CHAPTER 467: CHAPTER 467: DRINKING ANY MORE WOULD GET ME DRUNK

Facing the attitudes of Huo Zhengting and Mrs. Huo, Su Ge suddenly recalled Professor Cheng’s words.

The Huo family had five sons but never had a daughter.

However, a legal family like the Huo’s was difficult for ordinary people to approach.

Had Professor Cheng introduced her to treat Huo Zhengting because he anticipated that the Huo’s would take a liking to her, deliberately securing her a solid connection?

With that in mind, she indeed needed to cherish this connection.

Lunch was had in the courtyard of the Huo’s.

The Huo’s three married brothers had all moved out, leaving Huo Jiaqi and Huo Jialin at home, plus the couple and Su Ge, making up just five people in total.

Yet, the Huo family had prepared a full table of dishes.

Chicken, duck, fish, and all types of seafood were available.

It was apparent that the Huo family had shown her great sincerity with their hospitality.

"Xiao Ge, do you drink alcohol?" Mr. Huo asked someone to fetch a bottle of aged fine wine from the cellar, and Mrs. Huo immediately turned to Su Ge.

Su Ge initially wanted to answer directly that she didn’t, but then she thought of something and took a different tack, "I don’t have much of a tolerance."

"Not much of a tolerance means you do drink. Come on, pour some for the young lady. I’ve cherished this bottle for many years, never willing to drink it."

Huo Zhengting seemed to be in high spirits.

"Mr. Huo, you’ve just recovered, so you shouldn’t drink too much."

Su Ge promptly reminded him.

"Yes, Old Master, you can’t drink too much today; you need to listen to the doctor," Mrs. Huo immediately echoed in agreement.

Huo Zhengting’s expression immediately sobered, and he responded in a grave tone, "I know."

He had prepared this wine for the young lady, not for himself.

What was there to worry about?

A half glass of wine was poured for each person, and indeed the aroma was rich and filled the entire courtyard.

Su Ge wasn’t much of a drinker, but she could still discern good wine; the Old Master had indeed prepared good wine.

Having half a glass, she initially felt fine.

But when the aftereffect kicked in, Su Ge realized the wine was quite potent.

Her face felt somewhat warm and flushed.

Fortunately, she had applied a thick layer of dark foundation, so her face didn’t turn red.

Just as she finished the half glass, a servant came to pour more wine.

Su Ge immediately stopped them, "If I drink more, I’ll get drunk."

She glanced at Huo Zhengting.

"What’s there to be afraid of? There are no outsiders here, no need to worry about making a fool of yourself."

As soon as Huo Zhengting finished speaking, Mrs. Huo gave him a stern look.

What a thing to say.

As if Xiao Ge getting drunk was bound to cause a ruckus.

"Pour a little less," Mrs. Huo instructed the servant.

Su Ge then withdrew her hand that had been blocking the cup, and the servant indeed followed Mrs. Huo’s instruction and only poured one-third of a glass.

"Jiaqi, Jialin, what are you two doing? I can’t drink, but you two should have a drink with Doctor Su," Huo Zhengting said to his two sons, who were only focusing on their own meals, clearly disappointed.

He had wanted Doctor Su to become his daughter-in-law, but looking at these two unworthy fellows, he doubted it would happen.

Not seizing the opportunity to win over such an excellent girl, they would regret it later.

"Doctor Su, a toast to you."

Both of them clearly showed a bit of fear towards Huo Zhengting, and immediately raised their glasses towards Su Ge.

A glint flashed in Su Ge’s eyes, and she picked up her glass but didn’t drink first, instead meekly cautioned, "I really don’t have much tolerance, so if I get drunk and make a fool of myself, please don’t laugh at me."

Her words immediately made Huo Zhengting burst into laughter.

Huo Jiaqi and Huo Jialin exchanged glances, unsure of what to say next, but Su Ge went ahead and finished the glass in one go.