Chapter 63: Yoona: “unnie, Wanna Have A Drink Together?”
Where did this silly boy come from? He can even say such nonsense?
But before this idea could even drift through his mind, after Park Hyomin and Lee Ji-eun each took two sips of the cocktail mixed by Lin Xiuyuan, the expressions on their faces quickly changed.
Surprise quietly emerged, and they all lifted their eyes somewhat unexpectedly to look at each other.
This taste and texture seemed really a bit different from the ones outside.
At this moment, Big Dragon Cub noticed their reactions and laughed, “See? I didn’t trick you. The drinks mixed by this guy are really better than the ones outside.”
Facing Big Dragon Cub’s teasing, Park Hyomin, who always knew the most about alcohol, couldn’t hold back and spoke without hesitation.
“Lin Xiuyuan, what’s the reason for this? I clearly just watched you mix the drinks with what seemed like a normal ordinary recipe, so why does the taste feel so much better than outside?”
Lin Xiuyuan, who was using breathing to adjust his body’s instinctive reactions, heard this and lowered his head to look at that palm with long, even fingers and distinct knuckles. “It might be because my hands are steadier, and I do better on details like the proportions of alcohol poured in and the shaking force.”
The subtle changes in various parts of his body were something Lin Xiuyuan had gradually discovered after the ‘fusion’.
The floaters in his eyes were gone, abdominal muscles emerged, his hands were steadier and more flexible, and even his senses became much sharper.
After hearing the answer, now it was Lee Ji-eun’s turn to ask from the side, “That’s it?”
Lin Xiuyuan shook his head. “Yeah, that’s it. Basically just that. I learned from tutorial videos too.”
“Is there really such a big difference?”
Looking at the boy answering so earnestly, Park Hyomin glanced at the drink in her hand and lifted the cup for another small sip.
Sure enough, she hadn’t felt wrong.
Compared to those so-called professional bars outside, the taste here was indeed more delicate and more layered.
So, still not satisfied, she looked at Lin Xiuyuan and ordered another new drink, specifically asking for lemon flavor.
It was rare to encounter a good bartender, and she wanted to see more of Lin Xiuyuan’s skills.
Only when Lin Xiuyuan heard the word “lemon,” his gaze immediately dropped down, meeting Park Ji-yeon who was hiding under the bar counter right on.
Oh no!!
Because he had placed the lemon ingredient in the box right next to where Park Ji-yeon was squatting.
Still lost in thought, he was pulled back by Park Hyomin’s words. “What’s wrong? No lemon?”
She even stood up, wanting to peek inside the bar counter.
This scared Lin Xiuyuan into calling out repeatedly, “There is! I was just thinking about what kind of drink to mix for you. Now I’ve decided—I’ll make you a ‘Refreshing Lemon Fizz’. It’s perfect for sipping lightly buzzed right now.”
“Sounds refreshing.”
Park Hyomin smiled and agreed.
And Lin Xiuyuan didn’t waste words. While Park Ji-yeon under the counter had her heart pounding like a drum, her forehead unknowingly breaking out in cold sweat.
He suddenly squatted down, planning to grab the lemon from the box next to her.
At that moment, the distance between them was less than ten centimeters, and Lin Xiuyuan’s nose tip nearly bumped into those big eyes inside.
At that moment, Park Ji-yeon didn’t even dare to blink, just staring motionlessly at Lin Xiuyuan.
Fortunately, the next second he turned his head, reaching his arm into the box on the other side.
And Park Ji-yeon gazing at this side profile suddenly realized something—that guy’s nose bridge was so straight?
In that moment when they were almost “face-to-face,” Park Ji-yeon finally slightly averted her gaze, a blush tinting her cheeks.
She didn’t know if it was from the cramped space making her flush, or what, but anyway, they reddened a bit.
Fortunately, after grabbing the lemon, Lin Xiuyuan stood up, turned to get the base liquor and ingredients, and began mixing the drink he had just mentioned for Park Hyomin.
30ml honey whiskey liqueur, 90ml lemon-flavored soda water, 5ml fresh lemon juice, add ice and shake well, then strain into the cup.
Finally, add a thin slice of lemon—color, aroma, and taste all perfect.
Meanwhile, Park Ji-yeon under the bar counter had already curled up into a ball, carefully adjusting her breathing rhythm.
But that faint heartbeat sounded deafening in her ears, her heart feeling like it was about to jump into her throat.
She stared intently at those white sneakers, nearly unable to resist reaching out to push him away several times.
This feeling was really too oppressive, too suffocating.
The atmosphere above the bar counter grew even more natural, the three women sipping drinks and chatting, while Big Dragon Cub and Park Hyomin even took out their mobile phones to snap a photo of the drinks to post on social platform.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan quietly stepped back half a step, taking advantage of everyone being focused on taking photos.
He slightly turned his body, one hand reaching down to lightly pat Park Ji-yeon’s shoulder, signaling her to hold on a bit longer.
And how could Park Ji-yeon have ever experienced something like this? Tears welled up in her eyes; she was about to cry.
At the same time, in her heart she had already cursed that old woman outside countless times.
……
While Lin Xiuyuan was playing hide-and-seek with Big Dragon Cub and the others in the tavern along with Park Ji-yeon, far away in another gym in Seoul.
Ham Eun-jung, who had just finished half a yoga class, looked up to drink water during the break and suddenly saw a familiar figure at the doorway.
Surprised, she went out to greet her. “Yoona, are you here for yoga class too?”
“No, I haven’t taken it before. I just felt like I needed some exercise lately, so I wanted to check out the yoga course. Didn’t expect to run into you here, older sister.”
Im Yoon Ah, who had gone home for lunch and come out again, had originally just come to casually look around, but unexpectedly ran into Ham Eun-jung here.
As second generation girl group members, the two naturally had endless topics, and before they knew it, they were chatting about Park Hyomin who had just gotten married recently.
While congratulating each other, Im Yoon Ah also sighed that the friends around her seemed to be preparing to step into the next stage of life.
“What about you, Yoona?” Ham Eun-jung casually asked.
Im Yoon Ah smiled. “Me? Not in a rush for now. Being single is pretty free too.”
As she spoke, she suddenly suggested, “Older sister, when does your class end? Want to go grab a drink together?”
“Just a little sip…”
Hearing this, Ham Eun-jung thought of Park Hyomin and the others. “Actually, when I came over, Ji-yeon and Hyo Min were already drinking at a small tavern. If you don’t mind, Yoona, how about we join them?”
“Ah? You already have plans?” Im Yoon Ah hesitated a bit.
“No such thing. I was originally planning to pick them up after class. Since we ran into you this time, it would be nice for everyone to have a couple drinks together.”
Thinking that she was the one who suggested it first, and Ham Eun-jung had brought it up to this point, Im Yoon Ah naturally didn’t refuse anymore.
“Then I’ll intrude a bit. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Hyo Min older sister. I haven’t congratulated her in person for her wedding yet.”
“Then let’s head over now.”
“Ah, older sister, your class.”
“I’ve done half, that’s enough. Wait for me a sec; I’ll take a quick shower.”
“Okay, no rush. Take your time, older sister.
