"Dr. Zheng is right. Ye Xiu indeed overlooked this."
Ye Xiu hadn't expected Zheng Wenbo to be so shameless. He looked at Zheng Wenbo, who was full of pride, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. However, his expression remained unchanged.
"Well then, let's start with Dr. Zheng as a gesture of respect! Dr. Zheng, please."
With these words, Ye Xiu raised his glass towards Zheng Wenbo.
"Ye Xiu, don't fall for it. He's trying to trick you. He wants you to drink and then renege on his own turn. If you're going to drink, then drink together..."
Although Wang Yanchao had made up his mind that even if Ye Xiu fell for it, he wouldn't let Zheng Wenbo off, he couldn't help but anxiously shout, hoping to remind Ye Xiu not to fall for it.
This Wang guy, he actually wants to ruin my plan!
Unbelievable!
This Wang Yanchao, speaking like that in front of him, completely disregarding someone surnamed Zheng!
Seeing Wang Yanchao anxiously reminding Ye Xiu, Zheng Wenbo felt a surge of anger in his chest, almost burning up. The anger in his eyes seemed as if it could materialize.
"Thank you for the reminder, Director Wang. However, I believe that a returnee elite like Dr. Zheng wouldn't resort to such deceitful tactics, would he? Even if he did, he wouldn't dare to renege on the seniors in our department, right?"
Ye Xiu's gaze shifted to Zheng Wenbo.
Believe? What a joke!
This Zheng guy is nothing but trash, even if he's a returnee elite!
Seeing Ye Xiu not heeding Wang Yanchao's well-intentioned reminder, but instead believing in Zheng Wenbo's so-called character, Wang Yanchao couldn't help but feel speechless. He knew that Ye Xiu was trying to pressure Zheng Wenbo with his words, making it awkward for him to back out, but did he really think this method would work? Would someone as shameless as Zheng Wenbo care about so-called character?
Other doctors shook their heads, thinking Ye Xiu was too young and naive, unaware of the dangers of the world. People like Zheng Wenbo, shameless scoundrels, wouldn't be swayed by a few words from him, would they?
Finally at a loss?
Finally out of ideas?
Resorting to such a low-end pressure tactic?
He thinks that by saying a few words, he can pressure me, Zheng Wenbo? If I don't want to drink, would I care about his words?
Seeing Ye Xiu not heeding Wang Yanchao's words and completely falling into the trap he had set, Zheng Wenbo finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Ye Xiu lifting his glass, a satisfied expression on his face. He then raised his own glass with ease. "Dr. Ye, please!"
Feeling happy and triumphant, Zheng Wenbo didn't even play any tricks this time, simply raising his glass and downing the drink completely.
After finishing the drink, Zheng Wenbo looked at Ye Xiu. Seeing Ye Xiu also downing the drink in one gulp, a satisfied expression appeared on his face. "Dr. Ye really can hold his liquor!"
Ye Xiu paid no attention to Zheng Wenbo's hypocritical words. Instead, he raised his glass again and walked towards another doctor, starting to toast another round.
Watching Ye Xiu start to toast other doctors, Zheng Wenbo's expression became even more pleased. He could almost see Ye Xiu making a fool of himself after drinking too much.
With his years of experience in the drinking scene, Zheng Wenbo estimated that someone like Ye Xiu could only handle about five drinks before passing out. A delicate-looking person like Ye Xiu, who seemed scholarly, probably couldn't handle much alcohol. Besides, judging from his previous behavior, he probably wasn't used to socializing much. Such people often couldn't hold their liquor and got drunk easily.
"Dr. Ye, don't drink too fast. Have something to eat first to line your stomach."
Wang Yanchao watched Ye Xiu down three drinks in a row and couldn't help but worry. He looked at Ye Xiu with concern.
Hmph, that old Wang guy is really into this act!
Making it seem like he's genuinely concerned about this Ye guy!
