In Renshou county, Sichuan Province, a local man hailed as the “king of alcohol” is now forced to live in seclusion to fend off the numerous challengers constantly trying to dethrone him.
Yang Shaohua, 58, owner of a small restaurant, can stomach more liquor than any of his guests.
Over the past 40-odd years, he would “chain toast” with customers, consuming up to 5 jin (about 2.5 liters) of distilled spirits on a daily basis.
His famed capacity for the hard stuff has drawn many challengers.
“People from as far as Chongqing and Chengdu have come here to contest him,” said Yang’s daughter.
Overwhelmed by the waves of competitors, Yang was recently sent to live in the countryside, resorting to a sequestered vacation to avoid the mounting number of challenges.
“It’s not that I’m afraid of my challengers,” Yang explained, “but over-drinking is bad for my health.”
From West China City Daily