"Alright, Younger Brother Qin, now, I want to ask you a question and I hope you’ll answer honestly." Huang Long’s expression suddenly turned serious.

Qin Hao was a bit surprised, "What question?"

Huang Long cleared his throat and said sternly, "What do you think of my Lily?"

Qin Hao instinctively replied, "Very nice, beautiful and cute, and kind-hearted too."

"Then... are you interested in getting married?" Huang Long suddenly grinned roguishly.

"Dad!" Huang Li bashfully raised her small fist, wanting to hit but reluctant to do so.

Huang Long thickened his face with a smile, "My daughter is shy, oh Qin, my daughter has seen young talents countless times. Maybe you’re the only one who can make her so bashful. Why don’t you consider it?"

"Dad! I’m not talking to you anymore!" Huang Li pouted, stomped her foot, and turned her head away, but kept glancing over to see Qin Hao’s expression.

Qin Hao was at a loss for words.

This father-daughter duo is loving and harmonious, yet so amusing.

But, can they just sell me off like this?

Well, if living with a cutie like Huang Li, it certainly would be delightful.

But, if the tigresses back home found out.

By then, maybe Huang Li would be fine, but I’d be torn to pieces!

So, Qin Hao could only shake his head resolutely, "Brother Huang, if you keep going like this, I’ll have to leave."

"Haha! How could that be! You saved me, and I won’t express my gratitude with words, only with drink!"

Huang Long suddenly laughed boldly, his rough voice seemed capable of lifting the ceiling, "Daughter, bring out my specially brewed aged tribute wine!"

"Okay, Dad!" Huang Li sweetly smiled, shyly walked inside, and soon came out holding a jar of wine.

Qin Hao’s eyes lit up at the sight of the wine jar, "Is this self-brewed wine?"

"That’s right." Huang Long gently stroked his chin, "I have a hobby, which is enjoying and making wine. Since my medical skills are decent, I’ve added some things to my winemaking techniques. Things like medicinal wine, anyway, my brewed wines are quite famous."

Qin Hao foolishly asked, "So, roughly, how much could one jar sell for?"

Huang Long calmly replied, "A jar of new wine like this goes for around two hundred thousand. If it’s aged wine, the price doubles."

"My god." Even with mental preparation, Qin Hao was slightly taken aback.

Two hundred thousand? That’s the price of top-quality imported wine.

Does Huang Long have such prestige?

When it comes to drinking, Qin Hao was confident, fearing no one.

Thus, he sat at the table and shouted, "It’s been a while since I drank, today let me taste a two-hundred thousand potion wine."

Huang Long sat opposite him, smiling slightly, "Sorry, this is a twenty-year-old potion wine, originally meant to be offered to the ancestors. On the market, you can’t get it for less than two million."

"Whoa!" Qin Hao clapped his hands excitedly, "Let me try a two-million potion wine!"

Seeing the two men under the influence of alcohol, Huang Li quickly took out two large bowls, poured the wine into them, and handed one to each of them.

"Thank you." After politely thanking her, Qin Hao picked up the large bowl of wine and poured it into his mouth.

Gulp gulp!

As his Adam’s apple moved, all the wine went down his throat.

Feeling the spicy taste, Qin Hao only found it a bit sweet and spicy in his mouth.

It was like just tasting some cotton candy while drinking a bowl of hot pot broth.

Though the taste was uncomfortable, it had a unique pleasure.

"Such strong potion wine, this stuff is almost like alcohol!"

Qin Hao opened his mouth and commented with a whiff of alcohol.

"Good lad!" Huang Long gave Qin Hao a thumbs up, "Do you know, an ordinary person would be knocked out cold with just a sip, yet you drank a big bowl and still sat firm, that’s remarkable!"

Qin Hao proudly smiled, "There’s no wine in this world yet that can get me drunk."

"So full of yourself? Watch out!"

Huang Long, quite unconvinced, also drained his own bowl.

Clang!

As the bowl hit the ground, Huang Long’s face turned a little red, and his speech was tinged with alcohol, "Lately, I’ve been lying around, and my body seems weaker now, getting a bit dizzy..."

"Haha, if you can’t drink anymore, give it all to me!"

Amidst Huang Li’s surprised gaze, Qin Hao casually grabbed the wine jar, tilted it towards his mouth, and began gulping down the wine.

By the side, Huang Li watched with wide eyes, It’s the first time I’ve seen anyone more bold and capable than my father!

Brother Qin, you’re too cool!

Next to her, Huang Long also stared in amazement.

This guy, is he a man or a wine demon?

This kind of drinking, even at my peak, I wouldn’t dare?

Gulp gulp!

After another round of robust drinking.

Qin Hao placed the wine jar on the table, patted his stomach and casually said, "Good vintage! Way better than any aged Lafite or whatever!"

"Haha! Glad you appreciate it!" Huang Long rose again, extending his hand over the table, "Brother, you saved me, I owe you a life. For now, I have no way to repay, but I can write you an IOU. As long as I live past tomorrow, anything you ask, if I can do it, I’ll go to any lengths!"

Qin Hao’s expression suddenly became solemn, "You owe me nothing."

Huang Long’s face also turned stubborn, "I don’t like owing anything, I hope you can understand. This is my way of showing appreciation."

"Alright then." Qin Hao extended his hand and shook Huang Long’s from afar, "Now I have a request, I want you to live."

Beside them, Huang Li, with eyes welling up with tears.

She often heard her father speak of men’s friendships being casual and bold.

She could never quite grasp that feeling.

Now, seeing this scene unfold, she felt it.

Clearly, it’s the first meeting between her father and Qin Hao. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Despite their short time together, less than half an hour.

Their sincerity was moving beyond words.

Moved to tears, Huang Li pleaded, "Father, Brother Qin said so, don’t go fighting for power! For me... and for Brother Qin, live on..."

"I..." Pain flickered across Huang Long’s face.

In the end, he shook his head, "I can’t. I promised your mother, in this life her only wish was to become Lady of the Family. I couldn’t fulfill it while she was alive, but now, I must, as a tribute, hoping she knows."

Turning his head, he looked apologetically at Qin Hao, "Brother, I’m sorry. Any other request I would agree to, but not this. Huang Ying is ruthless, even if I don’t fight for power, he won’t spare me. I have no choice but to gamble with my life for a slim chance of survival."