Chapter 263: Chapter 263 Zhonghai Sun Family_1

A few people walked into the Sun Family’s extremely luxurious living room.

At this moment, Lin Shutong was also called over, but upon seeing the adorable Tongtong, Lin Shutong wheedled Tongtong away from Lu Chennong with a mix of soft talk and persistence.

The people sitting here were almost all influential figures who could shake Zhonghai City with just a stomp of their feet, but Tongtong showed no timidity at all. Following behind Lin Shutong, she hopped and skipped, greeting each of the bigwigs one by one, nearly melting their hearts with her charm.

“Elder Xu, I must say, what I admire most about you isn’t your medical skills or your martial arts, but having such a cute little treasure. It’s seriously enviable!” Lu Chenbing laughed heartily, echoing the thoughts of everyone at the table.

Indeed, that was the case. The attendees, almost all revered figures in Zhonghai, unquestionably powerful in their own right, were all conquered by the sight of Tongtong’s innocent and cute face, without exception.

Xu Fan could tell that their fondness for Tongtong wasn’t because she had a formidable father like him, but a genuine affection for this adorable little darling.

Time flew by and, as everyone was chatting leisurely, Sun Lihua had already instructed the kitchen to prepare the meal. It wasn’t long before a member of the Sun family approached Sun Lihua and said, “Sir, our dishes are ready.”

“Then serve the meal. Nobody’s going home sober today.” Once Sun Lihua spoke, several people came out to set the table, and then one delicious dish after another was served.

The Moutai liquor, worth thousands of yuan per bottle, was uncorked by Sun Lihua himself, who opened four or five bottles and placed them on the table.

“Elder Xu, I don’t know if drinking will affect your preparation of the medicine later. If it does, then I won’t pour any for you,” Sun Lihua said as he personally held the bottle, standing in front of Xu Fan to ask.

“Haha, Li Hua, I’m afraid you don’t yet know about Elder Xu’s ability to drink with impunity,” Lu Chenbing said, pointing at Xu Fan and secretly giving a thumbs up.

He had once drunk with Xu Fan at Lu Chennong’s home.

Lu Chenbing, who fancied himself as the Overlord of the liquor table, had never been outdrunk by anyone in his life, yet Xu Fan was the single blot on his record.

That day, they drank over six bottles. Even the capacious Lu Chenbing ended up passed out cold, while Xu Fan was perfectly fine afterward, and even went to Lu Family Port’s car city to buy a car.

“Haha, since Elder Xu has such a talent, I must make sure to have a proper drink with you!” Sun Lihua held up the bottle and poured a full cup of liquor for Xu Fan.

If someone unaware were to see this, they would probably be astounded.

Sun Lihua was a figure to reckon with, the current head of the Sun family, Zhonghai City’s foremost family.

The Sun family’s influence in Zhonghai was deeply ingrained and complex.

One of his cousins was the richest man in Zhonghai City.

Due to the sudden nature of the elder’s illness and the unexpected fog at Jiangnan Airport, Sun Lihua’s sister hadn’t made it in time.

Though he was aging, his influence was absolutely undeniable.

Thus, the Sun family’s status in Zhonghai was something other families simply couldn’t reach.

As the current head of the Sun family, Sun Lihua’s enterprise might not be the largest in Zhonghai, but his influence was by no means less than Lu Chennong’s.

Even if wealth rankings only count the overt strength displayed, the Sun family’s hidden power had never been fully revealed.

Should someone witness the mysterious Sun family head Sun Lihua pouring drinks for someone, they would surely be left agape, and might brush their eyes thrice with a shoe brush to ensure they weren’t seeing things.

And now, Sun Lihua was indeed pouring a drink for Xu Fan, who showed no sign of being overwhelmed by this attention, simply smiling lightly and saying to Sun Lihua, “Elder Sun, no need to bother, I can pour it myself.”

“Elder Xu, please don’t be polite. By preserving my father’s health, you’ve preserved a flag of the Sun family. It’s no trouble at all to pour you a drink. Even if I had to give you a grand bow, I, Sun Lihua, would accept it without hesitation!” Sun Lihua’s voice still echoed with gratitude towards Xu Fan.

“Li Hua, let’s not stand on ceremony at the table. Come, let’s all have one on behalf of us!” Lu Chenbing was a straightforward and hearty character, picking up his cup and toasting with everyone.

“Alright, this drink, we must have it!” Sun Lihua also lifted his cup.

Even Elder Lin Yaoshi, who usually drank little, smiled slightly and raised his glass.

“Grandpa! You shouldn’t be drinking!” Lin Shutong saw Lin Yaoshi lifting his glass, her pretty face frowning sternly as she gazed at her grandfather.

In this moment, she seemed to be the guardian, and Lin Yaoshi simply a school student.

“My dear, grandpa will drink just this one. After all, such a great occasion of your grandpa’s recovery, how could I not celebrate a little?” Lin Yaoshi chuckled, pleading with the lovely Lin Shutong.

“Alright, then you can only have this one, Grandpa. If you drink more, I’ll tell Grandma!” Lin Shutong puffed out her cheeks, wearing a mischievously clever expression.

“Alright, alright, I’ll only drink this one,” Lin Yaoshi also meekly complied.

Seeing the affectionate exchange between grandfather and granddaughter, everyone felt a wave of warmth. They all laughed, and Xu Fan also raised his cup, saying, “I appreciate the generous hospitality of Elder Sun today. I’ll finish this drink, and everyone else can feel free to enjoy as they wish.”

After speaking, Xu Fan lifted his cup and downed the liquor in one gulp.

“What a drinker!” Seeing Xu Fan’s straightforward manner, everyone warmed to him even further. Humble yet genuine, that was the kind of companion everyone appreciated at the drinking table.

“Elder Xu is so hearty, I can’t afford to be less enthusiastic; bottoms up!” Lu Chenbing lifted his glass and smoothly drained his cup.

“Haha, you two with your strong capacities can enjoy your drink, I and Elder Lin will take it slow,” said Lu Chennong as he touched cups with Elder Lin, each taking a small sip.

But with everyone at the table being friends and family, no one minded the pace at which the two were drinking.

“I’m drinking too, a toast to Elder Xu!” Sun Lihua raised his cup towards Xu Fan, and unreservedly gulped down the liquor.