Me! Cleaner!

Chapter 22: Drinking alcohol is harmful to health, and so is being too confident.

"Just give it to him, I don't need a menu."

After adjusting the hem of her big red high-waisted tight skirt, Shi Shiran sat by the window of the restaurant. The red-haired woman, who was even brighter than the sunset in the sky, waved her hand and rejected the menu handed by the waiter. She was very familiar with it. Liudi directly "named" him:

“First, let’s have a dozen of Bass Light as an appetizer. During this period, we’ll sober up a bottle of Château Margaux to clear out the malty taste of the beer, and then we’ll have affordable classic whiskeys from Palmer, Talisca, and Glenfiddich. Same bottle.

Finally, wait for me... When we are almost done drinking, we will finish with a Macallan whiskey in a sherry cask, and then a bottle of Captain Morgan dark rum to go.

Hmm...that's all for now. By the way, the bill should be written in the name of Leon Lane and sent to the Cleanup Bureau under the Police Department. It will be paid on payday. "

“…”

Looking at the red-haired woman who had finished the menu... or the wine list in less than five seconds, and even paid the bill directly on credit, Leon, who was holding another menu, couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat, and reminded with a forced smile:

"Director, these are all wines you ordered. Do we want some more meals?"

"Ah, it's okay. You eat what you have and don't worry about me. I can just drink what I have."

“…”

Not eating anything else, just drinking? So are you really planning to drink yourself to death here?

After opening the wine section of the menu and finding the types of wine the other party ordered, Leon felt his scalp begin to tingle when he looked at five or six bright dark "spirits" signs.

According to the wine classification standards implemented by the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom, varieties with an alcohol content of more than 30% must be labeled as spirits. However, these products are not only labeled as spirits, but also dark-colored spirits, proving that the alcohol content must be at least 40%. Get started.

I... I'm so full that I want to treat her to a drink!

After looking at the menu, which was not expensive but definitely not cheap, Leon hesitated for a long time and was still reluctant to spend too much money.

After picking here and there, he finally chose a shepherd's pie layered with lamb, mashed potatoes and lettuce, and ordered a plate of braised veal with vegetables after the meal, intending to pack it back for his younger brothers and sisters at home. Then he watched his director's performance with trepidation.

…

"Well~ I really miss it~"

After drinking down half a dozen light beers elegantly yet wildly at a speed that Leon couldn't understand at all, Olivia tucked her red hair behind her ear and leaned down as if no one else was watching amid the whispers of others in the restaurant. , sniffed gently at the opening of the decanter, and a delicate blush suddenly appeared on her pretty cheeks.

“The taste of raspberries, toast, very mellow coffee, and a hint of truffle~ It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted such an exquisite wine~”

“…”

So powerful?

Frightened by the red-haired woman's expression of enjoyment, Leon quietly raised his nose and sniffed, but he only smelled a bit of the sweet and sour fruit aroma and nothing else. He couldn't help but frowned suspiciously.

There's no such thing as bread and coffee...it's a lie, right?

"What? Don't believe it?"

After glancing at Leon's expression, the red-haired woman took a cup, poured him half a cup of bright red wine, and then handed it over with a smile.

"Taste it?"

"Well..."

After smelling the slightly pungent smell of alcohol, Leon, who did not drink, frowned subconsciously and instinctively wanted to refuse.

But thinking that he had paid for the wine, and quite a lot of it, he took the wine glass uncontrollably, took a big sip according to the method taught by the red-haired woman, and pumped the wine around with his cheeks. He quickly rolled his tongue twice and swallowed it with a gulp.

"How about it?"

Looking at Leon who was gasping for breath in front of her, the red-haired woman put her chin in her hands, observed his flushed face, and said with a smile:

"For those who are new to wine, sweeter types are actually more suitable. This more powerful and exciting dry wine may be a bit early for you... Haha, little guy, do you still want to drink it? "

"Hiss..." After taking two slow breaths, feeling the slightly uncomfortable soreness around his teeth, Leon's eyes lit up unconsciously.

"Drink! And I want another drink too!"

The reason why he changed his attitude so quickly was not that Leon realized the beauty of alcohol, nor that he was stimulated by the red-haired woman's teasing attitude towards her little brother, but...

[This is the first time you have tasted "crafted" level wine, and you have successfully activated the black iron level badge "Newcomer to the Wine Country"]

[Newcomer to Wine Country: No need to persuade me, I know that loving it will damage my life, but the thing that makes me unable to be happy the most is my long and boring life itself]

[Wearing effect: Within a period of time after drinking alcoholic liquids, the impact of a series of negative emotions such as fear, timidity, and panic on you will be weakened]

[Advanced route: After tasting ten kinds of fine wines above the "craft" level, this badge will automatically be promoted to the bronze badge "Wine Country Gourmet", the current progress is 1/10]

[Hidden feature (no need to wear it): Your drinking capacity has been greatly improved]

…

I never expected that you are quite talented at drinking...

Looking at Leon, whose eyes were shining and obviously excited, the red-haired woman who originally just wanted to tease him suddenly became energetic. She raised her hand and poured him a glass of whiskey with a high alcohol content, and held it across the glass. Bi gently tapped the golden wine and explained with a smile:

Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!

“This is a single malt whiskey that has been aged in barrels for more than 10 years. The smell is very similar to cinnamon and vanilla. Although it is very strong, it is very smooth when you taste it carefully.

Drink it like this... Well, if your tongue is sensitive enough, you should be able to taste a mature flavor similar to dried fruit and oak... Okay~"

Seeing Lyon, who picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp before he could finish the introduction. As a result, he coughed repeatedly and his eyes were full of tears. The red-haired woman couldn't help but shook her head, and then said a little funny:

"You drank too quickly. The strength of the drink you just drank was more than four times that of the previous one. Are you spicy? You... huh? Do you want more?"

"want!"

After blinking his eyes, Leon slowly regained his composure. He looked at the entry below [Newcomer in the Wine Country] that said he would greatly increase his drinking capacity. He thought of getting more badges if he could get them, and nodded confidently. :

"I feel like my drinking capacity is actually pretty good. Even if it's not as good as yours, it shouldn't be much worse... Well, but I still only have one drink."

oh? Wouldn't it be too different?

As if Pandora's box had been opened, as soon as Leon said these words, the red-haired beauty who was just planning to have a drink raised her eyebrows, raised her hand with a smile and called the waiter again.

"Then just drink till you enjoy yourself today~ Don't worry, I'll pay for the rest without spending your salary~"

After a new round of drinks was brought over by six panting waiters, the red-haired beauty stood up and poured the drinks with a smile, which became the last scene in Leon's memory tonight...

…

"Hmm...why does the sun come up again?"

Holding his head that was so painful that it almost split open, when he woke up from the cot at home dizzy and hungry, looking out the window at the setting sun that had mysteriously climbed back above the horizon, Leon couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock.

The sun had just set when we started drinking! Did I sleep all day?

When he called out the badge panel with shaking hands and saw the golden [Martyr of the Liquor Country] on the slot, he was stunned and his lips trembled unconsciously.

Black iron-bronze-silver-yellow...gold?

Jump to level 3 badges in one night? How much have I drunk? ! !

(End of chapter)