Chapter 361 – Xiao Dong’s alcohol tolerance! (1/2)

The entrance of ‘Hai Shen’ Seafood restaurant.

Guo Panwei drove the Mercedes MPV into the open-air carpark, and Lin Pingping alighted first. She quickly opened the rear passenger door for Dong Xuebing. A staff member from Business Section One, Zhang Fan, had come along with them. Lin Pingping had brought him along is because he had been working on this investment, and his alcohol tolerance is high. She had heard that Liang Zeyuan loves drinking, and Zhang Fan’s job today is to drink with him.

Lin Pingping instructed. “Xiao Zhang, we will be counting on you later.”

Zhang Fan smiled embarrassedly. “Section Chief Lin, Mr. Liang’s alcohol tolerance is about 1 liter to 1.5 liters. The last time we drank, Mr. Liang made me drink…”

“You are getting scared before we even drink?!” Lin Pingping frowned. “You got the wrong attitude. I want you to go all out today. If we get the contract, I will give you the biggest credit.”

“I will do my best.” Zhang Fan replied.

Dong Xuebing overheard their conversation. “The investor is very good at drinking?”

Lin Pingping smiled. “I saw Mr. Liang finishing a bottle of Maotai himself with my own eyes. It is about 1.5 liters, and despite drinking one bottle, he still looks fine. I think he can still drink. Mr. Liang also likes people who can drink. We had dinner with him yesterday, and I thought we could reach a deal. But Xiao Zhang can’t drink after 500ml, and we couldn’t finish the negotiation.”

Dong Xuebing was surprised to hear all these. “You all measure one’s alcohol tolerance in units of 0.5 liters?! I only measure my drinking by units of 100ml.”

Lin Pingping laughed. “Me too. My limit is around 250ml.”

“Haha… It’s quite a lot.” Dong Xuebing can only drink around 200ml at most.

Suddenly, a black Toyota Crown turned into the carpark, and a middle-aged man with a dark complexion alighted. His leather shoes are covered with dust and look like he had just visited a construction site. Lin Pingping whispered to Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing knew this man is Liang Zeyuan. He doesn’t look like a billionaire and looks more like a businessman from a small village.

Liang Zeyuan saw Lin Pingping and Zhang Fan and walks over. He laughed as he greeted them. “Chief Lin, Xiao Zhang, sorry to keep you all waiting.”

Lin Pingping laughed. “We had just reach also. Mr. Liang, let me introduce you. This is our Investment Promotion Agency’s Chief.”

Dong Xuebing extended his hand. “Nice to meet you.”

Agency Chief?! Mr. Liang is quite a surprise to see the Agency’s Chief to be so young. He laughed and shook Dong Xuebing’s hand. “Chief Dong, nice to meet you.”

After a while, Deputy Mayor Zhao Xinglong arrived, and everyone entered the restaurant after some introductions.

All the dishes were served, and most of it is seafood dishes.

Liang Zeyuan did not say anything, and his driver poured everyone a glass of Baijiu.

Dong Xuebing and the Investment Promotion Agency staff are fine, as drinking is part of their job. But the County Government has strict regulations on drinking during office hours. Zhao Xinglong still must return to work after lunch, and Lin Pingping explained to Liang Zeyuan. To everyone’s surprise, Zhao Xinglong raised his glass and laughed. “I still have to work in the afternoon. But since Mr. Liang says so, I will drink this glass. I will be reprimanded by Mayor Xie if she smells alcohol on me… Hahaha…” This is his way of supporting Dong Xuebing’s work.

Lin Pingping and the rest bottom up.

Guo Panwei also looks like he has high alcohol tolerance like Zhang Fan.

Dong Xuebing is the only one who is getting worried. The glass of Baijiu is around 125ml, and drinking on an empty stomach is making him uncomfortable. He is also worried that he would disgrace himself if he got drunk. Dong Xuebing had to finish his glass of Baijiu in several parts. He felt he had reached his limit after this glass, and he will be drunk if he has to drink one more glass.

Dong Xuebing’s alcohol tolerance is too low.

Dong Xuebing can feel a slight headache now. He knew he must attend such lunch and dinners in the future, and if he drinks with the investors, he will get drunk and embarrass himself. But if he doesn’t drink, the investors might felt they are not respected. He will be facing investors who love drinking, and he cannot handle it.

This is an issue for Dong Xuebing, and it is a big issue.

They chatted while eating, and Dong Xuebing is thinking about solving his low alcohol tolerance issue.

The lunch started, and everyone did not mention anything about the investment. The important issues are usually discussed at the end of the meal after everyone had eaten and drank. Dong Xuebing has a good impression of Liang Zeyuan. He is a straightforward person and speaks his mind. During the meal, Liang Zeyuan received a phone call from a friend. His friend wants to borrow 1 million RMB from him, and Liang Zeyuan agreed immediately without any questions.

Dong Xuebing nodded in his heart, as he loves to befriend people like Liang Zeyuan.

“Eh?” Liang Zeyuan suddenly looks at Dong Xuebing’s wrist. “Chief Dong, your watch…”