After getting ready, the two of them headed straight to the 7th floor, the top floor of the International Gold Center.

A Yunnan restaurant had opened here, which was said to have great food and a nice atmosphere.

That was why Miduo and the others had decided to have their get-together here.

"This place has a pretty nice atmosphere!"

A server led the two of them into the restaurant.

The dark-themed decor gave it a very high-class feel.

A few strategically placed Buddha statues added a touch of solemnity.

There were eight people in Miduo’s group, and with Qi Sheng and Tan Hua, that made exactly ten.

A booth wouldn’t be big enough, so they had booked a private room directly.

However, the private room came with a 500 yuan service fee.

The fee would only be waived if the bill exceeded 1,500 yuan.

"Sorry, we’re late."

As Tan Hua entered the private room and saw her colleagues scrolling boredly on their phones, she quickly apologized.

"It’s fine, we haven’t been here long either."

The store manager, Miduo, smiled and shook her head. Waiting for Qi Sheng and Tan Hua was no big deal.

If it weren’t for Tan Hua’s sake...

...Qi Sheng probably wouldn’t have even bothered attending a dinner at this level.

"Huahua, you live so close and you’re still this late. Don’t tell me you and Qi Sheng were going at it until just now?"

Seeing Qi Sheng yawning nonstop while Tan Hua, in contrast, was practically glowing, Xu Ying couldn’t help but tease the couple.

"AHEM... Have you guys ordered yet? It’s my treat today, as an apology for being late."

Qi Sheng quickly changed the subject.

He was the only guy in a room full of women.

Discussing such a topic was bound to be a little awkward.

"Wow, long live Eldest Young Master Qi!"

Xu Ying and the others all started cheering for Qi Sheng.

Who wouldn’t be happy about getting a free feast?

"You’re too generous, Mr. Qi."

Miduo felt a bit resigned, but she knew these girls tended to live paycheck to paycheck.

If they split this meal, it would probably cost around 300 yuan per person.

To save 300 yuan, the short wait was more than worth it.

There was a QR code on the table, so they could order whatever dishes they wanted themselves.

Qi Sheng noticed the women were still being a little reserved.

They were only ordering dishes that cost a few dozen yuan, not a single one priced over a hundred.

’Fine, I’ll have to do it.’

Qi Sheng went ahead and selected all the restaurant’s signature dishes: steam-pot chicken, tilapia, Dai-style hand-eaten rice, and more.

A final glance showed a total of eighteen dishes.

It was definitely more than ten people could possibly eat.

"Does anyone want to drink?"

Qi Sheng asked casually as he flipped through the menu.

"We could have a little. Do they have red wine?"

Xu Ying could tell her other colleagues were tempted but too shy to say anything, so she decided to speak up for them.

"The red wines are all pretty mediocre. They do have whisky, though—Macallan 12. If you’re all up for it, we could get a bottle and try it."

Qi Sheng glanced at the red wines priced in the three-to-four-hundred-yuan range and couldn’t muster any interest.

"Let me see... 2,280 for one bottle?"

Xu Ying glanced at the menu and was instantly stunned. "Whisky is that expensive?"

"It’s only about 800 yuan online. The restaurant has marked it up almost three times."

Miduo occasionally enjoyed a small glass of whisky at home with her husband.

So she knew the price of this Macallan 12 like the back of her hand.

"Don’t worry about the price. If you want to try it, let’s just get it."

Qi Sheng had never actually tried such an expensive whisky himself, so he went ahead and ordered it.

He glanced at the total. The meal was now 4,500 yuan.

It was mainly the expensive whisky that had driven up the price.

A server brought over an ice bucket.

After the box was opened, the bottle of whisky, worth over 2,000 yuan, was taken out.

A glass was poured for everyone, and ice cubes were added.

A layer of icy condensation immediately formed on the glasses.

"I’m finally getting a little taste of what it’s like to be rich! Thank you, Eldest Young Master Qi!"

Xu Ying, who was always the best at livening things up, was the first to raise her glass in a toast to Qi Sheng.

"Don’t mention it. We’re all friends. All that matters is that you have a good time."

Qi Sheng also took a sip. The ice-cold liquor slid down his throat.

It had notes of sweet preserved fruits and caramel, with a woody, fruity aroma.

The finish had hints of toffee and chocolate.

’Worth every penny.’

Qi Sheng saw that Tan Hua had only taken a tiny sip, and he smiled, signaling to her that a token taste was more than enough.

He would drink whatever she couldn’t handle.

Tan Hua was reminded of the first time she had started to develop feelings for Qi Sheng.

It had also been a time when he drank on her behalf. She couldn’t help but give him a sweet smile.

"Huahua, are you just going to stare at it? We’ve all taken a big gulp, but your glass is still completely full."

