Hearing this obviously lackluster voice, Qin Ruoying felt a bit disgusted, furrowed her delicate brows, and said, "Are you done yet? If you're not convinced, why don't you buy another glass of whatever Master Wu made and compare it to my brother-in-law's glass?"

Qin Ruoying said this with a lot of confidence. Although she hadn't tasted either glass, just through her sense of smell, she could easily tell that the "Fleeting Clouds" concocted by Chu Ge was definitely far superior to the one they bought earlier.

"This..."

Hearing Qin Ruoying say this, the fan of Master Wu's face froze, and he felt truly hesitant inside.

If this guy's drink is really better than Master Wu's, wouldn't that make Master Wu look bad?

But... probably, it shouldn't be, right?

Master Wu is a senior technician bartender, the highest rank among the five bartender levels. Without years of hard training, strong mental fortitude, and excellent bartending talent, most people probably wouldn't be able to attain such a certification in a lifetime.

Around Lidu, it seems he's the only one with such a top-level qualification. How could something crafted by his hands be beaten by an unknown nobody?

However... the drink made by that guy truly smells rich and fragrant, just a light sniff could slightly intoxicate someone. Clearly, this couldn't be a failed work.

After hesitating for a few seconds, his thoughts quickly shifted, and he furrowed his brows, saying, "Heh, let's do as you say. I want to see what's so great about his drink!"

He had already decided that if the taste of the two drinks was almost the same, even if this guy's drink was indeed better, he would still resolutely insist that Master Wu's drink was tastier.

After all, Master Wu once personally guided him on how to mix drinks. For someone like him who is passionate about bartending, being mentored by such a top master was an immense honor, even if it meant telling a blatant lie to protect Master Wu's honor, he would accept it.

However, just as he was about to speak, a middle-aged man dressed in a suit, with a very complex expression, walked through the dense crowd clustered in layers and approached from outside.

"Master."

"Master Wu."

Everyone who saw the man greeted him, their gazes moving back and forth between him and Chu Ge, revealing a few looks of spectators eager for drama.

Of course, the majority still supported Master Wu. In their minds, since Master Wu was here, the one to be embarrassed would definitely be this guy who suddenly appeared from nowhere.

Following these slightly respectful greetings, Chu Ge glanced outside and couldn't help but chuckle, suddenly realizing.

So, this Master Wu was actually the stern-looking man who attended his drink auction at Encounter Bar and ended up purchasing his two drinks for a price of ten thousand each.

Qin Ruoying's gaze was also focused on Wu Hong, her heart filled with some concern for Chu Ge.

Although she went out with Chu Ge hoping to encounter some thrilling events, she hoped not to run into any trouble that Chu Ge couldn't handle, and she definitely didn't want to see him lose face because of her.

In the somewhat awkward atmosphere, Wu Hong and Chu Ge locked eyes and approached each other step by step; as he passed through, the surrounding people subconsciously made way for him. With his skillful bartending techniques, he truly deserved such respect.

When Wu Hong was about two or three meters in front of Chu Ge, Chu Ge smiled, "So it's you."

Seeing Chu Ge speak so casually, the surrounding people couldn't help but be a bit stunned. Those who joined the crowd later collectively thought, judging by this, does this guy know Master Wu? No wonder he can make such "Fleeting Clouds," could he be Master Wu's disciple?

As for those initially seated around Chu Ge, they felt an indescribable strangeness, completely unable to understand the situation.

Amidst everyone's different thoughts, Wu Hong stopped in his tracks and suddenly made a gesture that left everyone, including Chu Ge, completely unexpectant.

He, a senior technician bartender, a person of considerable stature in the bartending world, actually... actually crossed his hands at his lower abdomen, bowed his head, and made his body and waist form a ninety-degree angle, with a respectful stance almost reaching home, deeply bowing to Chu Ge?

Even though this scene was right before everyone's eyes, each person couldn't help but doubt their own vision, turning completely petrified on the spot, utterly baffled.

Let alone others, even Chu Ge was a bit baffled, thinking, brother, what are you playing at with me here?

With a mind full of bewilderment, Chu Ge stood up from his seat and hurriedly placed both hands on Wu Hong's shoulders, "Master Wu? What are you doing?"

However, even though Chu Ge applied a slight amount of pressure with his fingers, Wu Hong did not straighten up but maintained his bowing position towards Chu Ge for a full three to four seconds. Only then, under a series of extremely astonished gazes, did he lift his head with excitement on his face.

