I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 166 Who can outdo you in pretending?

Chapter 166 Who can outdo you in pretending?
"Alright, now there are only two contestants left. Let's see how you two are doing. Mr. Andrei, are you alright?"

As the store manager of Life, I'm actually beaming with joy right now.

The entire event lasted less than two hours, but the number of people in the store kept increasing. Not only did no one leave early, but many people came specifically to see the event.

Although there were some minor incidents that made him nervous, most of what happened during the program was unexpected and created a dramatic effect.

Especially considering the existence of Tsukino Gen. He now regrets not starting a live stream!

We should have done a live stream; the effect of that one night's program would have been far more direct and effective than any event. But it's not bad now either; the staff recorded the video, and we can edit it into clips and post them online later.

This "old shop" that has been open for three years might just attract a whole new wave of popularity.

The dark-skinned Andrei wasn't in the best of a state to begin with, even though he was like a god of war, slaying gods and Buddhas alike. His dark skin couldn't hide the flushed look on his face.

"Uh, I should be okay, but maybe not too good."

His fluent Japanese stood in stark contrast to his skin tone.

The store manager looked at him in surprise, "You speak Japanese quite well, are you from Japan?"

"I'm not a foreigner."

"Ha ha ha ha."

The audience burst into laughter, clearly due to the contrast between his honest and simple image.

The store manager quickly apologized.

"So, now that we've come this far, it's just you and this handsome guy left. Do you think you can win in the end? Let me tell you first, the loser of this final round will receive a lifetime 30% discount at our store! As for the winner's reward, I'll keep you in suspense for now, but it definitely won't disappoint."

Andrei glanced at the store manager and muttered something to himself.

"Can this store really stay open forever?"

"Hahahahaha."

The store manager couldn't help but laugh.

"We'll serve you as long as we're open. You can bring up to ten friends and still enjoy the food. That's our sincerity. Are you confident you can win the championship?"

Andrei, whose steps seemed unsteady, waved his fist at the crowd below.

"I can do it! I'll say it again, I'm Japanese, I'm not a foreigner, and please support me!"

"Hahahaha, I can't take it, I'm going to die laughing."

"Is he actually a foreigner? Or is his Japanese just too good to fake?"

“I can vouch for him, he is indeed Japanese. I saw him on the street yesterday when a foreigner asked him for directions. He said sorry, I don’t speak English, hahaha.”

The entertainment value here is sufficient.

The store manager brought over Tsukino Gen, who was standing next to him, but he hadn't said anything yet.

The audience erupted in cheers.

"I will always support Lady Tsukino!"

"Waaaaah, please take a picture with me after this is all over!"

"Tsukino-kun, can you tell me your Self account?"

The store manager chuckled and said, "It seems Mr. Tsukino is quite popular. I must admit, you are indeed the most handsome guy to come to our store. Are you confident about your final showdown with Mr. Andre?"

Gen Tsukino looked at the shop manager and said, "I'm curious about something."

"what?"

"He's Japanese, so why is his name Andrei?"

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"Hahahahaha."

Amidst a burst of laughter from the audience, Andrei scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "It's because it's easier to strike up a conversation with girls if I pretend to be a foreigner. Actually, my surname is Sato."

"You're actually pretty honest!"

"Hahaha, I can't take it anymore!"

The store manager continued with a smile, "Now that you've answered your question, are you confident you can win the championship?"

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "It depends on what the final activity is. I've had enough to drink by now."

"Alright, without further ado, you two should be rested enough. Let's get ready for our final competition!"

At this moment, the staff brought up two rows of shot cups filled with different colored liquids.

There were twelve in total, divided into six cups on each side, and placed in front of Tsukino Gen and Andrei respectively.

Then the store manager said.

"The next project is simple, and you have two ways to complete this challenge."

"The first method is to try to identify the six drinks by smell and guess. They could be tequila, whiskey, or brandy. But you have to be able to name them accurately."

