Song Xiaodong dared not touch it with his hands, carefully put the elixir back into the silk bag, and said to Zhang Dongfang, "Go back and give my regards to the elder, tell him I have received the item, it’s very precious and will be very helpful to me."

"That’s wonderful, I’ll contact him as soon as I return."

"Mr. Song, what’s so special about this elixir? Can it really bring immortality?" Han Yang asked Song Xiaodong.

"Well, Deputy Mayor Han, I understand medical skills. Although this elixir cannot make one immortal, many herbs used in alchemy have health preservation benefits and significant research value, especially this kind of elixir which is clearly several hundred years old." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Several hundred years?" Qiao Yutong said with some surprise.

"Yes, this elixir is at least three hundred years old."

"Wow, it’s long past its expiration date." Qiao Yutong joked.

"By the way, since Mr. Song is skilled in medicine and alchemy, I’d like to seek his advice. For someone like me, who is constantly dealing with investors and drinking too much, how can I prevent alcoholic liver disease? I’ve heard of Mr. Song’s excellent medical skills, and I wonder if he can take a look at me too?" Deputy Mayor Han asked Song Xiaodong.

"Deputy Mayor Han, you look vibrant and your face glows, you speak with vigor and walk with energy, you are in the prime of life, what is there to worry about? To prevent alcoholic liver disease, the method is quite simple." Song Xiaodong answered.

"What method?" Deputy Mayor Han asked.

"Drink less alcohol." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Ah! Of course, I know that, but you see, I don’t know how many banquets I have to attend each day, trying to build connections everywhere, not drinking is just not an option." Deputy Mayor Han sighed.

"Deputy Mayor Han, you’re the leader, there’s no alcohol you have to drink. It’s us investors who need to entertain others, not drinking is really not an option!" Wang Hongfei said.

"Sometimes I just say I don’t drink, and merely gesture, but even the gesture amounts to quite a lot by the end of the day."

"You could have Secretary Xu drink for you! Many leaders’ secretaries and drivers are particularly good at drinking." Song Xiaodong said with a smile to Deputy Mayor Han.

"Really? That’s a good idea..." Deputy Mayor Han nodded with a smile.

"If Deputy Mayor Han is still worried, I can send you some health products later." Song Xiaodong said to Deputy Mayor Han.

"Really? Seriously? I’ve heard that Mr. Song healed many veteran cadres, if I could get some health products from Mr. Song, that would be fantastic." Deputy Mayor Han said.

"Okay, when I have time, I’ll specifically come to check on you." Song Xiaodong said.

"It’s settled then!"

"Great!"

"By the way, I’ve been feeling unwell lately, could you take a look at me too?" Qiao Yutong said to Song Xiaodong.

"What’s wrong with you?" Song Xiaodong looked up and down and asked.

"Forget it, nevermind." Qiao Yutong suddenly decided not to talk about it.

"Mr. Song, to be honest, I have another matter." Zhang Dongfang said.

"Hmm?" Song Xiaodong glanced sideways, knowing what Zhang Dongfang was about to say.

Zhang Dongfang stood up, picked up a cup of wine, and said to Song Xiaodong, "Mr. Song, after returning to Ruitu, my father-in-law scolded me harshly and asked me to apologize to Mr. Song. I am here to apologize now, Mr. Song, I am sorry for my previous actions, I apologize to you, and I will punish myself with three drinks."

Zhang Dongfang finishes his drink in one gulp and proceeds to pour a second cup.

"Alright, alright." Song Xiaodong impatiently waved his hand.

"Drink a little less."

Zhang Dongfang stopped his hand from pouring wine.

"Sit down and speak." Song Xiaodong gestured for Zhang Dongfang to sit down.

Zhang Dongfang sat down.

"Have a proper talk with Deputy Mayor Han about cooperation, build the development zone nicely, and consider it an apology to me." Song Xiaodong glanced at Deputy Mayor Han.

"Certainly, certainly!"

Wang Hongfei, who was watching quietly from the side, saw the situation, poured a cup of wine, and stood up to say to Song Xiaodong, "Mr. Song, I also want to apologize to Mr. Song."

Deputy Mayor Han glanced sideways at Wang Hongfei and asked, "What are you apologizing for? Did you offend Mr. Song too?"

Wang Hongfei, hearing Deputy Mayor Han’s words, lowered his head and said, "Well, it’s like this, Deputy Mayor Han, previously... I had a bit of a disagreement with Mr. Song."

Deputy Mayor Han looked at Wang Hongfei with a mixed expression and glanced at Song Xiaodong. Song Xiaodong’s expression was calm.

Deputy Mayor Han then said, "Mr. Song, this Mr. Wang also wants to apologize. What’s your attitude?"

Song Xiaodong looked up at Deputy Mayor Han, then turned away without looking at Wang Hongfei, instead he talked to Zhang Dongfang, "Boss Wang said you are his big brother?"

"No, no, no, Wang Hongfei and I only met at the development zone investment exchange." Zhang Dongfang denied adamantly.

"Hmm."

Song Xiaodong nodded, then said to Zhang Dongfang, "Don’t randomly become someone else’s big brother in the future."

"Yes, yes, certainly, certainly." Zhang Dongfang wiped the sweat from the tip of his nose and nodded. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Only then did Song Xiaodong turn to Wang Hongfei and say, "Alright, continue."

Wang Hongfei continued, "Okay, I’ll continue..."

Chapter 1969: Self-Punishment of Three Drinks

Wang Hongfei, feeling nervous, suddenly didn’t know what to say, and only repeated what Song Xiaodong said.

"Mr. Song, please forgive me, I was wrong, I’ll... never dare do it again." Wang Hongfei, scared and a little incoherent, began to talk nonsense as if afraid Song Xiaodong would kill him.

"What are you saying? What can Mr. Song possibly do to you?" Deputy Mayor Han couldn’t stand it anymore and said to Wang Hongfei.