Chapter 82: Eight ounces of wine
The drinking attitudes in the world vary from person to person.
If one's mouth smells fragrant after drinking, this person's alcohol tolerance may be much stronger than that of ordinary people.
People who don’t know how to drink may get drunk just by smelling the alcohol.
If a girl is not drunk and can still chat and laugh, then she is a good drinker.
Women are as capable as men. No matter in what field, those who have this ability can win over others.
Li Ji toasted with other villagers again.
He was respectful to the wise and humble, and enjoyed himself with the people, for which everyone was grateful.
At this time, Tan Jie picked up a large cup, her cheeks flushed and her eyes full of spring water.
"Sir, I have a request, I hope you will agree to it."
Li Ji was stunned and thought, we have just started drinking and you, Tan Jie, are already making demands.
Are you afraid of getting drunk?
You want me to take care of you?
"Drinking is measured by volume . Those who drink more often drink more, and those who drink less often drink less. Can't alcohol and food be separated?"
Li Ji looked at the elegant Tan Jie and said with a smile, "Please go ahead, Miss Tan."
"Sir, ever since my brothers left, the safety of Tanjia Bay has become a problem. Sometimes I feel uneasy."
She picked up the glass and took a big gulp.
"Some bandits and vagrants from other places often come to harass my manor at night. There are also some local bullies who always want to stroll to the gate of my manor."
When Li Ji heard this, he suddenly understood .
Money and beauty are afraid of thieves stealing them, but they are also afraid of thieves coveting them.
What wolf would not eat a sheep?
What kind of cat would not eat fish?
He glanced at Tan Jie out of the corner of his eye and his heart was moved.
Tan Jie lives in the mountains, but her skin is as red as white and can be broken by a blow.
The two peaks in front of me are towering, like the setting sun over a long river.
The slender waist twists and bends in three directions, just like a water snake swaying in the green waves.
Yes, although the country girls are not ladies from wealthy families, they are also charming and have graceful figures.
Before Tan Jie finished speaking, Li Ji said loudly: "I understand what the lady means."
Tan Jie stood up slowly, "Sir, I toast you a big glass!"
With just a few gurgling sounds, the large glass of wine was finished by Tan Jie.
Li Ji picked up the wine glass and drank it all without saying a word.
"Well, Miss is not only beautiful and talented, but also loyal."
He suddenly said loudly: "Captain Yu, immediately dispatch 500 elite soldiers to garrison Tanjia Bay. These people are directly under the jurisdiction of the owner of Tan Manor."
Yu Cheng knelt down with a snap: "As you command, sir."
He took the order and went out.
When the villagers who were accompanying him saw that Li Ji was so efficient in his work, they all stood up and toasted him.
Each person had a cup, and they drank half a pound of wine.
If you can buy safety by drinking, even if it means getting drunk, it's worth it.
Tan Jie poured another large cup.
Li Ji smiled and said, "Miss, you can drink a lot. I'd like to say that you should drink less."
Tan Jie smiled sweetly.
"Since you value Tanjiawan so much, how can I not express my gratitude?"
Li Ji smiled and replied, "Miss, this is a token of your affection, but you can't sacrifice your body for it."
When Tan Jie heard this, she was shocked. What? My own body? Sir, are you...
She suddenly became extremely shy and didn't know where to put her hands.
Li Ji immediately noticed Tan Jie's embarrassment and thought to himself, maybe the lady misunderstood what I said.
I'm talking about caring about your health, not your body.
Anyway, this cannot be explained over and over again. The more you explain it, the worse it gets. In the end, no one may be able to explain it clearly.
While Li Ji was hesitating, Yu Cheng came in from outside.
"Sir, everything has been arranged. Zhang Shan from the Ji Camp will lead the team."
"Ask Zhang Shan to come in."
"Yes, sir."
After a while, Zhang Shan walked into the dining room.
When he saw Li Ji eating, he knelt on his knees and said, "Sir, please call me."
"Zhang Shan, I order you to lead 500 people to Tanjia Bay to carry out security. If you encounter any lawless criminals, bandits or vagrants, execute them on the spot."
"Yes, sir."
Zhang Shan took the order and left.
We talked and talked, and drank three rounds of drinks.
The villagers thanked Li Ji, and then headed towards Tanjia Bay under the cover of night.
Tan Jie told a 15-year-old boy:
"This owner has important matters to discuss with Lord Li. Go back and tell the old lady. Don't worry."
The young man responded loudly: "As you command, Master."
"Maid, lead the way. Miss Tan, please go to the 'Yongmei Poetry Society' to rest for a while."
"Yes, sir!"
Two maids led the way in front, one maid supported Tan Jie, and two maids followed behind.
After Yu Cheng sent him to the round gate entrance of the backyard, he returned to the dining room and started eating and drinking with Yu Xiao and other guards.
The building of the Yongmei Poetry Society is decorated with carvings of dragons and paintings of phoenixes.
Rows of warm rooms with red walls and green tiles are hidden among the green trees.
Li Ji did not go to Xun Mei's residence. It was already very late and he guessed that the young lady had already gone to bed.
Follow the mountain corridor, turn right, walk fifty meters forward, and a building will appear in front of you.
The maid Qiuju opened the door, and a stream of warm air blew towards her.
Li Ji and Tan Jie sat down at the desk, and the maid Dongxue brought them two cups of hot tea.
"My lord, my lady, please have some tea."
Tan Jie picked up the teacup, looked around the layout of the room, and said with a smile:
"Sir, this Xun Mansion is truly a wealthy family. Look at the furnishings in this room. They are very exquisite."
"A wealthy family has its own worries. I think your rural scenery is like a paradise on earth."
"Excuse me, but do you like the countryside?"
Li Ji was stunned. You are too direct. Do you like wildness or romance? It is hard to tell.
" Miss, the air in the countryside is fresh and the customs are simple. The relationships between people are simple and warm."
"Unlike the aristocratic families and powerful families, who are scheming and looking down on each other."
Tan Jie said: "Yes, you can imagine the darkness of the officialdom. Fighting for power and profit, one person takes the stage and the other takes the stage, but in the end, they are all buried in the deserted mountains."
Li Ji was surprised. The lady in front of him was impressive.
The expression of his feelings is full of cynicism and a sense of disillusionment with the world.
"Miss, please don't be so negative. The country needs its pillars to govern. How can they be all zombies and deceitful people?"
Tan Jie was startled, but immediately smiled.
"Sir, I have strayed from the topic a little. The night is short, why should we waste our time and trouble on irrelevant topics?"
Li Ji was about to speak when Qiu Ju whispered:
"My Lord, the bath water is ready."
As soon as he winked, Qiuju immediately understood.
"Miss, please!"
Tan Jie followed Qiu Ju into the side room, and soon the sound of running water was heard from inside.
Then a country tune was heard: "The seventh month comes in July, the eighth month comes in August, on the seventeenth and eighteenth, the slaves pick bean pods, my aunt..."
As Li Ji listened, he suddenly remembered the pair of singing sisters at Wangshan Restaurant.
Are they living well in Liu's house?
I haven't been to Liu's house for some time, and Liu Qi is probably asleep now.
Li Ji was daydreaming when suddenly the door of the side room opened with a creaking sound.
His eyes lit up and he saw that Tan Jie's appearance had changed.
Tan Jie looked at Li Ji's fiery eyes and called out shyly:
"Sir, your eyes are so red?"
Li Ji was so hot that he was about to reach out his hand when Qiu Ju suddenly came out...