"Master, I finally see you again. This bow is my apology to you."

Hearing this, everyone was shocked. Several people who had been holding their wine glasses to watch the scene subconsciously loosened their fingers, and a few glasses shattered into pieces with a "crash" in the silence.

Nevertheless, amid this sudden piercing sound, everyone remained oblivious, their eyes collectively fixated on Chu Ge and Wu Hong in the center of the room, not only doubting their eyes but also intensely questioning their ears.

This top-notch bartender, Wu Hong, actually called this inexplicable guy "Master"? And he's even talking about apologizing? Is there some mistake?

Seeing Wu Hong's excited face, Chu Ge helplessly rubbed his forehead and quickly said with a wry smile, "Master Wu, can we talk somewhere else?"

From their previous encounter, Chu Ge had assumed Wu Hong was a proud person, and seeing him approach now, he was prepared for anything. But he really didn't expect him to say such words and make such gestures.

However, regarding why he acted this way, Chu Ge already had a pretty good guess.

Wu Hong's heart twitched, and the look in his eyes toward Chu Ge reflected even more respect as he shook his head and said, "Master, in front of you, I dare not call myself a master. Please don't mock me. To see you again, I had 'Fleeting Clouds' and 'Ocean's Horizon', those drinks you created, made here in the bar. I'm really sorry, I really overstepped."

Although Wu Hong knew Chu Ge was trying to save his face, he felt what he did was somewhat inappropriate, and only by explaining everything clearly in front of everyone could he fully express his sincerity in apologizing.

Chu Ge was even more speechless. He came here purely to bring Qin Ruoying out for fun—it was just a coincidence. If he hadn't seen "Fleeting Clouds" and "Ocean's Horizon" on the drink menu, he wouldn't have known about any of this. He wasn't here to confront anyone.

The same words, heard by Qin Ruoying, caused her to instinctively blink, glance at the drinks on the table, and then look at Chu Ge, filling her heart with surprise and excitement.

Just knowing that Chu Ge could bartend already made Qin Ruoying feel very surprised. But listening to what this Master Wu said, it seemed... those two exquisite, almost art-like drinks were surprisingly Chu Ge's creations?

Qin Ruoying was thrilled, while everyone else was utterly dumbfounded. Their eyes seemed ready to pop out, mouths agape as if to swallow a light bulb, and jaws nearly hitting the floor. When they looked at Chu Ge again, it was as if they were sizing up a creature that simply couldn't exist in reality.

Seeing Wu Hong being so serious, Chu Ge couldn't help but chuckle wryly, "Well, I'll call you Brother Wu then. Brother Wu, actually, my coming here today was really just a coincidence. You're overthinking it. I'm really embarrassed by your words."

Wu Hong had initially prepared himself to face a formal confrontation, yet Chu Ge showed no intent of holding it against him, making Wu Hong feel more embarrassed and apologetic as he quickly shook his head again.

"Master, no matter what, starting today, I'll stop selling 'Fleeting Clouds' and 'Ocean's Horizon'. Even if you are magnanimous and don't hold it against me, with my mediocre skills, continuing to make these two drinks would be insulting to them."

In the silence, Wu Hong's voice echoed through the room, and almost everyone's eyes twitched a little.

In their view, the two drinks Wu Hong made were already rare masterpieces. Most people came to this bar just for these two drinks. If they followed his words, then what amazing flavors could be expected from the drinks made by the person Wu Hong called Master?

Thinking about their earlier attitude towards Chu Ge, everyone's cheeks flushed, realizing just how foolish they had been.

Chu Ge inwardly sweated profusely, feeling that this Master Wu was too rigid. He had already said he wasn't here to stir up trouble, so why insist so firmly?

Moreover, judging by the reactions of the people around, they were clearly disappointed at not being able to drink those two kinds of beverages. Because of Master Wu's words, the bar's income might drastically drop.

Since they were showing him so much respect, Chu Ge, not being unreasonable, naturally didn't want such a thing to happen.

After a moment of thought, Chu Ge smiled and said, "Brother Wu, how about this, to be honest, I also feel those two drinks don't quite match the bar's atmosphere. Why don't I recommend two other drinks for you?"

Wu Hong's eyes lit up and he immediately nodded, "Thank you, Master!"

Everyone's spirits lifted. It seemed... this person, whom even Wu Hong called Master, was going to show his skills again?

Qin Ruoying was even more overjoyed, her heart full of anticipation.

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