The clouds and mists have dispersed, and everyone knows that I love you.

Huo Yan held the napkin in his palm and wiped the corner of his mouth gracefully.

"I heard from Qiye that the Ying family's old house has a very interesting rule regarding the drinking table. It's called 'One drink determines the winner.' It's said that before, in order to match Doctor Xing with the Third Miss Xia, Rong'er used this trick with Master Xia."

Upon hearing this, Shi Rong turned her head to glance at Huo Qiye who was sitting diagonally across from her. Seeing that he was blinking his gorgeous brown eyes and smiling at her, Shi Rong was speechless on the spot.

Where on earth did all these stupid teammates come from on this day?

"That's right. The Ying family's old house has quite a lot of rules regarding eating and drinking. I was thinking of changing them one day when I have time to avoid making my family feel constrained."

"Hey?"

Huo Yan was obviously unhappy when he heard her say that.

"The Ying family rules are considered exemplary by all other wealthy and prestigious families. I actually admire the decision your grandparents made in the beginning."

Shi Rong nodded and followed his lead.

"Yes, my grandparents did put a lot of effort into establishing the Ying family's existing rules, but I wouldn't dare claim that they can serve as a model for every family. Every family has its own problems."

"Hahaha!"

Huo Yan pointed his finger in the direction of Shi Rongren, laughed and shook his head, his eyes full of admiration.

"Xiao Er, Xiao Er, just as I said at the beginning, chatting with you is a very pleasant thing. Your grandfather's efforts in you have really not been in vain."

Shi Rong curled the corners of his lips calmly.

"Mr. Huo, you're too kind."

After saying that, Shi Yan took his own teacup, took a sip, and before he put it down, he heard Huo Yan suddenly change the subject.

"How about tonight, in front of everyone in the Huo family, I'll have a 'one drink to decide the winner' with you?"

???

Shi Rong was startled and almost choked on the tea in his mouth that he had not yet swallowed.

He reacted, smirked and waved his hands.

"Mr. Huo, this is inappropriate. You are old and drinking too much may cause you discomfort. I appreciate your kindness. Mr. Huo, if you have any advice, please tell me directly. I would be honored to do anything I can for the Huo family."

Let Shi Rong drink with him?

She wouldn't dare!

If she gets drunk again and gets into trouble, she thinks she will never be able to leave the Huo family manor in her lifetime.

The winner will be decided with just one drink.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that he did this for Huo Jiuzhou... Did he think she was stupid?

Huo Yan didn't smile at all. Shi Rong's action was probably a small attempt to reject him, but how could it escape his sharp eyes?

"Is Rong'er scared?"

Shi Rong rolled his eyes in his heart. Who is afraid?

But on the surface, he admitted it politely.

"Yes, Mr. Huo is already 73 years old this year. I am worried that it will affect your health."

Who doesn’t know how to say insincere and polite words?

Before Shi Rongren came to Beicheng on a business trip, she had never thought about entering the Huo family. If Huo Jiuzhou had not forced her in that way, she would not have come.

"It's okay. My grandchildren understand my body and they are not afraid. Similarly, you don't need to worry about me, Xiao'er."

After he said that, Shi Rong really... finally realized what was going on.

From the time he said he wanted to drink until now, not only others but even Huo Jiuzhou, the eldest grandson of the Huo family, had not stepped forward to stop him.

This meant that Huo Yan's physical condition was more than enough to handle such a small matter as drinking and having fun with others.

Shi Rong turned her head and glanced at Huo Jiuzhou beside her. She saw him smiling at her gently. His big hand, still invisible to others, slid under the table, held her fingertips and nodded.

Shi Rong understood.

This is to let her drink with confidence.

Huo Jiuzhou used to hate women drinking so much that she thought he would be the first to stand up against her.

This is really strange!

Seeing that Shi Rong remained unmoved and had no intention of drinking with him, Huo Yan did not get angry. Instead, he was patient and tried to persuade him.

"The rules are the same as we agreed with Hall Master Xia last time. If you defeat me, you can make any request of mine. As long as it's something the Huo family and I can do for you, we'll do our best. If I defeat you, then you must unconditionally accept my proposal."

To reassure her, Huo Yan added a sentence.

"Of course, Jiuzhou's marriage is his own business. I have no right to interfere, nor will I influence you too much. I will not force you to marry into the Huo family's main house because of this."

Now that things have come to this, if Shi Rong doesn't agree, it would be a bit unkind.

She raised her right hand, with fingers as white as scallions, and raised it to a suitable height above the table, muttering something.

"A gentleman's word."

Huo Yan followed her example and raised a hand as well.

"It's hard to chase a horse!"

After the words were spoken, the two of them slammed the table as an oath, and there was a dull "dong" sound in unison.

"Serve the wine!"

"Yes."

Wen Quan took the order and led his men to retreat.

Xing Jiashan and Song Qianchen bit the tips of their chopsticks in their hands, exchanged glances privately, and the show began.

In order to comply with Shi Rong's personal preferences, Huo Yan specially ordered people to prepare the traditional brewed liquor from Yinglongtang - Red Moon Peacock tonight.

It’s no wonder that the painting skills of the Ying family are really extraordinary.

Look at this picture of red moon, laurel and peacock. It is so exquisitely depicted and lifelike that it is no exaggeration, but the price is really not cheap.

Song Qianchen checked privately and found out that it was 185 million per bottle...

Well, he couldn’t afford to buy this in large quantities. After all, he was not the wealthy Huo Jiuzhou.

So, Xing Jiashan and I each placed an order for a batch of traditional liquor within our respective capabilities, and filled in the addresses of the two villas.

If nothing else, even if you buy it and put it at home, it is pleasing to the eye.

"The first cup is for Mr. Huo. Sing loudly and unrestrainedly after drinking, and don't think about the trivial things at the door. When you are drunk, your heart and gallbladder are still open, so what if your temples are slightly frosted! May Mr. Huo be safe and happy every year, and be healthy and happy every day."

! ! ? ?

Xing and Song were stunned after hearing Shi Rong's sensible blessing.

Is this woman so good at talking?

Today, they finally understood why Chu Yu would always exaggerate and start recording whenever he went out to eat with Shi Rong.

It's their turn, they also open it, and then open it...

"Good! Rong'er's eloquence is indeed pleasing to the ears. I'll lend you my good wishes."

Huo Yan smiled from ear to ear and nodded repeatedly. The two of them clinked their glasses, one high and one low, and drank them all in one gulp.

Huo Zhengtong and Mei Wei at the neighboring table smiled at each other, feeling happy and relieved that their son had found such an outstanding wife like Shi Rong.

Everyone present had the same sincerely accepted idea, except for the pure and innocent Huo Wanwan. She didn't react to the meaning of Shi Rong's words for a long time, and even secretly pulled the sleeve of Huo Yigeng beside her.

"Fourth brother, what does sister-in-law mean by this?"

???

Huo Yigen was stunned by her question, and then he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Wanwan, didn't you read the Three Hundred Tang and Song Poems when you were in middle school?"