Chapter 165: Chapter 166: Truth or Dare

Everyone's hearts hung in the air. Even the minor actresses, initially seated on the sofa, rose to respectfully greet Shen Manbing: "Sister Bingbing." No one in the entertainment industry could match Shen Manbing's status, and her unexpected presence stunned them.

Shen Manbing walked to the table and picked up a bottle of red wine. Mu Liancheng, alarmed, hurried to Xia Yangyang's side, saying, "Sister Bingbing, let's talk calmly. There's no need for violence."

Shen Manbing laughed. "You thought I was going to hit someone with this wine bottle?" Given her personality, a silent, frightening display directed at Xia Yangyang wouldn't have been unexpected.

Mu Liancheng chuckled nervously. "Sister Bingbing, you are elegant, knowledgeable, and refined. Resorting to violence is unthinkable. I apologize for my assumption."

Shen Manbing chuckled. "I merely wanted to see what wine you were drinking. '82 Lafite? Unexpectedly kitsch. However, I happened to bring some superior wines myself."

Several people abruptly entered. They placed two boxes of wine on the table, which waiters promptly opened to reveal an assortment of strong liquors.

Shen Manbing announced, "This is a collection of fine spirits from around the world. Since it's your birthday, what better way to celebrate and liven the party?"

Everyone was astonished by Shen Manbing's impressive selection. Xue Shaotang picked up a bottle, exclaiming, "My goodness! Isn't this a 17th-century Scottish single malt whisky? One of the strongest, with a 92% alcohol content—rumored to power a sports car to 100 km/hour! And this American Gold Wheat liquor boasts 95% alcohol due to its complex brewing process, though its consumption carries serious health risks; it's banned in many US states. Sister Bingbing, where on earth did you find these treasures?"

Shen Manbing laughed, ignoring Xue Shaotang's question. "What game are you playing?" she asked.

Bai Zhi replied, "Truth or Dare, Sister Bingbing. Would you like to join?"

Shen Manbing seemed intrigued. "Sounds interesting. How do you play?"

Bai Zhi explained, "It's played in pairs. You spin a bottle; whoever it points to chooses truth or dare."

Shen Manbing declared, "Sounds interesting, but truth is boring. Let's play Dare."

Everyone was shocked by Shen Manbing's interest in such a childish game. Zhang Lixin asked, "What's the dare?"

Shen Manbing explained, "The rules are the same, but the winner can request anything of the loser. Failure to comply means choosing a bottle and drinking it all. What do you think?"

A moment of stunned silence followed. Shen Manbing clearly came prepared, with a palpable sense of purpose.

Mi Ke said, "This sounds exciting, Sister Bingbing. Who's your partner?"

Shen Manbing pointed decisively across the table. "I'll play with her." Her choice was Xia Yangyang.