Across Deep Space: Four Men and a Play

As expected, because of the slight hangover from the previous night, they slept through the next night.

Fortunately, there is still time to clean myself up.

Arrived at the winery's dinner as scheduled.

Elegant music played melodiously in the magnificent and spacious banquet hall, which was already packed with guests, including many celebrities and stars.

As for why Xia Jiumeng knew him, it has to be said that she had been addicted to gossip on social platforms for some time.

As soon as Qi Yu brought her out, many eyes turned to him.

Soon, one of them, an older man with slicked-back hair, came forward.

"Mr. Qi, welcome, welcome. Thank you for coming all the way here."

Qi Yu nodded politely and said, "Mr. Lan's new winery is opening, how can I not come to support it?"

Qi Yu shook hands with him, then took her arm and introduced her, "This is Mr. Lan Aode."

"This is my female companion, Xia Jiumeng."

Xia Jiumeng: "Hello, Mr. Lan."

After a few simple greetings, Qi Yu took out the wine he had prepared long ago and handed it over.

"A small courtesy is not respectful."

The moment Mr. Lan saw the wine, he was shocked and then couldn't suppress his joy. "This is... Dionysus?"

This is a rare treasure, and he didn't expect Qi Yu to give him such a gift.

A sharp-eyed guest exclaimed in surprise, "Dionysus? Is that the brandy that only has five bottles in the world?"

"Mr. Lan is so lucky! This is a fine wine that even money can't buy."

"A few years ago, I heard it was bought for a whopping price. It turns out the anonymous buyer was Mr. Qi."

Qi Yu smiled nonchalantly and said, "I got it by chance."

"It's a pity that I don't know much about wine. It would be a waste in my hands. It would be better to give it to Mr. Lan who is really suitable for it."

"If it can help entertain everyone on such a grand occasion, it will be a good use of its resources."

Mr. Lan said happily, "This is really...Mr. Qi, you are too polite..."

He thanked him and called the sommelier to take the wine away.

Qi Yu politely talked to Mr. Lan for a few words before taking her to the inner court.

After finding a quiet place, Qi Yu looked at her and asked, "Why are you staring at me?"

As he said this, he picked up a small snack from the table beside him and fed it to her.

Xia Jiumeng ate the snack with Qi Yu's hand.

"I haven't seen you socializing with others for a long time. It's a bit strange." Qi Yu seems to integrate into the crowd but is actually aloof from others. It's rare to see him so "kind".

"By the way, how did you get to know Mr. Lan?"

She was a little curious.

Qi Yu explained, "Although he is in the wine business, he also loves art. I have met him several times when I held art exhibitions overseas."

"He also came to support me when I gave a lecture on Lemurian art in Rinku."

As they talked, they walked to the other side of the banquet.

There were many works of art displayed in several scattered glass display cabinets, and it was obvious that Mr. Lan Aode loved art.

She had only met him a few times and didn't think Qi Yu would treat someone differently because of such a thing.

There are so many people in this world who are amazed and supportive of his art.

There must be some other reason.

"If that's the case, why did you give him such a precious bottle of wine? And why did you say he was an important person?"

There are only five bottles of this kind in the world. Qi Yu must have put a lot of thought into buying it.

After all, it's wine that money can't buy.

Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Didn't I just say that wine should be given to the right person?"

"That way... it can play its intended role."

Qi Yu paused and his eyes fell behind her. Xia Jiumeng followed his gaze and turned to see an oil painting hanging on the wall behind her.

The painting shows a sparkling sea, with brilliant glimmers of light flickering on the top of each wave, as if they were alive.

Xia Jiumeng narrowed her eyes slightly. "That is..."

"Scales." Qi Yu's voice was indifferent, as if this was nothing strange.

"....." Xia Jiumeng walked closer to the painting after hearing that.

Sure enough, there were many fine scales embedded in the waves, and those colors and unique luster that seemed to breathe like flowing light were more clearly seen by her eyes.

There is an inexplicable sense of familiarity...

He couldn't help but use his mental power to explore, and sensed a trace of residual consciousness in the scales. When he wanted to explore it carefully, he was suddenly pulled away by Qi Yu.

"Okay, stop looking."

His voice was a little dull.

A warm hand covered her eyes, but it was too late. She had already guessed what it was...

This kind of luster is not that of an ordinary fish. Instead, it is highly similar to that on Qi Yu's body... I'm afraid the owner of these scales is also a Lemurian...

Xia Jiumeng “........” pulled Qi Yu’s hand away and looked at him.

"You knew that a long time ago, didn't you?"

"Yeah." Looking at Qi Yu's still calm expression, she couldn't help but feel a slight pain in her heart.

The person who was important to him and who was with him day and night has now become the "color" of a cold painting.

How sad he must be... to still pretend to be so calm.

Qi Yu: "He was led into a deadly trap by his two favorite things."

"Then, it was burned to ashes."

"Qi Yu..." She looked at Qi Yu. Even though he didn't show any emotion at the moment, she knew that he was very sad.

She walked forward and hugged his waist.

No wonder he came all the way to join Lan Od's winery.

It turns out he came for revenge.

"That bottle of wine you sent wasn't just a bar?"

Qi Yu didn't deny it, but just hugged her back and nodded gently, "You know what? Wherever the god of wine appears, there is always death and madness."

"While He bestows upon us the most fragrant and mellow wine in the world, He also seduces us into intoxication, causing us to indulge in such sweetness until... death."

His gentle voice carried a hint of coldness.

The moment he finished speaking, applause broke out all around. Following the sound, he saw Lan Ao De walking up to the stage in the spotlight and beginning to give a speech.

“Welcome to all the guests present tonight to attend our winery’s opening dinner…”

Qi Yu held her hand and stood in the crowd watching Lan Aode's speech.

Xia Jiumeng was also looking at him, but the difference was that there was a dark light flashing in her eyes.

Qi Yu's 'teacher' must have been killed by this old Bidden, but he still continued to run the winery here with peace of mind, and even used other people's scales as exhibits for people to appreciate.

Damn it.

From Qi Yu's words, she could infer that his teacher was probably killed by someone who tricked him into drinking alcohol, so Qi Yu came this time to take revenge in the same way.

But...how can this be enough...

Qi Yu murmured, "Nothing could be a more suitable gift for him than a bottle of wine like this."

"Your gift is very good."

"But it's not good for someone who has done so many evil things to die too easily." Qi Yu turned and looked at her.

It seemed a little surprising that she would say such a thing.

Xia Jiumeng smiled and said, "Qi Yu, I hope you can feel a little relieved."

Qi Yu frowned and sighed, but did not respond.

Are you liberated?

He didn't know, he only knew that all his people, the people he cared about, had died at the hands of human cunning and greed.

There are countless names with blood on his hands, but he has to do more than just that.

Perhaps....he will never be able to find relief in his entire life...

Lan Aode's voice suddenly broke into the silence, "...I would also like to thank Mr. Qi Yu for sending his treasures for this wonderful evening."

As he spoke, the lights focused on this side. Lan Aode raised his glass to Qi Yu on the stage, and next to him was the bottle of Dionysus.

"Here, I invite everyone to raise a toast---"

After everyone raised their glasses, Qi Yu also picked up a glass of wine and raised it slightly, but not towards the stage.

He lowered his eyes to look at the light golden liquid in the wine glass with an inexplicable expression, as if he saw a moment in the past.

"Cheers."

His wine glass clinked with another non-existent wine glass, and a very low voice of Lemurian came out of his mouth.

"what did you say?"

Qi Yu looked up at her and said, "I say..." The wine glass in his hand clinked lightly with hers.

"Bon Voyage."