Chapter 56

Ding Ning drank three bowls of white wine in one go, shocking the soldiers. However, there were still talents in the military, and everyone's eyes fell on Captain Luo.

As the captain of the Armed Police Team, Captain Luo not only had excellent martial arts skills but also a strong drinking capacity. A few days ago, when he first joined the Armed Police Team, he set a record of drinking seven catties (about 3.5 kilograms) of white wine, which became a topic of conversation.

However, being able to drink seven catties and drinking three catties in one go are two different things, just like someone who can drink seven bottles of beer might not be able to drink three bottles in one go.

Seeing the soldiers' stunned faces, Captain Luo had no choice but to stand up and raise a bowl of wine to Ding Ning: "Come, Brother Ding, let's have a drink together."

Unexpectedly, Ding Ning said to Captain Luo, "Captain Luo, let's drink later. I want to toast everyone first."

With that, Ding Ning picked up a glass and began a performance that made everyone shudder. The glass was not large, holding about three taels (about 1.5 ounces) of wine. Every time Ding Ning approached a table, he would drink a glass.

There were about four or five hundred soldiers, with ten people per table, making about forty or fifty tables. By the time Ding Ning finished his round, he had drunk about thirteen or fourteen catties (about 6.5 to 7 kilograms) of white wine.

Including the previous three bowls, Ding Ning had drunk a total of seventeen or eighteen catties (about 8.5 to 9 kilograms)!

When Ding Ning returned to Captain Luo's table, the entire hall was silent.

Is this fat guy's stomach lacking alcohol?

Seeing Ding Ning sit down, Political Commissar Zhao couldn't help but say, "Brother Ding, that's enough. The wine we drink in the Armed Police Team also costs money."

Ding Ning laughed, but in fact, he was also about done. One of his energy-enhancing talismans was completely worn out, and the other was almost gone. If he drank another two or three catties, he wouldn't be able to drink anymore.

At first, Captain Luo thought Ding Ning was not giving him face by going to drink with everyone else. But now he understood that Ding Ning wasn't unwilling to drink with him; it was just that this guy could drink a lot, and there might not be another person in the world who could drink as much as him.

After drinking nearly twenty catties of wine, he still seemed fine.

"Captain Luo, Commissar Zhao, this glass is for everyone. I think we should end it here today. Although the wine is good, drinking too much is not good."

Seeing Ding Ning raise another large bowl of wine, Captain Luo and Commissar Zhao looked at each other, feeling completely defeated in terms of drinking. There was no way to regain their dignity.

However, Ding Ning's actions won the great favor of the soldiers present. This fat guy was amazing, not only in physical strength but also in his drinking capacity. Everyone admired such a person.

Originally, things were about to end here. After the meal, Ding Ning also wanted to leave. Today, he had become familiar with Captain Luo and the Armed Police soldiers, which might be useful someday. He was quite satisfied.

As for those soldiers who originally intended to provoke him, they probably wouldn't easily cause trouble after seeing his drinking capacity. But it was always better to be cautious. Ding Ning wanted to leave quickly to avoid giving others a chance to cause trouble.

However, just as he reached the door, a person suddenly appeared.

This person was dressed almost the same as Captain Luo, even with the same rank. He was about the same height as Ding Ning but much more muscular.

Ding Ning was fat, but this person was strong, with a face full of scars and bulging muscles, clearly indicating great strength.

This person glanced at Ding Ning with a cold expression, then his gaze fell on Captain Luo.

His eyes were cold, and his expression was unfriendly.

Captain Luo glared back, and their gazes clashed intensely in the air.

Ding Ning quietly asked Zhou Xing, who had also drunk a lot and had become quite familiar with him, "Brother Zhou, who is this person?"

Zhou Xing pulled Ding Ning aside and said with a hint of gossip, "I'll tell you, but don't spread it around. This person is our former captain, Yu Kun. However, he made a mistake and molested a woman during a mission. He was reported, and although someone protected him from going to jail, he was demoted and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Team. Captain Luo took over his position two days ago. They don't get along, so we should stay away from them."

"Is he really a scumbag? Why is he still here if he's been transferred?"

Zhou Xing, who was also quite drunk, continued, "He was supposed to leave tonight, but he heard about you and decided to stay a bit longer. It seems he's here to cause trouble."

Sure enough, just as Zhou Xing finished speaking, Yu Kun spoke up.