"The second way is, if you can't guess, you can just drink it all. After drinking it, stand still for five minutes. Don't vomit, don't faint, and stay conscious. That counts as completing the challenge! Of course, if everyone uses the second method and everyone succeeds in the challenge, then we'll see who drinks it the fastest."

Both methods seem fair to some extent; one is a clumsy method, and the other is relatively clever.

But as anyone can see, the second method would take you another five minutes. Perhaps the first method, where you use exhaustive guessing, would lead to a conclusion much faster, and you wouldn't have to drink as much alcohol.

Of course, this was intentionally designed that way. Although it's a bar event and the drinking is flexible, there are still risks involved. What if someone ends up in the hospital? So it's best to encourage the two to drink less and minimize the risk.

This approach has certainly piqued the curiosity of the audience, who are wondering how the two will choose their methods.

The first approach may seem more opportunistic, but who says that showcasing one's intelligence, observation skills, and knowledge isn't appealing?

The second type is a more direct form of masculine charm, a primal way of demonstrating one's strength, which is a powerful impact in the face of challenges.

"Are you two ready?"

Andrei and Tsukino Gen each went to their respective six cups of wine.

At this moment, Chinatsu Morita also began to wonder what this boy would do.
Judging from his preferred approach, he would likely choose the kind of ending where he smells it casually and then provides a beautiful conclusion. After all, he enjoys that feeling of achieving great results with minimal effort.

Who can outdo him in showing off?

The store manager raised his arm high and shouted in his loudest voice of the night.

"The final challenge, now."

"start!"

As almost everyone expected, Andrei picked up his glass and drank straight down.

Nonsense! We've drunk so much that our heads are spinning. Who could possibly tell what kind of wine it is?
I'm not a professional wine connoisseur, and I probably can't even see my own door anymore, so I might as well use the simplest method! Holding on for five minutes might not be a problem.

To Morita Chinatsu's surprise, Tsukino Gen actually picked up his glass and started drinking.

The store manager was also very excited.

"Both contestants have chosen the same method to duel! This is a battle between men! Everyone in the audience, please give them a round of applause!"

"Clap clap clap!"

Applause and cheers followed one after another.

Amidst this uproar, Andrei felt somewhat relieved.

Fortunately, since the opponent is using the same method as me, it seems he is also nearing his end, and I may still have a chance of victory.

When the applause and cheers died down.

The two put down their last glass of wine almost simultaneously.

"Alright! Now both contestants have put down their glasses and we'll begin the second stage!"

Andrei immediately straightened up, standing ramrod straight as if he were standing at attention. At the same time, he widened his eyes, as if to show everyone that he was fully conscious.

But after Tsukino Gen put down his glass, he looked at the manager.

The shop manager, thinking the boy was about to give up, leaned closer and asked, "Mr. Tsukino, what's wrong?"

Unexpectedly, Tsukino Gen took the microphone from the store manager. He spoke clearly.

"First glass, Payne Tequila."

Store Manager: ???
A sudden silence fell over the audience; they seemed to realize what the boy was about to do.

"No. He wouldn't be going to..."

Under the spotlight, the handsome young man, who had become the sole protagonist, had clear and calm eyes.

His voice became increasingly clear.

"The second drink, Kavalan Solo Sherry Bucket."

"Is he serious?!"

Andrei was stunned.

Didn't he finish his drink just like me? What is he doing?!

Did you feel you couldn't hold on any longer, so you started learning?
Many people in the audience felt that this was possible.

Only when the corners of Morita Chinatsu's beautiful lips gradually turned up did she realize what was going on.

How could we forget about this possibility? Well, it's entirely something this boy is capable of doing.

Who can outdo him?
"The third one, a Macallan 12 Sherry Bucket."

"The fourth cup, Yamazaki 12-year-old."

"The fifth glass, Grey Goose vodka."

"The Sixth Cup"

When Tsukino Gen mentioned the sixth cup of wine in one breath, hope rekindled on Andrei's ashen face.

The audience below the stage was extremely tense, their eyes wide with curiosity as they stared at the stage, wondering what had made the young man pause.
Meanwhile, the store manager was also on tenterhooks.

