Upon hearing Guo Hao say that, Chu Ge couldn't help but realize why he was so excited to see him.

After sizing up Guo Hao a bit, Chu Ge was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect the young man before him to have already qualified as a certified bartender at such a young age.

Under Mu Lingshan's puzzled gaze, Chu Ge smiled at Guo Hao, "Hello, is there something you need from me?"

"Master, to be honest, ever since I accidentally saw the video of you bartending, I've been deeply impressed. Letting you in on this isn't a shame for me — it's been almost impossible to eat and sleep properly from awe! I'd love to learn from you, and I hope you won't keep your teachings from me."

Guo Hao put away his bartender qualification certificate, something he usually treats like a treasure and is afraid of getting dirty, only showing it when absolutely necessary, and spoke with utmost sincerity.

Seeing Guo Hao's cautious and humble demeanor, Mu Lingshan couldn't help but giggle, "Bartending? Him? Young man, I think you've got the wrong person?"

Guo Hao was startled, as if he feared Mu Lingshan's words might upset Chu Ge, and quickly glanced at her with slight displeasure.

"Miss, could you refrain from insulting and doubting my judgment? Though my bartending skills surely can't compare to this master's, I am at least a certified bartender. In Lidu City, my skills definitely rank within the top ten!"

Seeing Guo Hao's earnest expression, Mu Lingshan was taken aback, instinctively glancing at Chu Ge with a strange look, then turning back to Guo Hao, "Certified bartender? Top ten in Lidu City?"

Guo Hao looked at Chu Ge, seeing his calm demeanor, with no signs of displeasure, he responded to Mu Lingshan with pride in his voice.

"That's right, bartenders are divided into five levels. The highest level being Senior Certified Bartender, with none in all of Lidu City. Next is Certified Bartender, and there are fewer than ten people in our city, myself included."

Mu Lingshan hadn't originally taken the "Certified Bartender" license seriously. Listening to Guo Hao's explanation made her realize the weight it carried, and she increasingly felt this bartending talent must have mistaken someone else.

Chu Ge? Bartending? And earned such admiration from a top ten certified bartender in Lidu? What kind of joke is this?

Amused by her thoughts, Mu Lingshan cast a teasing glance at Chu Ge, thinking he's obviously embarrassed and will be awkwardly in a pinch now.

What surprised Mu Lingshan was that there wasn't a hint of embarrassment on Chu Ge's face, and his gaze towards Guo Hao even held a touch of admiration.

"Young man, ask whatever you want, but let's skip calling me master. Let's say we're casually researching together. You're so young and already qualified as a certified bartender, maybe I should learn from you instead."

Seeing Chu Ge's calm and collected demeanor, Mu Lingshan nearly laughed again — does he have the thickest skin ever? Pretending like this, as if he truly were that skilled?

The same words from Chu Ge sounded extraordinarily flattering to Guo Hao. He was simply overwhelmed with joy, having thought that with Chu Ge's masterful bartending skill, he'd be unapproachable, but surprisingly, Chu Ge was courteous.

"Master, I wouldn't dare use the word 'research' before you; please impart your teachings instead. And if… if you don't mind, could you prepare those two drinks you made several days ago? Of course, I'll cover the cost of necessary ingredients and today's expenses."

Guo Hao asked with a face full of anticipation, though his hope wasn't high, knowing most bartenders wouldn't readily share their signature skills — teach the apprentice and starve the master, as the saying goes.

His question was merely a long shot, as he desperately wanted to learn how to make those mysterious drinks he had never seen before, even if just watching closely would be great!

However, to Guo Hao's surprise, Chu Ge casually smiled, "Sure, no problem."

Guo Hao was stunned, standing still for a good five, six seconds before snapping back to reality, blinking in disbelief as he asked: "Master, did… did you just say… say yes?"

Chu Ge nodded, "But it seems it'll cost you a bit."

This time, Guo Hao kept his ears perked, staring at Chu Ge's eyes. He was one hundred percent sure he didn't mishear or hallucinate, the master truly agreed!

Looking at the smiling Chu Ge, Guo Hao nearly jumped for joy. Hurriedly bowing to Chu Ge, he said, "Master, please wait a moment," before turning around swiftly as though he'd taken a stimulant, dashing off.

After taking two steps, Guo Hao realized he was being too rash and hadn't asked about the ingredients and tools the master needed for bartending. Although he'd seen it in the video, there might be omissions.

