Chapter 119: Ding Jun’s Display of Authority

When Ji Xiaohai once again called out "brother-in-law," Lin Le felt as though ten thousand wild horses were stampeding through his heart. He was certain that today, these siblings were determined to drag him into a disaster.

Everyone had been frozen in shock since Ji Xiaorui introduced him and Ji Xiaohai addressed Lin Le as his brother-in-law. None could believe their ears, all gazing at Lin Le in utter disbelief.

"Xiaorui, is he... is he really your boyfriend?" Ni Fang asked, unable to accept what she was seeing.

"Of course," Ji Xiaorui replied calmly. "I just admitted it myself; why would I lie?"

"Xiaorui, stop joking. Do you think we're going to believe you? Even if you wanted to trick us, you could at least pick someone up to standard. You just grabbed anybody to pose as your boyfriend—who would fall for that?" Zhang Yang sneered.

Regardless of whether the young man was really Ji Xiaorui's boyfriend, Zhang Yang already regarded him as a rival. Ji Xiaorui had just called him "husband"! The mere thought made Zhang Yang want to tear him apart.

"Lying? Why would I bother? I'm telling the truth. He really is my husband." Ji Xiaorui lied with the ease of breathing, showing no sign of guilt or hesitation.

Lin Le had initially wanted to protest; he had no intention of being used as Ji Xiaorui's shield. But Zhang Yang's words had thoroughly infuriated him. It was bad enough that Zhang Yang insulted him at their very first meeting, but now he was claiming Lin Le wasn't good enough, that Ji Xiaorui had found anyone at random to fill the role!

Damn it, if it weren't for the fact that he was a friend of Ji Xiaorui's, Lin Le's temper would have already gotten the better of him.

"Either way, I don't believe it," Zhang Yang said, sneering. "What about the rest of you?"

The group's expressions made it clear they didn't believe it either.

"Fine, then I'll prove it to you," Ji Xiaorui announced.

Prove it? How?

Before Lin Le or the others could react, Ji Xiaorui suddenly embraced Lin Le and, without warning, pressed her cherry lips directly to his.

What the—? What was going on?

Lin Le cursed inwardly. What kind of situation was this? Was this girl really willing to go this far just to keep up the lie?

Ni Fang and the others were utterly stunned by the scene. What on earth! Xiaorui had actually kissed that guy! Could he really be her boyfriend after all?

The girls shrieked in excitement. She kissed him! Right in front of everyone! This was incredible!

Off to the side, Ji Xiaohai hurriedly covered his eyes, exclaiming, "Wow, sis, isn't this a bit much? I'm still a minor, you know!" Despite his words, his eyes were wide open, and he was already filming the scene with his phone. With such explosive news, he was determined that his father would be the first to know.

But the most shocked of all was Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang had thought Ji Xiaorui was just putting on an act, but he never imagined she would go this far! She actually kissed that guy right in front of everyone!

At that moment, Zhang Yang was filled with hatred for the boy named Lin Le.

Bastard, you dare steal my woman? I won't let you off today!

Zhang Yang's temper was explosive; as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he was ready to go teach Lin Le a lesson. But before he could move, Ding Jun beside him grabbed his arm.

"Don't rush. If you want revenge, let's play with him slowly," Ding Jun said with a cold smile.

With Ding Jun's words, Zhang Yang felt reassured. He knew what Ding Jun was capable of—anyone Ding Jun decided to target never had a good ending.

Since Ding Jun was willing to take the lead today, Zhang Yang decided to sit back and enjoy the show.

Let Ding Jun toy with you first, then I'll deal with you myself. Dare to touch my woman? I'll make sure you regret it!

With these thoughts, Zhang Yang withdrew for the time being.

After kissing Lin Le for a few seconds, Ji Xiaorui finally let go, smiling at the group.

"Well, do you believe it now?" she said, clearly pleased with herself.

"Wow, Xiaorui, you're really something," one of the girls remarked.

"Alright, we believe you now. Let's go inside," Ni Fang said.

The group entered the Beijing Hotel together.

Once seated in their private room, Zhang Yang ordered the dishes.

"And bring us a case of Maotai," Ding Jun added to the server.

Ding Jun shot Zhang Yang a look, and Zhang Yang immediately understood—Ding Jun was trying to put Lin Le in his place.

"A case? That won't be enough. Bring two cases for now, and if that's not enough, we'll order more," Zhang Yang added.

Soon, the server brought in two cases of Maotai.

"Here, since you're Xiaorui's friend, you're our friend too. Since we're all meeting for the first time, let me offer you a toast," Ding Jun said with a smile.

A seasoned drinker, Ding Jun poured himself a full glass—about three shots' worth—and downed it in one go, as if it were nothing, astonishing everyone.

"Hey, Brother Jun, aren't you going a bit far? Lin Le is still a student; he can't handle that kind of alcohol," Ji Xiaorui tried to intervene.

"Nonsense, what man can't drink?" Ding Jun replied with a laugh.

"Exactly! Brother Jun finished his glass. If you don't drink, you're disrespecting him! Or are you not a real man at all?" Zhang Yang taunted.

The other boys with Zhang Yang started jeering as well.

Ni Fang and the others could all see that Zhang Yang and Ding Jun were deliberately picking on Lin Le, trying to embarrass him.

But it had nothing to do with them; they were just there for the show.

"You guys—" Ji Xiaorui was about to lose her temper.

But before she could, Lin Le stopped her.

"It's fine. Since it's a toast from a friend at our first meeting, of course I should drink," Lin Le said with a smile.

He could see right through Zhang Yang and Ding Jun's intentions. He could have easily flipped the table and beaten them up, then walked away. But since they were Ji Xiaorui's friends, and they wanted to play, then he would play along.

With that, Lin Le picked up the glass and downed it all at once.

Everyone was stunned. They had assumed he was just a student and wouldn't be able to hold his liquor, but he finished three shots of baijiu in one go, as if nothing had happened.

Suddenly, the girls who had dismissed Lin Le began to see him in a new light.

Even Ding Jun was surprised. He had only meant to intimidate the newcomer, but hadn't expected that a mere high school student could handle his liquor so well.

What they didn't know was that with Lin Le's cultivation at the peak of Foundation Establishment, not to mention a single glass, even if the entire West Lake were filled with liquor, he wouldn't get drunk.

"Ha, didn't expect you to be such a drinker," Ding Jun said with a forced laugh.

"Just average," Lin Le replied modestly.

"But as the saying goes, courtesy demands reciprocity. Since you've toasted me, Brother Jun, it's only right I return the gesture."

Ji Xiaorui, having seen Lin Le's drinking ability, relaxed and reached for the bottle to pour him another glass, but Lin Le stopped her.

"This little glass is too petty. For someone with Brother Jun's capacity, I should show proper sincerity."

With that, Lin Le took an entire bottle of baijiu from the case.

"No way..." The group began to sense what was coming.

Before their astonished eyes, Lin Le opened the bottle and drank the whole thing in one go.

"Damn..." The boys were dumbfounded.

He'd just downed an entire bottle of baijiu in one go? This was unbelievable!

Ji Xiaohai's jaw nearly hit the table. At his age, even a capful would put him to sleep for days, let alone an entire bottle.

Ji Xiaorui, watching from the side, could hardly contain her adoration—so manly! So incredibly manly!

Even Ni Fang and the other girls now found Lin Le irresistibly masculine.

"Brother Jun?" Lin Le raised an eyebrow, looking at Ding Jun.