Chapter 47 - 47 47 Wine does not intoxicate by itself; people intoxicate themselves

47: Chapter 47: Wine does not intoxicate by itself; people intoxicate themselves. 47: Chapter 47: Wine does not intoxicate by itself; people intoxicate themselves. As Fang Bai opened the small box, he felt a faint surge of Essence Energy from the jade pendant and his gaze rested upon it, stirring a slight excitement within him. “Thank you, Sister Xia. This jade pendant must be very expensive, right?” Fang Bai picked up the jade pendant, gently fiddling with it in his hand, feeling the familiar Essence Energy swirling around in his palm. If it weren’t for Xia Chenyu being right beside him, Fang Bai would have already sat down cross-legged, circulating his Cultivation Technique, impatient to absorb the Essence Energy from the pendant. “Not too expensive, just several hundred thousand yuan.” Although Xia Chenyu could not compete with those billionaire tycoons on the Huaxia rich list, as a company CEO with a net worth of several hundred million, a few hundred thousand yuan really was not much to her. “This jade pendant is also my way of thanking you, you must accept it!” Xia Chenyu seemed to genuinely treat Fang Bai as a friend, and said earnestly, “While I’m not extremely wealthy, I do have a bit of money. If you ever need money, just ask… and don’t be polite with your sister!” “Hehe… okay.” Fang Bai had a good grasp of Xia Chenyu’s personality and knew that she would be unhappy if he refused her gift of the jade pendant. Searᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So after a brief hesitation, Fang Bai accepted the pendant. Seeing Fang Bai put away the pendant, Xia Chenyu was delighted and couldn’t help but drink a few more glasses. A moment later, Xia Chenyu stood up to leave the Plum Blossom Hall and head to the restroom. “Chenyu, what are you doing here?” As Xia Chenyu was bending down adjusting her skirt after walking out of the restroom, an unexpectedly magnetic male voice rang in her ears. The man speaking was around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, dressed in a white suit, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, with his hair neatly combed, handsome features, and a graceful demeanor. He exuded a refined elegance that matched the image of Prince Charming that many women dreamed of. Xia Chenyu’s lips initially carried a hint of a smile, but the smile faded and her face turned frosty when she looked up and saw the man in the white suit, and her gaze grew cold. “Chenyu, dad misses you. I came to Zhongzhou for two reasons: one is to negotiate a deal on behalf of the family, and the other is with dad’s wishes to come and see you.” The man in the white suit looked joyous as he stared at his half-sister with warmth, saying, “Chenyu, no matter what, the blood of the Shen Family flows within you, and the fact that you are a member of the Shen Family cannot be changed. After Aunt Xia passed away, dad couldn’t bear to see you alone and adrift, and he hopes you will acknowledge your ancestry and return to the Shen family…” “Shen Huanian, you and Shen Dongyang are equally hypocritical, and I find it disgusting!” Xia Chenyu’s lips curled into a sneer and she replied coldly, “Besides, my surname is Xia, not Shen. I have nothing to do with your Shen Family!” “Chenyu, how can you speak like that about dad?” A shadow flickered in Shen Huanian’s eyes, followed by a soft sigh, “I know, because of Aunt Xia, you have a deep misunderstanding about dad. Actually, when dad had you and your mother leave the Shen Family, he had no other choice…” “Enough, put away your fake expression, I’m not interested in your explanations! Once again, I have nothing to do with your Shen Family, and I hope you won’t disturb my life again! A good dog doesn’t block the path, please step aside!” Xia Chenyu spoke coldly and walked expressionlessly past Shen Huanian. Shen Huanian watched the graceful figure of Xia Chenyu enter the Plum Blossom Hall, his expression darkened for a moment before he laughed mockingly and entered the Fortune Hall across the hall. “Sister Xia, did you come across something upsetting?” Xia Chenyu returned to the “Plum Blossom Hall,” and Fang Bai glanced at her complexion, asking softly. Fang Bai’s Dragon-Tiger-Lion-Elephant Technique had reached the second layer, the “Accumulating Essence Realm,” and he could hear every rustle of wind and grass within three hundred meters. He had heard every word of the conversation between Xia Chenyu and Shen Huanian outside, clear as crystal, but it was inconvenient to let Xia Chenyu know. Fang Bai possessed an astonishing memory, capable of firmly remembering anyone he had seen just once. When he heard Shen Huanian’s voice, he immediately recognized the man as the one he had encountered at the Zhongzhou City Police Station – the one who was in a white suit, holding flowers in pursuit of Officer Tang Wenrou. Tang Wenrou had then pulled Fang Bai in front of her as a shield, claiming he was her boyfriend, which resulted in an enraged Shen Huanian storming off. From the conversation between Xia Chenyu and Shen Huanian, Fang Bai picked up some clues; it seemed that they were half-siblings sharing the same father, and Xia Chenyu appeared to harbor intense hatred for the Shen Family… The grudges and affections involved were beyond Fang Bai’s comprehension. “I ran into an annoying person outside, heard some unpleasant things… Fang Bai, I’m feeling very troubled, will you drink with me?” Xia Chenyu sat down sullenly, picked up her glass, and looked at Fang Bai. “Sure. However much you drink, I’ll join you.” “Thank you.” Neither of them spoke further, and they started clinking glasses and drinking, one round after another. Fang Bai could feel the pain and hatred in Xia Chenyu’s heart and knew she wanted to numb herself with alcohol, so he didn’t try to stop her; she drank a glass, and he matched her. No matter how much Fang Bai drank, as long as he circulated his True Yuan quietly within, he could dissolve the alcohol and would never get drunk. But Xia Chenyu was, after all, an ordinary person. Despite being able to hold her liquor, the flush on her cheeks and the haze in her eyes began to show signs of inebriation after she had downed a large amount of white wine. The alcohol doesn’t intoxicate; the people intoxicate themselves. Looking at the seductive Xia Chenyu, Fang Bai felt he too was becoming slightly tipsy. Just then, the door to the “Plum Blossom Hall” was pushed open, and two men walked in side by side. Both men were equally young and handsome, equally graceful and elegant. Their clothing and the aura they exuded betrayed an elite status and position. The difference lay in their attire: the man on the left was dressed in a white suit, donning gold-rimmed glasses and appeared gentle and refined. The man on the right, however, was clad in a black Chinese-style gown, his eyes sharp as an eagle, his stride bold and unrestrained, exuding a wild and unfettered demeanor. Following the two handsome young men were four bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses. The four bodyguards didn’t enter the “Plum Blossom Hall” but stood guard outside the door, their vigilant eyes sweeping the surroundings. All four bodyguards were over one meter eighty in height, robust and burly, with the Taiyang Acupoint at the sides of their temples slightly bulging – a sign recognized by insiders as that of skilled fighters. Standing motionless, they were like four unsheathed swords exuding a sharp and imposing air that created an invisible pressure, making it hard for others not to feel a sense of dread. Fang Bai knew that only masters who had taken lives and seen blood could emit such a presence. And to be able to employ such bodyguards was ample proof that the two young and handsome men who had entered were of significant status and position.