Chapter 2851 - 1769: Ginger Cola

Chapter 2851: Chapter 1769: Ginger Cola

Since his girlfriend and Sister Fang Qing don’t drink, Hong Xiaoyu ordered a drink.

It’s also a local specialty.

Ginger Coke~

Especially in winter, it’s absolutely perfect, and its warming effect is comparable to white liquor, plus it’s good for health.

"Can you drink it?"

There was no problem when pouring it for his girlfriend, but when Hong Xiaoyu served Fang Qing, there was an issue.

Looking at his sister-in-law who suddenly spoke up, Hong Xiaoyu was confused, and Duan Xueying also looked puzzled.

Ginger Coke is something that all locals should have drunk from childhood, regardless of wealth or status, so what’s the problem with drinking it?

Could it be that Coke is facing a scandal recently?

The couple was puzzled, their attention fully on Li Shuru’s face, so they didn’t notice Fang Qing’s sudden eye twitch.

Fang Qing subconsciously turned her head and, like the couple, looked at the woman beside her, but all she saw was a warm, smiling face.

"It’s okay, this is how we drink it; it helps with inflammation and bacteria, and warms the stomach too."

Hong Xiaoyu thought his sister-in-law wasn’t a local, so she didn’t understand, and thus explained.

Li Shuru nodded and said no more.

Hong Xiaoyu continued to pour for Fang Qing.

Fang Qing held the warm Ginger Coke, silent, and took a sip.

As a local, she surely understood.

It’s clearly harmless.

After serving drinks to his girlfriend and Sister Fang Qing, Hong Xiaoyu began to pour the white liquor.

"Sister-in-law, my alcohol tolerance is limited, Sister Fang Qing knows this, so just a little."

"A man ought not to say he’s weak."

Hong Xiaoyu was stunned, then a bit shy.

"You should learn from your brother; say you’re up for it even when you’re not," Li Shuru added.

These words,

how many layers of meaning do they hold?

Hong Xiaoyu didn’t dare to overthink them, quickly handing over the glass, and couldn’t help but probe, "Can you really drink that much, sister-in-law?"

Li Shuru’s smile was graceful and charming, making it impossible to gauge her depth, "Isn’t it because I’m happy to see you?"

With words like that, how could he be shy anymore?

Hong Xiaoyu turned his head, "Remember to help me ask for a leave."

Duan Xueying nodded obediently.

Li Shuru smiled with satisfaction, "That’s the spirit."

The dishes were already served, but she didn’t start eating, seeing everyone’s glasses were full, she raised her white liquor,

"Let’s have a drink first."

What is called presence?

This is presence.

If Hong Xiaoyu could deliver on his word, like he said earlier when he went downstairs to get liquor, chugging a glass himself first, he could undoubtedly take charge, but clearly, he lacked the daring, or perhaps he had self-awareness.

His brother said his dream is to make his parents proud and bring honor to his children. It’s no boast, but he indeed is.

The glass holds 75ml, drinking it all, he might just end up on the floor, not needing to eat anymore.

Of course.

This might be a wise choice, but it’s too embarrassing.

He is the hero’s brother!

"Let’s do it!"

Hong Xiaoyu raised his glass high, a grand posture, the loudest voice, but as the glass reached his lips and the liquor entered his mouth, he immediately grimaced as if he were drinking poison.

"How strong is this?"

He turned his head, discreetly asking.

"Over fifty percent, why?"

Hong Xiaoyu’s expression stiffened, he inhaled slowly, "Didn’t realize you could handle your liquor so well."

"We haven’t really drunk much together."

Alright.

I clearly didn’t know enough.

Having only drunk up to 40% before, Hong Xiaoyu realized today was a tough battle, and after seeing his sister-in-law down a drink with no reaction, he silently poured himself a glass of Ginger Coke too.

"Sister Shurui, try it, see if you like our food here."

"Yes, satisfying my taste buds is one of my main tasks in visiting River City this time."

Though they were chatting and laughing, Fang Qing hadn’t picked up her chopsticks, holding them in her hand, distracted, those inexplicable three words repeatedly echoing in her mind.

Can you drink it?

What did she mean by this?

"Sister Fang Qing, why aren’t you eating?"

Hong Xiaoyu noticed Fang Qing’s odd behavior from across the table and instinctively glanced at the dishes.

There were both hot and cold dishes.

And among them were a few dishes specifically ordered to suit Sister Fang Qing’s taste, like the steaming hot dish in the pot, or the plate of fried pepper tripe.

People say close relationships make habits and preferences similar, and he believed it.

The dishes his cousin likes, Sister Fang Qing basically likes too. Of course, it works the other way as well.

Couples start to resemble each other after being together for a long time, like the saying goes.

"Is it because you drove for too long and are too tired?"

Li Shuru’s attention was also drawn, and she asked with concern.

Fang Qing shook her head, smiled slightly, "I’m just not that hungry, don’t worry about me, you guys eat."

How could Hong Xiaoyu not care for her, he immediately said, "Fried pepper tripe is the best appetizer."

Logically speaking, since it’s a dish she particularly likes and the young guy mentioned it, politeness would dictate that she’d at least try a bite, but Fang Qing didn’t, she picked up a bowl, took a spoon, and looked at the light, milky lotus root soup.

"I’ll have some soup."

Hong Xiaoyu didn’t think much of it, making sure neither of them was left out, and then turned to Li Shuru with a smile, "Sister-in-law, the lotus root soup here is exceptional, and this dish, hodgepodge, is almost impossible to find elsewhere. It’s essentially a New Year’s leftovers stew that evolved."

"Why do I feel like there’s no bad food around here?"

"Haha, in the recent national food and snack rankings, our Sha City is number one."

"Yes. I tasted your Sha City’s fish cakes, your brother specially brought some to East Sea, very different from those elsewhere."