Peninsula: The Deepest Affection in Jiangnan

Chapter 151 Nuna's Drinking Party

Being an athlete is a profession that relies even more on youth than being an entertainer, and the severity of injuries is often far greater for athletes than for entertainers.

The shelf life is also surprisingly short.

Therefore, the sense of crisis regarding age is more intense, and people even need to think about their future plans as soon as they start working.

Because in such competitive sports, there can only be one person in first place.

Many people from the sports world in Seoul have also entered the entertainment industry. Given their inherent higher status compared to ordinary entertainers, some of them are doing quite well in this circle.

By joining a sports and entertainment agency, Kim Min-ji chose a path that is far more promising than continuing in the sports industry.

In the past two years, the global economy has been sluggish, but in Seoul, young men and women with a little ambition have begun to regard becoming internet celebrities or artists as the best solution to cross social classes.

"It's not as good as Unnie praised. I just want to maintain my athletic career better." Kim Minji knows that only by becoming more famous can she earn more money, and only by earning more money can she better maintain her physical condition.

She still has a deep love for the track and field and wants to continue running on this track.

Shen Yu felt that the original owner just couldn't see this point. People in this circle have to ensure their own income before they can better realize their dreams.

"You two should have a few more drinks tonight. Minji, I'm entrusting this younger brother to you! If you get to know him, you'll find he's a real troublemaker. I'm really afraid he'll get beaten up on the street one day."

"————" You're already making up stories about the future for me before I've even had a drink?

If Jin Minzhi hadn't been right beside him, Shen Yuzhen would have wanted to cover Xu Youqing's mouth, pick her up, carry her on his shoulder, and take her away.

Is he the kind of person who would be easily seen through on the street? Look at the three of them walking down the street now, it's mostly the two girls who can't help but turn their heads, hardly anyone looks at Shen Yu.

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Inside a beer bar near Nonhyeon-dong.

Xu Youqing skillfully took the order, "Boss, besides the dishes, bring three bottles of soju and a dozen Terra first."

Shen Yu had never been to a beer bar before, so he left the ordering to Xu Youqing.

"Minji, is there anything else you want?"

"What Unnie ordered is fine, I don't want anything else."

Shen Yu felt that Kim Min-ji's personality was probably related to the environment that Seoul athletes were exposed to; his respect and obedience to his seniors seemed to be ingrained in his bones.

In addition, some female athletes also have some masculine traits.

But this one is a bit introverted.

"Minji, why are you so reserved today? It's okay, just treat Shen Yu like a younger brother you know." Xu Youqing seemed to have noticed the reason for Jin Minji's slight embarrassment and began to lighten the mood.

Of course, the best atmosphere of the event is only now arriving as the staff walk by.

Xu Youqing picked up the liquor bottle and spun it rapidly in the directions of four o'clock, two o'clock, and twelve o'clock, creating a small vortex in the liquor inside.

This is how you mix it.

Although Shen Yu felt that there was nothing wrong with shaking this kind of distilled liquor, since it wasn't brewed using ancient methods and still had lees.

However, Xu Youqing's good looks combined with her skillful wine-shaking technique are indeed very pleasing to the eye.

Kim Min-ji, standing to the side, smiled and applauded for Heo Yoo-jung.

Shen Yu watched as Xu Youqing took the long, thin bottle opener, made a fancy gesture, and then "snap" opened the bottle cap.

Shen Yu also started to join in the atmosphere by clapping for Xu Youqing.

"Great job, Nuna! Another bottle, please!"

Shen Yu quieted down after being glared at by Xu Youqing.

Xu Youqing glanced at the two of them. "Everyone has different preferences when it comes to the ratio of soju to beer, but I think the most delicious ratio is 1:2!"

She first poured a full glass of soju, then poured it into an empty beer glass next to her.

Pick up the opened beer, add about two shots of soju to the beer glass, and then—

"This is the most important thing!"

She quickly plunged the stainless steel spoon into the wine glass, the metal striking the bottom of the glass with a crisp "whoosh" sound.

The foam in the mixed beer spreads upwards, and the snow-white foam and golden liquid gradually separate into layers, eventually forming a glass of beer with an exquisite shape, just like the beer in the poster.

Ultimately, it all comes down to alcohol.

Shen Yu shook his head inwardly. When he was young, he only loved drinking more than Xu Youqing, but after he started working, he began to avoid drinking whenever possible.

On the one hand, it's a matter of health; on the other hand, it's really causing delays.

"Huff~ Huff~"

Xu Youqing knocked on two more glasses, and before the dishes were even served, the wine was placed in front of the three of them.

"Today is to celebrate our PD Shim's upcoming trip to the US to receive an award! It's also to celebrate Minji making new friends! And of course, it's to celebrate that I'm in such a great mood!"

"————" Whether I win the award or not is still undecided, so you've already decided it for me?

What will happen if I come back and don't get a trophy?

After clinking glasses with Xu Youqing and Jin Minzhi, Shen Yu found that soju beer was indeed easier to drink. The sweetness of soju was completely masked by the refreshing taste of beer, making the flavor more stimulating.

It's as if the refreshing beer has turned into a rich ale.

So, Shaopi is just a budget version of IPA?

Shen Yu placed the glass on the table and noticed that Xu Youqing tilted her head back and drank the whole glass of beer she had just mixed.

Kim Minji, who was standing next to her, had also drunk half of her drink, but when she saw that Heo Yoojung's glass was only filled with a little foam, she tilted her glass back again and drank the rest of the drink.

"Hey, Shen Yu! Are you going to save a sip when you drink with Nuna?"

"Okay, okay." Who took you home when you were drunk last time? Don't you have any common sense?

If we don't hold back anything, will we all end up lying dead in the shop?

Shen Yu drank the remaining half cup, which earned him a happy smile from Xu Youqing.

"That's more like it! Keep going!"

As more and more snacks were served, a few bottles of beer couldn't stop Xu Youqing from drinking them.

Perhaps this person has been under too much pressure from work lately?

Shen Yu listened to Xu Youqing and Jin Minzhi chatting, and casually chimed in a few words to acknowledge his presence. Then, Xu Youqing pulled him aside and made him become Jin Minzhi's apprentice.

"Hey, Shen Yu, don't underestimate our Minzhi!"

How can you underestimate him? He's at least 170cm tall. Shen Yu glanced at Xu Youqing and thought, "If anyone should be underestimated, it's you, Nuna."

Unaware that Shen Yu had mocked her, Xu Youqing reached out and patted Jin Minzhi on the shoulder.

"Our Minji is a four-time National Games champion! She'll achieve even better results this year!"

"My apologies, my apologies." Shen Yu silently offered a toast.

Kim Min-ji, blushing, raised his glass and clinked it with Shen Yu's.

I don't know if it was just her face flushing or if she was genuinely blushing.

"Don't worry, if you run with Minji, you'll win a Grand Prix championship sooner or later!"

"??" No, did he drink too much again?

The shop assistant placed the newly brought liquor and beer aside, and Shen Yu noticed that Xu Youqing was already getting into it.

Fine, let her be.