There was a "squeak" sound, which was the sound made by the wine jar hitting the table.
With a loud noise, dozens of shocked people in the tavern came to their senses and cheered loudly.
Uncle Niu and the people he brought with him saw Jia Youcai finish his drink, wipe his mouth, and look at them with a smile as if no one was around. They all swallowed their saliva dryly. Is this guy still a human being?
Even animals are not so fierce. Today I really ran into a tough guy. I'm afraid I'm going to be defeated.
Listening to the shouts all around, Jia Youcai was very proud. He raised his hand and pressed it down. Seeing that it worked, the scene gradually quieted down.
Jia Youcai said, "Okay, don't be anxious. The bet is not over yet. It's not certain who will win or lose, right, Master Niu?"
Uncle Niu listened carefully and knew that this boy was trying to bully his side, so he urged himself to drink quickly.
The group of people looked at each other, feeling a little scared. Seeing that the guy opposite was like a dead man, they were worried about whether they could finish a jar of wine. If that guy had another jar, they would all be finished on the spot. Losing money was nothing, but this guy would be in big trouble.
Uncle Niu felt a little hesitant, seeing that everyone around him was looking at him, as if he was the first to take the lead.
At this time, Chen Xueru stood up, holding a wine bowl, and said sincerely: "What's your name? Today, I, Chen Xueru, have been blind and have not recognized a great man. I have learned a lot. Since I took over the business, I have also seen many people, some who can drink and some who know how to drink. But I have never seen anyone drink a whole jar of strong liquor in one breath like today and still not fall down.
I, Chen Xueru, lost the bet today. Tomorrow, brother, just go to Xueru Silk Shop. My family will buy you clothes for all four seasons, two sets for each season, all made of the finest materials.
I'll drink this bowl of wine. It's just an acquaintance. We may become friends in the future."
After saying this, Chen Xueru tilted her head back and drank a bowl of liquor in one gulp in front of everyone, which caused another round of shouting.
She accepted her defeat, which was reasonable and decent. As a girl, she was responsible and heroic, which earned her applause from everyone.
Jia Youcai looked at Chen Xueru who was asking for money straightforwardly and smiled. This girl was interesting and decisive, but her eyesight was not very sharp. She was taken away by two men, and she met the kind-hearted him in advance. No one would cheat her of money in the future. Maybe, she should, or maybe she would not be so greedy for money anymore.
Jia Youcai responded to Chen Xueru's words with a smile, also showing off his name here: "Boss Chen, you're welcome. We'll all be friends from now on. My surname is Jia, my name is Youcai, and I'm from Jiajia Village outside the city. I'm the sixth child in my clan. I look a little older than you. I'm nineteen today. If you don't mind calling me Jia Liu, Youcai, or Sixth Brother, you're fine."
Chen Xueru's stomach was also churning violently. Hearing that Jia Youcai still wanted her to call him Sixth Brother, she rolled her eyes and ignored him. She slowly sat down. Her stomach was really a little fussy and she couldn't bear it any longer, so she took it easy.
When the scene gradually quieted down, everyone looked at Niu Ye and the others at the same time.
Master Niu felt bitter. Why did that damn girl Chen Xueru surrender? Now he was trapped.
But I would rather get drunk and embarrass myself than just admit defeat. I can't afford to embarrass that person.
Master Niu said, "Drink up, gentlemen. Don't hide it. Drink as much as you can. You can't let Xueru outdo you. Come on, I'll take the lead."
After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl and started gurgling. After one bowl of wine, his stomach was churning. He tried hard not to vomit, and his face turned red.
There was no other way. Whenever I came to the tavern before, I would drink the wine diluted with water. I would order a few ounces each time and sip it slowly.
It's really hard to handle a big bowl of liquor all of a sudden.
Seeing that Uncle Niu took the lead, several people picked up their bowls and forced themselves to drink the first bowl.
Jia Youcai immediately stepped forward and filled everyone's glass under everyone's resentful gaze. After he finished, he added: "Gentlemen, please come on, if everyone has about one more bowl, it will be my turn soon. Come on, we are all grown men, look at Boss Chen, a woman with no hesitation."
Chen Xueru was sitting there, listening to Jia Youcai's flattery. She immediately sat up straight with a smile on her face. This country boy's words were quite pleasant to listen to.
After Uncle Niu drank a bowl of liquor, the smell of alcohol rushed to his forehead and his face turned pale.
Even though he likes to come to the pub to drink, he actually doesn't drink much, and the wine is diluted with water, so the alcohol content is not high.
They say he is trying to save face by making up accounts, but that is all bullshit. He is just a poor bannerman. Maybe his ancestors were once glorious, but that was decades ago.
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