Chapter 711
Big misunderstanding
Because of his life experience, Zhang Wenzhong, as an entrepreneur, has always attached great importance to highly educated talents.
Tang Muyang's high level of education had already impressed Zhang Wenzhong, but the most crucial thing was that he was the cousin of Xu Bo'an, the powerful doctor. Zhang Wenzhong's gaze towards Tang Muyang became even more different.
After Zhang Wenzhong smiled and nodded to Tang Muyang, Xu Bo'an introduced him to Tang Muyang, saying, "This is General Manager Zhang, who is in the coal mining business, and his business is very large!"
"Oh, not at all, it's just a small matter!" After Xu Bo'an finished his introduction, Zhang Wenzhong casually said modestly, then warmly extended his hand to shake hands with Tang Muyang, saying, "Little Tang, right? It's a pleasure to meet you! Welcome to my home!"
Tang Muyang smiled politely and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang! Me too, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
During the exchange of pleasantries, Zhang Wenzhong's wife, Zhang Mei, and Zhang Panpan came out of the kitchen. Zhang Wenzhong smiled and said to Xu Bo'an, "You know, this mother and daughter knew you were coming, so they insisted on going to the kitchen to personally oversee things!"
Upon hearing Zhang Wenzhong's words, Zhang Mei and Zhang Panpan laughed and said in unison to him, "You're no different from us. You knew Dr. Xu was coming, so you spent the whole morning in the kitchen keeping watch. You only went out to prepare to welcome Dr. Xu when it was almost time!"
Hearing Zhang Mei and Zhang Panpan's words, the group couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere instantly became cheerful.
Seeing how warmly this family treated his cousin Xu Bo'an, Tang Muyang's initial nervousness gradually eased.
After the mother and daughter greeted Xu Bo'an, Zhang Wenzhong introduced Tang Muyang to his wife and daughter. By then, the food was ready, and Zhang Wenzhong invited everyone to sit down in the dining room to enjoy the delicious lunch.
This was the first time Zhang Wenzhong had hosted a banquet for Xu Bo'an since Zhang Mei and Zhang Panpan recovered, so he attached great importance to it. He spent a lot of money to invite the best chef in Dongjiang City, and the ingredients used in the dishes were all top-quality. Every dish was made very exquisitely, and it looked like a fine food show!
The table next to the dining table is filled with high-end Moutai brand liquor!
Xu Bo'an was a man of the world, and the lavish feast on the table didn't stir much emotion in him. He simply felt that Zhang Wenzhong's family treated him with great respect.
Tang Muyang, on the other hand, was just a recent graduate in the early stages of starting his own business. He could only come into contact with people who had achieved some success. People like Zhang Wenzhong, who were worth billions or more, were simply out of his reach.
The daily lives of these wealthy people are beyond the imagination of Tang Muyang, an ordinary person. Moreover, Zhang Wenzhong's hospitality to Xu Bo'an today was extremely formal, with carefully prepared food and wine, which shocked Tang Muyang even more.
Zhang Wenzhong picked up one of the bottles of Moutai liquor with an amber luster and looked at Xu Bo'an, saying, "Dr. Xu, this Moutai is a five-star Moutai that I've treasured for a long time. I usually can't bear to drink it, but I brought it out today to entertain you. Let's drink to our hearts' content!"
Xu Bo'an looked at Zhang Wenzhong and said with a smile, "This kind of wine is known as 'liquid gold,' and it's not very common on the market. You've gone to so much trouble, Mr. Zhang!"
Zhang Wenzhong said, "Dr. Xu is absolutely right. In particular, I went to great lengths to obtain the 1983 Five-Star Moutai. But Dr. Xu, you have helped my family so much, so I must bring out my best treasures to show my sincerity. How can you say it's a waste of money?"
After speaking, Zhang Wenzhong used a custom-made wine opener to open the bottle and poured wine for Xu Bo'an and Tang Muyang, and finally poured himself a glass.
Tang Muyang had originally planned to go back to his hometown in the afternoon and didn't intend to drink, but having never tasted Moutai before, how could he miss this opportunity to try it? So he didn't refuse when Zhang Wenzhong poured the wine.
Seeing that her father had put down the wine bottles after pouring wine for Xu Bo'an and Tang Muyang, without any intention of pouring wine for her and her mother Zhang Mei, Zhang Wenzhong's daughter Zhang Panpan said to Zhang Wenzhong, "Dad, could you pour some for us too?"
Zhang Wenzhong was a very conservative man, and casually said to his daughter, "What kind of little girl would drink alcohol!"
