The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

The waiter responded quickly and stepped forward, holding a tray with the wine bottle steadily in his hand, and skillfully poured half a glass of wine into each of the three people's stemmed glasses.

Then, Long Teng found another excuse to have Xu Xi send Long Teng and the others away, so as not to ruin his plans.

Xu Xi also wanted him to expose his true colors as soon as possible, so he instructed Long Teng and the others to wait outside the bar.

The amber liquid swayed gently in the glass, reflecting the warm yellow light and gleaming softly.

Soron raised his glass first and slowly began to introduce the wine: "This is California brandy, one of my favorites. Every autumn, the vineyards there are filled with the aroma of grapes, which is truly delightful. A friend of mine owns a winery there, and this bottle is from his winery."

Having said that, he said no more, tilted his head back, and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Xu Xi glanced at his empty glass without making a sound, and only after seeing him drink first did he slowly pick up his own glass and take a small sip.

The moment the wine touches your throat, the rich aroma of grapes instantly fills your entire throat cavity. It is sweet with a hint of mellowness, as if you are really in a California vineyard in autumn, with the fragrance of ripe grapes in the wind, which soothes the mind and body.

Seeing that she was engrossed in drinking, Xu Nian also picked up her glass and took a big gulp.

He didn't know much about foreign liquor and couldn't understand its nuances. He smacked his lips a couple of times and only felt a slight sourness on his tongue, which wasn't to his liking.

Perhaps because he was used to strong liquor in China, he secretly complained that this so-called expensive brandy was not as satisfying as the old Beijing Erguotou.

Zoro took in the sour look on his face and smiled. "California brandy is characterized by its rich fruity aroma and bold, sweet taste. It's not really suitable for drinking straight. The best way to enjoy it is after mixing it. Mr. Xu Nian, please wait a moment. I know a little about bartending. Let me mix you a drink that I'm sure will suit your taste."

As he spoke, he turned around, took several bottles of different colored liquors from the liquor rack behind him, and skillfully poured them into cocktail bottles in proportion. He then held the bottles with both hands and shook them quickly for more than ten seconds.

He then took out three clean, empty glasses and poured the liquid from the cocktail bottle evenly into them.

He picked up one of the cups, took a small sip, nodded in satisfaction, and then pushed the remaining two cups in front of Xu Xi and Xu Nian, gesturing for them to drink.

Xu Nian picked up the wine glass with some skepticism, took a small sip, and a look of surprise instantly appeared in her eyes.

This tastes much smoother than the brandy we just had. The flavors of the various spirits blend together perfectly, neutralizing the acidity and astringency of the brandy. The texture is smooth and mellow, with a subtle malty aroma, almost like drinking a specially made fruit juice.

Xu Xi put down his wine glass, a faint smile on his lips, and praised, "I never imagined that Young Master Soron, who is so successful in the business world, would also have such good bartending skills. The drinks you make are indeed unique and have an excellent taste."

Praised by her, Zoro's smugness was undisguised, his lips curving into a wide smile, though he feigned humility in his tone: "Miss Xu, you flatter me. Bartending is just a hobby of mine, and it is my honor to receive your recognition."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian felt a churning in her stomach and almost vomited up the wine she had just drunk.

How could this person say such nauseatingly flattering things? Every word reeks of hypocrisy and is disgusting to listen to.

He suppressed his discomfort, picked up his glass and took another sip, too lazy to say anything.

Xu Xi smiled dismissively: "Young Master Zoro is elegant, handsome, and has high emotional intelligence. I imagine your soon-to-be wife will be proud to be your partner."

These words were exactly what Zoro wanted to hear, and his mouth stretched almost to his ears in a wide grin that he couldn't suppress.

He turned around and took two more bottles of wine from the wine rack, pouring them into the glasses in front of Xu Xi and Xu Nian respectively.

"Miss Xu, this is Baileys Irish Cream, made with Irish whiskey, vanilla cocoa beans, and fresh cream. It's also known as a bedtime drink. It's on the sweeter side, which should suit your taste." He pointed to the glass in front of Xu Xi and patiently explained.

Then, he looked at Xu Nian and pointed to the glass in front of him: "Mr. Xu Nian, this glass is tequila, the national liquor of Mexico. The raw material is the bulb of Blue Weber agave, which takes seven to ten years to grow before it can be harvested."

"I know you prefer Chinese baijiu. This wine has a spicy taste, but the alcohol content is not as high as baijiu. I think it should suit your taste."

Xu Nian picked up her wine glass, swirled the ice in it, and took a sip.

Just as Zoro said, this drink, full of exotic flavor, has a unique aroma amidst its spiciness. Although it is not as strong as Erguotou, it has its own unique flavor.

"I never would have guessed that Young Master Zoro was so meticulous, knowing exactly what my lover and I like."

Xu Xi spoke slowly, but his words of praise contained a hint of mockery and sarcasm, implying that he was being overly inquisitive and nosy.

"You flatter me, Miss Xu." Zoro's Chinese was limited, and he didn't catch the underlying meaning in her words at all. He continued, "There's an old Chinese saying, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' Naturally, one should know more about one's friends."

As he spoke, he took on the role of a bartender, pouring and mixing drinks for the two of them with enthusiasm and respect, appearing as if he had completely put aside any grudges and was sincerely saying goodbye.

Xu Nian sat to the side, listening to the two of them exchanging insincere flattery, and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

To be honest, Zoro's knowledge of alcohol is indeed unique, and the drinks he mixes are all to his liking. Under his hospitable hospitality, Xu Nian has had a good time and drinks one cup after another.

These wines have a smooth taste and unique flavor, and most importantly, they are not high in alcohol content. Even though he is not good at drinking, he drank quite a few glasses and did not feel drunk.

Xu Xi seemed to have completely let down her guard. She didn't even glance at the wine that Zoro offered her, and instead picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Zoro took in the relaxation of the two men and, seeing that they were no longer on guard, a sinister smile crept onto his lips.

Without making a sound, he picked up the cocktail bottle and slowly poured the liquid into three empty glasses.

Then, taking advantage of the two men's inattention, he swiftly pulled out the packet of white pills from his pocket, quickly picked up two pills, and dropped them into the two glasses of wine.

He picked up the two glasses of drugged wine and gently pushed them in front of Xu Xi and Xu Nian. His face returned to its gentle smile, and his tone carried a hint of "sincerity": "Miss Xu, Mr. Xu Nian, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we may never see each other again. Here, I wish you both a long and happy marriage, and may you grow old together in harmony."