Reborn as a Noble’s Son - Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Chapter 597: Self-Humiliation (Seeking Monthly Ticket Support) _1

Chapter 641: Chapter 597: Self-Humiliation (Seeking Monthly Ticket Support) _1

Sure enough, Li Min’s words led Hu Fei to a subjective misjudgment. He didn’t give much thought to the Nie’s who worked in the city government.

In Wanghai City Government, Mayor Nie Zhenbang also has the surname Nie, and there are many others with the same surname. Hu Fei never even thought about Nie Zhenbang.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang’s attire was very fashionable and trendy, making him look like he was in his mid-twenties, not much different from everyone else’s age. Such a person could not possibly be Mayor Nie.

Shortly, Hu Fei laughed and said: “Ruoxuan, Li Min is right. I believe everyone knows who my father is. Since your friend here is also in the system and works in the city government, I suppose my father does have some power and capabilities.”

Hu Fei spoke with unmatched arrogance. Indeed, he had the capital to be arrogant, as Hu Jiawang was the deputy mayor of Wanghai City. Although he was not a standing committee member, his senior position secured his rank just below the three standing mayors, firmly in fourth place. He was capable of promoting a young man who was not even a section-level cadre.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang laughed: “Hu, don’t be so serious. I’m also familiar with Deputy Mayor Hu Jiawang. Mayor Hu is very upright. I’ve never heard of Mayor Hu leveraging any kind of underhand means. Hu, you wouldn’t want to affect Mayor Hu’s image.”

This statement had an underlying advisory tone. Hu Fei was Hu Jiawang’s son, but some words shouldn’t be thrown around carelessly, not wanting to affect your father’s career.

Unfortunately, Hu Fei did not heed Nie Zhenbang’s words. At this moment, Hu Fei chuckled and casually said: “Nie, you’re so young, yet so rigid. What back door? This is all about prioritized focus and development, understand?”

Such sermonizing remarks made Jiang Ruoxuan furrow her brows, feeling a sense of fear. At this point, however, Nie Zhenbang shook his head and said, “I think we’d better stop this.”

As soon as his words fell, Hu Fei’s face darkened. He’s just as stubborn and annoying as a rock in a manure pit. Couldn’t this man understand the implied meaning of his words? Make it clear, and then he could help the man a little in his career, saving many years of his hard work. But this man was so obtuse. Perhaps he would have to spell it out. Jiang Ruoxuan had long been on his radar, and at this moment, Hu Fei was very dissatisfied with Jiang Ruoxuan suddenly bringing this man along. Furthermore, Nie Zhenbang’s lack of tact had completely infuriated Hu Fei.

With a darkened face, he then said: “Nie, let me put it this way, a man should know his limits. What can you do in this society as a petty official? What can you offer Ruoxuan? Money? Fame, or material things? You can’t give any of these.”

At this moment, Jiang Ruoxuan stood up, angrily said: “Hu Fei, don’t overstep. How do you know what others can or cannot give? Moreover, we aren’t close. Please refrain from using such familiar terms. From now on, please call me Jiang Ruoxuan.”

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward and Hu Fei was furious. Jiang Ruoxuan’s current manner and tone, demeaning Hu Fei in front of all their classmates, caused his expression to turn icy.

Meanwhile, Li Min had quietly been observing everything. Upon witnessing this scenario, the corner of Li Min’s mouth twitched with satisfaction.

Her goal for the day was achieved. Jiang Ruoxuan’s words gave Li Min more cause for celebration. Hu was definitely giving up on her.

Then, Li Min approached and took Hu Fei’s arm, saying gently: “Hu, don’t be angry. Different people have different aspirations. It’s not worth getting angry over such a person and hurting yourself. This is only a minor public servant. If she chooses to degrade herself, why bother with her? Today is a day for a class reunion. Don’t let such a person dampen our mood.”

However, Li Min underestimated her influence on Hu Fei. For him, Li Min was nothing more than a vain woman who sought wealth and prosperity. He reluctantly took her as his lover, treating her like a charity case. After all, all it cost him was a bit of money, and that was the least of his worries.

Yet, this woman had the audacity to meddle in his affairs now. Hu Fei’s face darkened, anger seeping into his voice: “Li Min, this is none of your business. It’s not your place to tell me what to do.”

He then turned his gaze to Jiang Ruoxuan, saying, “Well, well, Jiang Ruoxuan, you’ve really come up in the world! Do you really think you’ve achieved all this yourself because you’ve become a key member of the Seaview City TV Station at such a young age? Let me tell you, with one phone call, I can bring you down to nothing.”

