Upon hearing the bar owner's words, the customers who didn't get a cocktail and looked terribly regretful all brightened up and turned their gazes toward Chu Ge in unison.

If there were a pickpocket in the crowd right now, they'd definitely be thrilled, as everyone's attention was focused on Chu Ge, and they could easily make a haul.

Facing those expectant and somewhat pleading looks, Chu Ge initially wanted to refuse, but suddenly recalled Mu Lingshan's previous words about how he wouldn't be able to earn the money for the suit on his back unless he won the lottery or got a sugar mama.

With a hint of amusement, Chu Ge eventually nodded, "No problem, I'll make two more drinks then."

It wasn't really about proving anything to Mu Lingshan; Chu Ge just found it amusing to tease her. Besides that, he was curious to see how much these two cocktails he randomly invented could fetch at auction.

After all, going home to sleep seemed a bit early, so why not have some more fun here.

Seeing Chu Ge nod, the previously dejected crowd was now ecstatic, their eyes gleaming, fully determined to get a drink.

The bar owner was even more overjoyed, quickly organizing for everyone to return to their tables. He planned to have everyone participate in an auction once Chu Ge finished mixing the drinks. Otherwise, if everyone crowded around Chu Ge's table, it would be chaotic when it came time to bid.

The only person who wasn't quite happy was Mu Lingshan.

After all, these two cocktails were originally mixed by Chu Ge specifically for her, and now thanks to the bar owner's meddling, others would get to taste what was meant just for her.

However, she wasn't anyone special to Chu Ge, so even if she felt a bit discontent, she couldn't interfere with his decision—she could only somewhat maliciously hope that Chu Ge wouldn't fetch a high price for the two drinks.

But she knew in her heart, just by looking at the almost fanatical expressions of the crowd, it seemed likely that Chu Ge would indeed make an unexpected profit.

Very soon, Chu Ge mixed a new "Fleeting Clouds" and a "Sea and Sky's Edge." The bar owner played the role of auctioneer, standing beside the bar with a look of enchantment, and started speaking in an enticing voice after carefully placing the two drinks on the bar.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as the owner of Encounter Bar, I sincerely thank everyone for coming tonight. I'm honored to host this auction. Now, let's give a warm round of applause to the creator of these two cocktails, this master!"

The bar owner led with clapping, and the bar quickly resounded with applause, eyes from all corners converging on Chu Ge.

Chu Ge smiled, raised a bottle of beer from the table, and nodded slightly to those around him.

"I believe everyone here is anxious to start, and to avoid getting injured by flying bottles, I won't say much more. I have already consulted the master, and these two drinks have no starting price. The amount you bid is based entirely on how much you think they are worth. First up is 'Fleeting Clouds.' Friends, please start bidding."

As soon as the bar owner finished speaking, someone immediately spoke up, "I'll bid three hundred!"

Hearing this price, Guo Hao's eyelid twitched, feeling the impulse to smash a bottle. Three hundred yuan for this master's work? What a joke! That's an insult to the master.

"I'll bid six hundred!" someone else jumped in, with a hint of mockery towards the first bidder, directly doubling the price.

Paying six hundred yuan for a drink one has never seen or tasted is quite a sum.

"I'll bid seven hundred!"

"Eight hundred!"

"One thousand!"

In less than a minute, the price climbed to a thousand. Mu Lingshan couldn't help feeling speechless. These people were really willing to spend; they were truly giving Chu Ge face! A thousand yuan could buy her several outfits.

However, the bidding didn't stop there. After a thousand, a trendy young man quickly bid twelve hundred, followed soon by a middle-aged man dressed like a nouveau riche, wearing a gold chain and sporting a buzz cut, who shouted out fifteen hundred.

In a brief silence, the nouveau riche man smiled smugly, believing fifteen hundred for a drink was already ridiculously high.

After all, a lot of people saw Chu Ge make the drink and had a rough idea that its cost wouldn't exceed two hundred.

"Two thousand."

The bar owner was just about to ask if there were any more bids when another voice chimed in, uttered by a stern-looking middle-aged man in a suit.

Hearing this price, Mu Lingshan's heart skipped a beat; she thought the bidder must be crazy. Two thousand yuan just for a drink made by Chu Ge? That was too much money!

She even began to suspect that some of these bidders might be plants set up by Chu Ge.

"Two thousand five hundred!" the nouveau riche man's face twitched; he had promised his female companion that he would secure the drink, and although it pained him, he decided to go for it.

