Chapter 32: Veteran of the Wine Scene, Expert in the Field of Love
In the luxurious private room, Lin Fan was eventually pulled to the main seat, with Xue Changchun accompanying him on the side. Chang Wanyun naturally sat beside Lin Fan, and across from them were a few capable and beautiful women, each with rosy lips and white teeth, slender in figure.
As the lazy Susan was laden with various dishes, Xue Changchun finally raised his glass, "This first toast should naturally go to Brother Lin. Although it is our first meeting, I can’t shake off a sense of inexplicable closeness. A thousand cups are too few when with a kindred spirit. I’ll drink to this one."
As a seasoned drinker at these events, his words were naturally quite appropriate.
"I’m flattered by your high regard, Brother Xue. Though I may not be the most capable, I’ll certainly do my utmost. I’ll drink with you."
Although Lin Fan had an inherent air of a poor scholar about him, after years within the system, he managed the social niceties without too much awkwardness. Following the toasts, Chang Wanyun also held up her glass of red wine and toasted everyone, making a good impression.
The small talk at the table was always the same, full of insincerity mixed with substance. Xue Changchun expressed his confidence in Lin Fan’s long-term investment potential, and Lin Fan certainly hinted at his background, if obliquely. The most critical aspect of this exchange of interests was to ensure that there was an equal weight on both sides of the scale, whether it was power, sex, or money.
The banquet ended with two bottles of Moutai being drunk dry. Looking at the dark starry sky outside, Xue Changchun smiled and said, "It’s too late tonight, and you’ve been drinking. Don’t bother going back; let Manager Chang prepare a room for you. Stay the night before leaving."
At these words, an obvious double entendre was implied. With Lin Fan staying the night, his so-called cousin would naturally accompany him. As the manager of the guest rooms, Manager Chang would arrange one room or two, depending on their preference. It had to be said, Xue Changchun was indeed quite astute.