Chapter 145: Arrived Home Safely
Two days later, the carriage finally crossed the border and arrived near Notting City.
Throughout the journey, Lin Kun remained hesitant and undecided about whether or not to take action against Shi Lin.
After all, although the potential profits were high, the risks were also high, and the slightest mistake could lead to the annihilation of the entire army. Therefore, after arriving in Notting City, Lin Kun gave up on taking action against Shi Lin.
Upon seeing Notting City, Shi Lin finally felt relieved and realized he was completely safe. A smile appeared on his face.
Shi An and Du Yunqing also relaxed.
Lin Kun's convoy arrived in Notting City at noon and then reached Shijiazhuang in the afternoon.
At this moment, Shi Zhen, along with Fugui and dozens of servants, stood at the door waiting for Shi Lin from Lin Kun's convoy.
"Master, Master! It's Lin Kun's caravan!" Fugui exclaimed excitedly to Shi Zhen as he spotted the dark figures in the distance.
Upon hearing Fugui's voice, Shi Zhen eagerly awaited Shi Lin's return.
Soon, Lin Kun's convoy arrived at the entrance of Shijiazhuang.
The caravan slowly came to a stop. Lin Kun jumped down from the carriage, came to Shi Zhen, and warmly shook hands with him.
"I have successfully brought your young master back." Lin Kun smiled at Shi Zhen and said.
"Brother Lin, thank you so much! I'll treat you to a good meal tonight, and all the drinks we bought today will be half price!" Shi Zhen said warmly, taking Lin Kun's hand and patting him on the shoulder.
"Haha, it was nothing, Brother Shi Zhen, no need for that, you're too kind. As for the banquet, there's no need. I plan to buy more wine to sell back in the Star Luo Empire, after all, time is money." Lin Kun laughed heartily, without any sense of guilt, since he hadn't directly attacked Shi Lin.
Moreover, Lin Kun was also involved in the underworld, so he had a thicker skin than the average person and was less afraid of blushing.
"Alright, in that case, Brother Lin, the liquor you bought today will be half price!" Shi Zhen said to Lin Kun, showing his wealth and generosity.
Upon hearing his father's voice, Shi Lin helped Du Yunqing down from the carriage and escorted him to Shi Zhen.
"Father!" Shi Lin bowed respectfully to Shi Zhen, then said with a smile.
When Shi Zhen saw Shi Lin, he breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, his son had returned safe and sound, which was a good thing.
As for Du Yunqing, Shi Zhen didn't care at all.
"Not bad, not bad, quite good. It's good to be back, you look more energetic." Shi Zhen came up to Shi Lin, looked him up and down, and then nodded in satisfaction.
"Dad, this is Du Yunqing, Mr. Du, a top-notch winemaker. This is his grandson, Du Ming." Shi Lin stepped aside and introduced him to Shi Zhen.
"Oh, Mr. Du, it's an honor to meet you! Welcome to the Shi family!" Shi Zhen hurriedly came to Du Yunqing, took Du Yunqing's hand, and said warmly.
Moreover, Shi Zhen showed even more enthusiasm for Du Yunqing than for his own son.
Du Yunqing was somewhat flattered by Shi Zhen's enthusiasm and didn't know what to do for a moment.
As for Lin Kun, he also frowned slightly. He had been investigating Du Yunqing all the way, and he realized that Du Yunqing was really just an ordinary winemaker.
"Father, you must be tired from the long journey. Let Old Master Du get some rest first," Shi Lin said to Shi Zhen after glancing at Lin Kun.
Although Lin Kun had considered taking action against himself, he didn't actually do it, so the Shi family couldn't do anything to him. After all, Lin Kun was still a distributor, and if others found out, it would affect the Shi family's liquor business.
"Alright, Fugui, go arrange accommodations for Mr. Du. Xiaolin, you and your Uncle Fugui go together," Shi Zhen said to Fugui and Shi Lin.
"Yes," the two replied in unison, and then led the two back to the Shi family manor.
"Brother Lin, come on, let me treat you to a drink." Shi Zhen came up to Lin Kun and pulled him to drink.
As for the people in Lin Kun's convoy, Shi An and the servants settled them outside the manor for food and drink.
The Shi family could easily provide them with a good meal and drinks.
As for Lin Kun's attempt to kill Shi Lin, Shi Lin didn't care anymore, since he hadn't actually done it.
...
As the sun set, the lights were still on in the Shi family's main hall, where several core members of the Shi family were seated, along with Du Yunqing and his grandson, who had recently joined the family.
Lin Kun's drinking party was over. After all, Shi Zhen and Lin Kun were just business partners, and it was just a symbolic affair that ended. They didn't drink much.
At this moment, the tables in the banquet hall were filled with all kinds of delicacies, and the wine was Yunmeng wine produced with the finest wine gu.
"Today is the day Mr. Du graces our Shi family with his presence. Let us welcome Mr. Du to the Shi family!" Shi Zhen stood up and raised his glass to Du Yunqing in congratulations.
"Master Shi, you're too kind. I'm just a brewer," Du Yunqing quickly said to Shi Zhen.
Although Shi Zhen didn't know what Du Yunqing's abilities were, he knew that since Shi Lin paid so much attention to Du Yunqing, Du Yunqing must be capable.
"Father, this is wine brewed by Old Master Du. It's even better than the wine produced by the top-grade wine gu. Please try it." Shi Lin took out a jar of wine and handed it to Shi Zhen, just to let Shi Zhen know Du Yunqing's abilities.
Shi Zhen took the wine bowl from Shi Lin's hand, but didn't drink it. He just smelled the aroma of the wine, and his eyes lit up.
This wine is just as good as the best wine in my house. It seems that this old man is really capable.
"Elder Du, please, you must join my family." Shi Zhen hurriedly stepped forward, grasped Du Yunqing's hands with both, and said excitedly.
"Now that I'm here, I will dedicate myself to your and Xiao Lin's business, even unto death," Du Yunqing nodded with a smile.
Shi Lin not only had a great influence on Du Yunqing, but also took care of Du Ming for Du Yunqing's sake.
Moreover, seeing the expressions on Shi Zhen and Shi Lin's faces, Du Yunqing felt much more at ease.
As people get older, their eyesight improves. Both father and son are honest people, and even after they die, their grandson will be well-educated.
Since everyone at the banquet was a friend, there was no question of forcing anyone to drink.
The drinking lasted until midnight, and Shi Lin asked Shi An to take Du Yunqing and Du Ming to nearby guest rooms to rest.
After watching Du Yunqing get drunk and leave the table, Shi Zhen slowly stood up, activated the wine gu in his body, and in the blink of an eye, all the alcohol in his body was absorbed by the wine gu.
Shi Zhen also fully regained consciousness.
"Let's go, we need to have a good chat," Shi Zhen said, turning around to look at Shi Lin.
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