Cao Fei's expression remained the same. He took the wine cup and placed it on the table without batting an eyelid. Then, he turned around and took out the wine gourd from his waist. He pretended to return the cup to Ximen Qing and took a big gulp.
He even found a reason for himself.
"Please don't blame me, Your Excellency. I've been working alone in a foreign land, and I've always felt that the old wine from my hometown is more delicious.”
Although Ximen Qing's words were sincere and Li Ping 'er was extremely charming, Cao Fei did not forget the purpose of his visit. He had never let his guard down.
Ximen Qing didn't care about Cao Fei's strange behavior. In his opinion, drinking was just to liven things up. As for where the wine came from, what did it matter?
Soon, after a round of toasts, the atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up.
Cao Fei drank a few mouthfuls in a row and was already 40 - 50% drunk.
Ximen Qing saw this and did not put it to heart. His mind was completely focused on Cao Fei.
For a moment, she picked up some nice words and deliberately flattered him.
Ximen Qing suddenly put down his wine glass and pointed at Li Ping 'er, who was beside Cao Fei, and asked,""What does Governor Cao think of my concubine?”
Cao Fei glanced at Li Ping 'er, who was beside him, and was slightly stunned. He replied in confusion,""Very good, the green grass is suitable, and the eyebrows are natural. Your Excellency is really blessed.”
Xi Men Qing clapped his hands, looking very excited.
"Then how about I use her to exchange for someone else?”
However, this inexplicable sentence instantly sobered Cao Fei up. Beside him, Li Ping 'er's limbs paused, her ears pricked up, and her arms stiffened.
Cao Fei noticed Li Ping 'er's originally smiling face, and his expression instantly became downcast, as if he had already guessed what would happen next.
Her small lips were tightly clenched together. She couldn't believe that Ximen Qing, who had always cared about her, would actually use her as a bargaining chip.
The atmosphere at the table instantly turned cold.
"Chief Cao, you don't have to worry about being at a disadvantage. Ping 'er has been in my Ximen family for less than a year, but he's a wonderful person who knows how to feel hot and cold. He's proficient in blowing, playing, singing, and so on. I guarantee that Chief Cao will be so happy that he won't forget his home and will be satisfied.”
Since he had said this, everyone at the table understood Ximen Qing's intentions.
Ping 'er's expression was as unsightly as it could get. In order to avoid everyone's gaze, her head had long since drooped down. Her shoulders were trembling, and faint sobs could be heard.
Even Mei 'er was no longer in the mood. The fox grieves over the death of the rabbit, and she could no longer squeeze out that flower-like smile from before.
Only the county deputy's old face was not affected at all. His mouth was slightly agape, and his meaningful gaze looked back and forth between Mei 'er and Ping' er, as if he was secretly comparing who was more outstanding between the two.
However, what interested him more was who was the person Xi Men Qing was talking about?
Could it be that there was someone in Yanggu County who could beat Ping 'er and Mei' er?
This fellow praised as if he was watching the show." Official Ximen is indeed a sincere person. I admire you."”
Cao Fei's expression instantly turned cold. He could vaguely guess what Ximen Qing was thinking.
He held the wine gourd in his hand and asked expressionlessly,"Who do you want to change?"
Ximen Qing was still immersed in the excitement of his wish being fulfilled. He did not care about the reactions of the people in the private room. He just stared at Cao Fei in a daze.
"The person I want is Pan Jinlian, the wife of a martial arts university student who sells baked cakes on Purple Stone Street. I heard that this family is under the protection of Governor Cao, so I asked the county magistrate to set up a trap and specially came to discuss with Governor Cao.”
"What is Pan Jinlian's charm?" the county magistrate asked. He actually made Official Ximen put in so much effort to bring him home another day.”
Cao Fei felt as if someone had hit him in the head, and a wave of violent emotions rushed to the top of his head.
He sneered three times in a row and asked through gritted teeth,""Official, do you know that Pan Jinlian is my sister-in-law and Wu Da is the elder brother of my sworn brother Wu Er?”
Ximen Qing replied," I didn't know at first. I just learned about it from Granny Wang yesterday. What do you think?"”
"What do you think?"
Cao Fei pushed aside the chair beside him and stood up with a thud. He pointed at Ximen Qing's nose and cursed,""You perverted, reckless, and filthy talent. You know that Pan Jinlian is my sister-in-law, yet you still dare to have such ideas. If I let you go, I, Cao Fei, am not worthy of being called a tiger hunter.”
Cao Fei's sudden change of attitude was beyond everyone's expectations.
Even the county magistrate was dumbfounded.
He pointed at Cao Fei and shouted unhappily," Chief Cao, did you drink too much and start spouting nonsense? Official Ximen has good intentions. It's just a deal. It's fine if you don't agree, but why are you scolding me? It hurt our harmony for no reason."
No one present knew that just a moment ago, when Cao Fei's violent emotions rose in his mind, the system that had been silent for a few days suddenly trembled and gave out a notification.
Ding! The mechanism of punishing evil, promoting good and fighting injustice has been activated. The host can obtain experience points by destroying the current enemy.
Since the system also wants me to level up by killing monsters…
Cao Fei humiliated him in public and even humiliated him in front of the county magistrate and a few concubines, making him unable to step down.
This matter must not be settled peacefully.
However, he knew that Cao Fei was not an ordinary person. Since he could kill a fierce tiger with his bare hands, his martial strength must not be weak. He did not want to argue with Cao Fei here.
As long as the other party was still in Yanggu County, on his own piece of land, after a long time, wouldn't it be up to him to make them round or flat?
Haha!
With a wave of his sleeve, Xi Men Qing knocked over several cups on the table. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his expression was exceptionally ferocious.
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