When Deng Liyang saw the clear red liquid in the glass, he couldn't help but sigh, "The color of this beer is really beautiful."
"Of course." Zhen Tian was quite proud of the beer she brewed. "This beer is called Sleeping Beauty. It is modified from a Christmas beer I brewed last year. It has a more transparent body and a stronger aroma."
Deng Liyang lightly sniffed it and detected a strong fragrance. “It’s really fragrant. And this beer glass matches it perfectly.”
"Brother Deng is an expert." Zhen Tian applauded, "This kind of wide-rim tulip glass can gather fragrance better than ordinary tulip glasses. The aroma released by the bursting of bubbles during the drinking process can also be transmitted into the air as soon as possible. ."
Deng Liyang smiled and gave her a thumbs-up, "I like people like you. Who said that drinking beer has to be crude? Not only are your beer glasses refined, even your coasters as well."
Zhen Tian giggled, “It’s a must.”
Chen Zui glanced at Deng Liyang and took a sip of the beer. Noting his movements, Zhen Tian paid close attention to his reaction, "How is it?"
“En. I taste a hint of puddling.” Chen Zui put down the glass and looked at the foam hanging on the sides of the glass. “Beautiful trace. Is this beer lacing?”
Zhen Tian blinked, “Yes. It looks like senior brother is also a beer expert.”
Chen Zui smiled, “A little. Since it was able to form this type of lacing shows that it is a glass of high-quality beer.”
Zhen Tian’s spirit rose again hearing Chen Zui’s praise, “Actually, this is not my best one. I will let you try some others next time.”
Deng Liyang propped his chin with one hand and looked at them next to him, "How do I feel that I am invisible?"
Zhen Tian pushed the glass in his direction, “Brother Deng you should try it too.”
“Okay.” As Deng Liyang drank, he stared at Chen Zui from the corner of his eyes. Everyone said that Anchor Chen is hard to get close to. Deng Liyang also thinks that he usually looks cold but in front of his junior sister, he isn’t like that. Sure enough, how a man is, depends on the person in front of him.
“Junior sister, your beer is really good. Can you sell some for me to bring home?” Deng Liyang took a sip and almost half the glass is depleted.
He is not the first to ask Zhen Tian to buy beer but she really can’t sell it, “Sorry Brother Deng. I brewed this beer myself in the beer house. I can only sell it in-house. If you like this, I can recommend similar craft beers for you.”
"Okay." Deng Liyang glanced at the rows of beer in Zhen Tian's alcohol cabinet and was dazzled for a moment.
As soon as Zhen Tian brought him a bottle of beer, a male customer walked to the bar and tried to strike up a conversation with Zhen Tian, "Boss, can I add your WeChat?"
Zhen Tian gave him a side glance and called out to another bartender, “Ah Zhong.”
“Coming.” Ah Zhong handed a glass of beer to a customer and walked over with a crystal tablet, “You can scan the bar’s QR code for WeChat.”
The male customer looked at the bar’s QR code and turned his attention to Zhen Tian, "I have already added the shop’s WeChat. I also want to add the owner's personal one too."
"Sorry, our boss doesn't use WeChat." Ah Zhong stared at the male guest, trying to force him back with his own eyes.
Ah Zhong has worked here since Zhen Tian first opened the bar and is a veteran employee. Of course, he still remembers a lot of male customers trying to strike up a conversation with Zhen Tian. After being rejected, most of them would happily go on their way but a select few would endlessly nag her. The most persistent one amongst them blocked Zhen Tian outside of the bar a few years ago. After Zhen Tian’s driver beat him away, he also told Zhen Tian’s brother about it.
Ah Zhong still remembered what happened that day. Her brother and a bunch of men in dark suits blocked that persistent pursuer’s way just like he did to Zhen Tian at Qingnan Lane. Those who own a bar at Qingnan Lane more or less have a good background. When that pursuer saw them, he knew he had offended someone he shouldn’t have. He was so afraid that he bowed his head and admitted his mistake right on the spot. He relentlessly promised he would never trouble Zhen Tian again.
It didn't take long for this incident to spread all over Qingnan Lane, and it became more and more outrageous. Afterward, although there were still customers who talked to Zhen Tian, there was no warrior who dared to stop her in the middle of the night. And in the middle of it all, Zhen Xi was the most confused. Why did he suddenly become some kind of mob boss?
This feeling is kind of amazing.
“I didn’t ask for your WeChat. Why are you interrupting?” The male guest showed obvious dissatisfaction with Ah Zhong’s repeated obstruction. Ah Zhong thought, is this person unaware of the legend surrounding Zhen Tian’s brother in Qingnan Lane?
“Bro, she has already rejected you so stop bothering her. A man should show some grace.” Deng Liyang couldn’t help but say. The guest glanced at him and sneered, “Who is your bro? This has nothing to do with you. Just drink your beer.”
Chen Zui’s eyes turned cold and he frowned. When encountering this kind of person, he used to solve it directly with his fists, but now he isn’t seventeen or eighteen anymore. He can no longer solve problems so simply and rudely.
The male guest was holding his phone and wanted Zhen Tian to add him on WeChat. Chen Zui held his wrist and slightly tightened his hold, “I am also looking to get the boss’s contact information. Why don’t we have a competition? The winner can ask for her WeChat and the loser is not allowed to approach her again.”
