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After drinking, Karina's cheeks were rosy as she sat at the bar and chatted with Lin Ge.

"Aren't you afraid of staining your clothes when you dress so cleanly?"

Karina, with bleary drunken eyes, felt that Lin Ge's white shirt looked like a patch of snow and was seized by an urge to sully it.

Lin Ge gently wiped the glass in his hands as if he were caressing a lover.

"I'm very confident in my skills," he said.

Karina giggled foolishly, "Hehehe, you're so handsome. Can you be my boyfriend?"

"Ma'am, it seems you are quite drunk."

"That's it? That's it? Far from enough, I could drink ten more of those just like I had earlier. Give me ten more!" Karina's drunkenness seemed to take effect as she began to slur her words, but her voice was originally pleasant to hear, giving her slurred speech an unintended cuteness.

Long Island Iced Tea is potent, and it's common for girls to pass out after one drink. Moreover, due to its misleading name, it has an unkind nickname, "Loss of Innocence Liquor," often exploited by creeps with bad intentions. Lin Ge didn't want any of his guests to fall prey to it.

The girl before him had managed to down a large glass without collapsing, which was already a testament to an exceptional alcohol tolerance. However, one more drink would most likely be too much for her, let alone ten.

So, hearing Karina's reckless words, Lin Ge just shook his head slightly without responding.

Karina swayed and leaned on the bar, saying to Lin Ge, "You're right, I'm drunk, I'm getting drunker... Do whatever you want to me when I lose consciousness..."

Lin Ge maintained his silence and soon Karina began to snore softly.

He glanced toward the couch, which was already full, so he had no choice but to let her lean on the bar.

When Nilu returned to the main hall, she saw the two passed-out girls and laughed, "There are already two customers, not bad. But Lin Ge, how did you end up knocking them both out?"

Lin Ge, somewhat embarrassed, said, "I'll recommend some lighter drinks to the next customer."

After Nilu came back, Iris finally stopped glaring at Lin Ge and started chatting idly with Nilu at the small drinking table.

Such a lazy work attitude, but as a newcomer, it's probably best not to take things too seriously.

He didn't mind offending Iris because just standing behind the bar was enough to upset her; being a little more outrageous wouldn't make things any worse.

But if Nilu also disliked him, his working environment in the future would be very unpleasant.

So Lin Ge just listened to the music in the shop, waiting quietly for the next guest to arrive.

However, after waiting for quite a long time, no third guest came in.

Lin Ge glanced at the wooden wall clock; half of his six-hour work shift had passed, yet only two customers had stopped by, which he found peculiar.

Although the bar wasn't in a bustling area, it wasn't excessively remote either. Several residential complexes were nearby, and the past few hours were right after work—the prime time for business. Why were the customers so few?

Was it because the drinks Iris made were too awful, and the local customers no longer wanted to come here?

His gaze involuntarily shifted toward Iris, who was happily chatting with Nilu.

If that was the case, he would only be able to rely on his own efforts to gradually restore the bar's reputation.

Starting his career with such a challenge didn't displease Lin Ge; instead, he felt eager to try.

He believed in his skills, confident that he could win over every customer who visited the bar with his superb bartending and attentive service, turning them into loyal patrons.

Eventually, when there are too many customers, the bar might get very crowded.

A slight smile unconsciously appeared on Lin Ge's lips.

"You pervert over there, if you keep staring at me with that lecherous gaze and sporting that vulgar smile, I'm going to gouge out your eyeballs," threatened Iris sharply as she noticed Lin Ge looking at her.

Just seeing Lin Ge's smiling face made her furious.

"I was just thinking about how to win back the customers who've been victimized by your mixology."

"What do you mean? Are you mocking the drinks I make as being undrinkable?"

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not mocking you in any way, I'm just stating a fact."

If it weren't for Nilu holding her back, Iris would have charged over and fiercely slapped Lin Ge's face.

"Come on, Iris, don't be so angry. If you're not convinced, just steal his techniques. If you can concoct a drink that surpasses his in front of the boss, he will definitely let you return to the bar."

Learning his techniques to his face, how humorous you are, Big Sister Nilu.

Lin Ge smiled and said, "If you'd like, I would be happy to instruct you, Apprentice Iris."

"Who wants to learn from you, jerk? I can concoct a better drink than you on my own. Just you wait!"

Iris's loud voice woke Lanya on the sofa, who covered her hat and climbed up from the couch.

"Ow, my head hurts…"

Karina, who was lying on the bar, also woke up.

"I heard Iris's flustered voice." She stretched languidly, revealing astonishingly delicate and pale skin.

She opened one eye and sneakily glanced at Lin Ge, only to find him meticulously cleaning the transparent glass in his hand, deliberately ignoring her exposed vulnerability.

In his eyes, could it be that she was even less important than a mere glass?

Disappointed, she drew back her arms and turned her head towards Iris.

"Ha, a fuming Iris, how adorable."

"Red-haired woman, are you provoking me?"

"I am, I am. Wanna have a fight?" The excitement in Karina's eyes sparkled.

"Let's do it, let's go outside and face off." Iris shouted back, showing no sign of weakness.

Nilu pulled her back once again.

"Calm down, Iris, you can't get into a conflict with a customer."

"Hmph, if it wasn't for Nilu's sake, I would've beaten you into a pig's head."

"That's a pity, I was quite looking forward to having a fight with you."

Nilu stared at Karina with a serious expression, "Miss, please don't cause any trouble in the store either."

"Okay, got it."

Karina suddenly turned her head toward Lin Ge, "I'll be coming again tomorrow, look forward to it."

Then she tossed down two Gold Coins and headed for the door.

"The extra is for the tip, no need for change."

After Karina left the bar, Lin Ge stared at the two Gold Coins on the bar.

What was this about?

Nilu came over, picked up the two Gold Coins, and winked at Lin Ge: "Don't worry, your salary will be converted and paid to you in RMB, including the tips."

The Wizard-dressed girl Lanya also staggered over, dropped a few silver coins, and headed for the door, holding her head.

"I'll be coming again tomorrow as well."

Nilu collected the silver coins and said with a smile, "That's great, we have recurring customers now."

Her charming smile was somehow profound.

Lin Ge suddenly felt that something was amiss but couldn't put his finger on it.

What exactly was the problem?