Zheng Wenbo's eyes narrowed slightly as he heard Wang Yanchao's reminder. He had taken note of Wang Yanchao's interference just now.
This Wang guy nearly ruined my plan!
I'll remember this!
Zheng Wenbo snorted inwardly.
"Thank you for your concern, Director Wang. But out of respect, I'll finish toasting our seniors before eating."
Ye Xiu thanked Wang Yanchao for his kindness but declined the offer. He was someone who pursued perfection. Since he had decided to toast everyone, he would do it one by one before eating. Moreover, for many people, eating something before drinking might be advantageous, but this common practice didn't apply to him. He preferred drinking on a relatively empty stomach.
Seeing Ye Xiu reject Wang Yanchao's suggestion, the people in the hospital couldn't help shaking their heads. They thought Ye Xiu was too irrational and too concerned about his reputation. At this point, no one would mind if he had a bite to eat first. They also believed Zheng Wenbo wouldn't object.
Some even thought Ye Xiu might have already had too much to drink and lost his rationality.
Wang Yanchao also thought so. His eyes showed a hint of worry as he thought, Ye Xiu shouldn't be so irrational.
It's just the beginning, he's only had two or three drinks, and he's already tipsy. How will he handle the rest?
The more he thought about it, the more worried Wang Yanchao became.
That Ye guy actually rejected Old Wang's reminder again?
Zheng Wenbo's eyes showed a hint of surprise. When he heard Wang Yanchao's reminder earlier, he thought even if Ye Xiu wanted to eat something, he wouldn't pay attention to it. In his opinion, no matter what Ye Xiu ate, it would be meaningless. Ye Xiu was definitely going to pass out, so why bother caring? However, he didn't expect Ye Xiu to reject Wang Yanchao's reminder again.
But soon, a pleased expression returned to Zheng Wenbo's face.
It's even better that Ye Xiu rejected it. This way, he'll fall faster!
Moreover, Ye Xiu rejecting Old Wang's reminder means he's already quite tipsy, and he's not far from passing out.
Ye Xiu paid no attention to their expressions. He simply raised his glass and respectfully toasted each colleague at the table, one by one. In the blink of an eye, Ye Xiu had finished toasting the ten people at their table and started heading to another table.
He's still standing?
This Ye guy actually has some tolerance?
Seeing Ye Xiu walk towards another table after toasting only ten drinks, Zheng Wenbo, who had been smiling all along, couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He had thought that Ye Xiu would pass out after about five drinks at most, so he was somewhat taken aback by this.
But he didn't pay too much attention to it.
There are still over twenty drinks to go!
As the saying goes, the last mile of a journey is the hardest. Finishing ten drinks is just the first step of a long journey. The road ahead is still long.
He didn't believe Ye Xiu could finish over twenty more drinks!
Moreover, he was very familiar with the liquor they were drinking today, called "Wuliangye." It got stronger as you went along!
The gaze of Wang Yanchao and others remained fixed on Ye Xiu, each showing concern. The atmosphere in the private room became tense. Even the doctors stopped eating and stared at Ye Xiu.
"Dr. Ye, I don't drink alcohol. I'll have juice instead. You don't have to toast me."
Su Dongmei, seeing Ye Xiu approaching with his glass raised, stood up and said.
"How can that be? Today, I must toast Nurse Su as a sign of gratitude. Yesterday, you helped me familiarize myself with the department environment and various matters. I haven't properly thanked you yet. Come, Nurse Su, here's a sincere thank you, and please take care of me in the future."
Ye Xiu knew Su Dongmei was considering him, but he still raised his glass to her.
As he said, Su Dongmei was the first person he met in the department yesterday and the first person he got to know. Regardless, he had to toast Su Dongmei.
"Dr. Ye, you're too polite. Thank you, Dr. Ye!"
Seeing Ye Xiu not understanding her good intentions, Su Dongmei could only reluctantly raise her glass of juice and clink it with Ye Xiu's. As she drank her juice, she couldn't help but look at Ye Xiu with a worried expression.
