221: Chapter 219: Designing a Trap 221: Chapter 219: Designing a Trap “Du and Luo, why are you guys sitting down?
I was planning on toasting each of you with three more drinks,” Tangyu said.
Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang winced painfully, knowing that with their current state, even one more drink would definitely make them vomit, let alone three.
Their faces immediately turned red and ugly, feeling as if they had been slapped hard.
Seeing that Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang had no reaction, Yang Xiaoyu, slightly displeased, stood up and said, “Du and Luo, when my brother offers a toast, it’s not polite to refuse it like this.
You don’t look that drunk to me.”
Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyu’s comment, Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang looked even more displeased.
People in high society value their dignity most.
“Yang, you misunderstand.
They really have had too much to drink.
Let them take a break before drinking any more.
Besides, they have already been keeping up drink for drink with Tangyu.
Tangyu has a great capacity for alcohol, but they just don’t have that kind of tolerance.
If you want to drink, Yang, I’ll keep you company,” Zhou Tao said, his face also darkening a bit.
“How about this, I’ll toast Du and Luo one drink each, then we order some more dishes to pace ourselves, and continue drinking later.
How’s that?” Yang Xiaoyu suggested.
Now that things had come to this point, refusing would indeed be difficult to justify.
Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang gritted their teeth; even one more drink, and they felt they would surely vomit.
Zhou Tao’s expression also became visibly upset, as someone who had been at an advantage now felt cornered.
“Alright Yang, I must drink to your toast,” Luo Shuang said after giving Zhou Tao a look and gritting his teeth.
Only then did Yang Xiaoyu feel relieved, and toasted the two of them.
As Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang drank another glass, their stomachs churned like a turbulent river, extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing their state, Zhou Tao quickly said, “Yang, Tangyu, go ahead and eat, we’re going to use the restroom.” Saying so, he led Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang to the bathroom.
“Haha, these guys clearly can’t hold their liquor, yet they’re trying to compete in drinking with my brother,” Yang Xiaoyu chuckled, his eyes revealing admiration for Tangyu.
Yang Xiaoyu was also quite drunk, his eyes slightly unfocused and his speech heavy with the smell of alcohol.
Suddenly, Tangyu shot a hand towards Yang Xiaoyu.
Caught off-guard, Yang Xiaoyu instinctively reacted, but when he saw it was Tangyu, he withdrew his wariness, slightly puzzled as he looked at Tangyu: “Big brother, what are you doing?”
Without speaking, Tangyu sent a surge of Pure Yang Qi into him, quickly dissipating the alcohol in Yang Xiaoyu’s system.
Yang Xiaoyu soon felt the drunkenness fading fast, his mind clearing up completely.
He couldn’t even feel the taste of alcohol in his mouth anymore.
Stunned by the change, he looked at Tangyu with immense surprise, “Big brother, this—”
“Don’t ask too much, it’s just a little trick.
I’ve already cleared all the alcohol from you,” Tangyu said.
“Haha, that really is amazing, big brother,” Yang Xiaoyu laughed.
“You know, you shouldn’t compete so much when drinking; you’ll be at a loss,” Tangyu shook his head and said.
Scratching his head, Yang Xiaoyu smiled like a younger brother who had made a mistake, “I won’t, it’s just that I was happy today.
And since I also know Zhou, I took the rare chance to drink a bit more.
It’s okay as long as I don’t get drunk.”
Yang Shanshan shook her head and said, “Can’t you see that those three were trying to get Tangyu drunk?
They are certainly not Tangyu’s friends.”
“Hmm,” Yang Xiaoyu frowned, his gaze turning sharp as he looked at Tangyu, “What does it mean, big brother?
Is there some issue between you and Zhou?”
Tangyu smiled faintly, “You could say there’s a bit of a dispute.”
“So that’s it, damn it, I was deceived by them.
I thought they were your friends, brother.
I even toasted them; that’s so vile.
If you had told me earlier…
They dare to try getting you drunk, I would’ve fought drunk against them,” Yang Xiaoyu said, visibly angry.
“It’s okay, I can handle those three myself.
They think they can get me drunk, but they don’t have the skill,” Tangyu replied.
Thinking of how Tangyu had just sobered him up, Yang Xiaoyu believed him without a doubt.
“I don’t know the one named Du or that Jiu Luo, they probably aren’t significant to be feared.
But that Zhou Tao, he has some family backing; you should be careful, big brother,” Yang Xiaoyu advised.
“It’s fine, don’t worry about me,” Tangyu assured.
“Big brother, if there’s anything you need my help with, just say the word.
I’m not afraid of his Zhou family,” Yang Xiaoyu said, his eyes flashing fiercely.
Tangyu smiled and patted Yang Xiaoyu’s shoulder, “I can handle this matter myself, no need for you to get involved.
It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to step in.”
Yang Xiaoyu hesitated, realizing the truth in that.
His involvement in public didn’t only represent him but also the Yang family.
If he clashed with Zhou Tao, that might incite conflict between the Zhou and Yang families, something he indeed shouldn’t meddle in.
“Alright, big brother, I’ll listen to you,” Yang Xiaoyu said.
In the restroom, Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang had a big vomit, expelling all the food they had eaten the day before.
After that, they felt somewhat better, and the effects of alcohol also diminished.
After rinsing their mouths and washing their faces, they came out of the restroom.
“Brother Tao, that guy can really hold his liquor; we both got screwed by him,” Luo Shuang complained, tearing at his mouth unhappily.
