160 DRINK BUDDIES

"Mister Chen Lin Yun." The man nodded while walking towards the man seated at the bar's counter, already drinking some alcohol, most probably whiskey.

"Mister Zhu Li Qiang." Chen Linyun acknowledged his greeting in turn. He raised his glass as part of his greeting.

"I was surprised when you contacted me." Zhu Li Qiang expressed his candid reaction to Chen Linyun's invitation tonight.

"I always claim promises of treats whether it a meal or drinks." Chen Linyun retorted. 'That's how I pursued my wife.' He added in his thoughts, his eyes flickered with the sorrow that memory bestowed upon him.

"That's great! Let's drink our hearts out tonight!" Zhu Li Qiang suggested. "Though, you started early. Have you drank a lot already?"

"I'm just starting. Just two glasses. Get your own and join me." Chen Linyun replied. "I invited you here tonight to talk business. But it can wait later. Let's enjoy our drinks first."