"Yes, yes, yes, as long as you and Brother Xian share a cup of wine, we will stop right away."
Cao Yun mentioned this, and the others immediately joined in, creating a lively atmosphere.
Shu Ran's cheeks were still flushed, and with their teasing, she felt her face burning even more.
She shyly lowered her head and awkwardly said, "How can it be like that?"
Cao Yun was quite clever; he didn't push her but instead retreated a bit, saying, "If you don't want to drink, that's fine. Then we will just have to continue..."
As he spoke, he filled several more cups with wine, seemingly ready to start another round of toasts.
Shu Ran was genuinely afraid of them. On the table, there had been over a dozen bottles of wine for entertaining guests, and almost half had been consumed by them for Qin Xian.
At this rate, no matter how good one's alcohol tolerance was, it wouldn't hold up.
Seeing his slightly intoxicated face, Shu Ran felt very worried inside.
This concern surpassed her shyness; she finally mustered the courage and said, "Okay, I'll drink."
Qin Xian held her hand tightly, not trusting her completely, and advised, "Don't push yourself."
Shu Ran smiled and shook her head. "I'm not pushing myself; it's just a cup of wine. I can handle it."
As she spoke, she gently squeezed his hand back, implying that he should not worry.
Upon seeing Shu Ran agree, Cao Yun and the group couldn't contain their joy.
In an instant, everyone got busy—one person poured the wine while several others prepared their phones to capture this sacred moment.
Qin Xian, who disliked taking photos the most, shot a cold glance at them, causing everyone to obediently put their phones away.
Shu Ran took the Goblet from Cao Yun's hand and glanced at the liquid inside, which turned out to be pink.
She couldn't help but wonder; wasn't this supposed to be wine? It looked more like a cup of juice.
Before she could ask, Cao Yun answered her question.
"This drink is specially crafted for you and Xian Ge, sweet and pink. I wish you and Xian Ge a long-lasting love filled with sweetness."
Hearing this, Zhou Jiajia felt a chill run down her spine, and her eyes twitched uncontrollably.
This... this... vulgar name for the drink...
Tsk... such a lack of culture is truly frightening.
Shu Ran couldn't help but laugh; this group was so amusing.
She was laughing while he was watching.
He gazed at her faint smile, gentle as water, slowly flowing and gradually seeping into the depths of his eyes.
She said she was worried about him, and she was willing to agree to Cao Yun's unreasonable request for his sake.
Even though she neither liked to stand out nor drank alcohol.
Yet she still resolutely did it.
His Shu Ran, that impenetrable heart, finally opened a small crack.
She held the wine glass and suddenly turned her gaze, colliding with the steady gaze that was fixed on her.
She smiled and asked him, "Why are you looking at me like that all of a sudden?"
"Well, you're beautiful." Qin Xian casually replied, saying this without blushing or skipping a heartbeat.
This unexpected compliment stunned Shu Ran for a moment before she finally reacted, smiling helplessly.
Meanwhile, the people nearby had already begun to urge her on.
Shu Ran finally raised her wine glass. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, she slowly extended a delicate arm, intertwining it with the strong arm of the man waiting in mid-air.
At the moment their hands touched, Shu Ran suddenly looked up and gazed into a pair of deep eyes.
In his eyes, a flicker of flame consumed him, igniting a fierce desire sparked by her.
Shu Ran felt a wave of heat rise within her, ignited by his gaze, spreading directly to her face and transforming into burning blushes.
Her cheeks were hot to the touch, and she quickly lowered her head, unable to meet his eyes any longer.
However, Qin Xian suddenly pulled back the arm that had been wrapped around the air.
After a night of silence, he finally took the initiative.
At that moment, Shu Ran didn’t have time to react. Her entire body uncontrollably leaned toward him, greeted by a refreshing masculine scent.
Just as she closed her eyes, thinking she was about to collide with Qin Xian, a broad hand caught her. "Be careful."
Shu Ran cautiously opened her eyes in response, only to be startled by the scene before her.
Qin Xian's handsome and exquisite face was now magnified right in front of her.
They were less than a foot apart.
His thick, curled eyelashes, high nose bridge, and irresistibly sensual thin lips were all vividly imprinted in her astonished gaze.
And in those black eyes that always eluded her understanding, there was now a rich smile, playfully meeting her gaze.
Shu Ran stared at him, her heart racing rapidly, lost in confusion, momentarily forgetting that there was a large crowd around her.
Onlookers clutched their hearts at the scene.
Oh my goodness, what kind of misfortune is this? Why are they here showing off their affection? Don't they have anything better to do?
Meanwhile, Zhou Jiajia and the other girls were mesmerized by the sight, their hearts racing with excitement.
He entwined his fingers with hers, and under her bewildered gaze, leaned forward and deliberately took a sip of the drink from her cup.
Shu Ran's face flushed bright red, her body felt as if it had turned to stone, frozen in place and unable to move.
Qin Xian smiled, his smile dazzling and captivating.
Qin Xian was undoubtedly a master of flirting; he had been effortlessly charming women since he was seventeen.
He was already extremely handsome, and when he intentionally seduced and enticed, no woman could resist him.
Not to mention Shu Ran, who had hardly ever been to a nightclub and was as innocent as a blank slate in this regard.
Shu Ran's gaze remained fixed on his sensual lips.
There, untouched by lipstick, they were already vividly red. At that moment, they were tinted with a light pink hue from the drink, making them look almost enchantingly seductive.
Shu Ran suddenly felt her throat dry and hot, and her whole body was burning with heat.
This symptom made her feel strangely uncomfortable. She hurriedly lowered her head, panicking as she took a sip of the wine from the cup in front of her, trying to cover up her nervousness and embarrassment.
However, her hasty action happened to land on the rim of the cup that Qin Xian had just drunk from.
"Wow~" The crowd erupted in excitement, teasing, "You just shared a kiss indirectly, how romantic~"
This made Shu Ran almost choke on the wine; she was so embarrassed that she didn't dare to lift her head, burying it down and coughing violently.
Qin Xian raised his other hand gently, patting her back softly, quietly, one pat at a time.
The ambiguous pink bubbles between them slowly rose, captivating the eyes of everyone present.
Zhou Jiajia could no longer stand it. The moment Qin Xian leaned in to drink, she suddenly felt parched and inexplicably hot.
She couldn't take it anymore; she needed to find Zheng Tong to cool down.
If this continued, she might just overheat right there.
Thinking this, she squeezed out of the crowd and began searching for Zheng Tong's figure.
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