In a barbecue restaurant near the stadium, Feng Biao hosted a feast for the entire Guancheng Professional Team, offering barbecue and drinks.
"Wan Yunting, we may have been rivals on the court, but we won't lose to you at the drinking table!" Lin Jianghua grabbed a bottle of beer and approached Wan Yunting, initiating a drinking challenge.
"Haha..."
Luo Zhixiang and Zhou Mian burst into laughter, their gazes on Lin Jianghua and Wang Feng filled with playful malice.
Jiang Peipei, Huang Yuqing, He Chengping, Xue Jianchao, Jin Xiuwen, and Dai Qiuyue sat at another table. They also chuckled upon seeing Lin Jianghua challenge Wan Yunting to a drinking contest.
This was because everyone knew Wan Yunting possessed an immense capacity for alcohol!
"Alright, how about we see who can finish this bottle faster? What do you say?" kanshuwu.net
Wan Yunting would never back down from such a challenge. He casually flicked open the beer bottle cap with his left index finger, leaving Lin Jianghua and Wang Feng wide-eyed and disbelieving. They stared at him, wondering if his fingers were made of iron.
Lin Jianghua's resolve faltered, a hint of apprehension clouding his face.
"Haha, Lin Jianghua, aren't you scared now?"
Luo Zhixiang and the others seized the moment, egging him on with mischievous grins. After all, they had witnessed Wan Yunting's true capabilities.
"Hmph, the word 'fear' is not in Lin Jianghua's vocabulary."
Lin Jianghua could only brace himself, clinking his bottle against Wan Yunting's. "Let's go," he declared with bravado.
Without hesitation, they began downing their drinks. Wan Yunting tilted his head back, watching Lin Jianghua as he gulped. Seeing his slower pace, Wan Yunting gave his bottle a shake. The beer swirled downwards, and within seconds, the entire bottle was emptied. He then flipped the bottle over, signaling he was done.
"Pfft..."
Lin Jianghua misjudged his gulp and ended up spitting the beer out, eliciting laughter from everyone.
"You're amazing, I admit defeat."
Lin Jianghua ultimately had to give Wan Yunting a thumbs-up. His drinking style was truly unbeatable.
The drinking session continued until past midnight. The Huadu Professional Team had successfully secured a spot in the national league. Although the Guancheng Professional Team had lost, they still had a match against Hushi. If they won that, Guancheng Professional Team could still advance to the national league.
"Wan Yunting, we... we'll see you in the national league..."
Lin Jianghua and Wang Feng, along with other players, were tipsy. As they left, they couldn't resist issuing one last challenge to Wan Yunting, "We definitely won't lose to you next time..."
"Alright, I'll be looking forward to it."
Despite drinking heavily, Wan Yunting's mind remained clear. He and Feng Biao saw off Li Hetong, Lin Jianghua, and the others. Subsequently, Luo Zhixiang and his group also departed.
Only Wan Yunting, Jiang Peipei, and Huang Yuqing remained. Seeing that He Chengping, Xue Jianchao, and Jin Xiuwen were all quite drunk, Wan Yunting asked with a smile, "How about it, can you still drive back?"
"Old Wan, I've already called a designated driver," He Chengping and Xue Jianchao replied.
"Alright, you two be careful on your way."
Wan Yunting smiled, then his gaze fell upon Jin Xiuwen, who was constantly by Dai Qiuyue's side. He recalled Jin Xiuwen mentioning his intention to pursue Dai Qiuyue.
"You two are neighbors, so why don't you get one designated driver to take you both back? You can look out for each other," Wan Yunting suggested with a smile.
Jin Xiuwen, instantly understanding Wan Yunting's intention, gave him a grateful look. He turned to Dai Qiuyue and said with a smile, "Qiuyue, I've already called a designated driver. Why don't you ride back in my car?"
"No need, I haven't been drinking, I'll drive myself."
