Chapter 61 - 060 Arm Wrestling_2
Sisi Tian was seated next to Xinhua Tian and Chengsi He. Xuewen He noticed that everyone seemed unsurprised that Sisi was seated up at the table for the meal, which probably meant it was a usual occurrence for her. He gained a new understanding of Sisi’s favored status in the Tian Family and felt even more grateful towards them.
The Old Man signaled Xinhua to pour drinks for everyone at the table. He picked up his cup first and toasted to Xuewen He and his son, "Today, we really must thank you, Mr. He, and your son for your heroic assistance. I, Liu Jin Tian, will drink first as a sign of respect."
Xuewen He, with a beaming smile, was about to drink from his cup when Chengsi, who was next to him, stopped him, "Grandpa Tian, let me drink on behalf of my Daddy, please. My Daddy has been injured before and shouldn’t drink."
"It’s fine, Daddy’s happy today, a little drink won’t hurt." As he said this, Xuewen coughed lightly, clearly vexed, thinking to himself how disappointing his weak health was.
"If he really can’t drink, then better not to. Drinking is just for fun, as long as our intentions are conveyed, that’s enough. Mr. He, instead of drinking, you should eat more dishes." The Old Man noticed that Xuewen’s health was indeed poor, probably due to a previous lung injury.
Sisi’s heart stirred; she remembered the "Lung Nourishing Wine" she had brewed in the Space a few days ago. It should be ready by now. Uncle He had a lung injury, right? Perhaps drinking the Lung Nourishing Wine would help him recover. She didn’t know why, but she just couldn’t stand seeing Xuewen He in pain. Her heart felt uncomfortable every time she saw him cough.
"It’s okay, Chengsi is just too worried about my health. Today, I’m truly happy. Drinking a little will be fine." Xuewen He indeed wanted to drink some wine. Since he became ill, he hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol for nearly a decade. It was ironic for a successor of a prestigious wine-brewing family to be unable to drink wine.
Moreover, the Liu that the Tian Family brewed smelled so good that even a hint was enough to tempt him. If he didn’t have a few drinks now, he wouldn’t even be able to sleep. Sisi couldn’t help but chuckle to herself; who would’ve thought the grand Uncle He was such a wine enthusiast.
"Grandpa, I remember you have some mild liquor. Uncle He should be okay with that. I’ll go get it." Sisi said sweetly to the Old Man.
At first, the Old Man was puzzled, but then he remembered that Lord Bai Yuan must have given Ah Nan some exquisite wine again. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I would’ve forgotten if Ah Nan hadn’t mentioned it. Go fetch it, quickly."
Sisi responded and dashed to the Old Man’s room. She closed the door and entered the Space, pouring out a bottle of the ready "Lung Nourishing Wine." She scampered back, first offering it to the Old Man, who declined—he didn’t want any low-proof liquor. After a stern look from Sisi, however, he agreed.