Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 277: Attempt (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Attempt (Please Subscribe)

"My master, I will be loyal to you! Even in life and in death, it cannot be ended..."

A moment later.

Zhong Shenxiu sat on the sofa, gazing at Jamie, who was kneeling on the ground, kissing the ring on his hand, and fell into deep thought.

’Success!’

’But... my inspiration is already overburdened.’

’Is it because Li Wei from this world is just an ordinary person after all? He is not a "Pastor," so even with some qualitatively changed spirit, the limit is enslaving the souls of two ordinary people?’

’What a pity... I had wanted to try controlling the city hall directly after the successful experiment...’

He shook his head and looked towards the man with the scarred face.

The man with the scarred face watched this scene with an unchanging expression, accepting this reality as if it was a matter of course.

"Rise, Jamie."

Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand and said, "Starting today, you are officially a prohibition detective, but covertly, you work for me."

"It is my honor."

Jamie answered firmly, "Please command me as you see fit."

"Very well, I want you to secretly gather intelligence on other underground liquor businesses in Byron City and, when necessary, directly destroy them... Of course, this requires prior consultation with me."

Zhong Shenxiu said with satisfaction.

Due to Jamie’s previous persona, no one would believe he was bribed, they would only believe that he was struck by the iron fist of justice!

In such cases, all one could do was admit bad luck, thus solving competition for the Whisperer Bar.

...

Whisperer Bar.

After finishing the job with the man with the scarred face, Zhong Shenxiu still had to return and continue his work as a bartender.

This time, sitting directly across the bar were two young ladies, Alice and Angel.

"I heard... you’re the owner here?"

Angel’s large eyes were full of curiosity.

"Yes."

Zhong Shenxiu smiled and nodded.

"That’s too much, way too much... you didn’t tell us before, you should at least treat us to a drink!"

Angel immediately said through gritted teeth.

"No problem."

Zhong Shenxiu wiped his hands with a white towel, and various liquors in the cocktail shaker merged into a colorful display, finally settling into the glasses.

Topped with white whipped cream, a bright red cherry adorned it, looking very cute.

"Angel’s Kiss!"

Zhong Shenxiu laughed, "This one’s on the house!"

"It looks so cute!"

Julie, who had been lazily sitting to the side, looked at the Angel’s Kiss and added with a smile, "The Zodiac?"

"Yes, the Zodiac!"

"Then I’ll have one too." Julie stretched lazily, watching Zhong Shenxiu mix drinks.

She kissed the white cream and squinted her eyes, "Not a bad whimsical idea. Not only is the quality of the drinks here good, but there are also some novel things. I like it a lot!"

Beside her, Angel angrily gulped down a large amount of whipped cream, leaving a white ring around her mouth.

"As long as the guests are happy."

Zhong Shenxiu continued wiping glasses, engaging in the same mundane task every day.

"I told you last time, you have a good pair of hands, perfect for a bartender..." Julie seemed in the mood for a chat today, occasionally speaking to Zhong Shenxiu.

"I’m a bookstore owner and I also manage some publishing work..."

Julie fished around in her handbag for a moment and pulled out a yellowed sticky note: "Before, when I was sorting through what appeared to be a bartender’s notes, I found an interesting cocktail recipe tucked inside. I think you should give it a try!"

"Oh?"

Zhong Shenxiu took the note casually, glanced at the messy handwriting, and frowned: "Orange juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, sugar, grenadine, ice cubes, melon liqueur, rum, triple sec... There are so many ingredients, but most importantly, the sequence and quantities aren’t clearly written..."

"I believe in your ability to recreate it!" Julie covered her mouth with a light laugh.

"It’s a bit of a challenge, but... I like it!"

Zhong Shenxiu accepted the note, seemingly asking offhandedly, "What’s it called?"

"Pawned Desire... known for its rich colors and the ability to satisfy any taste, irresistibly so!"

Julie replied as such.

"Pawned Desire? What a strange name!"

Zhong Shenxiu nodded in acknowledgment, pulled out various ingredients, and began to experiment.

Alice and Angel seemed drawn in as well, watching him get to work, mixing the various components into the cocktail shaker.

Moments later, a cocktail with a somewhat murky color was presented on the bar counter.

"This clearly isn’t..." Julie shook her head, consoling him, "Trying out a new recipe is not an easy task; it requires constant failure and experimentation..."

"Hmph, easy for you to say, think of how much alcohol will be wasted in the process, and that’s all money!"

Angel glared at her with a somewhat confrontational tone.

"Seven days!"

Julie didn’t even look at Angel; instead, she fixed her gaze on Zhong Shenxiu, "If you can perfectly recreate the Pawned Desire within a week, perhaps, I might have a surprise for you!"

Her words seemed to carry a hint of flirtation, and the men nearby all got excited.

"Well then, for the surprise, I must get serious."

Zhong Shenxiu replied with a smile, discreetly appraising his attribute panel.

’Clearly, this cocktail requires high demands of a bartender, and the missing recipe only increases the difficulty... Although Li Wei’s bartending skills are quite decent, they are just entry-level...’

’This Julie is not simple, perhaps she’s the guide I’ve been looking for... So, investing a little upfront is nothing.’

’Yes!’

As it was just a life skill, two Heavenly Show Points elevated him to grandmaster level.

In an instant, Zhong Shenxiu’s head buzzed slightly and a myriad of inspirations surfaced.

’So the biggest difference between grandmaster and beginner is not just the proficiency of the technique, but the ability to draw parallels, spark inspiration, and create more varieties of cocktails... rather than just learning from predecessors.’

’Such a grandmaster level, in Eastern terms, is probably akin to a Grandmaster who has forged their own path? It’s enough to start a brand new school within the bartending profession...’

Zhong Shenxiu’s eyes lit up, and when he looked back at the note, the blurry descriptions suddenly made more sense.

He said nothing, continued to pull out ingredients, and started experimenting again.

"Huh?"

Julie, Angel, and Alice all sensed something different.

If Li Wei’s bartending movements were previously fluid and beautiful, bordering on artistic, then now, every single move he made was art!

’This person...’ A flash of admiration appeared in Julie’s eyes as she watched Zhong Shenxiu, who, after two failures, concocted a cocktail as clear and colorful as a rainbow.

"Pawned Desire, please enjoy!"