Chen Zui's hand is very strong. It used to be used to punch someone. Now that he is holding someone’s wrist, the other party frowned in pain, "You let go, why should I compete with you?"
During their conversation, a few more employees gathered around. They took a look at the male guest, and asked Zhen Tian, "Boss, what's the matter? Should I call for security?"
The guests also looked over at the bar curiously and whispered.
Chen Zui didn’t relax his hold and a sneer flashed in his eyes. “Don’t dare?”
"Who doesn’t dare?" Seeing everyone was looking here, the man didn't want to lose face, "How should we compete?"
“Since we’re at a bar, of course, it is to compete in drinking.”
When Deng Liyang heard this, he couldn't help but lean into Chen Zui's ear and whispered, "You want to compete in drinking?" Although he and Chen Zui are not stars, they represent the image of the TV station. If he drinks and the station finds out he caused trouble here, he will be punished. Even if the station doesn’t find out, just drinking so much alcohol...it’s not good for your body!
Zhen Tian was also worried about the same problem. She wanted to ask Ah Zhong to call the security guard but Chen Zui spoke again, “It’s not about the amount of alcohol you can drink, it’s better to guess what you are drinking.” He turned to Zhen Tian, “You pour us some yellow beer, the similar the better.”
Zhen Tian understood what he meant. Many beers looked the same, but if they drink it, they could tell the difference. She thinks this method is good, but she is afraid that Chen will not be able to figure it out. As if seeing through her thoughts, Chen Zui smiled and looked at her, "Don't worry." He drinks yellow beer the most.
Zhen Tian gained some confidence hearing this. She had the man and Chen Zui ruined around and began to pour the beer with Ah Zhong.
“Ready.”
After Zhen Tian’s voice fell, Chen Zui and the man turned back at the same time. Five glasses of yellow beer were placed in front of them. At a glance, they all looked like the same beer.
“Other guests cannot help otherwise the result will be invalid.” Zhen Tian looked at them and announced the rules.
This is the first time there has been such a competition in the bar. Many customers gathered in front of the bar to watch the fun.
“Are you ready? When you are ready, start drinking from the first glass of beer on the left. Whoever reports the name first gets a point. Best out of five wins."
Chen Zui and the person next to him looked at each other, their hands on the glass on the left.
“Start!”
As soon as he put the glass to his lips, Chen Zui smelled the aroma of the beer, "Honey beer."
“Correct!” Zhen Tian handed him a coaster which represents a point.
“....” The man twitched his lips, “Didn’t you say to take a sip?”
Zhen Tian seriously said, “He can tell by not drinking it which shows how good he is. I should give him an extra point.”
“....” Are you playing with me?
"There is no need for extra points, lest others say that I am being a bully. Let’s continue." Chen Zui looked at the person next to him and said generously.
The man sneered. He put down the glass in his hand and picked up the next one.
“Start!”
This time, Chen Zui couldn’t recognize the beer by the scent and took a sip. Because he didn’t drink the beer earlier, it didn’t affect his sense of taste. Compared to the man who drank earlier, he was at an advantage.
Slightly bitter taste, aromatic hops flavor…. “Pilsner.”
“Correct!” Zhen Tian awarded Chen Zui another coaster.
Chen Zui looked at the coaster presented to him like it was a little red flower, and smiled, "Thank you."
The onlookers saw that Chen Zui had answered two questions correctly, and they began to yell at the other man, "Can you do it, bro?"
The man angrily retorted, “I also know it’s Pilsner. He just answered it fast!”
Deng Liyang couldn’t help but laugh, “Looks like this brother can’t do anything but pay lip service. Why don’t you compete in tongue twisters later?”
Zhen Tian looked at him with wide eyes. Compete with a news anchor in tongue twisters? Brother Deng is too mean.
But she likes it.
“Okay. This is the third glass that will determine the victory. Hurry.” Ah Zhong looked on in excitement and urged.
Chen Zui and the man picked up the third glass at the same time. This time, the man was faster than Chen Zui and reported the name, “Hefeweizen!”
Chen Zui put down the glass and said without a rush, “Weizenbock.”
“Correct!” Zhen Tian awarded the third coaster to Chen Zui.
"Damn!" The man exploded and slammed the glass on the bar.
The winner has been decided. Some of the guests who were watching the excitement applauded while some booed. The man’s face looks bad. Chen Zui looked at him with a warning. “If you agree to bet you must accept to lose. Remember to stay away from Boss Zhen in the future. "
The man was furious but Chen Zui’s appearance looks terrifying. He wordlessly got up and prepared to leave.
“Wait a minute.” Chen Zui called out to him.
“What is it?” The man was very heated as he looked back at Chen Zui. He swears if he didn’t feel like he couldn’t beat the man in front of him, he would’ve made a move long ago.
“The loser pays.”
“....Damn.” The man exploded again. He took out all the cash from his wallet, threw it on the bar, and left without looking back.
The show was over and the guests returned to their seats. Chen Zui looked at the cash left on the table and said to Zhen Tian, “Count and see if it is enough.”
"...Oh, ok, it should be enough." Zhen Tian collected all the money and took a peek at Chen Zui.
Senior will always be senior!
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