Heavenly Star

Goal accomplished. Everything had gone smoothly, just as he expected. If it had not proceeded as expected, he might begin to doubt his powers of clear vision. The day Long Yin requested Lin Xiao and him to compete in painting, he presented a painting. Long Yin wanted them to compete with the flute, he played the flute. If they had to compete through reciting poems, he would have made sure Hua Shuirou had a part in it. The fruits of today had naturally been dependent on the events of that earlier day.

Ye Wuchen secretly stole into the main lobby of the Hua residence and made himself a pot of tea as he leisurely waited for Hua Zhentian to return.

Hua Zhentian did not make him wait too long, in half an hour, the guards were calling out “master” from the direction of the main gate, followed by the distinct sound of stamping footsteps. Ye Wuchen puts down the teacup in his hand and proceeded to the doorway. He dashed towards the approaching Hua Zhentian, shouting, “Elder Hua, this youngster would like to ask you for some wine.”

Hua Zhentian’s bull-like eyes widened in surprise, completely unprepared for the sudden appearance. He immediately roared a thundering laugh, “Okay! Good fellow! I was actually afraid that you had already forgotten my promise to you. I was tempted to go to your house and kidnap you. It’s been a long time since someone had accompanied me to drink to my heart’s content. Since you took the initiative to come to our house, let’s get you drunk until you can no longer recognize your own mother, hahahaha…”

The arrival of Ye Wuchen had clearly excited Hua Zhentian. According to what he had said, nobody dared to drink with him. Hua Zhentian’s tolerance for wine was quite astonishing, even the rumors say that his capacity for liquor was like a bottomless pit. Those who drink with him always end up drunk and he gets upset with those who decline his offer for more drinks. Over time, people had stopped drinking with him. For someone who loved wine as much as his own life, he now only drank by himself.

The two guards from the gate and the many servants who were busy in the front yard were all stunned like they had just seen a ghost. No matter how they looked at it, they could not see how Ye Wuchen had made his way inside… Could he have appeared out from the ground?

Sounds of clinking echoed loudly as Hua Zhentian personally carried two large jugs of wine, placing them heavily on the floor. The corners of his mouth drew back and he let out a mischievous laughter, “Young child of Ye, what kind of wine do you want to drink?”

You brought them out and then asked. Isn’t it too late now? Ye Wuchen shrugged his shoulders minutely and said smiling, “To be able to drink to my heart’s content with an outspoken and straightforward person like you, Elder Hua, naturally we must drink the most intense wine.”

Hua Zhentian laughed heartily upon hearing these words. He laughed so hard that Ye Wuchen, who had been sitting close enough, felt laughter vibrating through his ears and buzzing through his skull. He could not help but feel sorry for his obedient Xiao Rourou, whom he had taken possession of just recently. “Good fellow, I find that I’m beginning to like you. These two jugs are among the strongest wines from my collections—Drunken Hero. Are you satisfied!?

Hua Zhentian feels a little disappointed after seeing Ye Wuchen easily nod and smile upon seeing them, being unconcerned about the two jugs and not even showing any fear. After the disappointment, his mood quickly shifted into a cheerful mood and showing all his teeth. His gaze on Ye Wuchen was heated, as if seeing his prey—could this fellow not only have the looks, the skills, the talent…… being good at everything and have the capacity to hold his liquor too? Fuck, this is what you call an all-rounder! Not even comparable to that guy from the Lin Family who collapsed after just two bowls of wine!

Ye Wuchen casually sniffed the wine, knowing immediately that this so-called “Drunken Hero” is actually just a little bit better than the Strong Sorghum Liquor that he knew of.

The two sat opposite of each other. A loud banging of two large bowls was thrown to the table. Aside from the bowls, there was nothing else on the table. Hua Zhentian intended to solely drink wine with him—with no food to accompany the wine.

Drinking wine with a large bowl—Ye Wuchen had only seen this done on the television or read this from a novel. Even in the Tian Long Nation, only a few people made use of them. On one hand, only few had the capacity and boldness for wine, on the other…… using this for drinking was extremely inelegant and interferes with the good mood. However, for Hua Zhentian, he only wanted to drink wine, not taste it.

Hua Zhentian tore away the mud seal on the jar, the fragrance of the wine immediately assailed one’s nostrils. Before the wine had been poured, light and graceful footsteps came through the doorway. Hua Shuirou had heard sounds of her father’s return, after a bit of hesitation, she relented and came out of her room only to see him and Ye Wuchen about to start their drinking session.

Seeing Ye Wuchen now had teasing implications as Hua Shuirou suddenly remembered the violation he had committed and red clouds immediately covered her entire face, all across her snow white neck. Her shyness had made her look even more lovely. Ye Wuchen could not help a quiet sigh. If he had really let such a woman slip by, it would have been his greatest regret.

“Daddy, you are home.” The well-behaved daughter lowered her head to utter words timidly and worriedly. She did not yet know if this man, who had deeply entered her heart, had already proposed.

“Haha, my good daughter, you are just in time. Your father has finally met a fearless young man. Quickly, come and pour us some wine. No matter what happens today, I will surely drink to my heart’s content.”

Looking at the two big bowls on the otherwise empty table, Hua Shuirou blinked her eyes and said, “Daddy, are you going to start drinking now?”

“Of course!” said Hua Zhentian while patting his belly impatiently.

“But, bowls as big as these, he… he…” Hua Shui Rou faltered, her eyes stealthily looked to Ye Wuchen from time to time. She clearly knew her father’s capacity for wine and was starting to feel nervous for Ye Wuchen. Furthermore, her father obviously only planned to drink. Even if he could stand it, an average person would not be able to last…… bodily injury would surely ensue.

Hua Zhentian narrowed his eyes, letting out a mischievous laughter, “My good daughter, for so many years, this is the first time that you are concerned about another person. Don’t worry, I can see this young fellow is absolutely not a man that likes losing. Judging by his deceitful laugh, he is clearly not someone who intends to get drunk, instead he probably plans to get me drunk….. Hehe! I don’t think you can though.”

“Elder Hua you are quite heavy with your words. My capacity for liquor is very low, how can I be compared to Elder Hua? I came because of our prior agreement. I fear I might return home in my sleep.” Ye Wuchen said laughing. That face full of smiles almost gave Hua Zhentian the urge to beat him up… Is this the face of someone who worried about going home drunk?!

Hua Shuirou stole another glance at Ye Wuchen. He bent the corner of his mouth, giving her a small smile to at least give her some relief. Hua Shuirou turned her head, as if being electrocuted, then furtively looked at her father’s expression, fearing that he would discover the abnormal behavior between her and Ye Wuchen. Even if her body and heart had already decided to belong to him, she, as a conservative woman, still had some remnants of guilt, like she had just eaten some forbidden fruit.

Translated by: Fatty_Uncle

Edited by: seriouspotato and patrick_father_of_dragons