Chapter 63

Where did this silly kid come from? How can he say such nonsense?

But before that thought had even passed through their minds, after Park Hyomin and Li Juli each took two sips of the cocktail Lin Xiuyuan had mixed, the expressions on their faces changed quickly.

Surprise quietly emerged, and they looked at each other in unexpected ways.

This taste and texture really seemed a bit different from what's outside.

At this moment, Little Dragon Cub, noticing their reaction, laughed, "See? I didn't lie to you, the drinks he mixes are really better than what's outside."

Facing Little Dragon Cub's teasing, Park Hyomin, who had always been the most knowledgeable about alcohol, couldn't hold back and spoke without hesitation.

"Lin Xiuyuan-xi, what is the reason for this? I clearly watched the recipe you used for the drink just now, and it seemed like a normal, ordinary one. Why is the taste so much better than what's outside?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who was using his breathing to adjust his body's instinctive reactions, looked down at his slender, well-proportioned, and bony palms after hearing this, "It might be because my hands are steadier, and I do a better job with the details of the ratio of alcohol poured and the force used for shaking."

The subtle changes in his body were things Lin Xiuyuan had gradually discovered since the 'Integration'.

The 'floaters' in his eyes had disappeared, his abdominal muscles had appeared, his hands were steadier and more flexible, and even his senses had become much sharper.

After hearing the answer, it was Li Juli's turn to ask, "That's it?"

Lin Xiuyuan shook his head, "Yeah, that's it. It's basically like that; I also just watch tutorial videos."

"Is there really such a big difference?"

Looking at the young man who answered so earnestly, Park Hyomin glanced at the drink in her hand, picked up the glass, and took another small sip.

Sure enough, her feeling wasn't wrong.

Compared to those so-called professional bars outside, the taste here was indeed more delicate and layered.

So, still wanting more, she looked at Lin Xiuyuan, ordered a new drink, and specifically asked for a lemon flavor.

It was rare to encounter a good bartender, and she wanted to see how good Lin Xiuyuan's skills really were.

Only Lin Xiuyuan, upon hearing the word "lemon," immediately glanced downward and locked eyes with Park Jiyeon, who was hiding under the bar.

Oh no!!

Because he had placed the lemon ingredient in the box right next to where Park Jiyeon was crouching.

Still lost in thought, he was pulled back by Park Hyomin's words, "What, no lemons?"

She even stood up, wanting to peek inside the bar.

This scared Lin Xiuyuan into shouting, "There are! I was just thinking about what kind of drink to make for you. I've decided now, I'll make you a 'Refreshing Lemon Bubble'; it's very suitable for a light buzz at this time."

"That sounds very refreshing."

Park Hyomin smiled and agreed.

And Lin Xiuyuan didn't dawdle; while Park Jiyeon's heart was beating like a drum underneath and cold sweat was unknowingly forming on her forehead.

He suddenly crouched down, intending to get the lemon from the box next to her.

At this moment, the distance between the two was less than ten centimeters; Lin Xiuyuan's nose was almost about to bump into the pair of big eyes inside.

At that moment, Park Jiyeon didn't even dare to blink, she could only stare at Lin Xiuyuan without moving.

Fortunately, he turned his head the next second and reached his arm into the box on the other side.

And Park Jiyeon, looking at his profile, suddenly realized something: how was this guy's nose bridge so sharp?

Just at the moment when they were almost "face-to-face," Park Jiyeon finally looked away slightly, a blush staining her cheeks.

She didn't know if it was from being stifled in the cramped space or what, but it was definitely flushed.

Fortunately, after getting the lemon, Lin Xiuyuan stood up, turned around to get the base liquor and auxiliary ingredients, and began to mix the drink he had just mentioned for Park Hyomin.

30ml honey whiskey liqueur, 90ml lemon soda, 5ml fresh lemon juice, add ice, shake well, and strain into a glass.

Finally, add a thin slice of lemon; it was perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

At the same time, Park Jiyeon under the bar had already curled into a ball, carefully adjusting her breathing frequency.

But the faint sound of her heartbeat was deafening in her ears; her heart felt like it was about to jump into her throat.

She stared fixedly at those white sneakers, several times almost unable to resist wanting to reach out and push him away.

This feeling was truly too oppressive, too suffocating.

The atmosphere at the bar, however, became increasingly natural; the three women chatted while sipping their drinks, and Little Dragon Cub and Park Hyomin even took out their phones to take photos of the drinks to post on social media.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan quietly took half a step back, taking advantage of the moment everyone was looking down to take photos.

He turned slightly, reached one hand downward, and patted Park Jiyeon's shoulder gently, signaling her to hold on a little longer.

And Park Jiyeon, having never experienced such a situation, had tears welling up in her eyes; she was almost about to cry.

At the same time, she had already cursed that old woman outside countless times in her heart.

And just as Lin Xiuyuan was playing hide-and-seek in the tavern with Park Jiyeon and Little Dragon Cub, in another gym far away in Seoul.

Xian Enjing, who had just finished half a yoga class, was looking up to drink water during the break when she suddenly saw a familiar figure standing at the door.

So, in addition to her surprise, she walked out the door to say hello, "YoonA, are you here for a yoga class too?"

"No, I haven't taken one before. I just felt like I needed to exercise lately, so I wanted to check out the yoga courses. I didn't expect to run into you here, Unnie."

Lin Yun'er, who had gone out again after returning home for lunch, had originally just come to look around casually, but she didn't expect to meet Xian Enjing here.

As members of a second-generation girl group, the two naturally had endless topics to discuss, and before they knew it, they were talking about Park Hyomin, who had just gotten married.

While wishing the other well, Lin Yun'er also sighed that the friends around her seemed to be preparing to enter the next stage of life.

"What about you, YoonA?" Xian Enjing asked casually.

Lin Yun'er smiled, "Me? I'm not in a hurry for now; being alone is quite comfortable too."

As she spoke, she suddenly suggested: "Unnie, when is your class over? Do you want to go grab a drink together?"

"A little drink..."

Hearing this, Xian Enjing thought of Park Hyomin and the others, "Actually, when I came over, Jiyeon and Hyomin were already drinking at a small tavern. If you don't mind, YoonA, why don't we go over together?"

"Ah? You already have plans?" Lin Yun'er hesitated slightly.

"Not at all. I was originally thinking of picking them up after class. Since it's rare to run into you this time, it would be nice for everyone to have a drink together."

Thinking that the original suggestion was her own, and since Xian Enjing had already put it this way, Lin Yun'er naturally didn't refuse anymore.

"Then I'll go and intrude for a bit. It's been a long time since I've seen Hyomin Unnie; when she got married, I hadn't even congratulated her in person yet."

"Then let's go now."

"Ah, Unnie, your class..."

"I've finished half, that's enough. Wait for me a moment, I'll take a shower."

"Okay, no rush, take your time, Unnie."