The banquet had lasted until the heavens and earth went dark, and Guo Xuyang didn't come out to see off Wang Lihong's parents when they left.
Pi Xiaoqian was drunk, not so much from being forced by Guo Xuyang as from his own excessive drinking.
Xu Dahai was drunk and insisted that Guo Xuyang call Jiang Qixin immediately.
The matter of the matchmaker needed to be settled, and Jiang Qixin was to be asked to go to the house and mediate.
Xiao Sha was drunk, having been plied with drinks by others.
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It wasn't that these women were jealous, but their blessings were so sincere.
Xiao Sha was still young and didn't know how to refuse, eventually falling asleep on the table.
Only Hou Li remained clear-headed.
Why?
No matter who persuaded her to drink, she would politely fend it off, claiming she couldn't drink.
Indeed, the drink in front of her had remained untouched from the beginning, not a single drop reduced.
No one would ever believe that a salesperson couldn't drink.
To remain sober in such a situation might not be a testament to great willpower, but this self-discipline was certainly commendable.
It was no wonder she had won the monthly sales championship.
If she wasn't drinking, why would she pour wine?
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This was also a method of socializing.
When Guo Xuyang and Guo Xuhui came to toast, she raised her glass like everyone else, but she drank mineral water.
There was nothing wrong with that, and Guo Xuyang wouldn't check if everyone's glass contained wine or water.
He came to express his gratitude, and her drinking mineral water was a sign of respect, not making her seem ungrateful.
It was like how the bride and groom toast at a wedding; most of them are toasting with mineral water.
No groom could handle drinking two glasses of baijiu at every table without getting drunk.
No one would be so particular as to insist that the groom drink baijiu.
A banquet truly revealed people's characters.
Some were bold and unrestrained, some warm and enthusiastic, some reserved, some alert, and some liked to strike when others were off guard, meaning they were more calculating.
However, people generally didn't like to associate with such individuals.
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They would refuse to drink at first, making excuses, and then when everyone else was quite drunk, they would start to get lively, bothering this person and that.
Such people were the most disliked, but there were many such individuals at banquets.
However, at Guo Xuyang's full moon banquet today, there were no such people.
"Brothers, have you had enough? Shall we call it a night then?
The guests have departed, and the hosts are at peace. Let's head back and chat. Let Yangzi get some rest too."
Cheng Xiuping asked Pi Xiaoqian and Xu Dahai, whose eyes were glazed over from drinking.
"Today, today, no one is going home.
Brothers have made a bit of money today. We must arrange for a full spa treatment tonight. Anyone who leaves, I'll have a problem with."
Pi Xiaoqian said, squinting.
"Yes, a full treatment. I'm going too."
Xu Dahai chimed in.
"These two guys are completely drunk. Yangzi, you go ahead with your business. I'll accompany them."
Lü Liang said.
"I'm not going. Your sister-in-law is still lying in bed at home,"
Wu Youzhi said, looking at Guo Xuyang.
"No one is leaving. Don't worry, tonight we'll just talk about romance and not drink. No one will force you to drink."
Pi Xiaoqian slurred his words at Wu Youzhi.
"I'm not at ease with your sister-in-law being home alone. I'll go back and check on her first.
If everything is fine, I'll find you later.
Just send me your location then."
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Wu Youzhi said hurriedly.
He knew that drunk people could be unreasonable, so he said this.
"That's fine then. We'll see each other later."
"Absolutely. You guys go ahead first. I'll find you when I get back."
Wu Youzhi was eager to leave.
"Let's go, Dahai, Brother Liang, we'll head over first.
You guys come a bit later."
Pi Xiaoqian stood up unsteadily.
"Brother Liang, thank you for your trouble."
Guo Xuyang quickly went to steady Pi Xiaoqian.
"It's fine. Don't worry, I'll take care of them."
Lü Liang said, supporting Xu Dahai.
"Brothers, thank you."
Guo Xuyang said.
"We should be thanking you.
Otherwise, how could you have earned so much in half a year?"
Cheng Xiuping said.
"Let's get rich together, get rich together."
Guo Xuyang said as he saw everyone out of the restaurant.
"Where are you planning to go?"
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Xiao Yun asked, watching them walk away.
"I heard them still drinking upstairs. I have to wait until they leave before I can go."
Guo Xuyang said.
"Where is Xu Lili? When did they leave?"
"They went home with Yu'er and the others.
Xiao Hong came to look for you earlier. I saw you were having a good time, so I didn't call you.
Xiao Hong and her parents have also left."
Xiao Yun said.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work, it's a difficult life, a life of toil."
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"What reward do you want? I'll give it to you."
"I want you. Come and accompany me tonight."
"When did Mom and Dad leave?"
Guo Xuyang didn't answer but changed the subject.
"They went back with Xiao Hong's parents.
Why do you always change the subject when I ask you to accompany me? Are you going to accompany me tonight or not?"
"Didn't Fatty just say we'd see each other later?
I have to go over there.
We can't let them pay the bill, can we?"
"You always have too many excuses, and you don't have me in your heart at all."
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"Can I come find you after I've taken care of them?"
Guo Xuyang felt that Xiao Yun was getting angry and quickly said.
"That's better. I'll send you my location in advance."
"Okay. Shall we go upstairs? See how the drinking is going?"
"I checked twice in between. The drinking is almost done.
Each table has also been arranged with five cases of beer and one case of red wine.
I used to only know they could drink, but I didn't expect them to drink so much."
"Is everyone okay?"
"They're doing alright. Except for the new girl, Xiao Sha, who is drunk, everyone else is in good condition."
"By the way, have the beef and lamb been prepared?"
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"They've been prepared. Xu Lili didn't take her share.
I thought about having the restaurant deliver it along with the dishes tomorrow.
My sister took hers, but she took the raw ingredients.
I'll give her an extra twenty or so pounds so she can send some home."
Xiao Yun said.
"Hasn't the family relationship thawed yet? What time is it?"
"It can't thaw anymore, it's already like this.
It's better not to see each other. They don't expect me to support them in their old age.
Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go upstairs."
"You can arrange for someone to send some of the restaurant's wine and meat home. Over time, your father might feel your goodwill."
"No, I'd rather not make a fool of myself. Don't let them throw the things out.
That person's heart is made of stone; it can't be warmed."
Xiao Yun said.
"If you don't try, how do you know it can't be warmed?
Xiao Yu is already married. You are his biological daughter, after all.
Besides, maybe the reason he doesn't like you is because he loved your mother too deeply."