Wine, in traditional Western dining, is actually quite particular when it comes to flavor selection. It should complement the day's meal, even the climate and weather during the dining experience.
As autumn approaches, and with this being an outdoor barbecue, the choice of "Screaming Eagle" is quite fitting. Li Shuang thought Su Bai had good taste.
In reality, however, Su Bai had simply opened the system's auxiliary information, read through the detailed reviews of several wines, and picked this one.
"So, what do you say? Want to try some too?"
"Hmm, I haven't really drunk much before."
"Well, why not give it a try today? I’m here with you, so there’s no need to worry about safety."
"True."
Many girls who’ve never had alcohol before are often very cautious—what if they get drunk? Could someone take advantage of them?
Especially when out and about, any girl with decent upbringing would be mindful of this.
Chen Yusheng was lucky—her first time drinking was by Su Bai’s side.
And in such a romantic setting: the lake smooth as a mirror, reflecting the evening sunset, with a lawn and a grand villa behind them...
In front of them, beef sizzled on the grill, and under Su Bai’s guidance, she had sprinkled on plenty of chili flakes.
"Alright, I’ll give it a try!"
Chen Yusheng’s eyes sparkled as she eagerly took the wine glass and took a small sip.
"It’s delicious~"
"Right? I had a feeling you’d like red wine. Our tastes are pretty similar, after all," Su Bai said cheerfully.
"No, they’re not."
"How so?"
"I like strong, bold flavors—I’m very consistent. You like all kinds of flavors, you playboy!"
"Fine, fine, I’m a playboy. Not just in my head, but in my... well, you get the idea."
"Hehe~"
Su Bai teased as he clinked glasses with Chen Yusheng, savoring this rare moment of earthly delight.
Li Shuang, the butler, watched from the side, filled with envy.
She wasn’t just envious of Chen Yusheng—she also envied Su Bai for having such a wonderful girl by his side.
Having worked at Tianrong·Manju Hotel in Jiangcheng for so long, Li Shuang had seen plenty of wealthy men and the endless parade of female companions they brought along.
Honestly, most of these women carried an unmistakable air of worldliness.
No matter how hard they tried to act refined and innocent, it was useless—a person’s aura comes from within.
Without substance, no amount of pretense works.
They might fool inexperienced young men, but any man with even a little experience with women would quickly lose interest in such superficial types.
In contrast, Chen Yusheng’s scholarly grace and pure aura were impossible to hide.
A good girl, indeed.
The others around Su Bai, though different in style, were also far from the usual worldly types.
Ah, as expected, Su Bai had great wisdom.
He knew who was worth cherishing.
...
"Academic genius Chen, my sister and I would like to toast you—wishing you and Su Bai a lifetime of happiness~"
After everyone had enjoyed some wine and skewers, the sky had fully darkened.
By now, Wan Xinyan’s adorable, slightly chubby cheeks were already flushed.
Giggling, she raised her second glass to toast Su Bai and Chen Yusheng.
Chen Yusheng’s eyes briefly locked with hers.
From Wan Xinyan’s submissive gaze, she read the key message.
This toast was an act of surrender—a signal that she was stepping back and yielding her place.
Hmm, typical Wan Xinyan!
Chen Yusheng usually disliked girls who were too calculating, but the Wan sisters were an exception because they were upfront about their intentions—"unapologetically bold," so to speak.
"Thank you. And I wish your friendship with Su Bai... brother, a long and lasting one."
As she spoke, Chen Yusheng glanced sideways at Su Bai, her tone slightly sarcastic but mostly dripping with her signature charm.
Su Bai found it amusing and kissed her near the earlobe, wrapping an arm around her slender waist as he raised his glass.
The four clinked glasses!
"Wait, Yueyue, I thought you couldn’t drink?"
Su Bai was about to down his glass when he suddenly realized something was off.
Wan Xinyue declared solemnly, "Yes, but I want to show my sincerity to Su Bai brother and Yusheng sister!"
With that, she downed the wine in one go.
