Chapter 17: Chapter 17: The Real "Blood Rose
All the people were puzzled, wondering what this guy was up to!
However, a moment later, everyone's expressions became rather strange.
Because the way Su Chen shook the glass was too beautiful, it was unheard of.
His wrist seemed as flexible as if it had no bones, constantly changing directions in his hand — sometimes upright, sometimes lying horizontally, and sometimes even upside down. Incredibly, not a single drop of the liquid inside spilled out.
"This guy seems to have some tricks up his sleeve."
"Yeah, the glass keeps changing directions, and yet no liquid spills out, it's truly strange."
"Probably because his movements are too fast!"
"Yes, that must be it!"
The other people echoed the sentiment, as they could think of no other explanation.
Unlike the others' surprise, Ye Mei's eyes gleamed with seriousness; she knew that the liquid not spilling was not due to the speed, but control!
This man's mastery over the liquid in the glass had reached a certain realm, which was why it was so!
Ye Mei realized that her previous judgment had been completely wrong. Someone with such control definitely knew how to mix drinks; she just didn't understand what he intended to do by shaking the drink she had prepared.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed through Ye Mei's mind. He couldn't be planning to...
Ye Mei watched this man, who casually smoked and shook the glass, feeling deeply shocked!
"Impossible, it definitely can't be!" Ye Mei was startled by her own wild idea, "That kind of drink is said to have been made only once by the world's greatest mixologist, Colin Peter. How could he possibly make it?"
However, other than this explanation, Ye Mei couldn't think of any other reason that could explain Su Chen's actions!
"Alright, just a few seconds until it's time to witness a miracle!"
Su Chen placed the glass down on the bar and then stylishly took a drag of his cigarette, blowing out a perfect ring of smoke.
All eyes turned back to the bar, especially Ye Mei, who looked on with grave anticipation!
"It moved, it moved!" The person closest loudly exclaimed.
What followed was a scene that the onlookers would never forget in their lifetimes. They watched as the blood-red rose in the middle slowly rose from the water, while the pale-colored liquid around it gently descended.
After a few dozen seconds, a vibrant blood-red rose appeared to bloom on the surface of the water, miraculously made of the liquid itself!
"How is this possible?"
"Yes, this completely defies the laws of physics!"
"It's breathtaking, unimaginable!"
The onlookers all gasped in astonishment, unable to believe what they were seeing.
"Miss Ye, this 'Bloody Rose' is for you."
Su Chen picked up the glass and, smiling, handed it to Ye Mei.
However, Ye Mei didn't take it and instead stared blankly at the smiling man in front of her, utterly astonished.
Just as she suspected, he had indeed created a real 'Bloody Rose'. Who exactly was this man? Ye Mei's heart was filled with questions.
"Miss Ye, won't you taste this drink?" Su Chen smiled and said again.
"Oh, thank you." Ye Mei took the glass and sipped.
The moment it touched her lips, Ye Mei was shocked once more, as though the flavor of the drink was eighty percent similar to what she had mixed, the different twenty percent was the essence that entirely elevated the taste to another level!
Ye Mei gently closed her eyes, savoring the taste in her mouth, and after a while, slowly opened her eyes and sighed,
"I lost, fair and square!"
"So, should I fulfill our bet now?"
Su Chen's lips curved slightly upward, speaking somewhat frivolously.
Ye Mei's cheeks turned slightly red, as she had not anticipated things would actually progress to this point. She initially approached him because she felt there was something special about this man.
The subsequent conversation made her feel even more intrigued by him. Although she had proposed a bet stating if she won, he would leave with her, it was merely a joke. Moreover, she had never imagined she would actually lose.
Essentially, Ye Mei was not as open as her appearance suggested, so she felt somewhat at a loss in response to Su Chen's question.
Of course, Ye Mei wasn't very worried or frightened. In Jianghai, except for a few individuals, no one could force her to do anything.
It was just that for the first time, she was interested in a man and did not want to refuse him by force.
"Who dares to disrespect Miss Ye!"
At that moment, a rough voice suddenly carried in from the entrance.
Upon hearing this voice, everyone's expression changed instantly, and they made way, revealing a group of about a dozen men in black suits coming forward.
The one at the front wore sunglasses, had a buzz cut, a well-built body, broad shoulders, and muscles so tense they seemed ready to burst through his clothes.
"Who is this guy? He looks really imposing!"
"You don't know him? He is the notorious Third Master!"
"Are you talking about Third Master Wan Sheng from Dragon Prosperity Society?"
"Who else in Jianghai could carry the title of 'Third Master'?"
Those who had never seen Third Master showed expressions of shock when they realized who was approaching.
"Why would he come here? This is Blood Rose territory."
"Don't you know? Dragon Master has always treated Blood Rose as off-limits. Though he hasn't succeeded himself, he wouldn't allow anyone else a chance! It seems someone must have let slip about what's happening here."
"I've heard rumors to that effect, but didn't expect them to be true."
"Shush, this is going to be interesting, that young man is in trouble."
"Indeed, in the Realm of Jiangnan, except for the four great families, who would dare not to show respect to Dragon Master? We'd better pray for him."
Upon seeing Wan Sheng arrive, Ye Mei tensed up immediately and stealthily signaled to a subordinate in the corner.
However, when she looked at Su Chen, she saw no hint of nervousness; it seemed as if none of this concerned him at all.
Ye Mei thought to herself, he probably had no idea who the Third Master was, otherwise he wouldn't be so calm.
"I heard you want to take Miss Ye away?"
Wan Sheng walked up to Su Chen and Ye Mei, asking arrogantly.
"Wan Sheng, this is Blood Rose territory, not a place for the Dragon Prosperity Society to run wild," Ye Mei stepped forward, standing in front of Su Chen, unyielding.
"'Blood Rose', you should understand what Dragon Master feels for you. Dragon Master respects you, so he hasn't done anything excessive. However, if you leave with this young man today, that would be quite disrespectful to Dragon Master."
Wan Sheng pulled a chair over from the side. His black leather shoes slapped onto it with a 'smack', and he grunted, "Not showing respect to Dragon Master is the same as showing disrespect to us at Dragon Prosperity Society. So, should I intervene?"