“Shit, today was a real disgrace, the first time I’ve ever been made to drink to this state,” Du Xiaowen complained resentfully.
Zhou Tao’s face was gloomy as he said, “That guy can really hold his liquor, we definitely miscalculated there.
And with the third Young Master from the Yang Family helping him, it looks like getting them drunk today is going to be tough.
If we keep drinking, we won’t have any advantage.
So, we need to think of something else.”
“Brother Tao, isn’t that third Young Master from the Yang Family from the ‘Five Tyrants’ Yang Family?” Du Xiaowen asked.
Zhou Tao glared at him and said, “Obviously, if he weren’t from that Yang Family, do you think I would be so polite to him?”
“Uh, if it’s really someone from the Yang Family, then we are indeed in a difficult position.
That third Young Master from the Yang Family respects Tangyu a lot, calling him ‘big brother’ all the time.
I think Tangyu might have a deep relationship with the Yang Family.
If we mess with him, won’t we end up angering the Yang Family?
And, Tangyu also seems to have a deep relationship with the Lin Family, right?” Du Xiaowen said.
Luo Shuang twitched his lips, not having known Tangyu had such connections.
“Hmph, I’m well aware of these.
So what if he has some backing?
Just because there’s enmity, should we not seek revenge?
What, is my Zhou Family afraid of his Lin Family now?
The Yang Family has always stayed out of worldly affairs; our younger generation’s scuffles hardly warrant such a giant’s involvement.
Why are you worrying over nothing?
If anything happens, aren’t I here to take the blame?” Zhou Tao snorted coldly.
“Yes, yes, Brother Tao is right, I was overthinking it.
Still, since Tangyu has these connections, it’s always good to be a little more cautious,” Du Xiaowen said.
“Like I need you to tell me that,” Zhou Tao said irritably.
“Brother Tao, what should we do now?” Du Xiaowen asked.
“I’m thinking about it.
You two also think hard, see if we can find a good way to get to him,” Zhou Tao said.
A vicious glint flashed in Luo Shuang’s eyes as he said, “Brother Tao, why don’t we play rough?
I do have a pretty good idea.”
“Oh, let’s hear it,” Zhou Tao said.
“Hehe, it’s like this—” Luo Shuang laid out his scheme.
After hearing Luo Shuang’s plan, Zhou Tao also smiled coldly, “Good, vicious, but I like it.
Since we’re playing the game, we’re not afraid to play hard—it’s his own doing.”
“Brother Tao is right, the more ruthless, the better.
I even think it’s not ruthless enough.
If we could play him, that would be even more satisfying,” Du Xiaowen said.
Zhou Tao smiled coldly, “It’s the same effect.
Wanting to directly mess with him might not be so easy, but maybe this way will have a better effect.
Let’s just wait and enjoy the show, let’s go.”
——
Zhou Tao and his group returned, Zhou Tao smiled and said, “Young Master Tang, Young Master Yang, sorry to keep you waiting.
Hope it hasn’t spoiled your fun.”
Yang Xiaoyu glanced at Zhou Tao, his face wasn’t as pleasant as before.
He has always been straightforward and honest, showing his likes, dislikes, and emotions openly.
He was neither hypocritical nor concealing.
Zhou Tao saw that Yang Xiaoyu didn’t respond to him but instead became somewhat cold towards him, and wondered if Tangyu had told him something.
However, Zhou Tao wasn’t too concerned, as he didn’t have much of an acquaintance with Yang Xiaoyu anyway.
Whether he received a cold reception didn’t bother him.
But he was somewhat surprised to see that Yang Xiaoyu, who appeared slightly drunk just a moment ago, now seemed completely sober, as if all hints of alcohol were gone.
Zhou Tao and his group sat down, Zhou Tao looked to Tangyu and said, “Young Master Tang didn’t seem too happy with the drinking just now, how about I join you for a few more rounds?”
“Sure, how do you want to drink?” Tangyu asked.
Just then, three figures approached them, leading them was today’s host, Miss Zhu Yanfang, followed by a female server carrying drinks and a male bodyguard.
Zhu Yanfang’s arrival drew the attention of several nearby tables, enlivening the atmosphere immediately.
Zhu Yanfang simply nodded and smiled at the guests at those tables but headed straight for Tangyu’s table.
Soon, Zhu Yanfang had arrived at the table.
Liu Shanshan also couldn’t help but size up this star of the night, who was indeed the most dazzling presence there.
“Look, our star of the night has arrived, happy birthday,” Zhou Tao was the first to stand, followed by Du Xiaowen and Luo Shuang.
Tangyu and the others also stood up as a courtesy.
“Hehe, thank you for coming.
I’m sorry if the hospitality hasn’t been up to par, please drink and eat plenty,” Zhu Yanfang said with a smile, her gaze also falling on Liu Shanshan, a hint of jealousy fleeting through her eyes.
This type of look, though imperceptible to others, was noticed by Tangyu, his brow slightly furrowing.
Liu Shanshan and Zhu Yanfang didn’t know each other; it was their first meeting.
Why such hostility in her gaze?
Could it just be pure jealousy because Shanshan was pretty?
Tangyu vaguely felt it wasn’t that simple.
He glanced at Zhou Tao, noticing a slight curl at the corners of his mouth and an unusual expression in his eyes.
Connecting these dots, Tangyu quickly thought of a few possibilities, a cold arc forming on his lips.
It was time to see what kind of tricks Zhou Tao could still play.