"You know about what happened at the wedding?"
Hearing An Lan's words, Shen Lang's face showed a wry smile. "It seems like good news never leaves the house, but bad news travels a thousand miles."
"A loss at the East, a gain at the Sangyu. You lost Gu Qinghan, but gained a celestial beauty like Wang Yuyan. What, you're still bothered?"
An Lan smiled, "You don't want both, do you?"
"Sister An Lan, when did you become so sharp?"
Looking at An Lan, who was busy mixing drinks but didn't forget to tease him, Shen Lang sighed, "It seems Sister An Lan has also learned to be mischievous."
"Shen Lang, I'm only now realizing you're truly just a twenty-five-year-old young man. It seems Gu Qinghan truly broke your heart."
An Lan chuckled, "I heard Gu Qinghan is also a great beauty. I'd like to ask, how does she compare to Wang Yuyan?"
"If we're purely talking about beauty, among all the women I've known, no one can compare to Yuyan."
Shen Lang's face showed a look of joy. "Although Yuyan is only eighteen, she's already breathtakingly beautiful, and she'll only become more so in the future."
"Oh, so do you love her?"
An Lan hadn't expected Shen Lang to give such a high evaluation of Wang Yuyan, and then she added.
"Of course, if I didn't love her, I wouldn't marry her."
Shen Lang's eyes were firm. "Among all the girls I know, she is the most special, the most unique. Being with her, I feel so at ease, never any restraint. She's like the missing piece I lacked. Because of her, I truly feel complete."
"It seems you love her dearly, otherwise you wouldn't evaluate her like this."
An Lan smiled, "Since you've found your destined one, what else is there to worry about? Can't you really forget?"
"Perhaps..."
Shen Lang gave a wry smile. "My feelings for Qinghan are of a different, more complex nature. It's a pity, but it seems we are not destined to be together in this life."
"Shen Lang, your drink is ready. Have it."
As Shen Lang hesitated, An Lan handed him a freshly mixed drink.
Shen Lang knew that An Lan's cocktails were always exceptional, so he approached this one with great anticipation.
Holding the drink, Shen Lang found a seat, then gently raised his glass and took a sip.
An Lan's drink was named 'Bù Kě Liú' (Cannot Be Kept). It wasn't fiery, nor bitter, but possessed only a faint, sweet aftertaste.
After taking a sip, Shen Lang's mind was filled with all the past moments he had spent with Gu Qinghan, from their first meeting at the Lin family's residence to their joint capture of Nalan Wushuang. Every scene of their interactions reappeared clearly in his mind.
Shen Lang suddenly recalled that Gu Qinghan had once worn a red Hanfu for him. It was the first time a girl had ever dressed up for him. Gu Qinghan wasn't as beautiful as Wang Yuyan, but in that instant, Gu Qinghan was the most beautiful in Shen Lang's heart.
They had shared the most beautiful memories, even promising to spend their lives together. Yet, Gu Qinghan had left without a word, abandoning Shen Lang at the wedding, causing him immense heartache.
Thinking of this, Shen Lang lifted his glass again and drained the remaining drink in one go, not a drop left.
However, as he finished the drink, Shen Lang suddenly found that his memories of Gu Qinghan were becoming increasingly hazy, eventually seeming to vanish completely.
And as Gu Qinghan's memories faded, Shen Lang's heartache lessened, finally ceasing to bring him sorrow.
"Is this what they call 'getting drunk and living in a dream'?"
Shen Lang looked at An Lan in surprise and asked with a smile.
"I can't concoct a drink like 'getting drunk and living in a dream'. My 'Cannot Be Kept' can only let you temporarily forget Gu Qinghan, it can't make you forget her forever."
An Lan smiled, "You will forget the pain she brought you for a period of time, but this period won't exceed three days. After three days, you will remember what you need to remember, and it will be even more intense."
"It seems I'll have to keep you by my side forever. That way, I can have a drink every three days and never have to remember."
Shen Lang said with a smile, "Sister An Lan, are you willing to let me keep you by my side forever?"
"I am willing, but do you dare?"
An Lan smiled, "I heard that Wang Yuyan is not only stunningly beautiful but also has a terrifying temper. If you dare to keep me by your side, aren't you afraid she'll make a scene?"
"Haha, Sister An Lan, you underestimate me. Between a man and a woman, besides romance, there can also be understanding."
Shen Lang laughed, "As gentlemen, Yuyan won't object."
"It seems you truly understand your little bride."
An Lan smiled, "When there's an opportunity, bring me to meet your little bride. Let me see the number one beauty of the Dragon Country."
"Okay, there will be an opportunity."
Shen Lang smiled, "We've been talking about my affairs all this time. It seems I've forgotten to ask about you. How have you been lately?"
An Lan was a very special person to Shen Lang. She wasn't his lover, nor his friend. Their relationship was complex, so complex that even Shen Lang couldn't quite define it.
However, whenever Shen Lang felt troubled, he would think of the Forget-Worries Tavern and An Lan. Only here did Shen Lang feel relaxed.
"Thanks to you, I've been doing very well lately."
An Lan looked at Shen Lang and smiled, "Qi Dingjiang and Qi Tuojiang were both taught a lesson and have now left Nanling. Qi Pijiang naturally doesn't dare to harass me in Nanling. And with my engagement, my parents dare not force me into blind dates. Now, I'm unrestrained, a true carefree wanderer."
"Shen Lang, you've helped me so much. Tell me, how should I thank you?"
"No need for thanks. If I'm ever feeling down and come to the Forget-Worries Tavern, just give me free drinks from now on."
Shen Lang smiled, "Your drinks are very special. So, please don't close your tavern, or I won't know where to go to forget my worries and sorrows."
"Don't worry, the Forget-Worries Tavern will always have its doors open for you, and your drinks here will always be free."
An Lan looked at Shen Lang, her face showing tenderness, and said, "I've been researching a new drink lately. By the next time we meet, I should have it developed. I'll treat you to a drink then."
"Alright, then I'll thank you in advance."
Shen Lang said, then smiled at An Lan and soon bid farewell, leaving the Forget-Worries Tavern.
After Shen Lang exited the tavern, his phone quickly rang. He took out his phone and saw an unfamiliar number from abroad.
Shen Lang glanced at it and guessed who the owner of the number was. He answered the call, and as expected, soon heard the voice of 'Bing' from the other end.
'Bing's' tone was as emotionless as ever, and she coldly said, "Shen Lang, my friend has been in Nanling for over ten days. When do you plan to meet her?"