Because as the organizer, he knew very well that the boy had guessed all five of the first five cups correctly! This wasn't just guessing or being delusional; he genuinely sensed it clearly!
To be able to drink so many different kinds of alcohol at such a fast pace and still be able to clearly distinguish what kind of alcohol it is.

He felt like the other person was a superman.

The last cup, however, was a carefully laid trap.

This also adds a little challenge to the project.

But he saw Tsukino Gen's sneer and look at him, "You're using Yanxia Baijiu, not Moutai but Wuliangye, you're really something."

"The sixth cup, classic Wuliangye."

After saying this, Tsukino Gen handed the microphone back to the store manager.

Everyone watched expectantly as the shop manager's arms began to tremble; Andrei's last hope rested on him.

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The store manager didn't keep them in suspense for long; after a brief silence, he raised his arms and shouted.

"All correct! Congratulations to Mr. Tsukino for winning the final challenge of this event! Let's congratulate him!"

"I'm super! Awesome!"

"How did you come to this conclusion? When I drink whiskey, it tastes like horse urine."

"You really drank horse urine?"

Amidst the chaotic cheers, it seemed that no one cared about Andrei's swaying figure anymore.

The store manager finally managed to calm the boisterous crowd below, because they actually tried to rush forward. Goodness, anyone who didn't know better would think it was some kind of fan meeting.

At this crucial moment, the final prize was announced.

The waiter brought over a beautiful little box, while the store manager spoke into a microphone.

"Madam, yes, you, what is your relationship to Mr. Tsukino?"

This is how they invited Chinatsu Morita, who had been filming below, onto the stage.

Standing under the lights with Gen Tsukino, Chinatsu Morita enjoyed the curious and gossipy gazes of everyone below. Instead of answering, she playfully looked at Gen Tsukino and winked.

"What is our relationship?"

As soon as he said that, the audience erupted in cheers.

"Is there more drama to come?"

"Damn! How come all the guests here are so entertaining?"

"What relationship! What exactly is their relationship?!"

Gen Tsukino looked at the other person with an annoyance, "What do you think?"

This is to tell the other party to talk properly and not mess around, since so many people have taken pictures, and she also has to consider her reputation.

Then, Morita Chinatsu looked all wronged and said, "We're friends, just ordinary friends~"

"Huh~"

The audience booed, clearly believing that the two were still in an ambiguous stage of not having established a relationship.

Either this boy is a complete scumbag.

But whether he's a scumbag or not doesn't really matter, given his appearance; he's the type who can make people willingly get hurt.

The store manager hadn't expected that these two would end up creating such a dramatic effect for him.

He chuckled and said, "The nature of the relationship doesn't matter, even friendship is fine. As for what to do, that's up to you, Mr. Tsukino. Here's your prize: a diamond-encrusted pure gold ring worth nearly 600,000 yen!"

The box was opened in front of everyone, and under the light, a gold ring studded with tiny diamonds, like a sky full of stars, was revealed.

Of course, a diamond-encrusted gold ring at this price point wouldn't have particularly expensive diamonds. However, it's still a fairly generous prize for a bar event.

Moreover, the fact that it's displayed in front of everyone, and that the owners are a young couple who look so well-matched, makes it even more enviable.

So naturally, when the diamond ring appeared, there was a constant commotion.

"Proposal!"

"Marry him!!"

"Give it to me! I'm willing, I'm unconditionally willing!!"

When the ring was placed in Tsukino Gen's hand, he looked up and saw Morita Chinatsu looking at him.

A deep red flush rose in her eyes, and a clear longing shone through them.

Given her abilities, she probably wouldn't lack such things. If she wanted, countless suitors could offer her gifts of even greater value.

However, not everything in this world can be simply measured by value.

At this moment.

She just wanted him to hand it to her, any finger, she felt.

So, in the shimmering light, she didn't shy away from making things worse and reached out her hand to Tsukino Gen.

Those slender, long fingers were on full display in the boy's eyes.