Sorry sorry guys! O crap, I just realized I skipped like 100 chapters... that's a lot! Hahaha.
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When a girl is willing to stand up for a boy in front of her parents, then...
It goes without saying!
Lan Xi understood her husband and knew that after hearing their daughter's words, he would surely feel displeased. She quickly spoke up, "Xiao Xi, your father and I didn't say anything, did we?"
"Let your father take this medicine to a doctor for verification. If there really is no issue, your father and I should be thanking Ye Fan. After all, you've had this problem for several years. If it can be cured, we would be happy too!"
These words seemed to be directed at Ning Xi, yet also at Ning Xiangtian.
Under the table, Ye Fan held Ning Xi's hand and nodded slightly, "Lan Jie is right. This matter was indeed my mistake. Prescribing medicine is a serious issue, and I will keep that in mind in the future."
"But…"
Ning Xi's delicate face showed hesitation. She certainly understood her parents' intentions, but hearing them question Ye Fan made her feel unhappy.
"Enough."
Ye Fan gently squeezed her hand and gave Ning Xiangtian and Lan Xi an apologetic smile. "Uncle, Lan Jie, if you have time this afternoon, please take the medicine for verification. If there are no issues, let Xiao Xi take one dose every three days."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket, got up, and placed it on the table in front of them.
"These are the steps for decocting the medicine. If she continues taking it for two months, Xiao Xi's dysmenorrhea should be completely cured."
"Alright."
Lan Xi couldn't find any faults with Ye Fan's approach or attitude. Other than the issue itself being somewhat inappropriate, she could only see his concern for her daughter in his expression.
Ning Xiangtian sighed slightly and picked up his wine glass. Just as he was about to drink, Ye Fan snatched it away.
"Uncle, let me pour the wine for you."
Ye Fan's sincere smile showed not the slightest trace of displeasure, as if the previous incident had never happened.
Logically speaking, at his age, a young man would usually feel at least a little unhappy when questioned by others—that was human nature.
Yet, Ning Xiangtian couldn't find a hint of dissatisfaction on Ye Fan's face. He nodded almost imperceptibly, "Pour yourself a glass too. Today is mainly to thank you for helping Xiao Xi with her studies. Drink just a little."
"I'm fine with that."
Ye Fan didn't refuse. He didn't like drinking, but since his future father-in-law had spoken, he was willing to accompany him for a bit.
Lan Xi winked at her daughter, her voice carrying obvious amusement, "Xiao Xi, let them drink, we'll eat."
"Mm."
Ning Xi responded, but her eyes remained fixed on Ye Fan as he poured the wine. Under the table, her jade-like foot gently nudged him, and she murmured softly, "Drink less. You still have tutoring this afternoon."
"Don't worry."
After pouring wine for Ning Xiangtian, Ye Fan poured himself a glass as well. His thin lips curved slightly, "I'm a thousand-cup warrior, immune to drunkenness. It won't affect the tutoring."
Ning Xi's beautiful eyes held a trace of reproach, but she didn't say anything more.
As the wine flowed, the initially reserved atmosphere gradually became lively.
Noticing that Ye Fan remained composed after a few drinks, Ning Xiangtian was surprised, "You hold your liquor well."
"Uncle, you're joking. This is my first time drinking baijiu, and I'm already feeling dizzy and seeing stars."
His words seemed reasonable, but the problem was that his expression remained completely unchanged, not at all like someone who was tipsy.
Ning Xiangtian wasn't blind—he could clearly see that this kid was being modest. He raised his glass and downed it in one gulp.
Seeing this, Ye Fan had no choice but to finish his own drink.
"Good wine!"
"What's good about it?"
Ye Fan had only intended to exchange pleasantries, but he hadn't expected Ning Xiangtian to follow up with a question. He was stunned for a moment before smiling, "The goodness lies in the word 'wine' itself."
"Oh?"
After several drinks, Ning Xiangtian was starting to feel the effects, but his eyes still shone brightly. "Explain in detail. Xiao Xi said your literary talent is excellent and that you can even score full marks in Chinese. Just right, give me an evaluation of wine."
Ye Fan set down his glass and pondered for a few seconds before saying, "I once read an article that never mentioned the word 'wine' but vividly captured its essence."
"Go on."
Ning Xiangtian was always busy managing his company and rarely had time to read, so his curiosity was piqued.
Ye Fan smiled, radiating an air of refinement as he eloquently spoke:
"Liquid fire that makes you feel as if you are dreaming yet awake, floating as if immortal. It turns the world upside down, making the earth spin. It drenches human history in its highs and lows, dyeing the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting in brilliant colors.
It inspired the Mad Poet Immortal, emboldened Cao Mengde, chronicled the Feast at Hongmen, moistened the apricot blossoms of Qingming, and withered the begonia of Li Yi'an…"
"Excellent writing, truly excellent!"
As soon as Ye Fan finished speaking, Ning Xiangtian sincerely praised him before raising his glass again and downing it in one go.
Ye Fan's eyebrows twitched at the sight.
To be honest, this way of drinking was just too… direct!
In less than ten minutes, six glasses had already been downed. Anyone unaware might think they were drinking tea.
No choice…
He had to accompany the gentleman to the end!
Just as Ye Fan was about to pick up his glass, a small hand grabbed his. He turned to see Ning Xi's resentful gaze, and he couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly.
Ning Xi glared at him before shifting her gaze to her father, her soft voice carrying clear displeasure, "Dad, didn't you say you would only drink a little? It's only been a short while, and you've already had six glasses. Is this what you call 'a little'?"
"You silly girl."
Ning Xiangtian held his forehead, "Men drinking together—it's none of your concern. Just eat your food."
"Dad!"
"Xiao Xi, if your dad wants to drink with Ye Fan, let him."
Lan Xi intervened, speaking gently, "Hurry and eat. After dinner, come to my bedroom—I have something to talk to you about."
Seeing even her mother taking her father's side, Ning Xi had no choice but to give up.
More than ten minutes later, as Lan Xi and Ning Xi left the dining room, Ning Xiangtian finally let loose. He swapped his small wine cup for a large tea cup.
Ye Fan's eyebrow twitched as he took the water cup handed to him by Ning Xiangtian, swallowing hard.
"Uncle, isn't this a bit too much? I still have to tutor Xiao Xi this afternoon—I can't drink too much…"
"Don't talk nonsense. Since we're drinking, we should drink to our heart's content."
Ning Xiangtian sneered inwardly. From the moment he decided to drink with Ye Fan, he had no intention of letting this kid walk away from the table sober. His face darkened slightly, "You reek of alcohol already, and you still want to tutor Xiao Xi?"
"..."
Ye Fan was speechless.
Ning Xiangtian picked up a two-kilogram bottle of liquor and poured himself and Ye Fan a full glass.
By now, half the bottle was gone.
"Come on, bottoms up!"
Before Ye Fan could refuse, Ning Xiangtian raised his glass and downed it in one gulp. His body trembled slightly afterward, showing that it wasn't an easy drink to handle.
Seeing the now-empty glass in Ning Xiangtian's hand, Ye Fan was utterly dumbfounded.
He could really drink like this?
Damn!!!
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