Zhang Panpan said to her father, Zhang Wenzhong, somewhat angrily, "Dad, I'm almost graduating from university. I'm an adult now, not a child anymore. I've noticed you usually treasure these wines. You've finally brought them out today, so why don't my daughter and I have a taste?"
Zhang Wenzhong's wife, Zhang Mei, chimed in, "Yes, Lao Zhang, Dr. Xu is here today too, and I really do want to have a drink."
Zhang Wenzhong looked at the mother and daughter and said with a hint of helplessness, "You two... since Dr. Xu is here today, I won't spoil your fun. Since you're having a good time, let's all have a drink!"
After Zhang Wenzhong finished speaking, he poured the wine into two glasses and handed them to Zhang Mei and Zhang Panpan respectively.
After receiving the wine from her father, Zhang Panpan happily said, "Thank you, Dad!"
Out of concern for his daughter, Zhang Wenzhong, as a father, said to Zhang Panpan, "Dad is warning you, it's fine to drink at home, but you can't drink outside!"
Zhang Panpan looked at her father and nodded heavily, saying, "Yes, I understand, Dad!"
Then Zhang Wenzhong picked up his wine glass and said to Xu Bo'an, "Today, our family is very happy to welcome Dr. Xu and Xiao Tang. Come, let's all have a drink to celebrate."
After Zhang Wenzhong finished speaking, everyone picked up their glasses, clinked glasses, and began to savor the Five Star Moutai.
After tasting the glass of Five-Star Moutai, the group couldn't help but praise it highly. Zhang Wenzhong exclaimed, "Having lived most of my life, this is truly the first time I've ever tasted such fine liquor. It's smooth and mellow on the palate, with a unique aroma of fermented sorghum and flowers. It's truly unforgettable!"
Xu Bo'an said, "The title 'liquid gold' isn't given lightly; it's truly extraordinary!"
After finishing his drink, Tang Muyang said with a look of lingering enjoyment, "This wine truly lives up to its reputation. It has a rich and harmonious soy sauce flavor, and the layers of flavor are complex and harmonious. I am extremely honored to have had the pleasure of drinking it today!"
To be honest, the monkey wine from Xu Bo'an Bonsai World is truly unbeatable. The reason for praising it like this is just out of politeness.
But when Tang Muyang first tasted Moutai, he spoke from the bottom of his heart. In fact, what he said couldn't even express one-tenth of his admiration for the liquor. He felt that going out to dinner with his cousin Xu Bo'an was the right choice.
Zhang Panpan, who almost never drinks, was puzzled when she heard these people give the wine such high praise. She said, "Dad, I only drank this wine because I saw how much you cherish it. But after drinking it, I don't think it's anything special. The only thing I noticed is that it doesn't burn my throat."
Zhang Wenzhong smiled and looked at Zhang Panpan, saying, "Girls don't naturally like drinking baijiu, and today is your first time drinking it, so of course you won't be able to appreciate its nuances. I think you should drink red wine or a soft drink later!" Zhang Panpan said, "Today is the first time our family has formally hosted Dr. Xu since my mother and I fully recovered. How can I drink soft drinks on such a formal day? Really, I want to drink red wine!"
Zhang Wenzhong looked at Zhang Panpan and said with a smile, "You're just a child, do as you please!"
Zhang Panpan pretended to be unconvinced and pouted at Zhang Wenzhong, then picked up the red wine on the table and opened it by herself.
After Zhang Wenzhong finished speaking, he ignored Zhang Panpan and drank several rounds with Xu Bo'an and Tang Muyang. The three bottles of Five Star Moutai were already empty.
Of course, Zhang Wenzhong drank the most, followed by Tang Muyang. Zhang Wenzhong was a typical drinker and the kind of person who used to express his emotions through drinking. In addition, this was a good wine that he had been craving for a long time, and he was very relaxed at home, so he unconsciously drank a little too much.
Those who drink frequently know that drinking is all about feeling; sometimes you can't even finish a single glass, but depending on your mood, you can drink vastly different amounts. Zhang Wenzhong is a case in point.
Tang Muyang, on the other hand, was simply not used to drinking. He was incredibly honest, constantly chugging down drinks. Although he didn't have a high alcohol tolerance, he certainly had the guts to drink, so he drank quite a bit. Unfortunately, the guy's alcohol tolerance was really poor, so he ended up feeling dizzy.
