It was Qian Xiao's first time drinking alcohol. Even though it was just beer, the bitter taste made him cover his mouth, wanting to throw up in the trash can.
"Don't you dare," Xu Lai said leisurely. "If you spit it out, I'll tell your mom."
"..."
Qian Xiao's face flushed red. He hesitated for a long time before swallowing the large gulp of beer as if he were marching to his death.
"How does it taste?" Xu Lai asked with a grin.
Qian Xiao grimaced. "It's awful."
Xu Lai picked up the beer bottle, preparing to refill Qian Xiao's glass.
Qian Xiao frantically shook his head. "No, no, no, Uncle Xu, I'll just have a soft drink."
"If you want to drink, you should drink your fill all at once," Xu Lai said. "I'm not one of those unreasonable parents. I respect a child's wishes."
"I want a soft drink..."
"You said you wanted a taste. Was one sip enough?" Xu Lai said with a smirk. "Nope. You have to drink until you puke."
"Uncle Xu, I was wrong! I'll never secretly drink again!"
