Today, what we're drinking is not apple cider, but authentic grape wine.
It was decanted in advance before the banquet began.
I must say, some parts of this world's culture bear resemblance to the Western culture on Earth.
Once everyone's glass was filled with fine wine, Baron Bezos took the initiative to stand up.
He raised his glass high and said aloud.
"Let's toast to our meeting!"
"To our meeting!"
...
Everyone also stood up, raised their glasses, and clinked them in the air.
This is a kind of pre-dinner etiquette.
Baron Bezos seemed to be in good spirits, as he took the lead and drank his glass in one go.
Others followed suit, sipping or gulping down their wine.
Only Zong Shen drank it down like Baron Bezos did.
After they sat down, the banquet officially began.
The warriors Zong Shen brought were seasoned veterans, already helping themselves to the dishes with their forks.
Baron Bezos watched those warriors with great interest.