Although the wine was good, Xu Bo'an had already drunk high-end Moutai with Qu Feifan and the others when he was in Jiangcheng some time ago. Although it was a different type of Moutai from Zhang Wenzhong's, Xu Bo'an felt that there was not much difference between the two.
Moreover, Xu Bo'an also possessed the magical Monkey Wine, and he felt that these wines, in terms of purity and taste, could not compare with his own Monkey Wine.
After the group ate some more food and drinks, Tang Muyang wanted to go to the restroom. He asked Zhang Wenzhong for directions and then headed towards the restroom.
Meanwhile, Xu Bo'an, Zhang Wenzhong, and the others continued their cheerful conversation at the dinner table.
Ever since Xu Bo'an helped Zhang Panpan remove the unsightly scar on her neck, Zhang Panpan has become much more lively and cheerful, and has also made many friends. She is very grateful to Xu Bo'an from the bottom of her heart.
When I was studying abroad, I went to an antique market with a friend and accidentally saw a piece of calligraphy and painting that caught my eye, so I bought it. Not long ago, I thought it would be very suitable for Xu Bo'an, so I asked someone to bring it from my hometown. Now I'm giving it to Xu Bo'an as a thank-you gift.
Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Zhang Panpan said to her father, Zhang Wenzhong, and mother, Zhang Mei, "Dad, Mom, I'm going upstairs to my room to get something! I'll be right back!"
Zhang Wenzhong and Zhang Mei naturally knew that Zhang Panpan had a gift for Xu Bo'an, as their daughter had told them beforehand. They knew that Zhang Panpan was going upstairs to retrieve the calligraphy and painting to give to Xu Bo'an. The couple happily agreed, feeling that their daughter had grown up and understood social etiquette, and they were very pleased.
After receiving her parents' permission, Zhang Panpan politely greeted Xu Bo'an and then went upstairs to her room.
As soon as she entered her room, she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. Thinking it was her pet cat causing trouble, she suddenly opened the bathroom door.
When the door opened, something incredible happened. Zhang Panpan immediately saw Tang Muyang using the restroom, and her eyes widened instantly.
What an impolite guy! He actually came to my bedroom to relieve himself!
After a brief pause, Tang Muyang finished relieving himself, pulled up his pants, leaned against the sink, and turned on the tap to wash his hands.
However, due to being somewhat disoriented from drinking too much, Tang Muyang tried two or three times but was unable to turn on the cute-looking faucet.
This was supposed to be a simple pull-out faucet, but Tang Muyang, feeling dizzy, kept turning the knob left and right, and no water came out.
Zhang Panpan now realized that he had drunk too much and gone to the wrong place. Thinking about what had just happened, Zhang Panpan's yellow eyes didn't know where to look, and her face was almost red to the roots of her neck.
Seeing Tang Muyang's anxious expression as he couldn't turn on the tap, she instinctively thought of helping him and reached out to turn it on.
But under the influence of alcohol, Tang Muyang suddenly smelled a familiar fragrance and subconsciously turned his head to look at Zhang Panpan.
Having just gone through a breakup this morning, he was already depressed and somewhat incoherent after drinking. He looked at Zhang Panpan, mistaking her for his ex-girlfriend, and under the influence of alcohol, he released all his emotions, kissing Zhang Panpan directly on the lips.
Zhang Panpan was about to cry out when Tang Muyang's lips suddenly pressed down on hers. Faced with this sudden kiss, Zhang Panpan began to struggle fiercely, but Tang Muyang held her tightly. Moreover, the more Zhang Panpan struggled, the more forcefully Tang Muyang kissed her.
Zhang Panpan had always been quite self-conscious because of the scar on her neck. She didn't even make friends, let alone have a boyfriend, and had never been in a relationship.
Having never been in a relationship before, she was left somewhat dizzy and at a loss by Tang Muyang's sudden, passionate kiss.
After about ten minutes, Tang Muyang stopped kissing her, pulled Zhang Panpan into a tight embrace, and whispered in her ear, "Don't leave me... please don't leave me! I really love you so much!"
The more Tang Muyang spoke, the tighter he hugged Zhang Panpan.
Zhang Panpan was completely stunned when Tang Muyang suddenly "attacked" her. Now that she has realized what was happening, she knows that Tang Muyang was just drunk and mistook her for someone else.
This kind of scene has been shown countless times in TV dramas and movies, but who would have thought that I would actually encounter it in real life.
Zhang Panpan blushed and subconsciously tried to push Tang Muyang away, but Tang Muyang was in his prime and very strong. Zhang Panpan was no match for him.
For a moment, the situation remained deadlocked. (End of Chapter)