Seeing Xial's reaction, Lin Ge knew his stroke of genius was effective.
He had whimsically decided to use the plant to garnish the rim of the glass, which just so happened to be catnip, a plant with a strong attraction to cats.
Catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta cataria, emits a fragrance that can stimulate cats' brains and nerves, making them "high."
When Lanya had borrowed money to buy that box of cat treats, she had explained her intention. After hearing it, Lin Ge had an idea and decided to prepare some catnip to use in his cocktails.
After all, the guests he was hosting weren't ordinary guests, so he had to adjust his bartending approach accordingly. It never hurt to be over-prepared with ingredients.
Unfortunately, Xial hadn't been to the bar for a while, and Lin Ge had forgotten about it. The catnip he had prepared remained tucked away in his ring.