"Haha." Su Chen laughed, and his three friends joined in.
"Nuonuo, here, have some water. It'll soothe your throat." Smiling fondly, Su Chen poured his second daughter a cup of warm water. "Feitian Maotai is a sauce-aroma-style liquor, and it's 52% alcohol. It's strong, so it's no wonder it burned your throat the first time you tried it."
"Before drinking this kind of liquor, you should have some warm water to soothe your mouth, throat, and esophagus. Then eat a little, and slowly savor the Maotai."
"When you taste it, don't just swallow it straight down. There's a particular way to do it: first sip, then smack your lips, then breathe out."
"To sip, bring the glass to your lips and take a small, gentle taste. Let the liquor spread through your mouth with the tip of your tongue, and savor it slowly."
"To smack your lips, gently smack them as you swallow the liquor while tasting it. You'll naturally make a smacking or clicking sound."
"To breathe out, quickly exhale after smacking your lips. The aroma of the liquor will waft out through your nose, and the fragrance of a fine drink will fill your heart and lungs. You'll appreciate the liquor's rich body and lingering finish."
As he explained, Su Chen took the glass back and demonstrated for his second daughter.
This felt wonderful.
It was like watching his daughter grow up.
Su Yinuo understood at once. "Dad, let me have another sip."
As she spoke, Su Yinuo reached for Su Chen's glass. He covered it with his hand and said with a smile, "One sip is enough for today. Maybe next time."
"Daaad~~" she pleaded softly.
"Good girl, listen to me." Su Chen fondly rubbed the top of her head.
"Yinuo, listen to your dad. This Maotai