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"I seem to have seen you somewhere."

If Li Mu read more goofy romance novels, he would know that this is the common beginning of all playful male protagonists hooking up with female protagonists.

Cao Yang is over [-] years old, and he is well maintained. Speaking of these words, it does not make people feel greasy or disgusting.

Li Mu was stunned, "I have listened to your master class. Just today."

Cao Yang smiled and nodded, "I see."

"This is Li Mu." Yue Renge quickly introduced, "This is..."

Before Yue Renge could finish speaking, Liang Chuan took a step forward and leaned over to protect his apprentice, "Sir, would you like something to drink?"

Yue Renge couldn't help but sweat behind Cao Yang.Cao Yang is not a fuel-efficient lamp either, he will jump wherever there is fire.Liang Chuan, the firecracker, was here, and he ran over holding the torch.

Can't stop it.

Although Li Mu didn't know what was going on between them, he knew something about it when he saw Yue Renge's expression.

Seeing that it was Liang Chuan, Cao Yang smiled slightly in his long and narrow eyes, "Okay, do you have any recommendations?"

Liang Chuan grinned, "Whatever you want to drink, we have it here."

"I already drank a lot today." Cao Yang was a little embarrassed, "But I still want to drink something refreshing. Young man," he looked at Li Mu, "How about making me a glass of wine?"

"Me?" Li Mu was surprised, Liang Chuan is here, why is there something about him?

"Yes, it's you." Cao Yang said with a sharp edge, "Since I'm here, I always have to try something new. Relax, do what you think of."

Li Mu glanced at Liang Chuan with some embarrassment. Liang Chuan's face was not very good-looking, and the scene stagnated strangely.After a while, Liang Chuan let go, "Xiao Li, do it."

Bartenders are not simply an industry that works with wine.

The wine that is blended is finally for people to drink.Therefore, adequate communication with customers is a necessary condition.

A seat was vacant at the bar, and Cao Yang took the opportunity to sit down.Yue Renge sat on the side helplessly, he was a firefighter, if two people started to choke, he had to quickly pull them away.

It was the first time for Li Mu to work as a bartender, and he couldn't help feeling a little apprehensive in the face of this guest.He took a look at Yue Renge, he hadn't seen him for some time, but he lost weight.What is he up to these days?Are you tired?Li Mu wanted to say something, but got stuck there, unable to get up or down.Cao Yang cleared his throat and looked at him with a smile.

This is working.

Li Mu came back to his senses immediately.

"You have been here for a long time today." He was the first to break the deadlock, "I have already drank martinis and sidecars."

Cao Yang was a little surprised, "You know all this?"

Li Mu didn't answer right away, he couldn't say that I've been paying attention to you all night.

But Cao Yang quickly laughed. Celebrities are always confident that others will pay more attention to them. "Good observation. You're right, I've had a lot to drink tonight. Guess what I want to drink now?"

Yue Renge secretly kicked Cao Yang.Cao Yang still had a smile on his face, and returned a comforting look.It's okay, the kid is fun, let me say a few words to him.

Li Mu pretended not to see it.

He's a bartender now.

Drink, not just to get drunk - even if that's what often happens.The pleasure of drinking lies more in the wonderful beauty bursting out from the collision of various flavors.From the flat surface to the floating clouds.All souls that are bound are released at this moment.

Li Mu knew that Cao Yang had drunk enough today.

What else could he offer to a satiated guest?Needless to say, it will appear noisy.Li Mu said carefully, "You actually don't want to drink anymore."

Liang Chuan glared at him, Cao Yang was slightly taken aback, and blurted out, "Why?"

"Because you never got drunk." Li Mu said, "I've seen your previous interviews. You said that two drinks is the standard you set for yourself. You also said that staying sober is more important to you than anything else. "

What's more, if Cao Yang is drunk, who will send him back?Yueren song?

Li Mu was not willing at all.

"But what if I still want to drink?" Cao Yang broke the casserole, "This can't be your reason for not mixing drinks today."

"Old Cao, it's not as good as us..." Yue Renge stood up, wanting to drag Cao Yang away.This seemed too provocative.After all, this was Li Mu's first day on the job, so he couldn't let Cao Yang keep Li Mu from coming to work like this.

The expression on Li Mu's face remained unchanged, and he followed Cao Yang's back, "Non-alcoholic drinks, do you think it's okay?"

Cao Yang paused and smiled, "Are you serious?"

Li Mu nodded, "There is an improved version of Shirley Temple on the wine list this season. If you don't mind, I will try to make you a glass."

Cao Yang was silent for a few seconds, "Okay, you can do it."

Li Mu smiled at him, "Thank you."

Garnet red, making dazzling silk cloth; syrup, making the sweetness more hazy; lemon juice neutralizes the overly lively sweetness, perhaps with the sourness of youthful growth.This is a non-alcoholic beverage originally developed for famous child stars, but it is actually not liked by child stars themselves.But the name of the drink quickly spread.