"Three thousand." The serious middle-aged man increased the bid again, adding five hundred with a single word.

The entire bar fell silent. Three thousand yuan for a drink with a two hundred yuan cost; it was indeed a bit outrageous.

Mu Lingshan was speechless. She thought she must have heard wrong. Three thousand bucks? How could anyone bid such a high price?

Chu Ge also didn't expect anyone would shout out such a price. He couldn't help but glance at the middle-aged man who rarely spoke. He was certain that was an unfamiliar face; they had never met before.

The nouveau riche, determined to win a beauty's smile, gritted his teeth hard. "Three thousand one!"

When he bid two thousand five, he already felt a pinch in his heart. This time, he really didn't have the confidence to go higher.

"Five thousand." The man who seldom spoke calmly said another sentence. The entire bar went even quieter. Even a female singer on stage forgot to sing.

"Damn!" the nouveau riche cursed softly. He was really pissed off. He thought the person bidding against him was either crazy or had a grudge against him. Otherwise, how could anyone call out such a price?

Furrowing his brows tightly, the nouveau riche grumbled out another bid, "Five thousand and one."

However, he regretted it as soon as he shouted it out. If that person did not continue to bid, then he would truly become a sucker.

"Ten thousand."

The reticent man immediately gave a new price. Although his voice was faint, it was like thunder exploding in everyone's ears. Everyone had a look as if they had seen a ghost.

The entire bar fell completely silent, and even the bartender acting as auctioneer was stunned for a while before he reacted and spoke in an uncertain voice, "Is there... is there anyone willing to bid higher than this gentleman?"

"Ten thousand once."

"Ten thousand twice."

"Ten thousand thrice! Congratulations to this gentleman for purchasing this 'Fleeting Clouds'."

The bar owner swallowed nervously. He couldn't help feeling a little worried. If this man couldn't come up with this much money for the master, and was just causing trouble, then things could get chaotic.

Fortunately, after purchasing the drink at the high price of ten thousand, the man quickly took out ten thousand in cash from his bag and approached Chu Ge's table. He nodded politely to Chu Ge and then handed over the money.

Chu Ge laughed, said, "Thanks for the support," and took the wad of cash.

Although he didn't know why this person was willing to spend so much on his drink, he naturally felt good being supported like this.

Looking at that stack of brand new bills, Mu Lingshan found it harder and harder to believe her eyes. She really felt like she was dreaming.

In just a few minutes, Chu Ge earned as much as her several months' salary? Was money really coming this easily and quickly? If he encountered a few more of these suckers, wouldn't buying a hundred-thousand-dollar suit be a breeze?

Seeing that the man indeed paid, the bar owner, even more cautiously than before, picked up the glass and delivered this 'Fleeting Clouds', costing less than two hundred to make yet sold for ten thousand, to the man's table.

Next, the bar owner began auctioning "Sky and Sea Meet", and this second drink was also bid on by the man.

Opening his mouth, he again bid ten thousand. After he quoted this price, no one in the whole bar made a sound.

And after giving Chu Ge another ten thousand, this man quietly sat at his spot and drank both glasses of wine, not saying another word.

Watching the man drink alone, and then glancing at Chu Ge, Mu Lingshan asked in astonishment, "Chu Ge, did you hire that guy as a shill?"

Chu Ge shook his head speechlessly, "I'm not that bored. Come on, try it, see what my ten-thousand-a-glass drink is like."

"Before I've touched these two drinks, if you regret it now, it's still not too late. Maybe if you put them up for auction again, that sucker might buy them. Then you could earn forty thousand."

Looking down at the two glasses on the table, Mu Lingshan said.

Chu Ge chuckled and shook his head, "Talking like that is no fun, ah. If these two drinks can stop you, this heroine, from always giving me a hard time, that's worth more than twenty thousand."

"Are you bribing me?"

Seeing Mu Lingshan's earnest demeanor, Chu Ge was amused, "Do you think if I wanted to bribe you, I'd use something that costs less than two hundred?"

"Then I really should drink them?"

"Drink up, they were mixed for you in the first place, why be polite?"

Mu Lingshan picked up her glass. Not sure what kind of mood she was in, she took a sip. The taste was indeed quite extraordinary, rich and lasting, endlessly savoring. In all her years, she had never drunk anything so delicious.

After drinking for a while, Mu Lingshan's cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze turned a bit dreamy. Suddenly, she sighed, "Ah, when will the person I'm waiting for finally show up?"

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