Ke Xue Bartender

Chapter 18 Rye's Whisper

Lin Ye has never been in love.

He spends most of his time learning bartending and working.

So I lived for thirty-three years in my previous life, and I heard so many love stories from guests that I could have written a book about them, but I had zero love experience of my own.

There were quite a few female customers he met who were interested in him, but he ignored all the goodwill because he believed that women and emotions would affect his cocktail making.

If he had to name something he likes, it would definitely be wine, all kinds of wine.

The coolness of gin, the purity of vodka, the sweetness of rum, the stimulation of tequila, the mellowness of whiskey, the romance of absinthe, the purity of sherry...

These wines are his lovers.

But when his bartending skills reached the pinnacle and he earned the reputation of "the healing cup" in the industry, he would occasionally feel a little lonely.

His cocktails can heal others, but they can't fill the growing void in his own heart.

He knew he should find a woman, but the woman who could make his heart beat never appeared.

Just when his mentality was changing, he was suddenly diagnosed with an unknown incurable disease.

The cause of the disease could not be found and the body's functions declined day by day.

In just one month, the fire of his life burned out.

Lying on the hospital bed, he came into this world in the blink of an eye.

"Where on earth did the Kudo family kid sneak off to?"

The voice of Kogoro Maori brought Lin Ye back to reality.

The detective was sitting at the bar, drinking beer with his cheeks flushed.

"Uncle Maori, don't worry about him," Lin Ye glanced at Conan who came down with Uncle Maori, "Since he is known as the Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era, he will definitely find a way to resolve any situation he encounters."

Although Uncle Maori appears to dislike Kudo Shinichi, he actually cares about him in his heart. Lin Ye thought warmly in his heart.

"Tsk, I don't care about that kid's life or death. It's Xiaolan who keeps nagging me, where is Shinichi? Is Shinichi in danger? Why hasn't Shinichi called me yet? Shinichi, Shinichi, Shinichi... I'm so annoyed by it."

Maori took another swig of beer.

Lin Ye glanced at Conan who was sitting next to Uncle Maori. The boy had a helpless expression on his face.

"And after that kid Kudo ran away, Xiaolan comes back earlier every day. This means that I have less time to drink in peace. Damn it." Uncle Maori said unwillingly.

"Xiaolan is also concerned about your health. Besides, didn't she allow you to come down and drink?" Lin Ye said with a smile.

"But I can only drink three cups, which is not enough."

The cup in Kogoro Mori's hand at this time was the last one, and he even asked Lin Ye for a big cup.

"Can you pour me another cup later?" Maori Kogoro said to Lin Ye in a low voice, covering his mouth.

Lin Ye used his eyes to remind Conan, who was sitting next to him, that there was a little spy here.

Kogoro Mori was immediately deflated. He should have known not to bring this kid down with him.

"By the way, can that TV be watched?" Maori Kogoro suddenly looked behind Lin Ye.

There is a TV hanging on the wall above the wine cabinet.

"can."

Because he thinks the TV programs are a bit noisy, Lin Ye usually doesn't turn on the TV, but if a customer requests it, he will naturally agree to the request.

Lin Ye found the remote control from under the counter and turned on the TV.

"Which show do you want to watch, Uncle Maori?"

"Of course it's Miss Yoko's concert." Uncle Maori's eyes lit up, and the dejection just now disappeared.

"Uh, which station?"

Lin Ye wasn't very clear about the TV program and asked with a confused look on his face.

"Give it to me, I'll press it."

Uncle Maori stretched out his big hand, took the remote control from Lin Ye, pressed twice, and the picture on the TV changed. A woman with long brown curly hair appeared on the TV, accompanied by a gentle singing voice.

"Ah, Yoko, Yoko, whenever I see Yoko and hear her singing, I feel healed."

Seeing Uncle Maori's happy face, Lin Ye was a little surprised. He didn't expect that at his age, the uncle would still chase stars like young people.

Conan on the side showed a look of disgust.

[This is so embarrassing, uncle, please behave more maturely]

Lin Ye laughed secretly in his heart.