She still had a pretty good impression of Ye Xiu. Apart from his mediocre medical skills, everything else about him was quite good. Compared to Zheng Wenbo, she didn't know how much better Ye Xiu was.
Seeing Su Dongmei looking at Ye Xiu with a worried expression, Zheng Wenbo's eyes narrowed slightly, showing a hint of jealousy. Since the first day he arrived at the department and saw Su Dongmei, he had set his sights on her. But until now, despite his several attempts to get close to Su Dongmei, she had coldly rejected him every time.
He didn't expect her to be so concerned about Ye Xiu, this newcomer who was basically useless.
Hmph, this Su woman acts all righteous in front of me, making me think she's really righteous. I didn't expect her to be someone who likes pretty boys. This Ye guy has only been here for two days, and they're already exchanging glances.
One day, I'll make you regret it!
Zheng Wenbo snorted inwardly.
"Thank you, Nurse Su, for your concern. Dr. Ye, please!"
Ye Xiu thanked Su Dongmei again but raised his glass and continued toasting the others at the table, one by one.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Xiu had finished toasting everyone at their table and started heading to another table.
He still hasn't fallen?
This Ye guy really has some tolerance?
Watching Ye Xiu walk toward another table after toasting just ten people, Zheng Wenbo, who had been smiling all along, couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He had thought that Ye Xiu would pass out after about five drinks at most, so he was somewhat taken aback by this.
But he didn't pay too much attention to it.
There are still over twenty drinks to go!
As the saying goes, the last mile of a journey is the hardest. Finishing ten drinks is just the first step of a long journey. The road ahead is still long.
He didn't believe Ye Xiu could finish over twenty more drinks!
Moreover, he was very familiar with the liquor they were drinking today, called "Wuliangye." It got stronger as you went along!
Wang Yanchao and others' gaze remained fixed on Ye Xiu, each showing concern. The atmosphere in the private room became tense. Even the doctors stopped eating and stared at Ye Xiu.
"Dr. Ye, I don't drink alcohol. I'll have juice instead. You don't have to toast me."
Su Dongmei, seeing Ye Xiu approaching with his glass raised, stood up and said.
"How can that be? Today, I must toast Nurse Su as a sign of gratitude. Yesterday, you helped me familiarize myself with the department environment and various matters. I haven't properly thanked you yet. Come, Nurse Su, here's a sincere thank you, and please take care of me in the future."
Ye Xiu knew Su Dongmei was considering him, but he still raised his glass to her.
As he said, Su Dongmei was the first person he met in the department yesterday and the first person he got to know. Regardless, he had to toast Su Dongmei.
"Dr. Ye, you're too polite. Thank you, Dr. Ye!"
Seeing Ye Xiu not understanding her good intentions, Su Dongmei could only reluctantly raise her glass of juice and clink it with Ye Xiu's. As she drank her juice, she couldn't help but look at Ye Xiu with a worried expression.
She still had a pretty good impression of Ye Xiu. Apart from his mediocre medical skills, everything else about him was quite good. Compared to Zheng Wenbo, she didn't know how much better Ye Xiu was.
Seeing Su Dongmei looking at Ye Xiu with a worried expression, Zheng Wenbo's eyes narrowed slightly, showing a hint of jealousy. Since the first day he arrived at the department and saw Su Dongmei, he had set his sights on her. But until now, despite his several attempts to get close to Su Dongmei, she had coldly rejected him every time.
He didn't expect her to be so concerned about Ye Xiu, this newcomer who was basically useless.
Hmph, this Su woman acts all righteous in front of me, making me think she's really righteous. I didn't expect her to be someone who likes pretty boys. This Ye guy has only been here for two days, and they're already exchanging glances.
One day, I'll make you regret it!
Zheng Wenbo snorted inwardly.
"Thank you, Nurse Su, for your concern. Dr. Ye, please!"
Ye Xiu thanked Su Dongmei again but raised his glass and continued toasting the others at the table, one by one.