Gesturing towards Nie Zhenbang, Hu Fei continued, “This man is fit to be your boyfriend? Is he even qualified? Do you know how much it costs to book this place for a night? One hundred thousand! His ten years of salary barely covers it. Do you know what wine this is? It’s Lafite, from ’92. One bottle would cost him several months of food and drink.”

As soon as Hu Fei finished speaking, Nie Zhenbang’s eyebrows furrowed. His initial impression of Hu Jiawang had been quite favorable. So, it was surprising to find that the man had such an undesired offspring. Was this a failure of family upbringing? Among aristocrats, arrogance and insolence were common, but most weren’t as low as Hu Fei. It seemed necessary to launch an education campaign targeting the children of officials citywide.

With that thought in mind, Nie Zhenbang calmly replied, “Oh, is this the ’92 Lafite? It doesn’t quite look like it. If I remember correctly, wines from the Lafite estate have a rich aroma of black currant, coffee, roasted oak, and sweet tobacco, accompanied by a full-bodied, smooth tannin, excellent flavor, and a lingering finish. It’s a finely made Lafite. However, this one seems rather simple, unlike any I’ve tasted. Also, the choice of dishes to pair it with is rather poor. When drinking red wine, it’s best paired with dishes like braised abalone, beef medallion, lamb chops, or goat cheese. It seems a waste to drink it with these Chinese dishes.”

“Furthermore, I remember that the weather was not ideal for grape cultivation in France between ’91 and ’92, which led to a poor harvest and insufficient sweetness. The low-quality grapes naturally resulted in subpar wine.

“The weather was better in the Bordeaux area, France in ’94, which led to a good harvest. The only regret was that there was a period of gloomy rain in September, which slightly affected the quality of the grapes. The subsequent fermentation process also had a minor impact, but the grapes that year were still of superior quality. It was indeed better than the ’92 Lafite.”

“Of course, if you have the money, the ’82 Lafite is considered the best. I remember that the World Wine Association gave the ’82 Lafite a perfect score of 100. The ’92 Lafite, begrudgingly, got a score of 97 at most. If it’s not up to par, choosing the ’95 Lafite would indeed be a better choice.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words silenced the entire room. Jiang Ruoxuan looked at Nie Zhenbang as if she was seeing a different man, surprised by Mayor Nie’s deep knowledge of red wine. The others wore curious expressions. Among these peers, some sharp ones caught on to the undertone. Jiang Ruoxuan’s friend seemed calm and composed. His smooth yet impactful words revealed Hu Fei’s ignorance.

At this moment, Hu Fei was filled with rage and shock. Indeed, when he was planning the banquet, the owner of WangHai Winery recommended the ’95 Lafite. But considering the cost and the year difference, Hu Fei chose the ’92 Lafite to save money.

He didn’t expect Nie Zhenbang to see through it. His face flushed red. Then, looking at Nie Zhenbang, he said, “Nie, where did you read this from? There’s an old saying, ‘An educated man doesn’t have to leave his house to know the world.’ I never understood it before, but I do now. Nie, are you saying you have the ’82 Lafite?”

His words clearly conveyed his intention to mock Nie Zhenbang. A minor official could not possibly afford such wine.

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In response, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “I don’t have the ’82 Lafite. Compared to red wine, I prefer white wine. However, in ’88, when I was in Russia, I did have a brief encounter with Baron Rothschild. At the time, he gave me a bottle of ’33 Lafite. If you want it, I’d be happy to give it to you.”

The ’33 Lafite claim almost made everyone think Nie Zhenbang was boasting. Hu Fei laughed heartily, turning to Jiang Ruoxuan and said, “Jiang Ruoxuan, you sure have good taste, picking such a remarkable man. He doesn’t skip a beat when telling a lie. ’33 Lafite? A ’66 wine? Are you joking?”

Suddenly, a man wearing silver-rimmed glasses grabbed Hu Fei’s arm and whispered, “Master Hu, don’t be impulsive. The ’33 Lafite does indeed exist. In our country, the ’82 Lafite is the most renowned because of speculation. But for true connoisseurs, the ’33 Lafite is indeed the most expensive this century.”

Seeing Hu Fei’s confused expression, the man continued, “Master Hu, the Lafite estate belongs to the Rothschild family. This kind of wine can only be gifted by the owner of Lafite himself. The way this man talks and his tone both have a sense of calm. I don’t think he’s lying. Plus, his outfit is customized by an Italian tailor in Milan. That’s not something anyone can afford. I have a feeling that this man is not as simple as he seems.”

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