Lin Chuan took a sip, the taste was quite authentic, similar to what he had in the United Kingdom, it's almost certainly the real deal. Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Not bad, it's genuine."

"You can tell too?" Tang Yumeng was quite amazed.

"Of course," Lin Chuan nodded and said, "When I was in the UK, I used to drink this like water."

Pfft...

Tang Yumeng covered her mouth and laughed. She clearly didn't believe Lin Chuan's words, taking them as a form of dark humor. Tang Yumeng moved closer to Lin Chuan, because the noise in the bar was too loud, so she needed to get closer to talk, leaning into Lin Chuan's ear she said, "How was the blind date this afternoon?"

Tang Yumeng was very close, her red lips nearly kissing Lin Chuan's ear; his senses were tickled by the faint aroma of alcohol, the warmth of her breath, and that seductive fragrance, making Lin Chuan feel a bit overwhelmed. He slightly shifted in his seat and laughed, "Didn't you see everything?"

"Haha..." Tang Yumeng finally couldn't help but laugh out loud; in fact, she had been laughing all afternoon, but for some reason, she felt the laughter was never enough, as if Lin Chuan's misfortune on his blind date brought her immense joy. It was for this reason she decided to come to the Extraordinary Bar for a diversion, even without bringing her best friends along.

"What are you laughing at?" Lin Chuan felt slightly discontented, "I didn't manage to find a wife, and now I'm being mocked by you."

"Hehe..." Tang Yumeng bit her lip, seized by the effects of the alcohol, she suddenly grasped Lin Chuan's arm and said, "How about... I introduce someone to you, how's that?"

"Sure," Lin Chuan quickly put down his glass, grinning and said, "Sis, my other half now depends on you."

"Keep dreaming." Tang Yumeng snorted lightly, leaning on the sofa and stretching lazily, full of charm—to the extent that even her snow-white belly peeked out, her cute belly button fully visible to Lin Chuan. Tang Yumeng glared at Lin Chuan, "Dirty boy, what are you looking at?"

"Sis, you're really beautiful," Lin Chuan quickly flattered.

"Don't think flattering me will get you any girls," Tang Yumeng huffed, "I'm fed up with flattery, I hear it every day."

"Right, right," Lin Chuan said with a smile, "You are the big secretary, so many people wanting to kiss your… ah… no no no. Your fragrant feet... no, delicate feet. Ugh, look at what's coming out of my mouth."

Pfft...

Watching Lin Chuan getting tongue-tied, Tang Yumeng suddenly found him very adorable, a charm that didn't come from his appearance but his way of speaking. Lin Chuan was indeed very much like Tang Hao, even up to eight or nine points similar. This caused Tang Yumeng to mistakenly treat Lin Chuan as her own younger brother, Tang Hao.

"Do you want a wife?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"Yes!" Lin Chuan nodded.

"Keep me company drinking. Once I'm satisfied, I'll introduce you. Pick whatever type you like," Tang Yumeng smiled and said.

"Alright, but I'm afraid you won't be able to outdrink me," Lin Chuan shrugged his shoulders.

A bottle of Hennessy was quickly finished, and then, Tang Yumeng ordered two bottles of red wine from Bordeaux Vineyard, one aged five years and one aged ten. Just these two bottles were worth one hundred and twenty thousand CNY. When Tang Yumeng was swiping her card, Lin Chuan was clicking his tongue in amazement. A hundred and twenty thousand CNY for two bottles of wine, can they grant immortality? Besides, if these two bottles were bought directly from the Bordeaux Vineyard in France, they would cost no more than three thousand Euros. Converted to CNY, that's merely thirty thousand. Yet, in this godforsaken place, the price was quadrupled.

"Let's continue drinking." Tang Yumeng's cheeks were blushing, although the liquor was smooth, it packed a punch. Having battled in the liquor scene for years, Tang Yumeng knew the toll it took, but Lin Chuan's tolerance was also trained.

After one bottle of red wine, Tang Yumeng's eyes gleamed brighter, and her face turned even redder.

"Sis, maybe you should stop drinking?" Lin Chuan hurriedly suggested, "After drinking liquor and then red wine, it's too much."

"Are you admitting defeat?" Tang Yumeng bit her lip, gently pinched Lin Chuan's nose, and said, "If you lose, I won't introduce you to anyone."

How could a man admit defeat? Lin Chuan's neck stiffened: "I'm not giving up. I'm just worried about you getting drunk."

"Don't worry about me," Tang Yumeng laughed, "You better worry more about whether you can find a wife."

Then, the two resumed their drinking contest. When the second bottle of red wine was opened, Tang Yumeng started to seem a bit off. After a few sips, she collapsed, falling right into Lin Chuan's arms. Lin Chuan was caught off guard, a beautiful and mature woman had collapsed into his arms, he truly didn't know what to do.

"Sis... what's wrong with you?" Lin Chuan asked worriedly.

"I... I'm fine..." Tang Yumeng struggled to get up a few times, but the surging effects of the alcohol drained all her strength.

