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As if he had not expected her to be so straightforward, Shen Feng was slightly stunned. The next moment, the smile on his face became even more intense.
Without delay, the two men left their entourage behind and got off the boat.
Unlike what Cheng Xi had imagined, Shen Feng did not drag people to her backyard, nor did she pretend to be polite and choose the side courtyard where she lived. Instead, she set up the wine table in a flower hall.
This should be a building left by the Ye family. The hall has windows on all sides, from which you can see the beautiful scenery in the courtyard, but it is relatively private and will not be disturbed by outsiders. It seems like a place for literati and scholars to drink and appreciate flowers.
There are still some withered flowers on the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, with a faint fragrance floating in the air, which adds a bit of ambiguity, yet is also quite open, and the balance is beautifully grasped.
"I'm usually the only one who comes to visit this courtyard. Those rough guys in the gang don't like to come here. But today we have a distinguished guest." Shen Feng smiled and asked Cheng Xi to sit down. She picked up the wine pot on the table and shook it ostentatiously. "This is the fine wine I've hidden for three years. Come, try it first."
The wine jug was not really that big, but as soon as the lid was opened, a rich aroma overflowed from it, and the wine was slightly red, so it was probably a local fine wine.
Cheng Xi picked up the wine glass and brought it to his nose to smell it before drinking it in one gulp.
Putting down the wine glass, he met Shen Feng's shining eyes. The desire to "seek evaluation and praise" was written on his face. Cheng Xi smiled slightly: "It's much better than my sugar wine."
This was standard nonsense. Shen Feng shook his head and laughed, "If someone else were to come here, I wouldn't be willing to give out such good wine. Let's not have a drinking contest today."
Hearing this, Cheng Xi raised his eyes, glanced at Shen Feng's bandaged shoulder, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't take advantage of anyone's misfortune."
How could Shen Feng not hear the implication of these words? However, he did not take it as an offense, laughed heartily, poured himself some wine, and sipped it slowly.
With a few plates of dried and fresh fruits to go with the wine and a pot of aged wine, the two of them started drinking. They were a little lazy, and even their conversation was haphazard. There was really an atmosphere of leisurely drinking.
This was done deliberately by Shen Feng, but it made Cheng Xi feel a sense of familiarity, just like the Qing Dynasty bars in later generations. Even if there was some ambiguity and some fantasies, it would not cause a scene of incest, making people relax involuntarily.
The setting sun gradually fell to the horizon, and there was little wine left in the pot.
The haziness brought by alcohol and the gradually darkening sky mixed together to make people feel dazed.
However, this kind of trance is more gentle, there is nothing stinging about it, but it makes people feel happy and can't help but want to curl up the corners of their mouths.
This is the most wonderful feeling that alcohol can bring, and it is also the key to its addiction.
A hand reached out and took the wine jug from Cheng Xi. Shen Feng leaned back in his chair, shook the bottle lazily, and suddenly said, "I thought you and Lu Er had something going on."
This topic came up out of nowhere, Cheng Xi raised an eyebrow: "Why, now you feel that it's gone?"
Shen Feng laughed immediately: "Of course not, Lu Er is not that generous. If he succeeded, why would he give up the foundation of Jiaozhi?"
The reasoning process is a bit awkward and quite sharp, but it has to be said that he really understands Lu Jian.
Cheng Xi also smiled: "Those who achieve great things don't pay attention to trivial matters. Brother Shen must understand this."
As far as reputation is concerned, the reputation of "Shen Sandao" is well known to everyone. However, Shen Feng sneered when he heard this: "I understand, but it's too boring."
After saying that, he picked up the wine jug and poured it directly into his mouth without using a wine glass.
The thin stream of wine dripped down the corner of her lips, leaving a bright red mark on her white clothes.
With a "pa" sound, the wine jug fell back onto the table. Shen Feng looked over, his expression rarely showing a bit of seriousness: "Do you know how I would have chosen to deal with the rebels if you hadn't led the troops here in person this time?"
This wasn't a question, so Cheng Xi didn't answer. Shen Feng didn't wait for a response, but smiled and said, "I guess I'll surrender to the court and become a general."
This statement is somewhat shocking, but if you think about it carefully, it is very consistent with Shen Feng's temperament, and it is probably the best way to break the deadlock.
It’s not that he can really obey the government, but once the hat is put on, and the rebels and bandits are wiped out, isn’t it he who has the final say in the East China Sea?
Cheng Xi's expression did not change, and he said lightly: "Even if I came, Brother Shen could still choose this way."
Shen Feng smiled and shook his head: "That won't do. If you really surrender, I'm afraid there will be no possibility of a close friendship between us."
The word "close friendship" is full of meaning. Perhaps due to the wine, Shen Feng's cheeks flushed slightly, and the corners of her lips seemed to be smiling. The collar of her shirt had opened a little at some point, and the well-defined lines of her skin were faintly visible.
Even if he was injured, even if he was lazy and casual, he still had a good appearance that was very attractive, and he knew better than others how to show his charm.
Cheng Xi also leaned back in his chair, his eyes neither avoiding nor hiding the scrutiny and appreciation in them.
Food and sex are human nature. She is just an ordinary person, how could she not love beauty?
That look made Shen Feng curl his lips. "When I first saw you on Luoling Island, I was just a little curious. Who would have thought you would be such a wonderful person..." He paused, leaned forward slightly, and handed over the wine pot. "Even if I had to give my body to you, it would be worth it."
