Night falls and the city lights begin to twinkle.

The two walked hand in hand into the private room with smiles on their faces. Everyone else had already arrived and was waiting for them before the meal began.

"Tsk tsk tsk, where have you two been? It's been so long! Did you go pick out a diamond ring?" Xie Zhanming loved to stir things up, and seeing the two of them holding hands made him itchy to speak.

Suddenly, Liu Sisi's smile froze, and her face flushed red.

She found herself struggling to keep up; her uncle's jokes just came out of nowhere.

Fortunately, Lin Xuedong was there to directly and decisively blacklist him. "There was traffic congestion on the road."

"Hey~, you brat, everyone else is taking that route, why is yours the only one stuck in traffic?" Xie Zhanming wasn't going to be fooled, so he stepped forward, put his arm around Xie Zhanming's neck, and said, "Tell me the truth, or I'll make you drink three cups as punishment."

"The car's navigation system is malfunctioning." He said it without batting an eye, raising an eyebrow slightly. So what?

Xie Zhanming. "..."

"Ah Dong, that's a lame excuse. Come on, have three drinks first, no need to say more." Wen Nanguo also stood up and beckoned him over.

"Come on, let everyone see! Dong-ge is blowing his own horn, the war drums are beating! Who's afraid of not drinking today?" Xing Yi seemed to be getting a little carried away, pouring three large glasses of red wine and placing them on the table. A smirk crooked his lips, his eyes gleaming, and he grinned mischievously.

Lin Xuedong glanced at Xie Zhanming, then pulled Liu Sisi to her seat and made sure she was settled. "What kind of uncle are you? We haven't even warmed our seats yet!"

Liu Sisi frowned again as soon as she sat down, tugged at his sleeve, and lowered her voice, a hint of worry in it. "Why don't we eat something first before drinking?"

"Worried about me?" He smiled, gently pressing the back of her hand to reassure her, and said easily, "It's alright."

Then, he strode over to Xing Yi and gave him a wicked smile. "Ah Yi, we're just having a small drink before the meal, we don't need this big glass."

"Hehe, what kind of cup should we use?" Xing Yi raised an eyebrow, it's up to you what you think.

"Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. How can I let everyone have their mouths watering?" After saying that, he turned to the waiter who was standing guard by the door of the private room.

"Clap clap! Clap clap!" He clapped his hands twice loudly and raised his voice. "Serve each of us a glass of red wine... in small wine glasses."

"..." Everyone was puzzled, only Li Songze and Xing Peng smiled faintly.

"You brat, what are you up to? It's self-punishment! Can't you understand Chinese?" This uncle, who's really good at tricking people, is someone you can't beat even with a little skill.

"Yeah, Dong, you're the last one here. Don't break the rules of the underworld!" Wen Nanguo said, looking like he was watching a good show.

"Old Wen, calm down. I'll punish myself with three drinks." Seeing that the waiter had made the arrangements, Lin Xuedong raised the small wine glass in front of him.

His deep black eyes swept over everyone, and his thin lips parted slightly. "Everyone, a little drink is good for the soul. I'll drink first as a sign of respect. Cheers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and stylishly downed the drink in one gulp.

After that, he asked the waiter for two more small glasses, which he also downed in one gulp. The whole sequence of actions was effortless and graceful, a proper toast. "Please, everyone!"

"Well done, Adong. You got away with it again. Hehe~." Wen Nanguo picked up the small glass of red wine, somewhat amused and exasperated. But in the end, he still took the lead and drank it first, showing a lot of big brother style.

"Thank you, Lao Wen." Lin Xuedong returned to Liu Sisi's side with a smug look on his face, glaring at Xie Zhanming and Xing Yi before sitting down. "Uncle and Yi, come on, have a drink first. No rush! Save the big cup, so I can keep a close eye on you later, lest you get all drunk. Hmm?"

Xie Zhanming was speechless, and was just thinking of teasing him again...

"Hehe~, hehe~" Liu Sisi couldn't help but giggle when she saw his embarrassed and angry expression. It felt so good, so happy!

Her smile was natural and unpretentious. Her eyes curved slightly, revealing a clear, sparkling light that made her look lively and radiant.

A smile played at the corners of his mouth, revealing his clean, even teeth. Overflowing with satisfied joy, his laughter was as melodious as silver bells.

Such a smiling face, such laughter, once again penetrated into Li Songze's heart.

This is the third time today that I've been moved by her fresh and pretty voice and appearance without even realizing it.

"You, you guys..." Xie Zhanming awkwardly drank the glass of 'little red wine', giving Lin Xuedong a disgruntled look. "Good for you, let you catch your breath!"

"Heh~." Xing Yi chuckled and drank it down as well.

Seeing that things had gone well enough, Du Yumei raised her glass of red wine and announced loudly to everyone, "Alright, Lao Li had the best result today, let's toast to him! Cheers!"

"Alright! Cheers! May our friendship last forever and may we all be in good health." Xing Peng, who rarely spoke, was used to speaking in official jargon.

"Alright, Lao Xing, this is a dinner party for us guys. It's not one of those dull gatherings you officials have. Stop with the bureaucratic jargon. How uncouth!" Xie Zhanming glanced at him disdainfully, clearly wanting to put him down.

"Hey, you! ...What else?" Xing Peng handed the question back to him.

"Hehe~." Xie Zhanming chuckled mischievously, his beautiful peach blossom eyes subconsciously glancing to his side.

Strangely enough, whether it was due to some unspoken understanding or not, Li Songze always seemed to be around him. And sure enough, that guy was sitting right next to him again.

So, he leaned over like an old acquaintance, draped his arm over his broad shoulder, and asked in a feigned democratic tone, "Tell me, Old Li, what would you like to hear us congratulate you on? Let me guess... wishing you... an unyielding virility? And ever-growing prowess?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh. "Haha~, haha~, did you like it? Are you happy?"

"..."

"..."

The ladies present dared not laugh at these suggestive remarks.

The men remained calm and composed, feeling there was nothing wrong with discussing the weather and the moon.

Li Songze smiled silently, glancing at Liu Sisi not far away out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that she was just awkwardly lowering her head, he subtly withdrew his gaze.

Then, he pursed his lips, picked up his glass, and calmly said to everyone, "Long live friendship! Cheers!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

Long live friendship! Cheers!

Good health! Long live friendship!

Cheers! Cheers!

That evening was filled with delicious food and fine wine; the gathering of distinguished guests was naturally a joyous occasion, filled with laughter and conversation. Wherever Attorney Xie is, there's rarely a dull moment.

Of course, with outsiders present, their laughter and remarks were still very measured and subtle.

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