Chapter 578: Aged Fine Wine
Ling Feng was taken aback, scratching his head innocently, "I was taking you through Teleportation to the Nine Heavens, you know, we need to hold hands to do it, otherwise the teleport won’t work!"
Ling Yao stared at him, "Although I’ve acknowledged you as my younger brother, there are differences between men and women, how can you just take my hand like that!"
Ling Feng: "..."
Sure enough, the distinction between men and women, as a modern person, Ling Feng felt that he hadn’t heard this phrase in years!
After all, she was from ancient times, with very conservative views.
Realizing this, he could only smile wryly and say, "Then how about this, I’ll call Shiyun back, and then I can teleport you over!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the sound of a car engine approached from the doorway!
Shortly afterward, crisp footsteps sounded, as Lin Xue entered the house with a spring in her step!
But as soon as she laid eyes on Ling Yao, she exclaimed with a "wow" and then burst out, "So beautiful!"
"Don’t start gushing just yet, help me take her to the Nine Heavens, and then introduce her to everyone!" Ling Feng said, relieved.
Seeing his helpless face, Lin Xue approached Ling Yao, "Little sister, you really are beautiful!"
"You are very beautiful too."
Naturally, the two of them held hands, looking as affectionate as long-lost sisters.
With a helpless shake of his head, Ling Feng thought to himself to take his time, as he certainly wasn’t waiting anymore!
With that thought, he activated the Teleportation and went to the Nine Heavens by himself.
Afterwards, it took less than ten seconds before Ling Yao and Lin Xue arrived as well.
Upon arriving in this unfamiliar environment, Ling Yao’s eyes went wide in astonishment!
"This is the Nine Heavens, a very special space," said Ling Feng, introducing the place.
Unfortunately, Ling Yao seemed not to hear, her face filled with shocked admiration as she took in her surroundings.
Ling Feng found it odd and was about to ask what was up when just then, Li Shiyun came out from the First Layer, saw the three of them, and immediately ran over!
And at that moment, Lin Xue had already rushed to greet her, the two of them embracing tightly, hopping and laughing together.
"I was just about to look for you two, but you’ve already come in. Well then, quickly, let’s head to the First Layer, everyone’s there!" Li Shiyun said with a smile.
Her arrival broke the ice, and Ling Yao set aside her amazement, nodding her head and following them to the First Layer of Heaven.
Ling Feng followed closely, but as soon as he entered, Li Fei’er’s exclamation echoed, "Oh my goodness, an immortal!"
At such exclaims, Ling Feng had grown numb to them.
After all, each of them was a top-tier beauty, and the difference with Ling Yao was a kind of ethereal aura about her.
This was perhaps innate, something that could not be formed later in life, so the others could only look on in envy.
With time to spare, Ling Feng wasn’t in a hurry to leave; after Ling Yao had met everyone and got somewhat acquainted, he turned to Li Shiyun and said, "Director Chen wants me to make a trip over there, so I leave this place in your hands!"
"Okay, don’t worry!"
Li Shiyun, who had slipped back into her role, was beaming, her face now radiating a gentle glow, like a matriarch of a large family.
Ling Feng was of course reassured by her, and with a smile, he and Lin Xue left the Nine Heavens.
Afterward, they drove out of the village, arriving soon at Longyuan’s entrance.
Just as they entered the yard, they were greeted by an enticing fragrance, causing Ling Feng to sniff, "What smells so good?"
"Maybe Director Chen ordered some takeout?" Lin Xue guessed curiously as well.
Saying this, they entered the house, only to see Chen Ping wearing an apron, carrying a dish out of the kitchen. He greeted them with a smile, "You’ve come at just the right time, dinner is about to be served!"
Ling Feng and Lin Xue: "..."
Both were utterly speechless.
After all, they had never seen Chen Ping dressed this way, and had assumed that their always stern-faced leader never cooked!