This was an invitation and also a flirtation. Cheng Xi could understand what he meant, so she reached out and took the wine jug.
Not surprisingly, the other person's fingertips brushed across her fingertips, bringing out a tingling sensation.
However, Cheng Xi did not blow into the bottle as unrestrainedly as he did, but poured the wine steadily into the glass.
It was like stepping into empty air. Shen Feng couldn't help but pause. He was a seasoned man of romance, how could he possibly misjudge the other person's gaze? The admiration was so direct, almost like a man sizing up a woman. If he had no interest, how could he show it like that?
What made her take a step back? Shen Feng leaned back in his chair thoughtfully, watching Cheng Xi drinking slowly. After a long while, he said, "Boss Cheng, do you look down on Shen's background?"
Cheng Xi put down the empty wine glass and met the eyes that looked sad or sorrowful. "Brother Chen has risen from humble beginnings to take charge of such a large gang, and he still has a chivalrous heart. He is naturally a first-class hero."
This is a bit off topic. Shen Feng chuckled: "It's a pity that after so many years, I have been nicknamed 'Three Knives'."
"Love between men and women is not worth a laugh." Cheng Xi answered frankly.
There was indeed no contempt in her eyes, nor was there any concealment. She truly did not care. Even Shen Feng's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Then why is Gang Leader Cheng hiding? Could it be that he just wants to find a good man to accompany him for life?"
An unmarried woman, no matter how bold and daring she acts, is still a descendant of a military family and a respectable lady from a noble family. It is not uncommon for her to want to find a good husband.
And he, no matter how you look at it, can't be called a good man.
Cheng Xi looked at the other person and shook his head gently: “If it were someone else, it would be fine for a one-night stand, but not with Brother Shen.”
Shen Feng's eyebrows raised. If he could accept the previous reason, then this one was too weird. Since she didn't object to love between men and women and might have fantasies about him, why did she reject it?
Cheng Xi didn't wait for him to ask before saying, "Other people are just after the private interests of the bed, but Brother Chen's intentions are not that simple. If you go too far, I'm afraid that both gangs will be in trouble."
This was what she really thought. If Shen Feng was just an ordinary person, what would a quickie in bed mean? She had no moral scruples. She had been on the brink of life and death for years, and she knew that life was short and one should enjoy life while it lasts. How could she feel any burden when sleeping with a seasoned womanizer?
However, Shen Feng is not an ordinary person, but a wealthy man on the sea, an opportunist who can use himself as a resource.
Once you get entangled with such a person, even if you don't have any feelings for him now, it is only a matter of time.
There was no haziness in those eyes brought by the wine, but instead they were crystal clear and pierced the heart.
Shen Feng held his breath for a moment. For the first time, he felt passive and at a disadvantage because he could not refute the other party's words, nor could he find a reason to continue the conversation.
His thoughts were indeed impure. He admired her and loved her. The more he was fascinated by her, the more he wanted to control her.
He has the potential to make her heart flutter, but she is unwilling to take the risk of damaging her foundation just for a mere affection.
And he understood this idea.
Before, in order to deceive the enemy, he spread the rumor that he was going to hand over the Qingfeng Gang to someone else. Even though he knew it was false, he still felt bad.
If this is the case with him, why not with Cheng Xi as well?
It's still a bit hard to accept to let go just for this.
Cheng Xi seemed to have read his mind. He picked up the wine pot and filled his cup. Then he raised the wine glass in his hand: "The Qingfeng Gang is an ally of the Red Flag Gang, and Brother Chen also considers me a friend. Why not be open and honest and become a friend for life and death?"
The hand had the slenderness of a woman and the strength of a man, just like her figure and gaze.
This was truly a rare and extraordinary woman, and the first person he'd ever encountered, someone he couldn't resist getting his hands on. Unfortunately, she wasn't a toy that others could control.
No, maybe it’s a sigh.
Shen Feng smiled, unable to suppress her laughter: "This is the first time a woman wants to be friends with me."
This is probably the truth. With this face and figure, it would be a shame not to drag him to bed. He drives women crazy and they would like to lock him up by their side.
Cheng Xi laughed: "Everyone has their first time."
This made Shen Feng laugh even more exaggeratedly, almost spilling the wine in his hand. Fortunately, he handed the wine glass over and said, "That's right, it's all clear now."
The wine glass held between the fingertips gently touched another glass. The mellow wine and the floral fragrance remained, but the expressions of the two people were different.
Almost at the same time, the two men moved their hands away and each drank the wine in the glass.
How could a life-long friendship not be a good one?
They drank until the sun went down. When Cheng Xi walked out of the courtyard, he saw Li Niu waiting outside, scratching his head.
Seeing someone coming out, he was startled at first, then revealed ecstasy: "Boss, you're out! I thought..."
Halfway through his words, Li Niu suddenly reacted and swallowed the rest of the sentence back into his stomach, almost raising his hand to cover it up.
Cheng Xi smiled and said, "I just chatted with Boss Shen about some personal matters. You go down and prepare. We will be returning in a few days."
Li Niu nodded hurriedly: "Don't worry, boss, I'll take care of it..."
Cheng Xi said nothing more and walked towards the side courtyard.
Li Niu took another look at the small courtyard, and was amazed in his heart. The man surnamed Shen really lived up to his reputation. If the two of them really had something in common, would they be able to take control of the Qingfeng Gang in the future?
Fortunately, the daydream did not last long. He withdrew his gaze and quickly caught up with Cheng Xi.
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