To receive an invitation from the Jiang family in his early twenties, even if his assets are not as great as hers, he must still be of immense value.
You can tell he's young just by his voice, and his jawline and thin lips reveal a handsome face beneath the mask.
Isn't this the kind of person she's been looking for?
"It is my honor to receive an invitation from President Jiang," Xia Yeming said modestly.
The woman in front of him walked up to Xia Yeming in her red high heels, looked up, and gazed into his dark, bright eyes through his mask. A smile played on her bright red lips. "Want a drink?"
As the woman spoke, she picked up the wine glass on the table and handed it to Xia Yeming.
Xia Yeming looked down at the wine in his glass. It looked like red wine, but it didn't smell like it. It had an unpleasant odor.
What kind of alcoholic beverage is it?
What you're appreciating is the aroma and taste.
These people are all powerful and influential. They have tasted all kinds of fine wines and can tell whether a wine is good or bad just by smelling it.
Even he felt uncomfortable smelling the wine; others should have been even more able to smell it.
But why are they drinking one glass after another? They're not savoring it; they're just drinking it, some even seeming more like...
They're robbing each other.
Yes, some even fought over the drink.
Xia Yeming frowned. As he hesitated, the woman in front of him sneered, "Everyone who comes here is here to drink this wine."
"If it weren't for this wine, we wouldn't have bothered to travel all this way to attend a lousy wine party, even one hosted by the Jiang family."
"Believe me, once you take a sip of this wine, you'll want a second sip..."
"After the second sip, you'll completely love it, and then... you'll also find that your body has undergone some changes."
The woman seemed to know what Xia Yeming was hesitating about, and her voice softened.
She swirled the glass in her hand and took a few sips of wine. Under the light, the wine in the glass appeared even lighter in color, like fresh blood.
Xia Yeming's expression turned serious as he recalled the friend his teacher had mentioned.
It's because I attended the cocktail party and drank the wine here that I'm getting younger and younger...
It seems that it really is because of this wine.
"Something changed?" Xia Yeming took the wine glass, swirled it like a woman, and asked.
"Yes, for example, you might become radiant, look a few years younger, or be much more energetic."
"All these changes are because of this wine."
"This wine is precious; every sip is one less. Fortunately, a new wine has been released, and it tastes good, but so far, I haven't felt any effects from it."
As the woman spoke, she took a sip of wine, leaving a lipstick stain on the glass—a captivating, vibrant red that blended seamlessly with the color of the wine.
She could feel changes in her body after drinking Chunxian wine, and the effects were significant, but she hadn't felt any effects from Fuxian wine yet.
"This cup in your hand should be the last cup of Spring Immortal Wine. Look, how many people are eyeing it covetously," the woman said, her gaze passing over Xia Yeming and landing on those people.
Those people were staring at the glass of wine in Xia Yeming's hand, their eyes filled with longing.
According to Jiang's subordinates, the effect of Fuxian Wine is to bring good fortune and luck, but they already have more money than they could ever spend in a lifetime, so Fuxian Wine is less tempting to them.
Spring Immortal Wine is different; just one cup can make them look younger and maintain their youth for a whole year.
This wine is becoming increasingly rare; this should be the last time Chunxian wine is produced, and it should be discontinued next year.
So they drink like crazy, as much as they can handle, all in the hopes of making themselves a few years younger.
They didn't expect that there was a cup of Spring Fairy Wine left on the table.
Chunxian wine is dark red in color and has a faint fishy smell. It doesn't smell good, and it doesn't taste good either. When you put it in your mouth, there is a fishy and alcoholic taste.
Fuxian wine is bright red, with a faint aroma of alcohol, and tastes more like alcohol, making it easier to accept and drink.
So you can tell at a glance whether it's Chunxian or Fuxian wine.
Besides these two wines, there are many other red wines and various other types of wine available.
But those who came to the party were there specifically for these two exquisite wines, so the other wines were completely unpopular and ignored.
"Since this wine is so expensive, I can't drink it." Xia Yeming followed the woman's gaze and, seeing that their eyes were all on his wine glass, he turned back to look at the woman.
"Compared to everyone here, I am a junior. If I were to drink this wine, I fear it would bring trouble upon myself."
"Miss, please drink this glass of wine."
Xia Yeming continued, handing the wine back to Xia Yeming.
"You are very sensible, I like it very much and admire it."
"But this is wine I gave you. I never take back what I give. So drink as much as you want. They... won't do anything to you."
The woman smiled and replied.
He raised his hand, pushed the wine back, and at the same time stroked Xia Yeming's hand a few times.
This man is very sensible, not bad, even better than the men she had met before.
Xia Yeming's body stiffened.
The woman's implication was that he could drink as much as he wanted, that she would protect him, and that no one would dare to do anything to him.
"Drink." The woman's voice turned colder, carrying a hint of command.
She wanted him to drink it, saying that after he drank it, his physical strength and abilities in all aspects would definitely be much better, and then she could enjoy it properly.
The party will last for three days. If you get tired, there are rooms on the second floor where you can rest. Similarly, if you find someone you like, you can also go there to rest.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this party was so intoxicating that one could become completely absorbed in it.
"Since this lady says she wants a drink, sir, you shouldn't refuse."
"Refusing a drink offered by a beautiful lady is not gentlemanly behavior."
Just then, a voice rang out.
Jiang Rentian appeared before the crowd, leaning on his cane.
Unlike others, he wasn't wearing a mask.
"Mr. Jiang is right. If you reject my good intentions, then you are rejecting me."
"I would be very sad. Would you want to see a beautiful lady sad?"
The woman glanced at Jiang Rentian, then looked at Xia Yeming, who was wearing a mask, and pretended to be sad.
Xia Yeming glanced at Jiang Rentian, then at the woman in front of him, and finally his gaze fell on the wine in his hand.
He might not be able to leave this party without drinking this glass of wine.
"Cheers." Xia Yeming raised his glass and gently clinked it against the girl's half-empty glass before downing it in one gulp.
The initial taste was somewhat fishy, mixed with the flavor of alcohol. The two flavors intertwined and blended together, which was quite strange and not pleasant to drink at all.
Judging solely from the quality of the wine, it's even worse than inferior wine.
"Sir, you are very generous," the woman said with a smile, expressing her appreciation.
He placed the wine glass on the table and stepped closer to Xia Yeming, the two of them almost touching.
The woman magically produced a piece of paper and stuffed it into Xia Yeming's suit pocket. "Room number, I'll be waiting for you."
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