I am doing well in the Siheyuan

"A matter of a lifetime..." Lou Xiao'e has not yet fully understood the profound meaning of this sentence.

After the dishes were prepared, Ye Ming was also invited by Director Lou to dine in the restaurant.

"I told you Xiaoye is less than 20 years old, but you still don't believe me."

There were four strangers sitting at the table, all of them looked to be under 40 years old. They must be people of status and position as they could drink at the same table with Director Lou.

"Old Lou, you're not lying to us, are you? You're so young but you have such skills. Are you not married yet?"

"Don't guess randomly, that's Xiaoye's sister, and she's still single."

"That's fate, my Lord. I remember your daughter will be of marriageable age in a few years, right? I think this young man is pretty good."

"Well, with Su'e's personality, we dare not marry her off casually to cause harm to others."

Everyone laughed, but the name that was mentioned unintentionally just now made Ye Ming confused for a moment.

"Su'e? Your last name is Hou, right? Then your daughter's name is..."

"Hou Su'e, do you know my daughter?" After the other party confirmed it, Ye Ming couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Hou Su'e?

Could she be the daughter of Marquis Pauper?

If memory serves me correctly, Marquis Polan's father was a descendant of a prince with a different surname. Later, his family fell into decline and he began to make a living by collecting scrap.

These people of this era will probably become the main targets of attack in the future, especially Hou Polan.

Although Director Lou is a capitalist, his sensitivity is far beyond that of Hou Polan.

To put it bluntly, Hou Polan was one of the "feudal remnants" of that era.

The current prosperity and bustle may only last for a few years.

However, the arrogance in some people's bones cannot be erased.

"Boy, don't just stand there, speak up."

Hou Polan frowned slightly and looked at the man in front of him with a strange expression.

"Mr. Hou, your daughter's name is very similar to that of a friend of mine. I was distracted for a moment. So, I'll drink a glass of wine as punishment."

As Ye Ming spoke, he poured himself a full glass of Moutai and drank it in one gulp.

"Oh, you have a good alcohol tolerance, but it's too boring to just drink like this."

Seeing that Ye Ming had a great alcohol tolerance, Hou Polan did not let him go easily.

"How would you like to drink it?"

"Can you play drinking games?"

"Drinking game?"

Ye Ming was no stranger to drinking games.

In his previous life, he was a graduate of Chinese language and literature.

Those five leaders, six six six and the like are simple drinking games that evolved later among the people.

What was proposed by Marquis Polan was obviously a more elegant drinking game.

When performing Yaling, one must quote from classics, chant poetry in rhyme, compose on the spot, and respond immediately. This requires a lot of knowledge, and people without a certain foundation in poetry can only watch helplessly.

"I say, Lao Hou, you are playing drinking games with a cook. Isn't that clearly embarrassing him?"

"No problem. Since Mr. Hou is interested in this, I will accompany you."

"That's great! You really suit my taste."

Hou Paolan just said it casually, but he didn't expect Ye Ming to agree to it so readily, which surprised everyone present.

"Xiao Ye, do you also know how to play drinking games?" Director Lou was puzzled.

He learned from Director Yang that Ye Ming did not even finish high school and had been idle when he was young. He only became more restrained after his family suffered a sudden change.

Nowadays, this cooking skill is rare. If you get guidance from a famous chef and practice hard for a few years, you can make some progress.

But when it comes to drinking games, it’s completely different.

Lou Xiao'e and Mrs. Tan were also curious about this. Although they had little contact with each other, they understood that Ye Ming was not the kind of person who would act rashly.

"Mr. Hou, you are the elder, please go first."

"Then I won't be polite. 'Drink all night and don't go home until you are drunk.'"

This sentence comes from "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·Zhanlu", a poem describing the emperor's banquet for princes, expressing the four virtues of drinking: one is to drink to one's heart's content, two is to put filial piety first, three is to maintain moral conduct, and four is to behave appropriately.

Such a difficult opening poem made all the guests look embarrassed, but Ye Ming did not hesitate at all, as he had already memorized this drinking order by heart.

"'The wind and rain are dark and the cocks are crowing'."

Upon hearing Ye Ming's response to the drinking order, the smug look on Hou Polan's face instantly disappeared. He kept repeating Ye Ming's poem, and had to admit that he had indeed got it right.

"Good boy, 'I have seen a gentleman, how can I not be happy', what a good order!"

By doing this, Ye Ming not only praised Hou Polan as a gentleman worthy of respect, but also showed that although he was a cook, he did not change his integrity.

His intention is higher than that of Marquis Poor, and his words are full of respect without any flattery.

"Good fellow, Lao Hou, you lost this time, you can't deny your debt!"

Director Lou grinned, obviously surprised that Ye Ming knew how to play drinking games.

"Okay, I lost this round." Hou Polan accepted it calmly, drank a glass of strong liquor, and then started the second round of Feihualing.

"Lao Zhang, come and give us a question."

"Okay, listen, 'No one sees the plum blossoms and bamboos, and the fragrance blows across the stone bridge all night long', and I want to connect the beginning and the end."

Hou Polan was eager to win back a point, so he answered first: "There are beautiful willow trees on the east and west sides of the bridge, and people come and go singing."

Ye Ming lowered his head and thought for a moment, then slowly said: "'I walk on and on again, and I will never leave you again.'"

"Does this sentence have a source?"

"Don't interrupt, just learn!"

"'The feeling of separation is blown by a flute across the chaotic Shandong province'."

"'The scenery of East City gradually becomes beautiful, and the rippling waves welcome the guests' oars.'"

Seeing this, everyone present was speechless.

"Haha, Lao Hou, you've finally got this day. You dare to play drinking games with others with your limited skills? Quick, quick, fill up, fill up."

It was rare to see Marquis Pauper in such an embarrassed state, and the guests began to make fun of him.

Lou Xiao'e gently stroked Xiaoxin's hair, and there was a hint of surprise in her eyes when she looked at Ye Ming.

From the time they first met in the courtyard until now, this man, who is close to her age, always seems to bring her unexpected surprises.

"I didn't expect that I was wrong today. I have another question here. If you can answer it correctly, I will be convinced."

"Mr. Hou, please enlighten me."

"Listen carefully, 'The word 'hong' is composed of three 'cars', and the word 'yu' is composed of a 'slant'. 'Car, car, car, the stone path is slanting up the cold mountain'!"

"This old man is desperate to lose."

As soon as Director Lou finished speaking, Ye Ming responded with a smile: "'Three mouths in the Chinese character 品, and three mouths in the Chinese character 水酉 form wine. Mouth, mouth, mouth, I urge you to drink another glass of wine!' Mr. Hou, you still have to drink this glass."

"Never mind. I have never been defeated by many people in my life. Today is an eye-opener for me."

After Marquis Pao Lan finished his glass of wine again, Ye Ming was pulled to join him at the table.

"I never thought he would be so flattering to Uncle Hou."

Mrs. Tan sighed inwardly and couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

It would be a good thing if the moth could become connected with Ye Ming.

Unfortunately, the marriage has already been finalized.

The meal lasted for several hours before it gradually dispersed.

After three rounds of drinks, Director Lou specially arranged for a driver and a vehicle to take everyone back to Nanluoguxiang.