Si Jinnian raised an eyebrow, speaking with smug arrogance.
Pei Shuchen’s facial features clearly suggested someone who wasn’t used to drinking. Let alone Pei Shuchen, even Si Jinnian, who hung out at bars every single day, definitely wouldn’t be able to finish all the alcohol on this table.
Glancing at the table, Si Jinnian estimated there were no fewer than thirty bottles. He was clearly trying to make things difficult for Pei Shuchen on purpose.
However, Pei Shuchen knew very well that if he didn’t finish all this alcohol tonight, he wouldn’t be walking out of here.
Unfortunately for Si Jinnian, he had just kicked a steel plate by messing with him.
Even though Pei Shuchen had the innocent, ascetic face of a good boy, he had yet to meet anyone who could outdrink him.
A flash of unnoticeable amusement crossed his eyes. Looking at Si Jinnian, Pei Shuchen said in a flat tone, “Since Young Master Si wants me to keep you company while drinking, what fun is it if only I am drinking?”
“How about this? I’ll punish myself with three drinks first, and then I’ll drink the rest of the alcohol with Young Master Si. Let’s drink until we’re thoroughly drunk tonight, how does that sound?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Shuchen poured three glasses of alcohol and downed them all in one breath.
Though Pei Shuchen tended to flush when drinking, he had an incredible capacity for alcohol. After those three glasses went down, his face immediately turned flushed and pink like a tender, juicy peach.
Especially the hints of red at the tip of his nose and the corners of his eyes, hidden behind his lenses, making him look exceptionally pitiful and alluring.
Si Jinnian froze for a moment at the sight, swallowing secretly, which only solidified his resolve to conquer Pei Shuchen tonight.
“Young Master Si, I’ve finished my penalty drinks. This glass is a toast to you. Earlier I was blind and caused offense, and I hope Young Master Si won’t hold it against me.”
After finishing his penalty drinks, Pei Shuchen poured another glass for Si Jinnian, lightly clinked his glass against Si Jinnian’s, and tilted his head back to finish his fourth drink.
As the alcohol went down, Pei Shuchen’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. A few drops that accidentally spilled onto his neck slid from his jawline down to his Adam’s apple, catching the light and flashing with a dazzling brilliance.
Finally, they slipped silently deep into Pei Shuchen’s shirt.
Acting like a naive kid who had never seen the world, Si Jinnian was captivated by Pei Shuchen all over again.
Seeing that Si Jinnian was just holding his glass without moving, staring intently at him while lost in thought, a flash of subtle cunning crossed Pei Shuchen’s eyes.
When it came to dealing with a brat like Si Jinnian, he had plenty of methods and tricks up his sleeve.
“What do you mean by not drinking, Young Master Si? Are you refusing to forgive me, or are you afraid you won’t be able to outdrink me and will end up embarrassing yourself later?”
Pei Shuchen stared unblinkingly at Si Jinnian.
His lips, still stained with alcohol, were wet and glossy, giving people the feeling just by looking at them that they would be wonderful to kiss.
“You’re saying I can’t outdrink you?”
Reverse psychology worked like a charm. Si Jinnian glared at Pei Shuchen, tilted his head back, and downed the drink in his hand in a single gulp.
He could afford to lose anything except his pride, especially in front of a beauty.
“Forget about just you, because even if you brought ten more of you, I’d still drink you under the table.”
“How about this? You drink one, and I’ll drink three, so you won’t accuse me of bullying you later. How’s that?”
With a single piece of reverse psychology, Pei Shuchen made Si Jinnian momentarily forget that his original goal was to get Pei Shuchen drunk.
“Alright then. Thanks a lot, Young Master Si. Your generous and bold demeanor is really handsome.”
Unable to resist flattery, Si Jinnian was instantly carried away by Pei Shuchen’s praise.
He picked up his glass and clanked down two drinks right away.
He really still has the personality of a child.
Looking at Si Jinnian, Pei Shuchen shook his head helplessly. “Then I’d better take a good look tonight to see just how great Young Master Si’s drinking capacity really is.”
As he spoke, Pei Shuchen poured another glass for Si Jinnian.
Just like that, amidst Pei Shuchen’s praise and flattery, Si Jinnian completely lost himself.
The alcohol on the table was about to be finished. Si Jinnian’s vision was already doubling, but apart from having a flushed face, Pei Shuchen didn’t show a single sign of being drunk.
Feeling dizzy, Si Jinnian shook his head and stared at Pei Shuchen, his tongue tied.
“I never took you for such a heavy drinker. Did you cheat?”
Si Jinnian reached out to snatch Pei Shuchen’s glass, but Pei Shuchen cleverly dodged to prevent Si Jinnian from taking advantage of him under the guise of drunkenness.
Looking coldly at Si Jinnian, Pei Shuchen’s voice carried not a trace of emotion.
“This little bit of alcohol isn’t enough to make me cheat, Young Master Si. You’re drunk.”
“Who says I’m drunk? I can still drink. Come on, let’s keep going.”
With that, Si Jinnian picked up a bottle of alcohol from the table and started drinking straight from it.
Pei Shuchen sighed and shook his head as he watched him.
When Pei Shuchen had arrived, Si Jinnian had actually already consumed quite a bit and was already in a tipsy state.
Earlier, for every one drink Pei Shuchen had, Si Jinnian had three, and Si Jinnian’s glass had also been secretly tampered with by Pei Shuchen. Therefore, even with his high tolerance, he couldn’t escape the palm of Pei Shuchen’s hand.
As the very last bottle of alcohol went down, Si Jinnian felt everything before his eyes growing blurrier and blurrier. He tried hard to open his eyes to keep drinking, but he simply couldn’t fight off the wave of sleepiness. With a tilt of his head, he collapsed right into Pei Shuchen’s arms.
Seeing that Si Jinnian had passed out drunk, Lin Jiayi walked over immediately, glanced at Si Jinnian, and looked at Pei Shuchen with a worried expression as he asked, “Are you alright?”
Pei Shuchen shook his head, lowered his gaze to look at Si Jinnian, and said, “I’m fine.”
“As long as you’re fine. Hand him over to me, because it’s getting late, and I’ll have someone send you home.”
Lin Jiayi leaned down to support Si Jinnian, but Pei Shuchen refused.
“No need, just leave him to me.”
Lifting up Si Jinnian, who was now as limp as a puddle of mud, Pei Shuchen looked at Lin Jiayi with a gentle smile and said, “I need to let him taste the consequences of messing with me.”
With that, Pei Shuchen supported Si Jinnian and walked out of the bar.