine!"
After saying that, he emptied another glass.
Li Nan naturally also drank a glass of juice with him.
Gao Siming chuckled from the side, "Consider today's meal a donation!"
"Thump thump thump!"
Another cup of "Ephemeral Romance" was downed.
Today's meal didn't last long because only the host drank alcohol, while Li Nan and her companion drank juice.
Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Gao Zimin pulled Qin Wen to her private room on the second floor, closed the door, and began their conversation about women's matters.
The remaining two men naturally had no interest in cleaning up the mess.
The two arrived at the tea room, and under Li Nan's intense gaze, Gao Siming reluctantly took out his treasured Baipao Bingdao tea.
Gao Siming kept talking as he worked with his hands, deliberately raising his voice, "This kickback is really quite substantial!"
The two took their seats, and Gao Siming began to brew tea. Li Nan finally had time to start boasting about her proud achievements.
Having just finished washing the teapot, Gao Siming followed up on Li Nan's words and asked, "What? You solved the lunchbox case from two years ago?"
Actually, this matter had already spread online, but since Li Nan wanted to ride in a sedan chair, Gao Siming would play along with him.
“That’s a must, I…”
So, for the next half hour, Li Nan embellished the story, exaggerating his role out of thin air.
She told Gao Siming everything about the 0609 case, including the details of Peng Yuanyuan and Zhao Ranran.
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
