Zhou Yi tilted his head back and drained his second glass.
After two glasses, Director Zhou's face immediately flushed, and a faint hint of drunkenness appeared in his eyes.
"A man's drinking manners reveal his character. You can tell at a glance that Zhou Yi is definitely someone worth getting to know."
Sun Yi raised his glass as he praised him, then said with a smile, "I'm a few years older than you, so I hope you won't mind me calling you little brother. If there's been any unpleasantness between us, let's wash it all away with this drink!"
With that, Vice Mayor Sun boldly drained his brimming glass and showed Zhou Yi the empty bottom.
Zhou Yi had no choice but to risk his neck keeping him company, downing his third glass of the evening.
And he still hadn't eaten a single bite.
"Try this, Director Zhou. It's delicious!" Kang Jie considerately used the serving chopsticks to place a piece of red-braised pork on Zhou Yi's plate.
Liu Yi frowned slightly. She was beginning to see what was going on. Deputy Secretary Gong, Vice Mayor Sun, and the others seemed intent on taking turns toasting Director Zhou until they drank him under the table.
As if to confirm her suspicions, Organization Department head Zuo Hongwei raised his glass to Zhou Yi as the fourth contestant in this relay.
What followed needed little explanation. Two fists couldn't fight four hands, and even a mighty tiger couldn't withstand a pack of wolves.
Under wave after wave of attacks, Director Zhou's face turned bright red, his eyes grew unfocused, and his body swayed precariously, as though he might collapse at any moment.
"Have some soup. It'll help you feel better." Liu Yi ladled out a bowl and placed it in front of