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At 11 p.m., the noise of the party finally subsided, and the night breeze caressed the slightly tipsy streets.

Chen Chen's steps were unsteady, and almost his entire body weight was leaning on Lin Muxi and Chen Yuanyuan, who were supporting him on either side.

The streetlights cast long shadows of the three people, which twisted and swayed with each stumble of their footsteps.

Lin Muxi's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her face filled with undisguised heartache.

She struggled to support Chen Chen's arm, and said reproachfully:

"Why are you trying to be so strong? You know your alcohol tolerance is so low, yet you still drank so much."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of barely perceptible reproach.

"My alcohol tolerance... my alcohol tolerance is definitely top-notch!"

Chen Chen's head drooped, and his tongue was clearly tied in knots.

"Brother, you've never been a good drinker. One beer and you're flushed, two and you're drunk."

Chen Yuanyuan, supporting his waist from the other side, mercilessly exposed his true colors.

"Who said I can't hold my liquor?!"

Upon hearing someone "question" his drinking capacity, Chen Chen, whose eyes were blurry with drunkenness, perked up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He straightened his neck and tried to break free from the support to stand up straight.
"Come on, let's keep drinking... who's afraid of who!"

He muttered something under his breath, waving his hand haphazardly in the air as if searching for a wine glass.

"Yes, yes, you have the best alcohol tolerance. No one can outdrink you."

Lin Muxi was both annoyed and amused. She quickly used even more force to steady his swaying body and coaxed him in a gentle voice that could melt hearts.

When dealing with a drunkard, reasoning with him won't work; the best approach is to go along with him.

Chen Chen seemed satisfied with the answer. He tilted his head, like a child seeking comfort, and leaned his upper body softly against Lin Muxi's shoulder, his cheek rubbing against her chest.

He sighed contentedly, his voice muffled but filled with immense dependence and satisfaction: "My wife is still the best..."

"..."

Seeing this, Chen Yuanyuan felt like a bright light bulb and rolled her eyes helplessly.

She shouldn't be here; she should be under the car.

But he is my brother after all, I can't just abandon him like this.

The night breeze carried a hint of coolness, dispersing some of the smell of alcohol, but it couldn't dispel the burning heat emanating from Chen Chen's body.

Lin Muxi was pulled even closer by him, and could clearly feel his warm breath spraying on her neck, carrying a faint smell of alcohol and his unique scent, which made her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Alright, alright, I know you have the best alcohol tolerance. Let's go home now, okay?"

Lin Muxi said softly, patting his back gently with one hand, as if comforting a spoiled child.

She carefully adjusted her pace, trying to make him walk as steadily as possible.

Chen Chen grunted in response twice, it was unclear whether he understood, but he buried his head even deeper, like a small animal that had found a warm nest, and began to utter words intermittently:

"...That...sample...must be done well...we can't...let others look down on us..."

"I know, you're the best, number one in the world, and I'll never let anyone look down on you..." Lin Muxi patiently echoed.

Chen Yuanyuan had originally planned to find an opportunity to take an unflattering photo of her brother after he got drunk, but upon hearing this, she silently put her phone back in her pocket.

"I'll let you off this time, but next time, I'll definitely take a picture of you when you're drunk and see if you dare to drink again." After finally getting to the bottom of the building, Chen Yuanyuan pressed the elevator button first.

The elevator wasn't small, but Chen Chen's weight almost entirely pressed down on Lin Muxi.

He seemed to regain some clarity, and looking groggily at Lin Muxi's face so close to his own, he suddenly grinned foolishly: "Xiaoxi...you're so beautiful..."

Lin Muxi was taken aback by his sudden bluntness, then her cheeks flushed red. She glared at him reproachfully, but her glare was weak: "Don't talk nonsense. Yuanyuan is still here. Let's talk about it when we get back."

"I'm not talking nonsense... It doesn't matter who's there, you're just the most beautiful."

Chen Chen explained earnestly, then leaned closer, lowered his voice, as if he were revealing a huge secret.

“I’m telling you… I… there is no one in this world who can compare to you… no matter if you are the eldest daughter of the Lin Group or not, I will never let go of your hand…”

Lin Muxi's heart skipped a beat, as if it had been gently bumped by something, leaving her feeling both sore and tender.

She knew he loved her, but hearing such an awkward yet sincere confession from this drunkard still made her eyes well up with tears.

She gave a soft "hmm," her voice barely audible: "I won't let go either."

"Alright, neither of us will let go." Chen Chen chuckled. "We won't let go...we won't let go..."

The elevator doors opened with a "ding," and Chen Yuanyuan, already wearing an expression that said "I didn't hear anything," quickly walked out and opened her apartment door.

After settling Chen Chen on the sofa, he immediately slumped down like a lump of mud, still muttering to himself:

"Water... I'm thirsty..."

Chen Yuanyuan immediately went to pour him water, while Lin Muxi found a blanket and gently covered him with it.

Seeing his slightly furrowed brows and restless sleep, Lin Muxi reached out and gently smoothed the wrinkles between his brows.

"What a troublesome guy."

She spoke softly, her voice filled with tenderness.

Chen Yuanyuan returned with water and, seeing this scene, placed the water glass on the coffee table and whispered, "Sister-in-law, I'll go make something for my brother to help him sober up."

"Hmm, I remember that Aunt Wang put a packet of hangover soup ingredients in the drawer. Look for it."

Lin Muxi pointed to the drawer in the kitchen where miscellaneous items were stored.

"Okay, I'll go look for it." Chen Yuanyuan walked to the kitchen door, turned back and winked playfully, "I heard everything you and my brother were saying!"

Lin Muxi's face flushed red again, and she scolded, "This girl! Go on!"

Seeing Chen Yuanyuan enter the kitchen, Lin Muxi turned to look at Chen Chen, who was already snoring evenly.

She picked up the water glass, tested the water temperature, and then gently patted his cheek: "Senior, get up and drink some water."

Chen Chen was half asleep when she called him. He frowned and opened his eyes. When he saw it was Lin Muxi, he grinned and obediently opened his mouth.

Lin Muxi patiently fed him water little by little.

Setting down her water glass, Lin Muxi looked at the man sleeping on the sofa, his face showing exhaustion yet contentment, and her heart softened.

She knew that the road ahead might still be full of challenges, but as long as he was by her side, and as long as she had a group of partners fighting side by side, she would have the courage to walk with him.

She leaned down and gently placed a kiss on his smooth forehead, like a tender promise.

"Go for it, my dear boss," she whispered. (End of Chapter)