"Captain Luo, you're not much either. I heard that the Armed Police Team's face was lost today. You lost to this fat guy in running and drinking. It looks like the Armed Police Team is becoming a laughingstock under your leadership."

"I don't know if I'm a laughingstock, but you, Yu Kun, are already one. You should hurry to the Criminal Investigation Team."

A flash of anger crossed Yu Kun's face. Being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Team sounded good, but he was the captain of the Armed Police Team and would only be a deputy captain in the Criminal Investigation Team. His future prospects were now bleak.

Hearing Captain Luo expose his weakness, Yu Kun coldly snorted, "Captain Luo, don't be so smug. These are two different things. Although I'm leaving, I can't stand someone being so arrogant in the Armed Police Team. I'm here to teach this guy a lesson and show him who's in charge. It's not a place where anyone can run wild!"

This was clearly a way to hit Captain Luo in the face. If Captain Luo lost face to Ding Ning, Yu Kun would regain his dignity, undermining Captain Luo's authority in the Armed Police Team.

Captain Luo understood this. He had a good impression of Ding Ning and didn't want Yu Kun to make him uncomfortable. He immediately said, "Yu Kun! I am the captain of the Armed Police Team now. Do you want to hurt someone here?"

"I wouldn't dare!" Yu Kun said with a sinister smile. "I won't hurt him, I just want to show him that there are always better people and higher places."

Hearing that Yu Kun didn't intend to hurt Ding Ning, Captain Luo couldn't say much. After all, Yu Kun was still the former captain, and some people in the Armed Police Team still supported him. It wouldn't be good to completely break ties with him.

So, Captain Luo decided to see what Yu Kun was up to and act accordingly.

Seeing that Captain Luo was no longer blocking him, Yu Kun walked into the room, looked Ding Ning up and down, and said disdainfully, "Kid, being able to drink isn't a big deal. I heard about the off-road race today. If I had been there, I would have made you fall without anyone knowing. Why run at all?"

"Oh? Then how would this Officer Yu make me fall without anyone knowing?"

Looking at the strong Yu Kun, Ding Ning was on guard. If Yu Kun dared to attack him, the fast version of Tai Chi wouldn't be useless, but Ding Ning wasn't sure he could defeat him.

This person was very strong, almost as strong as Captain Luo. If they really fought, without using talismans, Ding Ning's chances of losing were higher.

"There are countless ways to make you fall, whether it's combat or firearms. You, this fat guy, are no match for me."

"But that doesn't count as making me fall without anyone knowing. Do Armed Police soldiers plan to use firearms or combat against ordinary citizens? No wonder you ended up in the Criminal Investigation Team. These things should be used against criminals."

Yu Kun's face turned ugly at Ding Ning's defiance.

"Ignorant, let me show you something."

Yu Kun looked around and suddenly flicked his wrist at the wall!

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Three cold flashes of light passed, and three darts were nailed to the wall!

"Are these darts enough to take you down silently?"

Ding Ning looked at the darts without saying a word.

Yu Kun looked at Ding Ning with satisfaction and then turned his gaze to Captain Luo, "Luo, don't think you're above everyone just because you're from the capital. Do you have this skill?"

Captain Luo's face turned pale. Yu Kun was very strong. In terms of combat and firearms, they were about the same, but Captain Luo didn't have this skill with hidden weapons.

Seeing that he was about to lose face in front of the entire Armed Police Team, Captain Luo felt embarrassed. His future work would be difficult to carry out.

The main point was not to hit Ding Ning but to target him.

Originally, Captain Luo wanted to resolve the matter peacefully, but now it seemed he had to take a stand. However, this was a last resort, and Captain Luo didn't want to do it.

Unexpectedly, Ding Ning suddenly spoke up.

"I thought it was some great skill, but it's just this. Brother Luo, you don't need to act this time. I'll teach him how to use hidden weapons."

His words subtly praised Captain Luo, giving him enough face.

Captain Luo stopped, feeling even more that Ding Ning was a good person. He was also secretly looking forward to what other skills this little fat guy had.

He was generous but not showy, skilled but not arrogant. Such a person was worth befriending. It seemed that his trip from the capital to Haibin had not only brought him the position of Armed Police Team captain in a big city but also a good friend. However, since this kid was still a student, he probably wasn't interested in money. How should he approach him?

Before Captain Luo could think of a plan, Ding Ning, feeling embarrassed, said, "Brother Luo, can you lend me some money?"

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