"Xiao Lin, you should also take a look. As long as you see Yoko, all your troubles will disappear." Maori Kogoro seemed to be trying to turn Lin Ye into a fan of Miss Yoko. Lin Ye turned his head and looked for a while, then nodded: "Well, Miss Yoko is indeed very charming, and her singing voice is also very beautiful."

"Right! Right! If only I could see Miss Yoko in person, I would rather not drink for ten days." Uncle Maori looked at the TV with longing and made an unrealistic wish.

Lin Ye thought that a popular actress like this would not easily appear in front of ordinary people.

At this time, the bell at the door rang and a man walked into the store.

Lin Ye turned his head and was slightly stunned.

Isn’t this the older sister of the pair of sisters I met in the cafe during the day?

The woman in the beige uniform skirt obviously recognized him as well. She smiled at him after entering the door, but did not go to the bar. Instead, she sat down at the seat by the window.

Aragaki Kaho took the menu and went over to order. She did not recognize the woman. When she was in the cafe during the day, her attention was all on Lin Ye and she did not notice this woman.

After taking the order, Aragaki Kaho came to the bar.

"The customer ordered a 'Whisper' and asked for it to be made with rye whiskey."

"Oh? Rye whiskey?"

"Well, the customer asked this, is there anything wrong with that?" Aragaki Kaho asked, as she didn't know much about making cocktails.

"Nothing, just wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

Normally, the recipe for Whisper uses Scotch whisky, but rye whisky is mainly produced in the United States and Canada, and the taste is also different. But since the customer requested it, Lin Ye will adjust it according to the customer's taste.

Put ice cubes in a cocktail mixing glass, add 25 ml rye whiskey, 25 ml dry vermouth, and 25 ml sweet vermouth, then start stirring.

Aragaki Kaho looked at Lin Ye's hand holding the bar key curiously.

Lin Ye's hands were slender and white, with distinct knuckles. At this moment, he used the thumb and index finger of his right hand to gently pinch the spiral part in the middle of the bar key, and used his middle and ring fingers to move the key rod back and forth.

The bar spoon immersed in ice and wine moved freely like a fish in water, without making any sound of hitting the wall of the glass.

The ice cubes were spinning rapidly under the guidance of the bar spoon. Aragaki Kaho stared at the constantly rotating vortex in a trance. She had the illusion that her soul was being sucked in, as if she was hypnotized.

Then at some point, Lin Ye suddenly stopped stirring and pulled out the bar spoon cleanly and neatly.

Only then did Aragaki Kaho's consciousness return to her body.

While Lin Ye was pouring the wine, he asked, "Did you see it clearly?"

Aragaki Kaho blushed, moved her eyes away from Lin Ye's slender fingers, and shook her head.

"It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Just learn slowly."

Lin Ye put the wine glass on the tray.

"Okay, take the wine to the guests."

Aragaki Kaho obediently picked up the tray and walked towards the guest by the window.

Lin Ye stared at her back with some surprise. What's wrong with this girl?
"Uncle, what an amazing technique." Conan, who was also observing Lin Ye mixing cocktails throughout the process, clapped his hands in praise.

"Haha, Conan, do you want to learn too?"

Conan looked at his own small hands and said, "Forget it. My hands are too small."

"Then wait until you grow up, and then uncle will teach you."

"When I grow up?" Conan tilted his head, looking innocent, "Uncle, do you plan to be a bartender forever?"

"Yes, I want to keep doing it. I like this job, just like you like being a detective. You will definitely become a detective when you grow up, just like Uncle Maori." Lin Ye said with a smile.

[Haha, it would be terrible if I became like that uncle]

Conan complained in his mind and said:

"Then when I grow up, I must try uncle's cocktails."

Lin Ye smiled: "I will wait for that day."

At this time, the sister sitting by the window had already picked up the wine glass and was about to drink.

Lin Ye watched her drink the wine he made, looking forward to the expression on her face.

To his surprise, after taking a sip of wine, his sister did not show a happy expression. Instead, her pretty profile showed a hint of sadness, and tears appeared in the corners of her eyes.

[This taste... Maharaja...]

Maharaja?

Lin Ye was slightly stunned.

Is it her boyfriend? Could it be another woman who was abandoned by her boyfriend?

(End of this chapter)