Li Minxi was quite bold, directly downing the first two-liang shot of baijiu.
"Drink slowly, don't get drunk later," Guo Xuyang said with concern.
"None of your business. Scumbag." After downing the shot, Li Minxi's face immediately flushed.
Guo Xuyang could only rub his nose and remain silent.
"Come, come, Xiao Hui, climb onto Wu Bing's back and have him carry you around the table. You'll be holding this cup of wine, and if it spills, I won't drink it. If it doesn't spill, I'll drink it all. Don't be stingy with letting me drink!" Li Minxi had many mischievous ideas.
"Okay. Sister Xiao Xi. Today, you must drink your fill at this wedding." Liu Hui said, climbing onto Wu Bing's back. "Brother Bing, as long as you walk slowly, this wine won't spill. We have to make Sister Xiao Xi happy." Li Minxi's intention was to make Wu Bing walk slowly.
When Wu Bing finally carried Liu Hui around the table and put her down, he accidentally bumped her. The wine in Liu Hui's cup spilled.
"Ah, I shouldn't have to drink this wine." Li Minxi jumped up happily.
"Sister Xiao Xi, we've arrived. The wine only spilled just now. You said wedding wine doesn't get people drunk, so you have to drink this one."
"Alright. I can't go back on my word. I'll drink this. Congratulations on your everlasting love and may you have many sons and grandsons." Li Minxi truly showed the spirit of a brave woman, tilting her head back and downing the drink.
"Sister Xiao Xi, thank you!"
"You can't let that scumbag off the hook?" Li Minxi pointed at Guo Xuyang. "He has to drink more of this wedding wine." No one knew how to respond to this. Li Minxi was truly provoked by Guo Xuyang today. He had kissed Guo Yiyang on stage. What a complete scumbag.
"Mr. Jiang, we'll toast you. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our wedding," Wu Bing said.
"I'm late today. First, I wish you eternal devotion and a happy union. I'll drink this. You go tend to other guests, and don't let anyone else toast you." Jiang Qixin said.
Wu Bing looked at the others. Guo Xuyang and the rest told them to go toast other tables.
"Alright, then, you must eat and drink well." Wu Bing and Liu Hui took their wine cups, greeted everyone, and left.
Li Minxi glared at Guo Xuyang resentfully but didn't push further. Guo Xuyang knew he wouldn't have an easy time today and decided to ignore Li Minxi, letting her calm down on her own.
This table was very lively. Although Li Minxi was a bit temperamental, things were generally manageable. After the bride and groom had toasted, bridesmaid Xu Jiao ran over again, insisting on sitting with Guo Xuyang. A chair had to be added out of necessity.
"Hello everyone, I'm Xu Jiao. I'm attending this wedding as Liu Hui's bridesmaid. This morning, I hit it off with Guo Xuyang immediately, and his talent amazed me. So, I want to pursue him. I've come to get acquainted with everyone." Xu Jiao said, holding her wine cup.
The people at the table looked at each other. They hadn't expected this girl to be so bold, barging in as if no one else was present. Was this a confession? This was a blatant challenge.
"Is that so? Then drink two cups of wine first. Speak after you've finished drinking," Li Minxi said.
"Who are you? Do I need your permission to drink?"
"I'm Li Minxi. Guo Xuyang's girlfriend. Why do you think I need you to drink? Since you're openly trying to steal someone else's boyfriend, show your capabilities."
"You're Xiao Xi, aren't you? Nice to meet you. This morning in the car, I heard Guo Xuyang tell you to go withdraw money. It looks like you're in control of the finances now?"
"What do you mean, in control of the finances? I spend my own money however I want. What business is it of yours?"
"Isn't that Guo Xuyang's money? How dare he order you to withdraw money?"
"Yangzi, where did you find this weirdo? How can you snatch up just anyone?" Li Minxi was clearly angry.
"No. Didn't Xu Jiao just introduce herself? We just met this morning." Guo Xuyang said.
"This morning, she blocked the door and wouldn't let us in, so I sang a song, and she was captivated."
"What song was so charming that it made someone follow you all the way here?"
"Only, sung by Wang Lihong."
"You didn't do anything inappropriate to her, did you?"
"No, absolutely not. I can swear to it."
"If you didn't, then it's fine. Xu Jiao, is it? Since you have the courage to come all the way here, I'll give you a chance." Li Minxi said. "I've already drunk over half a jin of this wine. Let's each pour three cups. If you drink them down before me, I'll give Guo Xuyang to you."
"Xiao Xi, what are you doing? Have you had too much?" Ilena objected. "Is it worth getting angry with her?"
"It's alright, Ilena. I'm not drunk. Xu Jiao, do you dare or not?"
"Baijiu? I don't drink. Girls shouldn't drink baijiu."
"If you're chicken, then scram far away and don't be an eyesore here."
"Okay, you said it yourself, right? If you want me to drink, I'll drink. For Guo Xuyang, I'll drink this wine even if it costs me my life!" Xu Jiao also got fired up.
"Give me the wine bottles. I don't believe you can outdrink me." Li Minxi handed the wine bottles to Xu Jiao and watched her fill three two-liang wine glasses. This was a national spirit, a high-proof liquor over fifty percent alcohol. Ordinary people would get tipsy just by smelling it, let alone drinking it. The foam was beautiful, and the three crystal glasses were filled with baijiu.
"Are you ready? Let's start when you're ready," Li Minxi said.
"Wait. We agreed, if I drink faster than you, you're out. And you can never have anything to do with Guo Xuyang again. If I drink slower, I'll put down my cup and leave immediately," Xu Jiao said.
"Alright. A promise is a promise," Li Minxi replied.
"Wait. After you've finished talking, can I say a few words?" Guo Xuyang said.
"No. Scumbags have no right to speak," Li Minxi interrupted him directly.
"I'm the one involved. Even if I'm a scumbag, shouldn't you let me say a couple of words? Today is Wu Bing and Liu Hui's wedding day, and I don't want any unpleasantness because of me. Xu Jiao and I really have nothing going on. This is truly our first meeting today. Xiao Xi, you've also had quite a bit to drink today. I know I can be a bit of a playboy, but you can't hurt yourself because of me. If you drink these six liang of wine, you'll definitely end up in the hospital. For the sake of the hosts having a happy wedding banquet, let's talk about this when we get back, okay?" Guo Xuyang spoke earnestly.
"Xu Jiao, I already have many girlfriends, so don't come here to join the crowd. Besides this lady here, who is my sister-in-law, these few are my girlfriends. I'm not as good as you imagine. You're such a beautiful girl, why must you keep chasing after me." Guo Xuyang pointed at Wu Aili, Li Minxi, and Xiao Yun.
"I like you because of your personal charm. It's my right to pursue you, and it's your right to refuse me. But you cannot stop me from pursuing you."
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