"Forget it, let's not drink anymore," Lin Chuan awkwardly helped her up. Tang Yumeng lay back on the sofa and said with a smile, "I had a lot of fun today."

"Why?" Lin Chuan asked, puzzled.

"Because... because your matchmaking attempt was a failure," Tang Yumeng's voice was very soft, but Lin Chuan still heard it clearly.

"Oh man, aren't you just taking pleasure in someone else's pain?" Lin Chuan said speechlessly, "Forget it, let's not drink anymore, I'll take you home."

As he spoke, he helped Tang Yumeng up and draped a long, wine-red wool coat over her. Before leaving, Lin Chuan felt a pang of regret for the authentic Bordeaux Vineyard wine that had been aged for ten years. After a moment's thought, he corked the bottle again and then slipped the wine into his pocket.

Right as they were reaching the door, a man dressed in a Versace off-white suit came over, looking quite dapper. He was quite a looker, and his outfit was particularly well-considered. His tie was Armani's limited edition of the year, and his shoes were a new Versace design, very shiny. He glanced at Lin Chuan and a shrewd light shone in his eyes.

He first smiled at Lin Chuan and then asked, "Leaving already?"

"What's up?" Lin Chuan looked at the man warily, even though the guy was dressed up respectably, all prim and proper. However, Lin Chuan was always on alert, especially in such a place, his vigilance was heightened. Tang Yumeng's status was extraordinary, and her safety absolutely could not be ignored.

"Brother, can we talk business?" The man smiled.

"What business?" Lin Chuan looked at him, confused.

"Hand over this woman to me, and this check for 100,000 CNY is yours," the man handed Lin Chuan a neatly written check, which looked particularly tempting under the dim light. The man's expression remained calm, as if everything was under his control, as if for him, there was nothing embarrassing about it, just a simple transaction.

Lin Chuan instantly understood the man's intention. He smiled and said, "You overestimate me."

Lin Chuan walked out with Tang Yumeng, who had passed out in his arms. The man hastily followed, asking, "Brother, what do you want then? Name your price... hey, don't go, what about I write you a blank check, you can fill it up to a million."

Tang Yumeng, who was passed out in Lin Chuan's arms, had the corners of her mouth slightly lifted, as if she was having a sweet dream, holding tightly to Lin Chuan. Lin Chuan suddenly stopped walking, and the man who had caught up behind him thought he had succeeded, thinking that money could really 'make the devil turn the millstone'. Tonight's business was bound to be a success.

"Listen up," Lin Chuan said coldly, looking at the man. "Some things aren't for you to decide how they go. Keep your filthy money and get lost. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

The man was startled and watched Lin Chuan's retreating back in disbelief. This young man, dressed so simply, was unexpectedly immune to money. This was unexpected. He stood there for a long time until Lin Chuan took Tang Yumeng into a taxi, then he shook his head and went back to the bar.

Just as the man returned to the bar, a waiter hurried over.

"Young Master, what happened to you...?" the waiter asked, puzzled.

"I lost," the man walked into the bar with a bitter smile and said, "I really didn't expect it, but I lost fair and square."

"What?" The waiter was shocked and said, "He... he was unmoved?"

"Yep," the man nodded and said, "Yumeng, Yumeng, you've given me a tough challenge."

"Young Master, what should we do?" The waiter looked at the man helplessly.

"Even if the sky falls down, I won't give up," the man replied with composure and a smile. "I may have lost this battle, but I admit my defeat. It also made me realize that there are indeed things in this world that money can't solve."

"Young Master, I think Miss Tang must have feelings for you," the waiter said with a smile.

"I don't know," the man said with a wry smile. "Yumeng is the woman who most captivates my heart and dreams in this world. Although we've only met a few times, I'm deeply impressed by her. She's not just beautiful, but also has a great presence, and most importantly, her knowledge and insights fit my criteria for a partner to a tee. Her intelligence and vision are admirable."

"And really, Miss Tang's career path is shining brightly. At just over thirty years old, she's already climbed to the position of a bureau-level official. What couldn't she achieve in the future?" The waiter said with a laugh, "And most importantly, if she and you, Young Master, could come together, it would be envy of everyone."

"Heh..." The man waved his hand and said, "I still don't know Yumeng's true thoughts. But, having probed a few times, she's always been quite resistant. It seems like I can't be too rash."

"Young Master, you should press on step by step with a woman," the waiter said with a laugh. "A woman doesn't love a man who isn't bad. Young Master, you can't do it like this."

The man leaned on the sofa and took a deep breath, saying, "Yumeng is not an ordinary woman, ordinary methods won't work on her."

Bai Yifan felt helpless, he truly couldn't fathom a woman like Tang Yumeng. Bai Yifan had already come to Jiangbei City a few days ago, and his several attempts to invite Tang Yumeng out were gently refused. And today, she actually took the initiative to come to his bar for a drink. The two conversed pleasantly. After all, they shared common interests, but when it came to money, they disagreed. Tang Yumeng felt that money wasn't everything, while Bai Yifan firmly believed it was.

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