“La Taverne Lucullus…”

Looking at the letters on the sign, Xu Xin compared it with the name Jiang Kui sent on his mobile phone, thinking that this should be it.

After waving to the driver and indicating that he could go back, Xu Xin walked directly in.

Only then did I realize that Jiang Kui really wasn't lying.

"Come on, let's find a small place to drink."

The place is really small.

Although I don't know how big the kitchen in the back is, the entire front of the tavern is estimated to be about fifty square meters.

The old bar counter, tables, chairs and benches that look mottled by time...

If we really want to say that this tavern has any magic, I'm afraid it's just the dazzling array of wine bottles behind the wine cabinet and the artistic curtain leading to the seaside.

Quite beautiful.

"BONJOUR~"

Behind the bar, a woman who was at least 50 years old smiled and said hello to him.

"BONJOUR."

Xu Xin nodded.

Then he said in English:

"I'm looking for Jiang Kui."

The message Jiang Kui sent him was to come to this tavern and mention his name to the boss.

as expected.

After hearing what Xu Xin said, the female boss suddenly understood. She pointed in the direction of the door curtain leading to the seaside and told Xu Xin in English with the same strong accent:

"He's outside."

After nodding politely, Xu Xin walked directly towards this... wooden door curtain that looked like some kind of tribal style in Africa.

After opening the clattering door curtain, I discovered that this pub has an outdoor terrace.

Jiang Kui was sitting near the edge of the terrace and waving to him.

"Hey, here we come."

"Second brother."

Xu Xin shouted with a smile and his eyes fell on the table in front of him.

A small plate of sausages, a bowl of mayonnaise-like sauce, and two slices of bread in a basket.

Apart from these, there is just a bottle of wine.

It looks like... brandy, right?

He walked over and sat opposite Jiang Kui.

He glanced at the other person's cup and said with a smile:

"I'm already drunk before I'm here?"

"Then look."

Jiang Kui laughed and handed over a cigarette.

Xu Xin was a little surprised:

"Can I smoke?"

"Yes. I'm familiar with the boss. He's been running the business for many years. Besides...you said the French are quite interesting."

He lit a cigarette and pointed in the direction Xu Xin came from.

Xu Xin turned his head and found that there was...a piece of furniture similar to a sofa bed.

"This place belongs to the owner. Smoking in public places is not allowed in France, but the family has no control over it. But if you think about it... in our concept, pubs are also considered business places, right? Smoking is also banned.

Within the terms and conditions. Then, the boss put up a sofa bed here. If there is a bed and you can sleep on it, it proves that you are in your own home. If I smoke in my own home, then you have nothing to do with it."

"...?"

Xu Xin looked surprised, "What are you talking about?"

Can you still play like this?

Seeing his expression, Jiang Kui was happy again:

"Haha, are you surprised? But it is true. In our area, you can smoke freely, but you cannot go inside to use the bathroom with a cigarette in your mouth. Because it is a pub and a business place. But as long as you come to this area...

If you have a bed, it's home... you'll feel more comfortable at home."

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless.

I can only nod my head and think in my heart: That’s awesome.

But I am really happy.

After all, since coming to Cannes, the number of times he smokes has really plummeted.

While he was lighting up his cigarette, Jiang Kui had already brought a new cup and helped him pour wine.

"Compared to Cognac, Armagnac's brandy is not famous. It basically cannot go out of France. Because the output is small, the French drink it all. This wine is good, give it a try."

"Uh-huh."

"Conté's sausages are just like eating Harbin red sausages with wine. The old drunkards here can drink half a bottle of wine with just one piece of sausage."

"It seems there are Jiu Mengzi everywhere."

"That's not it...this is garlic mayonnaise, used to spread this bread. Let me tell you, despite the small size of this place, if you want to find the most authentic French bistro in Cannes, this one is definitely the right one. More

What's more..."

Jiang Kui said, suddenly reaching into the handbag next to him.

Then……

Xu Xin looked at the sandy peanuts in front of him and was completely confused.

"Hahahahaha~"

Looking at his expression, Jiang Kui smiled even happier:

"Director Zhang didn't tell you that I like drinking?"

"I told you that I would call you after get off work and you would be there."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

He smiled and raised his cup.

Xu Xin also touched a cup with him.

I took a small taste first...

I feel that this Armagnac is more suitable for the mouth than Cognac, and the aroma is stronger.

He nodded with satisfaction.

"This wine is good."

"That is, it is different from the distillation of cognac. Cognac is a double pot distillation, and it is a column distillation. Let me tell you, the main difference is this..."

"..."

To be honest, Xu Xin was a little confused.

My heart said what did I say?

Now why do you start teaching me the difference between the two kinds of wine?

But Jiang Kui kept talking, and he could only listen.

After all, he hasn't had much contact with this thing.

But... I have to admit, Jiang Kui is a pretty good teacher.

"Try it, just a small sip, and then let me tell you...can your tongue swirl? It's like a propeller. Put this sip of wine in your mouth and start scraping it. Don't swallow it, scrape it back and forth, let it slide.

It fills your mouth..."

"This...I can't do this."

Xu Xinxin said that if he knew this skill, the ladies at home might figure out how to play with him.

"You learn, come on, come on, take a sip first..."

have to.

Out of nowhere, he started learning how to taste wine.
To be continued...