Li Mu's expression was focused, as if there was no one else but himself.The overhead light at the bar cast silvery light on his shoulders, and there was a moment of silence like snow, and the sound of music and conversation went away together.

The so-called improvement is nothing more than replacing dried ginger water with Sprite.Thick sourness and sweetness often bring a viscous boredom, and the abundance of bubbles dilutes the tight taste, bringing streams and breezes to the sweaty summer.

Cao Yang didn't speak, his eyes fell on the drink in Li Mu's hand.Whether it tastes good or not is no longer his concern. Witnessing such an unprofessional performance is far more than the sum of what he has gained in the past few days.

What Yue Renge said was right, the young man in front of him really put his heart into it.Skill is common, and to mistake show-off and show-off for bartending is to misunderstand the profession entirely.

The person in front of him didn't have too many fancy skills, but it made Cao Yang's heart flutter.

A little shyly, Li Mu pushed the drink in front of Cao Yang.The silent drinker didn't speak for a while. After a while, Cao Yang raised his hands and applauded slowly.

"How long have you been bartending?" he asked.

"...less than half a year." Li Mu replied honestly.

Cao Yang gasped again, "No wonder. The time is so short, flaws are inevitable."

This is an objective evaluation.

"But," he paused, "it's really not easy to do this. Where did you learn bartending?"

Li Mu hurriedly pulled Liang Chuan away, proudly, "This is my master!"

Cao Yang still had a smile on his face, "Oh, but don't be too proud, you are still far from being a top bartender."

Yue Renge just wanted to laugh.

Cao Yang picked up the cup, took a sip, his expression remained the same, "I'm tired, I'll be here today." After saying that, he was about to get up and leave.

Yue Renge also stood up, "I'll take you back." After walking a few steps, he glanced at Li Mu again, and nodded with a half-smile.

Li Mu watched them go away.

People are walking away.

Li Mu was still staring at the door blankly, as if he could stare at the bleeding.Liang Chuan waved his hand in front of him, "Okay, everyone is leaving."

Li Mu came back to his senses, lowered his head, and fiddled with the tools at hand.I accidentally squeezed too much lemon juice.In fact, it doesn't matter, because no one orders.Li Mu stopped resentfully.

Liang Chuan said: "It's almost time to get off work, you can go back first."

"Let me clean it up." Li Mu said, "It's fine anyway."

Liang Chuan stared at Li Mu's back meaningfully. He always spoke quickly, but he couldn't spit out those words after regurgitating them in his stomach several times.

He has a clear eye and can see it.

At a certain age, consciously or unconsciously, love will always be taken lightly.Liang Chuan returned to the lounge, took off his apron, and took out his cell phone.

—— Even hobbies will become shallow, like him, who was once a rebellious teenager.

The lights in Dionysia were almost all out.

The new interns handled the closing work sloppily, leaving faint water marks on the desktop.Li Mu carefully washed the cups used today, wiped them one by one, and put them in the disinfection cabinet.There was no more turmoil in the console, and everything was back to normal.

With the blade sheathed and the fine wine returning home, Li Mu stood in front of the console for a long time, the light on the top had become weak, casting a vague shadow in front of him.

He sighed slowly.

Logically, today should be a happy day.I have worked at the front desk for so long, and today's experience is also the first time.But his heart was still heavy, because seeing Yue Renge, he wanted to say many things but dared not.

"I haven't left yet."

Li Mu turned his head in astonishment, and saw that it was Liang Chuan.

"Brother Chuan?"

Liang Chuan raised his eyebrows at him, "I've been lingering here for a long time, why, don't you want to part with it?"

"...you haven't left yet."

Liang Chuan smiled.His affection for the student had outweighed his prejudice.After a while, he praised Li Mu, "You did a good job today."

"..."

"Did you see that boy Cao Yang's expression? It's so cool to let him suffer." Liang Chuan said again, "What I taught, how could it be so bad? Finally, I didn't embarrass you Mr. Yue. Disciple, master didn't love you for nothing. one game."

Li Mu just thought it was funny, and when he heard Liang Chuan mentioning Yue Ren's song, he thought again.But he didn't know how to respond, so he just nodded.

"If you eat too much lemon, drink something sweet." Liang Chuan said again, "Don't hold back what you have to say, so as not to make trouble when you hold back. You can come to the bar tomorrow and come early. Hurry up Well, forget everything."

After thinking about it for a long time, Li Mu realized that Liang Chuan was giving him a chance.Busy a series of bows, "Thank you Brother Chuan."

"Okay." Liang Chuan waved his hand wearily, "You deserve it too. Go back earlier, the road is still long, and I don't know when it will end."

Li Mu listened, but he didn't know how much he listened to.Liang Chuan watched him leave, and after a while, walked into the darkness again with a smile.