Now it seems not only can they cook, but they also do it extremely well!
The fragrance filling the room is already very telling.
"Leader, you’re quite something, I didn’t expect you to be such a jack of all trades!" Ling Feng said, laughing as he brown-nosed.
"How little you know about me, I’m quite skillful at many things!"
Chen Ping said with a face full of pride, turning to head back into the kitchen.
Soon after, Du Song and He Bing emerged from the kitchen as well, each holding dishes with their faces glowing red, clearly very happy.
By the time Chen Ping came out last, there were seven or eight dishes on the table, a mix of meat and vegetables, tantalizing in both color and scent, making one’s mouth water!
"Leader, what’s the occasion today? It isn’t your birthday, is it?" Ling Feng asked as he sat down.
"Of course not, today’s meal is to reward you!"
Chen Ping was all smiles as he opened a bottle of white liquor and filled everyone’s glasses to the brim.
With the leader pouring, no one dared to be slow; they all respectfully held their glasses with both hands to accept the drink.
Out of one bottle, four glasses were filled, and Ling Feng, noticing the situation, asked, "Director Chen, aren’t you drinking?"
"My liver’s not in good shape; I can’t drink alcohol. You four go ahead!" Chen Ping said with a smile.
"How can that be alright? Us drinking while you watch must be hard to bear, right? I guess you must have been quite the drinker in your youth, Director Chen!" Ling Feng teased with a smile.
Chen Ping pursed his lips, "That’s true, but not anymore. I’m old now and don’t dare to drink anymore!"
"Boss, what’s there to worry about? Have you forgotten that Ling Feng is a doctor? Just let him take a quick look at you, and those little issues will be no problem!" Lin Xue said laughing.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping’s eyebrows rose in interest, and he looked at Ling Feng, "Can you cure my liver?"
"Don’t worry, Leader, even if it’s late-stage liver cancer, I could cure you!" Ling Feng boasted, patting his chest.
"Ptui, you’re the one with late-stage liver cancer, you little punk, cursing me!" Chen Ping glared at him.
However, he still believed Ling Feng’s words. After the light-hearted scolding, he immediately ran gleefully to his office and shortly returned, cradling a bottle of liquor.
When he placed it on the table, everyone’s eyes went wide!
"My God, this liquor must be older than me!" Lin Xue said in astonishment, looking at the worn packaging.
"No kidding, this liquor was gifted by a comrade-in-arms thirty years ago; it’s definitely older than you!" Chen Ping said with an air of pride.
"Thirty years of vintage liquor!"
Seeing the bottle and then his own glass, Du Song’s eyes shone with greed, soon replaced by a bitter expression, "Boss, that’s not fair. Why didn’t you bring this out earlier?"
"You brat, do you know how precious this liquor is? Should it be guzzled down like water by you?"
Chen Ping gave him a glare, "Finish this glass first, and then we can switch to this one!"
"Alright then."
With a complaint, Du Song dared not say more and tilted his head back to drain the liquor in his glass.
It was a two-and-a-half-tael glass, which he downed in one go, leaving everyone else stunned!
Chen Ping’s mouth twitched with exasperation, his face speechless.
"Can I drink now?" Du Song asked with a cheeky smile.
"I’m starting to have some regrets now!"
Chen Ping shook his head helplessly, but still opened the bottle, after which the fragrance of the liquor permeated the room.
Ling Feng wasn’t someone who loved to drink, but even he became a bit salivating after smelling the aroma. So, taking advantage of the others not paying attention, he sneakily poured out most of the liquor from his glass and then pretended to drink it all in one gulp, "Boss, I’ve finished mine too!"
No one else noticed, but Lin Xue, sitting next to him, saw everything clearly and slyly pulled a face at him.
Chen Ping’s face was one of pain, thankful that Lin Xue and He Bing didn’t drink their fill. Otherwise, he would’ve poured the liquor for them, and he would’ve ended up with nothing!