Chapter 1246: Chapter 1235: Drinking Contest, Knockout Mule
“You’re still quite self-aware.” Zhou Wei nodded.
Actually, this was part of his own plan, but since Ning Fan brought up the issue, he had to respond, especially with Xu Xiaoqing here. He couldn’t leave a bad impression on this campus belle, could he?
“So, what do you suggest? How should we drink? We’ll risk it all for the gentleman’s sake. It all depends on your sincerity.”
“Sincerity is mutual,”
Ning Fan said to himself, then raised his glass, shaking it towards the students at the table before downing it in one go. Showing the bottom of the glass, he smugly continued, “Since we’re talking about fairness, how about this: I’ll drink one glass,
you all drink one glass too. Let’s say, we’ll keep drinking this way; as long as there’s even one person at the table who hasn’t fallen, I’ll keep going. How about that?”
What?
Now it was Zhou Wei’s turn to feel troubled. Why? Because judging by Ning Fan’s drinking capacity earlier, he should have already had more than a pint.
However, at this moment, Ning Fan was still composed, not blushing or even blinking.
If they really went drink-for-drink with him, Ning Fan would likely still be standing, while Zhou Wei and his friends would be knocked out.
This was a situation Zhou Wei didn’t want to see.
But the situation was too difficult to escape from, leaving him feeling conflicted.
Unbeknownst to Xu Xiaoqing, Ning Fan lightly tapped her back.
Xu Xiaoqing immediately understood his meaning, and with a bright smile, the whole room felt like spring had arrived.
Everyone was stunned; a beauty is a beauty, with every expression capturing all hearts.
Xu Xiaoqing was already accustomed to the intense gazes from these guys. With a slight smile, she said, “I think Ning Fan’s plan is fair. So here’s the deal, I’ll be the judge. If Ning Fan doesn’t fall but all of you do, Ning Fan wins. If Ning Fan falls and one of you remains standing, then you win. How about it?”
“This…”
The group exchanged looks, gulped, and found it hard to decide.
Given that the campus belle had voiced her opinion, Zhou Wei’s anger was stirred instead. He pretended to be generous, saying, “Alright, we’ll go with Xu schoolmate’s method. We won’t leave until we’re drunk.”
Then, he squinted slightly and whispered, “But Ning, we should lay it out first: if we win, you must apologize for hitting me this morning and compensate me for my medical expenses and emotional distress.”
“No problem.”
Ning Fan immediately agreed, with a playful smile in his eyes, “What if I win?”
“With so many of us, can you really win?”
Zhou Wei thought to himself, quickly laughing aloud, “If you win, we’ll willingly follow your lead, no questions asked. How’s that?”
“Alright, if anyone doesn’t stick to the agreement, they’re a turtle’s grandson.”
Ning Fan gave a sinister smile, seeing through their thoughts.
Ha, playing games with me? Let’s see if you can outsmart me.
Then he shouted towards the snack bar’s front, “Waiter, come over here.”
“How can I help you, sir?” The part-time student waitress approached, asking respectfully.
Ning Fan nodded and asked, “Do you have Baijiu or Knockout Mule here?”
Baijiu?
Knockout Mule?
The waitress, still inexperienced, was momentarily stunned by the unfamiliar liquor terms.
The same bewilderment was shared by Zhou Wei and his cronies.
Only Li Yang was silently lamenting, “Ah, I’ve made bad friends. Looks like I’ll be dragged down today too, with a high chance of getting drunk.”
Baijiu is a highly potent Northeast liquor, with a higher alcohol content than Erguotou.
The so-called Knockout Mule is the kind of strong liquor drunk by herders on the prairie. It’s so intense that just a sip feels like it’s burning your throat, almost smoking.
Zhou Wei’s throat moved, and his mouth twitched with a helpless gesture, “Ning, isn’t it a bit extreme?”
“If we’re going to drink, let’s have the high-proof stuff. What’s the point of Erguotou?”
Ning Fan saw their discomfort, casually continuing his comments.
At that moment, the snack bar owner arrived, smiling warmly, “You’ve all been regulars here. Since you’re in high spirits from eating,
drinking is inevitable. It just so happens that last month, I traveled to the prairie and brought back two boxes of Knockout Mule. But the liquor is too strong; I’ve only managed to drink two bottles in a month.
Since you wish to drink, I’ll bring it all out for you to enjoy to your heart’s content.”
“Uh…”
Zhou Wei and the others were dumbfounded, speechless.
This works?
There really is Knockout Mule?
Zhou Wei desperately signaled to the snack bar owner.
But a business opportunity cannot be ignored. The snack bar owner pretended not to see and continued nodding happily towards Ning Fan, “This gentleman has good taste, clearly a straightforward guy. I’ll have the waiter bring you the alcohol.”
Before anyone could react, the snack bar owner hurried out like a gust of wind.
In no time, two male part-time workers arrived carrying two boxes of Knockout Mule.
If counted carefully, one box already had two bottles removed, meaning there were still ten bottles left in the two boxes.
This liquor isn’t small in quantity; each bottle contains two pounds of alcohol.
In other words, the room now had 20 pounds of Knockout Mule.
What does this mean?
It’s potent liquor, close to pure alcohol.
If a man can drink a pint of Erguotou, switching to Knockout Mule would likely knock him out after half a pint.
Because this liquor is so strong, it acts fast.
Even with over a dozen at the table, they might not finish the bottles, especially with two boxes of Erguotou nearby.
Ning Fan laughed heartily, full of emotion, “Let’s finish these Erguotou first, then drink the Knockout Mule.”
What?
Isn’t this a bit much?
Zhou Wei and the others turned pale with fear, caught in a tough spot but unable to back out.
With Xu Xiaoqing here, losing face in front of the campus belle meant it would be as challenging as climbing to the heavens to redeem oneself later.
Zhou Wei stiffened his neck, feigning bravery, “Alright, let’s drink to oblivion.”
Then he signaled to Li Yang.
Li Yang immediately understood, walked out, but no one knew what he was up to.
Ning Fan didn’t concern himself, directly opened a bottle of Erguotou, and began chugging straight from the bottle.
Before long, the bottle was empty, with not a drop left.
“Brothers, drinking glass by glass is boring and a waste of time. Let’s chug straight from the bottle, whoever falls first isn’t a man.”
What the heck!
This is a thing?
How come I didn’t know?
Anyone seeing him drink Erguotou might think he’s celebrating wildly with some happy journey beverage.