Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 672 - 668: Really Don’t Understand

Chapter 672: Chapter 668: Really Don’t Understand

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Chapter 668 I Really Don’t Understand

This... this bastard, is he too lucky? He just happened to have looked up Lafite’s information!

The guests who had just recovered from the tremendous shock brought by Xiao Yi were all dumbfounded upon hearing his words, but no one doubted him. After all, in their eyes, Xiao Yi did not seem to be someone knowledgeable or tasteful about wine. Moreover, they all thought, if Xiao Yi had not just looked it up, how could he possibly remember all those words so intimately?

Even those vintages, dates, and those tongue-twisting English words, all memorized so clearly...

Zhao Gao and Li Zhengyi’s faces turned ashen in an instant, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Especially Li Zhengyi, when he noticed the unusual look that Zhao Yuhua gave Xiao Yi—the look was not of particular worship or fervor, just a faint peculiarity—it was already enough. Even that slight look was something Zhao Yuhua had never given him!

He had intended to embarrass Xiao Yi and make him lose face, but, unexpectedly, he ended up facilitating Xiao Yi’s success. How could this not make him feel like vomiting blood?

Zhao Gao clenched his teeth, his eyes coldly fixed on Xiao Yi, "Young Master Xiao is too humble. I feel ashamed compared to Young Master Xiao’s understanding of Lafite. However, it’s rare to encounter such an expert. I can’t help but itch for more knowledge, and would still hope to be further enlightened."

This was a challenge to Xiao Yi. By the rules, he had one opportunity to answer Xiao Yi’s question. If he answered it, he would regain the initiative, and so on, until one party could no longer answer a question and thus would completely lose.

"To enlighten is too grand. However, I do have a doubt that I indeed wish to consult Director Zhao about."

Xiao Yi smiled slightly, touching his nose, and spoke with utmost politeness, "As everyone knows, the most famous domestic spirit is known as MT, acclaimed as one of the top three famous white spirits in the world. I, Xiao Yi, am very honored to have once tasted MT. Its rich and mellow flavor is astonishing, and I’ve always been very curious: how exactly is MT made?"

"What?"

Is that even possible?

Listening to Xiao Yi’s question, everyone was dumbfounded.

People love to drink and research liquor. They even like to act pretentious like Xiao Yi just did, learning the history of the liquor. When taking a sip, they would recite an impressive speech to show off a bit. But who has ever really tried to understand how liquor is brewed?

Besides, even if there were some die-hard fans who knew some basic principles, who could know the specific technical details? If you can’t answer the question with detail and specificity, he could claim that you’re wrong.

Isn’t this cheating?

But it appears, the rules really don’t forbid asking such a question? And it is indeed related to the topic of liquor?

Seeing Xiao Yi’s earnest face, even filled with a longing for knowledge, everyone couldn’t help but secretly admire that this kid was indeed cunning, not worse than Zhao Gao at all.

Zhao Gao really picked the wrong opponent this time.

Zhao Gao’s face turned red, his mouth agape as he tried to say something, but in the end, he couldn’t utter a single word, feeling as if something was stuck in his throat, even his breathing became uncomfortable.

He had intended to turn the tide with this question, to regain dominance and then deal with Xiao Yi severely. He didn’t believe that apart from dumb luck and knowing about Lafite, Xiao Yi would have any understanding of other liquor cultures!

But he could never have imagined that Xiao Yi would ask such a question!

He had drunk MT numerous times, it being almost essential for hosting, and his home even had a few top-quality original brews reserved for savoring occasionally and for entertaining important guests. He could say he was very familiar with many aspects of MT’s culture, but... who the hell knows how it is produced?

He’s not an employee of MT...

And although he also produced wine, he never planned to counterfeit MT, nor did he have the audacity to do so. Everyone knows the rights to the liquor belong to the country...

After struggling for a while and not being able to say a word, he wanted to concede, but looking at Xiao Yi’s thin face, he just couldn’t say it. He truly couldn’t bear it. Zhao Gao, who had run rampant in the Wine Country and was a known name there, even having Li Zhengyi treat him with respect as a kindred spirit, now to lose to such a nobody, and right in front of so many people...

His heart was filled with regret and hatred. Why had he been so foolish just now to ask about Lafite? If only he’d chosen a different question...

"Director Zhao, I am truly asking sincerely, and hope you won’t skimp on your teaching!"

Xiao Yi seemed not to notice Zhao Gao’s embarrassed expression, his eyes filled with sincerity, and his tone was earnest as he spoke.

