Chapter 1442: Toast

Chapter 1442: Chapter 1442: Toast

Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach does more harm than good to the body, this is common knowledge.

Even if Zhou Chenghang is going to toast later, he should fill his stomach with something first. So he sat at the chairman’s position at the chairman’s table.

To his left was the leader. This made him so excited that his entire face turned red.

Not everyone gets the honor of dining with family elders; this is a privilege.

Zhou Chenghang was fortunate; he got this opportunity and, as the groom, he sat at the chairman’s position, which made him even more nervously happy.

The only thing that displeased Zhou Chenghang was encountering the person he least wanted to see at this table—Lin Tian!

He didn’t think this guy deserved to be at the chairman’s table; he shouldn’t even be at the wedding. This was the biggest flaw of the wedding!

The leader looked at Zhou Chenghang and chuckled, saying, "An admirable couple, what a good match. Zhou, I wish you and your spouse harmony and longevity."

"Thank you, leader, we will," Zhou Chenghang responded excitedly.

The leader then shifted his gaze to Mr. Wang, smiled respectfully, and said, "Mr. Wang, feel free to eat and drink as you please, don’t mind me. I am just here as a guest today, if I cause you to be cautious, I might as well not have come."

Mr. Wang’s face was glowing as he laughed, "The leader is right, so let’s begin."

Everyone started eating; Zhou Chenghang first ate a roast duck leg, then stood up with his wine glass and said to the leader, "I am grateful for your blessings, leader. I toast to you. I’ll finish mine, you do as you please."

The leader also picked up his wine glass, clinked glasses with Zhou Chenghang, and they both drank their wine.

Zhou Chenghang was thrilled inside when he saw the leader drink even that small glass; he was drinking a small glass of beer, while the leader was drinking white liquor.

He knew that as a family elder, one must strictly control alcohol intake in public, partly for safety, partly due to their special status requiring a clear mind.

Of course, Zhou Chenghang also knew that the Zhou Family couldn’t possibly invite this important figure; the one who could truly invite him was the Wang Family’s ancestor, Mr. Wang!

His intentions were obvious to everyone: to serve as a warning! Even if the Wang Family left Luoyan Dock, it still remained significant, and any attempts to cause trouble must be carefully measured against one’s own capacity.

Mr. Wang pointed with his hand toward Qing Anzhi and said, "This is Mr. Qing from the Security Management Institute."

Zhou Chenghang immediately understood and poured another glass of wine, rising respectfully, saying, "Hello, Mr. Qing, thank you for attending Chenghang’s wedding."

Qing Anzhi also clinked glasses with Zhou Chenghang and then drank it all in one go.

Then, Mr. Wang gestured toward Lin Tian, smiling and said, "This is Mr. Lin from Luoyan Dock, you two know each other, so no need for further introduction. You two are about the same age and should have much to talk about, go have a toast."

Mr. Wang had long seen the friction between Zhou Chenghang and Lin Tian. Although he didn’t say anything, his eyes had betrayed it many times.

Zhou Chenghang could hear the tone of Mr. Wang, forced by circumstances, he had to put on a strained smile and raise his wine glass, just about to toast, Wang Zheng wanted to get up and stop this scene.

In his view, not kicking Lin Tian out was already considerate, how could anyone toast him? Who was he?

But before he could stand, Wang Manzi pressed him down. Wang Manzi whispered in his ear, "Don’t do anything foolish!"

Wang Zheng’s anger was quickly extinguished!

He remembered the attitude of the two ancestors toward Lin Tian at the entrance, and looking at Lin Tian’s current position, right next to the two leaders. If he really stopped this, making Lin Tian embarrassed, it might truly be foolish.

As the groom came to toast, Lin Tian should logically stand and drink with him.

"Mr. Lin, I’ll finish mine, you do as you please," Zhou Chenghang raised his glass, showing no hint of a smile.

Lin Tian didn’t mind, chuckled and clinked glasses with him, saying, "Mr. Zhou, your outfit looks very smart today."

This remark immediately made Zhou Chenghang’s face sour. He remembered their unpleasant encounter over a wedding outfit at the aritl bridal shop.

Now Lin Tian’s remark was striking at the heart!

Lin Tian suddenly thought of something and smiled even more, "The bride looks beautiful too."

On the surface, this sounded fine, but seeing Lin Tian’s expression, Zhou Chenghang became uneasy again. He felt the remark had a deeper meaning.

"Oh right, you look quite handsome today too, wishing you a harmonious marriage," Lin Tian said with a smile, downing his drink.

Zhou Chenghang was bewildered. Lin Tian’s three remarks made him uncomfortable, the last one seemed innocuous at first but upon closer thought made Zhou Chenghang furious. Wishing for marriage harmony? That didn’t sound like a blessing!

But seeing Lin Tian had already finished his drink, he too followed suit, lifting his head to drink it all.

Next to Lin Tian was Chen Moxiang. However, her role now was just a supporting character beside Qing Anzhi. Zhou Chenghang didn’t toast her separately, but instead toasted the whole table again before joining Mr. Wang to toast at other tables.

Except when meeting specific individuals who required individual toasting, it was generally one toast per table.

After the groom left, Chen Moxiang turned into a complete foodie, soon her bowl was full, eating leisurely. Lin Tian was surprised and exclaimed, "I didn’t know you could eat so much."

This remark, heard by Chen Moxiang, made her cheeks redden a little. She retaliated with a kick under the table and snorted, "What? Complaining I eat a lot? It’s not like I am eating your rice. Besides, our work is mentally and physically demanding, shouldn’t we replenish more?"

"Oh definitely!" Lin Tian nodded like a chick pecking rice, better not to offend.

Suddenly, Lin Tian asked, "By the way, why did you dress up as a man today?"

Chen Moxiang glanced at Lin Tian and said, "Disguise, it’s one of the basic and most practical skills at the Security Management Institute. I stayed here disguised as a Wang family disciple for a long time. Now I’m disguised as a man to minimize exposing myself, avoid being recognized, and considering potential risks in the evening, we might interact with the Wang Family, it’s best to have some cover. Don’t ask such silly questions in the future."

Lin Tian couldn’t help but smile, he felt it was unnecessary but understood Chen Moxiang’s reasoning.

Lin Tian had considered disguising himself but decided against it. Using an old saying, even if he turned to ashes, the Wang Family would recognize him.