After inquiring about Chu Ge's needs, Guo Hao expressed his gratitude again and rushed back to the bar.

Watching Guo Hao in a state of ecstatic joy while Chu Ge remained calm and relaxed, Mu Lingshan was completely stunned, pondering if Chu Ge really knew how to bartend, and had some skill?

As Guo Hao dashed into the bar, eagerly selecting drinks, Mu Lingshan scrutinized Chu Ge like he was a bizarre creature, surprised and questioning, "Chu Ge, you truly dare to agree? Could it be you're puffed up and holding your ground?"

Chu Ge grinned, "Whether I'm all talk or not, you'll find out soon enough. Didn't you ask what skills I have? I wonder if bartending counts?"

"You're just pretending to be mysterious. If you mess this up later, I'll see how you manage to save face."

Although Mu Lingshan was somewhat convinced that Chu Ge could bartend, seeing Chu Ge with that smug smile made her feel irritated. So, she chose to keep silent, full of curiosity but pretending to be indifferent, patiently waiting.

Soon enough, Guo Hao had gathered all the things Chu Ge needed, taking everything in duplicate. After all, no matter how skilled a bartender is, mistakes can happen.

The more sophisticated and complex the cocktail, the less room there is for any errors, or else it ruins everything. In his view, taking double the materials was already a minimum. Even though he felt sorry for the cost, he was willing to pay anything to witness such a level of bartending firsthand.

After calling two waiters to help carry the items, Guo Hao respectfully approached Chu Ge's table.

As Guo Hao scrambled with these things, he drew quite a few curious glances. Some regulars here knew that he was a bartender hired by the bar owner at a high salary a few days ago, not only skilled in performance but also crafting drinks that tasted far superior to those of ordinary bartenders.

"Hey handsome, what's going on?" a female customer who had tasted Guo Hao's drinks curiously asked.

"I've encountered a bartending master, heading over to learn a thing or two," Guo Hao replied excitedly.

Hearing this from Guo Hao, the female customer paused for a moment before leaving her seat with a keen expression, following in Guo Hao's footsteps.

After walking only a few steps, several others asked Guo Hao the same question. Once they got the answer, they all followed suit.

Guo Hao felt troubled; in his excitement, he hadn't thought to ask whether the master minded having people watch the bartending process. Turning back, he apologetically spoke to the people following him and walked wryly over to Chu Ge's side.

"Master, I'm sorry. I told them you were going to bartend without asking your permission, and now several customers want to come and watch. What do you think?"

Chu Ge casually said, "It's nothing secretive. If people want to watch, let them watch."

Guo Hao breathed a sigh of relief, increasingly admiring Chu Ge in his heart.

A master is indeed a master! His mindset is truly high-level! Meanwhile, I've been rather narrow-minded.

With Chu Ge's permission, Guo Hao turned to the eager customers, smiled, and signaled the two waiters to bring over the drinks.

"Master, are these the things you needed?"

Chu Ge glanced over, smiled, and nodded, "That's right."

Seeing seven or eight people gather around, along with more guests playfully drifting towards them, Mu Lingshan couldn't help but indulging a little in the thought, "If Chu Ge messes up, it'd be quite funny. With so many people watching, how would he handle it?"

Of course, she hoped Chu Ge would succeed, eager to witness what kind of bartending skills Chu Ge possesses that would make another expert bartender so deferential and humble before him.

With Chu Ge's confirmation, Guo Hao felt a mix of nerves and excitement, "Master, do you need me to assist you?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "No need, I'll handle it myself. If you have questions during my bartending, feel free to ask anytime."

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Guo Hao paused and instinctively took a deep breath, while the surrounding crowd seemed equally stunned. Despite hearing clearly, they found it hard to believe their ears.

Such bold words!

Doing great bartending requires high concentration, and if someone isn't a professional or lacks strong mental focus, they can easily feel distracted under such scrutiny—let alone successfully bartending.

Yet, here was someone claiming he could bartend while simultaneously answering questions?

If this wasn't a joke, it could only mean he had immense confidence and absolute control!

This time, the crowd around Chu Ge grew increasingly interested, each with their own thoughts, eager to watch.

Amidst glances of suspicion, excitement, and mockery, Chu Ge smiled slightly at Guo Hao, then smoothly began to move his hands.

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