Xu Ying actually didn’t know about Tan Hua’s alcohol tolerance.

On the few occasions they had gone out for dinner with colleagues, Tan Hua had never touched a drop of alcohol.

She had just assumed Tan Hua was worried about the dangers of drinking too much.

But now that she had her boyfriend with her, surely she could drink to her heart’s content?

"Forget it. She really can’t drink. I’ll drink her share."

Seeing Qi Sheng come to Tan Hua’s rescue, Xu Ying figured she must really be a lightweight.

"Oh, sorry! I didn’t know Huahua couldn’t drink. Well, then you can drink her share for her."

Xu Ying called a server over and ordered a glass of juice for Tan Hua.

Then, she pushed Tan Hua’s glass of whisky in front of Qi Sheng.

"No problem."

Qi Sheng stopped the server. "Another bottle of this, please. Keep it chilled in the ice bucket."

"Right away."

The server quickly returned with another bottle and placed it in the ice bucket to chill.

A layer of condensation also formed on this bottle, cooling the liquor inside.

"Whoa, Qi Sheng, you’re incredible! These two bottles alone cost nearly five thousand yuan! With the food, the total is almost ten thousand!"

Xu Ying had originally planned to drink sparingly.

A 2,280-yuan bottle of whisky couldn’t be compared to the cheap stuff she usually drank at bars.

But she hadn’t expected Qi Sheng to be so loaded; he’d just ordered another one without a second thought.

"As long as you’re not afraid of getting drunk, ordering a few more bottles is no problem at all."

When he was out with friends, Qi Sheng never worried about spending money.

Popping a bottle of Ace of Spades at a nightclub cost nearly ten thousand yuan on its own.

Drinking whisky and eating Yunnan cuisine, the women were all having a great time.

As the only man in the room, he was naturally the target of the women’s "attacks."

Two bottles of whisky were nowhere near enough for this group of women with surprisingly high tolerances.

Qi Sheng had to order a third bottle before the alcohol finally started to hit the women, making them dizzy and ending the "vicious battle."

"Alright, let’s call it a night. It’s dangerous for you all to go home if you’ve had too much to drink. Pair up with a buddy, and text your manager when you get home safely."

After sending the women on their way, Qi Sheng finally let out a long, alcohol-laced breath.

He wrapped his arm around his girlfriend’s soft body, strolling with her under the dim yellow streetlights.

"I told you not to drink so much with them. Now you’re feeling it, aren’t you?"

Tan Hua thought about how Xu Ying and the others had taken turns toasting Qi Sheng as he drank on her behalf, and she felt a pang of both heartache and sweetness.

What woman wouldn’t be intoxicated by the feeling of being cherished and pampered by the man she loved?

Especially when that man was tall, rich, and handsome.

"I’m fine, just a little dizzy. That whisky has quite a kick."

Qi Sheng rubbed his temples as he looked at Tan Hua’s worried expression.

Fueled by liquid courage, he recklessly pulled her in for a kiss right there on the street.

"Ah—"

Tan Hua had no time to react at all.

Her eyes flew open as Qi Sheng held her tight, making it impossible for her to break free.

The sharp scent of alcohol on his breath made her, already a lightweight, feel dizzy, and her body couldn’t help but go limp.

Thankfully, Qi Sheng was holding her securely, saving her from making a scene.

"Haaa..."

After a few moments of breathless panting, Tan Hua’s wandering consciousness finally came back online.

"You’re the worst! So many people are watching!"

Seeing several passersby looking their way, Tan Hua couldn’t help but shyly bury her face in Qi Sheng’s chest.

"So what if they look? My girlfriend is this beautiful, you can’t blame me for wanting to show her off, can you?"

Qi Sheng said nonchalantly, pulling Tan Hua’s delicate body snugly into his arms.

"Alright, alright, you’re the biggest show-off. Come on, be good. Let’s go home, okay?"

Tan Hua was helpless against her drunk boyfriend, so she could only coax him gently as if he were a small child.

"Mmm, home."

Qi Sheng was indeed a little drunk, but his mind was perfectly clear.

After a few drinks, it was only natural to want to... discuss the meaning of life with his girlfriend.

「Back at the apartment in National Gold Mansion.」

Before Tan Hua could even take off her high heels...

...Qi Sheng swept her up by the waist and strode toward the bed.

"What are you doing? I haven’t even taken my shoes off." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Tan Hua quickly wrapped her arms around Qi Sheng’s neck, tilting her head back to shoot him a playful glare.

"It’s fine. They’ll just add to your attack speed."

Qi Sheng let out a mischievous laugh. And just like that, he mentally equipped Tan Hua with a pair of black silk stockings.

The weather was getting cold, after all. As a caring boyfriend...

...how could he not take good care of his girlfriend’s long, beautiful legs?