Xia Xi appeared in the hall again, wearing a completely different outfit from before. She was wearing a red strapless dress with layers of tulle on the hem, which was elegant, agile and dignified.
Her facial features were bright and beautiful, beyond doubt. She looked extremely eye-catching in this color, and almost everyone's eyes were on her.
The styling team redesigned her makeup and hair based on the dress she wore. Red ribbons were braided into her hair and hung down on both sides of her ears. As she walked, the ribbons fluttered, and her makeup became more flamboyant and bold, making people unable to take their eyes off her.
Xu Yanfeng noticed those looks, and even though they were meant to be admiring, he couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. He regretted it: "I should have chosen this option earlier."
Xia Xi heard it and winked at him: "It's a pity it's too late, I've already put it on."
It was hard not to suspect that she was deliberately provoking him.
Xu Yanfeng's voice was low: "If you provoke me again, believe it or not, I will drag you back to change clothes right now."
Xia Xi didn't believe he would do such an outrageous thing. She remembered the compliments he had given her, which were perfect at this moment: "The point is me, not the skirt." She put a hand to her cheek and raised her eyebrows slightly. "I'm so beautiful, what can't I wear?"
“…”
It was the truth, and Xu Yanfeng couldn't refute it.
Many elders were present, and Xu Yanfeng led Xia Xi over to offer a toast. Xia Xi's cup contained water, but Xu Yanfeng drank solid wine. Xia Xi didn't recognize any of the people, so he obediently followed Xu Yanfeng's instructions.
After one round, even with just plain water, Xia Xi was already about 70% full. She would occasionally glance at Xu Yanfeng, observing his state. His alcohol tolerance was average, and based on past experience, he would go crazy and act recklessly when drunk. He couldn't afford to embarrass himself in this situation.
Xia Xi squeezed his arm, and when he looked over, she whispered, "Are you okay?"
Xu Yanfeng didn't look out of place. His face wasn't red, and his breathing was steady. But his eyes were a little wandering, and he was probably only one step away from being drunk. He pursed his lips, leaned close to her, and his breath was too hot: "Not bad."
He picked up another glass of wine from the waiter and said, "Just two more toasts and we're done."
Xia Xi accompanied him and breathed a sigh of relief after dealing with the last two elders of the family.
When faced with toasts from others, Xu Yanfeng cleverly handed them over to the best man. This is where the advantage of being brothers lies. Each of them is a wine barrel and can easily block the wine.
Tang Yizhou glanced at Xu Yanfeng, raised his glass high, and pointed his index finger at him: "No, Xu Er, are you giving up already?" As he said that, he easily drank a glass of white wine without frowning.
When it comes to drinking, Xu Yanfeng is indeed no match for them. He admitted it and didn't make any excuses. He hooked his arm around Xia Xi's neck, as if he couldn't stand steadily and was about to fall down in the next second. The corners of his eyes flushed and his eyebrows knitted together slightly: "Wife, it hurts."
Tang Yizhou: "..."
Damn, what a jerk! I really want to kick him out of the hall.
Xia Xi fell for his tricks. With a nervous look on her face, she helped him to sit on the chair next to her. "Where do you feel uncomfortable? Your stomach? Let me ask if anyone has any hangover remedies. Can I get you some hot soup first? It'll make you feel better."
Xu Yanfeng: "Okay."
Xia Xi opened a bowl of soup that no one had touched, scooped out a small bowl, handed the spoon to Xu Yanfeng, and told him to drink it slowly. She left for a while.
Xu Yanfeng leaned against the edge of the table next to him, supporting his head with his hands, and curled his lips towards Tang Yizhuo with a somewhat smug smile, as if to say, you seem to have won, but in fact you have lost miserably.
Tang Yizhou was so angry that he threw down his wine glass on the spot, stopped helping him block the wine, and gave him the middle finger.
Xia Xi returned quickly. She asked the waiter for information on the yeast for the wine and then poured a glass of warm water. Xu Yanfeng had long since subsided into his arrogant demeanor. His eyelids drooped, and he leaned back, feeling weak.
Seeing his weak appearance, Xia Xi felt a little distressed and muttered: "You know you can't drink much, why are you so honest? You can pretend with plain water like me."
She held the pill to his lips, and he opened his mouth and took it. She then put the cup's mouth on his, and he swallowed a mouthful of water with her hand, swallowing the pill in his mouth.
Xia Xi put down the cup and wiped the water droplets from his lower lips with her fingers.
Tang Yizhou gritted his teeth when he saw this scene. This man is so shameless. Although he did drink a lot, he was not to the point where he couldn't lift his hands. How could he act like a disabled person?
As if Xu Yanfeng didn't think that stimulating others was not enough, he hugged Xia Xi's waist with both hands, put his face in front of her, closed his eyes and whispered, "I'll take a break."
Xia Xi stood still and patted the back of his head with her hand.
*
The banquet lasted for more than three hours and both the guests and the hosts enjoyed themselves very much.
There was a party that evening, so some of the older folks left early, leaving mostly young people. Since tomorrow was Sunday anyway, I didn't have to work, so I could enjoy myself.
The champagne tower was taller than a person, and even taking a bottle from it required extreme caution, fearing it would topple over in a moment's inattention. The long dining table, covered with a white lace tablecloth, was filled with food, ready for everyone to take. Flowers were still plentiful, and the lights were a dazzling array of stars. Compared to the formal elegance of the daytime wedding reception, the evening party was clearly more relaxed, casual, and informal.
Xu Yanfeng took a nap in the afternoon, sobering up. He appeared in front of everyone in high spirits, holding Xia Xi's hand. Xia Xi changed into a lighter dress, skipped her high heels, and let her curly hair down. After a busy day, she didn't look tired at all and was in great spirits. She said goodbye to Xu Yanfeng and went to chat with friends.
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