Bruce was confident in his judgment, perhaps due to his years as a killer or the sharp eye he'd honed in the business world.
However, Guo Xuyang felt it wasn't that simple.
He wouldn't be foolish enough to gamble with his own life.
This meant he must be supremely confident in his own control.
This control likely extended beyond just the few people present.
He hoped he was overthinking things.
Guo Xuyang shook his head, casting aside these negative thoughts.
"It's getting late. Thank you for your gracious hospitality, Mr. Bruce. I hope you can arrive at the church early tomorrow to help."
"That's no problem. We'll be at the church punctually at nine tomorrow morning, and after the wedding ceremony, we'll head to the royal palace together."
"Thank you. This case of national liquor is a small token of my appreciation."
Guo Xuyang stood up, shook hands with Bruce, and gestured to the unopened case of national liquor behind him.
"You're too kind. Thank you, I'm very grateful." Bruce was delighted to see the case of national liquor.
Lu Liang's approach back then, though potentially controversial, was highly effective.
First, spoil Bruce's palate, then cut off the supply, making him forever remember Lu Liang.
Of course, this also depended on the allure of the national liquor.
If Bruce hadn't developed a taste for it, Lu Liang wouldn't have had the opportunity.
It was no wonder Jiang Qixin was reluctant to let Lu Liang leave.
If it weren't for his wedding, Jiang Qixin wouldn't have let him go.
Having followed Jiang Qixin through life and death since he was young, and having experienced so much danger, he had developed a somewhat roguish personality.
Now that he was married, he was much more mature than before.
"Yangzi, you're trying to completely hook Mr. Bruce on liquor," Lu Liang said with a smile from the side.
"We have plenty of it back home. Doesn't Mr. Bruce rarely get to taste such authentic national liquor?
Let's leave him a couple more bottles so he doesn't feel reluctant to drink them," Guo Xuyang replied.
"If you spoil Mr. Bruce's taste, you can be responsible for supplying it from now on," Lu Liang said.
"What's there to fear? I can afford a case or two of national liquor,"
Guo Xuyang said with a chuckle.
"I'm just afraid Mr. Bruce might stop drinking it later."
"Not at all, not at all. As long as Mr. Guo can supply it, I will buy it. I won't let you pay."
"If you plan to drink this liquor long-term, I really can't offer it for free."
"I'm already very grateful. In the past, even with money, good things were hard to come by."
"Brother Liang leaving you two bottles was a gesture of politeness. He didn't know you'd developed such a liking for it.
Otherwise, he would have sent it to you long ago. Brother Liang's sources are even more authentic than mine."
"Let's not talk about all that. As long as I can drink this liquor in the future,
whether it's sent by you or Mr. Lu, I'll accept it all."
Bruce said, waving his hand generously.
"Alright, it's getting late, so we'll be heading back."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
As Guo Xuyang's group prepared to leave, Wu Shangqing's group also began to rise.
Li Minxi called Little Li to arrange cars to pick them up.
"If you're not very confident, feel you're a bit unattractive, and need to start doing your makeup tonight, please raise your hand," Guo Xuyang said, standing in front of the bus.
"No one? Alright, if no one needs it, then your makeup artist will arrive at the hotel promptly at five tomorrow morning to do your makeup.
Go back and get some rest tonight so you have plenty of energy for the group wedding tomorrow."
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