Then, swaying unsteadily, she nearly collapsed onto the grass—thankfully, Su Bai caught her just in time.
"Your sister’s alcohol tolerance is really something else..." Su Bai said, both amused and exasperated.
Keep in mind, when drinking red wine, the glass is only filled a quarter of the way at most—it’s about elegance, not the full-pour habit of drinking spirits.
Yet even that small amount was enough to knock Wan Xinyue out cold.
Truly a lightweight—perfect for being Su Bai’s personal chauffeur!
"Big Goose, could you take her back to her room first? I’ll stay out here and have some more skewers," Chen Yusheng said.
There was an inexplicable air of regal authority in her tone...
Su Bai understood her hint and nodded. "Sure, Yusheng, enjoy yourself for a bit. I’ll be back soon?"
How soon, exactly?
Hard to say—it depended on what "services" Wan Xinyan planned to offer in the meantime.
The three disappeared into the villa’s entrance.
"Jiang Qiuran, come here. I have something to say to you."
"Me? Oh, okay, sure..."
Being suddenly called out by Chen Yusheng caught Jiang Qiuran off guard.
Standing before her, the height difference was intimidating—Chen Yusheng was 173 cm, while Jiang Qiuran barely cleared 160 cm.
The pressure of the "main wife"!
After a brief pause, Chen Yusheng spoke coolly:
"I don’t mind you getting along with Su Bai. After all, you’ve been old friends for years, and I can see he enjoys teasing you."
"Mm-hmm, I’ll do my best to keep everyone happy!"
Jiang Qiuran’s submissive demeanor pleased Chen Yusheng.
She clearly knew the rules—treating Chen Yusheng with the same deference as Su Bai.
In other words, acknowledging her as the "main wife."
Chen Yusheng nodded and added a warning:
"But be careful—don’t upset Su Bai’s mood or disrupt our normal lives, got it?"
"Understood, I’ll be mindful."
Jiang Qiuran eagerly picked up a freshly grilled skewer and handed it to Chen Yusheng with both hands.
"Thank you, Yusheng sister, for allowing me to stay by Su Bai’s side~"
Just saying those words excited Jiang Qiuran again.
It made Chen Yusheng blush a little.
Good thing this was a private lakeside villa—if this had happened at school, their classmates would’ve spun it into a full-blown palace drama.
...
Inside the villa, in a guest room on the third floor.
Though called a guest room, it was spacious, furnished with high-end international brands—including a king-sized bed.
In fact, the entire villa, inside and out, was designed to meet ultra-luxury standards.
Ensuring that the most expensive accommodation in this resort lived up to its price tag.
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
o a martial world and obtained a system that allowed him to draw one entry per year. Unfortunately, all he drew were useless white-tier entries. The probability for high-quality entries was extremely low, with the highest-tier mythic entry having a mere 0.001% chance! To increase the probability, he had to improve his martial realm, but he lacked the innate talent for cultivation. At the age of eighteen, Chen Yi fell into the hands of a gang and was forced into hard labor. Just as his life seemed destined for a bleak end, on his 18th entry draw, he actually pulled a mythic entry—Simulator! In the simulation, he could also draw one entry every year that passed, and upon ending the simulation, he would inherit all entries and his martial realm! In his first simulation, Chen Yi struggled desperately just to survive, knowing that living one more year meant one more entry draw! Finally, with hair turned white, he drew the entry he had longed for—Low-Grade Innate Talent! "Hahaha! Don't bully the old and poor! Time to cultivate and inherit my cultivation base!" ... From then on, Chen Yi continuously simulated and drew entries, his martial realm soaring higher and higher! Epic, legendary, and even mythic entries were gathered into his collection one after another! "What demon race or devil race? What dark turmoil? I don't know anything about that. They just charged at me screaming 'How can you possibly ascend to immortality?!' and got stuck to my fists, unable to be shaken off. Blind spots, speed bumps... go talk to my simulator. We're all struggling to survive out here. I'm trying so hard, so how are they still alive?"
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
