Chapter 1019 Everyone’s Attention

At this moment, Mayor Lin Tianlong raised his glass, looked at Ye Tianming with a smile on his face, and said loudly: "Congratulations, Governor Ye!"

"Governor Ye is young and promising, he is truly a hero in his youth! Brother Chu, you have really recruited a rare talent for our Tianhai City!"

Chu Tianhe laughed, patted Ye Tianming on the shoulder, and said: "Brother Tianlong, you are too kind. Tianming still has a lot to learn. I hope you can help him in the future!"

"No, no, Governor Ye is extremely talented and has a bright future. I still need to learn a lot from him." Lin Tianlong said, raising his glass and signaling to Ye Tianming, "Governor Ye, I toast you and wish you all the best!"

Ye Tianming also raised his glass, smiled faintly, and said: "Mr. Lin, you are too polite. I hope you can give me more advice in the future."

After the three of them clinked their glasses, they began to chat.

Chu Tianhe and Lin Tianlong have been friends for many years. They are very familiar with each other and talk about a wide range of topics, from the international situation to the domestic economy, from municipal construction to people's livelihood issues.

Although Ye Tianming was not interested in these topics, he listened patiently and occasionally interjected a word or two.

He knew that these people were shrewd people, and his every word and action would be seen and remembered by them.

Therefore, he tried his best to appear humble and low-key, neither humble nor arrogant.

In the center of the banquet hall, Chu Tianhe and the mayor stood side by side. The two of them were chatting and laughing, and their every move showed the demeanor of a superior.

Ye Tianming sat next to the two of them, trying hard to reduce his presence.

However, the title of "Honorary Governor of the Hidden Dragon Division" and the recipient of the Kunpeng inheritance were like a huge magnet, attracting countless greedy and curious eyes.

"Governor Ye, I toast to you! I wish you a bright future!"

A middle-aged man from the Wang family with a beer belly and a greasy face came up to Ye Tianming with a wine glass in his hand and a big smile on his face.

This person is the third son of the Wang family who has left the Wang family and established his own clan. He is known as Elder Wang San.

Ye Tianming knew clearly that he had only left the Wang family after considering the situation and took the initiative to show goodwill to himself.

After all, the people of the Wang family hated him to the core.

Ye Tianming cursed this fence-sitter in his heart as an "old fox", but he had to put on a polite smile on his face: "Elder Wang, you are too polite."

"Hey, how can this be possible? You are now the leader of the cultivator community in our Tianhai City. You deserve the title of 'Governor Ye'!" Elder Wang San said, and handed the wine glass in his hand forward again.

Ye Tianming frowned slightly, as there were many people behind him who were eager to try.

If they continue to pour wine the way they do, he will be drunk in no time.

Thinking of this, he was about to open his mouth to refuse, but he heard a hearty voice beside him: "Elder Wang San, you are being unkind. You and Governor Ye have made peace, so you should at least drink three cups, right?"

The speaker was another powerful patriarch elder in Tianhai City, his surname was Zhao. He was a very versatile and resourceful person.

"Elder Zhao is right. I was negligent." Wang San smiled and quickly changed the glass of wine. "Governor Ye, I'll fill it up for you."

Ye Tianming had no choice but to take the wine glass and took a symbolic sip. A spicy taste instantly exploded in his mouth, making him frown.

He can't drink much and can't stand such a strong taste.

At this moment, many people saw the opportunity and quickly came over.

"Governor Ye, I toast to you!"

"Governor Ye, I've done it, you can do whatever you want!"

"Governor Ye, please take care of me in the future!"

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With Elder Wang San's start, the people in the banquet hall seemed to have found a breakthrough. They came forward with wine glasses in hand and surrounded Ye Tianming.

Compliments and flattery came one after another, and everyone was very eloquent.

Even if Ye Tianming wanted to refuse, he couldn't.

Helpless, he could only accept everything that was offered to him, and when he drank, he only took a sip.

But even so, he couldn't withstand the repeated bombardment from these people. After a few rounds, he felt his head swelling and his stomach churning.

"Governor Ye, you can't drink much. You've only had a few drinks and you're already..." A man with a pointed chin and monkey face shook the wine glass in his hand and said in a sarcastic tone.

"That's right, Governor Ye, you are the Governor of Hidden Dragon Division, you need to practice your drinking capacity!" Another fat and big-eared man also joined in the fun.

There was a burst of laughter all around, and Ye Tianming's face darkened slightly. It was obvious that these people were deliberately forcing him to drink in order to see him make a fool of himself.

"Mr. Ye, please ignore them. They are just a bunch of rough people who don't know the rules." Ji Gang stepped forward to help out and picked up the wine glass. "I'll drink this glass for Mr. Ye. You can drink as you like."

After saying that, Ji Gang drank it all in one gulp, then turned the empty cup upside down to indicate that he had finished it.

Ye Tianming looked at him gratefully. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Ji Gang pouring him another glass of wine and handing it to him: "Governor Ye, this glass of wine is a toast to you. Thank you for attending the celebration banquet held by our Ji family today."

Ye Tianming couldn't refuse, so he had to take the wine glass and drink it all.

The banquet lasted for a long time. Ye Tianming was already drunk, his steps were unsteady, and everything in front of him became blurry.

"Ye Tianming..." A cold voice sounded in his ears. Ye Tianming tried hard to open his eyes, only to see Ji Qingwan standing in front of him with her brows slightly frowned, seeming a little unhappy.

"What's wrong?" Ye Tianming rubbed his temple, his voice a little hoarse.

"Follow me." Ji Qingwan turned around and walked out without saying anything more.

Ye Tianming staggered behind her, and the two came to a secluded room.

"Where are you taking me?" Ye Tianming asked.

"Go back to the room." Ji Qingwan said in an unhappy tone. With a resentful look in her eyes, she walked forward to support him and went upstairs.

Ji Qingwan pushed open the door and helped Ye Tianming, who was almost unable to stand, into the room.

The room was filled with a faint fragrance, which was the incense that Ji Qingwan often used. The fragrance seemed to carry her unique warmth, lingering around Ye Tianming's nose for a long time.

His body softened and he fell to the side of the bed, mumbling in a daze: "Why is this wine so intoxicating..."

"You only know how to drink. You haven't even bothered to say a word to me yet." Ji Qingwan looked at him resentfully, with a hint of anger in her tone, but also a hint of sweetness that she herself didn't even notice.

She gently helped Ye Tianming lie down on the bed, covered him with the quilt with her slender fingers, and her fingertips brushed across his face intentionally or unintentionally, leaving a faint tenderness.

"Qingwan..." Ye Tianming opened his hazy eyes and looked at Ji Qingwan who was so close to him. He wanted to reach out and touch her flawless cheek, but she gently held his hand down.

"You think of me now! Humph! I'm going back to the provincial capital overnight! Alas!" Her voice was resentful, but with a hint of irresistible temptation.