However, Dai Qiuyue's face was cold, giving Jin Xiuwen no chance. She understood Wan Yunting's meaning and, with a stern expression, walked towards the stadium parking lot without another word.
"What are you waiting for? Go after her!"
Seeing Jin Xiuwen standing there helplessly, Wan Yunting nudged him. Jin Xiuwen rubbed his backside and hurried after Dai Qiuyue, "Qiuyue, then I'll ride back in your car..."
Finally, only Wan Yunting, Jiang Peipei, and Huang Yuqing were left at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant. "Yunting, Peipei drank a lot."
Huang Yuqing, struggling to support Jiang Peipei, said with a helpless expression, "You take her home. I'm going to my dad's place tonight."
Wan Yunting stepped forward and caught Jiang Peipei. The young lady was flushed and seemed to have lost consciousness, mumbling about wanting more to drink, leaving Wan Yunting with a wry smile. He asked Huang Yuqing, "Did your ride arrive?"
"Uh huh, that car should be it."
Huang Yuqing pointed at an approaching ride-hailing car. Wan Yunting nodded, "Alright, you be careful on your way. Call me if anything comes up."
"Okay, then I'll leave Peipei to you. I'm heading off," Huang Yuqing said with a smile, waving her hand as she got into the car and left.
"Drink, Old Wan, drink with me..."
Jiang Peipei, with her slender, fair arms, clung to Wan Yunting's embrace. Dressed in a floral sundress with a V-neck, her proud cleavage was prominently displayed.
Under the influence of alcohol, Jiang Peipei, disregarding her image, threw herself into Wan Yunting's arms, pouting and murmuring adorably. Wan Yunting couldn't help but smile as he placed his hands on her firm waist and replied, "Alright, we'll drink more when we get back to your place."
"Okay, we won't stop until we're drunk tonight..."
Jiang Peipei cheered, leaning her head against his shoulder. She then nuzzled his neck like a kitten, only to frown and pinch her nose, exclaiming, "It smells so bad..."
Wan Yunting, with a hint of helplessness, pushed her away. "Then move away, don't come near me..."
"No, I just want to hug you..."
Jiang Peipei refused to let go, holding onto Wan Yunting tightly. Their chests were pressed closely together, leading passersby to mistake them for a couple in love.
Finally, the designated driver arrived. Wan Yunting handed him the car keys and then retrieved his own silver sedan. Carrying the drunken Jiang Peipei, Wan Yunting carefully helped her into the car, instructing the designated driver to head towards Jiang Peipei's residence.
Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of Jiang Peipei's residential complex. Wan Yunting helped the soft and yielding Jiang Peipei out of the car, saw off the designated driver, and then supported her as they entered the complex and proceeded to her building. They took the elevator up to her apartment door.
Wan Yunting rummaged through her bag for her keys. Upon finding them, a familiar little doll caught his eye, making him pause. It was the Slam Dunk Hanamichi Sakuragi doll he had given her back then. He hadn't expected her to keep it until now.
Wan Yunting turned to look at Jiang Peipei, who was leaning against his head, her face flushed and her eyes hazy with drunkenness. He felt an inexplicable warmth in his heart. He vaguely recalled their college days, when they used to play basketball together. The boisterous girl, who used to call him "brother" like a buddy, had secretly harbored a crush on him. How could Wan Yunting not know?
Wan Yunting couldn't help but smile. He opened the apartment door, supported Jiang Peipei inside, and then closed the door. "Come on, go to bed..."
Wan Yunting put an arm around Jiang Peipei's waist and led her to her bedroom, kicking the door open. The sight of the room, decorated in shades of pink, astonished Wan Yunting. He hadn't expected the usually boisterous, boyish Jiang Peipei to have such a girlish heart.
However, looking at the pile of clothes strewn across the bed and the disorganized vanity table covered in various cosmetics, he figured the girl likely didn't know how to do her makeup, hence the chaotic appearance. Wan Yunting couldn't help but find it amusing.