If everyone didn’t know this was a bet, onlookers would really think he was a student, sincerely asking a teacher about some problem!

Seeing Xiao Yi’s sincere look, everyone couldn’t help but sigh, knowing that Zhao Gao was really in for it this time, this guy was just too sly, too mean.

"I... am very sorry, I do not know the answer to this question, I truly cannot help Young Master Xiao!"

Zhao Gao’s eyes were so dark they seemed about to shoot flames, and his tone was extremely cold.

Everyone knew that this time, Xiao Yi had seriously offended Zhao Gao, and with Zhao Gao’s vindictive nature, it seemed that this Xiao guy was doomed. However, people naturally had no sympathy for Xiao Yi and instead showed a look of schadenfreude.

Many people present knew of Zhao Gao’s ruthlessness and cunning.

It’s better to offend Yama than to offend Zhao Gao.

Of course, there were also some who didn’t like Zhao Gao, and they were secretly thrilled to see Zhao Gao stifling his anger and being brushed off.

"Young Master Xiao truly has hidden depths. Director Zhao is a well-known figure in Wine Country and yet, he was defeated by Young Master Xiao. However, regarding Young Master Xiao’s question, I, too, am very curious and would like to presumptuously ask for some enlightenment from Young Master Xiao."

Li Zhengyi had not expected Xiao Yi, this country bumpkin, to be capable of such machinations and underhanded tactics, and to actually win against Zhao Gao, taking center stage. He noticed some people’s gazes towards him starting to include a bit of respect. This was simply intolerable. Was the Lafite, for which he had paid a sky-high price, really going to be tasted by such a country bumpkin?

"Young Master Li, do you really think I am making things difficult for Director Zhao? I said earlier that I truly do not understand, which is why I asked Director Zhao!"

Xiao Yi looked earnestly at Li Zhengyi.

Having said that, he seemed to remember something and asked nervously, "Young Master Li, your game rules didn’t specify that for the question I asked, I must know the answer, right?"

Thud!

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, a group of guests nearly fell to the ground with a thud. He didn’t know the answer to the question he asked? What if Zhao Gao just said something random to deal with him? Wouldn’t he not know either?

Zhao Gao felt like vomiting blood once again. This man was really too shameless, asking questions he didn’t know the answer to himself. If he had known earlier, he would have just said anything. He was, after all, not unfamiliar with the principles and processes of winemaking.

"This..."

Li Zhengyi had not expected Xiao Yi to be so shameless. Seeing the smug look on Xiao Yi’s face, he really wanted to find an excuse to deal with him, to refute him, but he couldn’t find any, as the rules of the game were indeed set by him, and he had not specified that he must know the answer. Gnashing his teeth in fury, he ground out, "Young Master Xiao really has great wisdom. I hope that in what follows, Young Master Xiao can continue to use this intellect to make it into the top five."

"Haha, thank you Young Master Li for the extravagant praise. I certainly won’t disappoint you!"

Xiao Yi laughed heartily, his gaze briefly drifting towards the Lafite, showing a blatantly greedy expression. He licked his lips as if savoring the taste, "Lafite, I’m really starting to crave it."

Watching the triumphant look on Xiao Yi’s face, as well as his awkward mimicry of a seasoned drinker, Li Zhengyi felt as if he had just swallowed a fly, his stomach twisting in discomfort, overwhelmed by nausea.

Xiao, you just enjoy your moment. I want to see how far you can take your pride!

With the way you are, you think you can drink my Lafite? I don’t believe you can make it into the top five!

After a while, Li Zhengyi managed to suppress the urge to vomit, the corners of his mouth lifting into a cold, sneering smile.

The other guests, watching Xiao Yi’s gloating demeanor, especially seeing him lick his lips, could hardly contain their disdain.

Although Xiao Yi had just won against the expert Zhao Gao and demonstrated his skills, the people challenging him had not decreased; in fact, they had increased. Many who had not drawn the initiative came forward on their own to choose him as their opponent.

After seeing Xiao Yi’s expression, they all felt that he was just a guy who had dumb luck. However, before stepping up to challenge him, they each did their own magic, either pulling out their smartphones to open webpages or making direct calls to MT Company, to ask about the question Xiao Yi had posed, confirming the answer before coming up spiritedly to confront him.

Each of these people was confident in their knowledge about wine, certain they would defeat someone like Xiao Yi who had just gotten lucky with Zhao Gao. Xiao Yi definitely couldn’t be a challenge for them!

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