Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

Zhang Lan had a "that's it" look on her face and couldn't help but give Wang Kai a thumbs up and laugh.

"Yes, this is the standard way of roasting people in our world. It's witty and sharp!"

However, despite the laughter, we still had to get back to the main topic, and Zhang Lan continued her explanation with a relaxed expression.

"However, the laws on this continent are the same. For beverages like alcohol, which were invented long ago, no chamber of commerce has the right to monopolize them, unlike the previous technologies such as charcoal, smelting, and quenching."

"So as long as you have a basic understanding of winemaking techniques, it's not difficult to 'copy' it. What they don't know is that the finished wine requires a lot of effort in several aspects, such as 'selecting raw materials,' 'foot treading,' 'sterilization,' 'removing sediment,' and 'fermentation.'"

“The ‘experiments’ that Martha and I produced before could only be considered ‘semi-finished products’. After adjusting and refining each step of the brewing process, the new batch produced is several levels higher in both taste and aroma.”

"To differentiate between the new and the old, I also borrowed the name 'Lafite' from a famous wine in the world and named it 'Lafite Generation 1'. After 'Lafite Generation 1' was launched, those counterfeit wines were immediately suppressed and could only continue to harvest leeks in some remote areas as 'inferior products'."

……

When the word "alcohol" was mentioned, Wang Kai recalled the scene before he traveled through time, when he and Zhang Lan ate barbecue and drank on the roadside. A bottle of beer was emptied in less than two minutes in her hand. It was as if she had been suppressing her alcohol addiction for a long time, or even as if she wanted to satisfy her last wish in life, and drink to her heart's content before she took her last breath.

So much so that in Wang Kai's hazy memory before he completely blacked out, he seemed to see Zhang Lan running to the side and vomiting violently, the vomit being a purplish-red color, just like the bottle of wine in front of him...

No, the two of them drank beer that night, it was the Harbin brand...

Just as Wang Kai was sorting through his fragmented memories from before his transmigration, Zhang Lan, wearing a smug smile, walked up to him. Her smile was completely masked by the image of someone suffering from a drunken craving. She pointed a finger at the ground and said...

"Let me give you a heads-up, the 'Lafite II,' an improved version of the 'Lafite I,' is officially launching the day after tomorrow. It's in the storage room on the basement floor. I haven't had a chance to give you a proper welcome back in a few months. Why don't you come down with me and bring up a barrel so we can drink and chat..."

"Well... never mind, seeing your face reminds me of what happened at the roadside barbecue stall. Plus, we're talking about serious topics right now, which isn't really the right atmosphere for drinking. And knowing that you made this liquor by stomping on it... well, let's talk about it again once I'm mentally prepared."

"What a disappointment! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The storeroom is guarded by the Chamber of Commerce's security team 24/7, and currently only I have free access. Just imagine, being able to sample it first in front of hundreds of thousands of drunkards craning their necks and staring, eagerly anticipating the press conference, is absolutely your lucky break!"

Faced with Zhang Lan's subtle hint of "playing hard to get," Wang Kai glanced at the dark night sky outside the window, buried the last trace of his craving for alcohol in his heart, and responded with a forced smile.

"Even after turning into a girl, your drinking habit is still so strong. We'll have plenty of opportunities in the future. What if you black out again and end up in another world? What if I turn into a girl and you revert to being a man? Should I then suggest we stop being brothers?"

Her words were loaded with meaning, and seemed to have touched on some of Zhang Lan's innermost thoughts. After regaining her composure, she temporarily put aside her "addiction to alcohol" and coughed twice with her small hand to her mouth.

"Alright, while alcohol is good, the damage it does to your body without restraint is far beyond your imagination. I almost embarrassed myself and didn't learn my lesson... Never mind, it shouldn't count as embarrassing in front of you... Where was I? By the way, haven't you always wanted to know why I went to the slave trading company to redeem Ilya and the others and brought them here?"

"I have a general idea, but it's best if you say it yourself. I'm afraid I might misunderstand and say something inappropriate..."

"Then you can 'talk nonsense' for a bit first, so I can prepare myself mentally."

"While you're mentally prepared, it's best to raise your standards for humor a bit, because I'm very thin-skinned... cough cough."

Wang Kai coughed a few times, gathered the guesses in his mind, and began to speak seriously.

“In some auto shows in our world, it’s common to see ‘luxury cars and beautiful women’ displayed together as a sales tactic, and even celebrity endorsements have become standard practice.”

"Since you're attending that press conference the day after tomorrow, and given your 'reclusive saint' image and title, you definitely need some refreshing vlogs, right?"

"And Ilya and the others are all dressed like 'idol girls,' which is definitely what you're using to prepare for your 'promotional vlog.' Maybe you've even prepared some modern song and dance performance. Could you give me a good spot near the front? I'd love to... Hey, what's wrong? Did you eat something unclean at dinner? Your stomach suddenly hurts."

……

Zhang Lan clutched her stomach, trembling uncontrollably. Finally, she couldn't hold back any longer and slapped Wang Kai on the shoulder. Then, a burst of unrestrained, girlish laughter echoed throughout the hall.

"Hahahaha...you...haha, Er Gou, your imagination...haha, when, could you...hahaha, link it with your gaming experience...hahaha, okay? Haha, don't make me laugh to death..."

Seeing Zhang Lan's utterly incoherent laughter, Wang Kai knew that not only had he guessed the beginning, but he was also completely off-track about the middle and the end. He could only stand there dumbfounded, letting the girl's laughter echo in and out of his ears…

To be honest, this was the first time Wang Kai had ever seen Zhang Lan smile so genuinely. Compared to her previous fake smiles, cold smiles, snickers, and silly grins, even though she was the one smiling at him, he felt very gratified. After all, in reality, it's easy for a simp to make a goddess dislike you, but very few people can make a goddess laugh heartily for you.

Finally, Zhang Lan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, indicating that the topic had been discussed enough and it was time to go upstairs and rest. Wang Kai could only nod.

Zhang Lan continued to lead the way, occasionally clutching her stomach, a soft laugh escaping her lips. Wang Kai, listening, couldn't help but comment.

"Alright, I know I have a thick skin, but I can't stand being laughed at like this. If you don't want to explain, fine, but if you're going to use this as a tool to make fun of me in the long run, I'm going to get angry."

"Oh? Are you angry...?"

Zhang Lan turned her head to the side, her big eyes brimming with tears of laughter looking in their direction. Wang Kai exchanged a glance, too embarrassed to say anything more. But as a man, even a sycophant needs some self-respect. At this moment, he crossed his arms, his face full of displeasure, and replied.

"How could I dare to be angry with Alice... the Holy Maiden, even if I saw it at the 'Celebrity Residence' today..."

"Hey, why aren't you saying anything? What did you see?"

Wang Kai's initially displeased expression suddenly turned somewhat ferocious, and then he glared at him angrily, saying each word clearly.

"A den of simps... Is this also one of your vlogs?"

In an instant, a visible aura of resentment suddenly rose in the air.