Not to mention how Zhou Pan, who had walked away, intentionally or unintentionally asked Shopkeeper Qiao about the wine brought by Shopkeeper Hu, let’s just say that at that moment, Shopkeeper Hu followed his boss and the big shopkeeper, and was taken into a room at the back of the China Unicom Hall.
In the warm pavilion.
"Sit down and talk."
There is a vertical smoker in the center of the warm pavilion. At this time, the smoke is curling up, filling the whole room with the unique pine forest smell of styrax.
The second master sat on the rosewood carved armchair from the left. He straightened the hem of the brocade robe with auspicious cloud patterns briskly. Before Shopkeeper Hu could stand awkwardly, he waved his hand casually for him to sit down.
"Don't dare, don't dare."
Of course shopkeeper Hu refused to sit down.
The big shopkeeper is still standing. How can I sit in front of my boss?
Zuo Jin did not force himself, he raised his eyes and glanced from top to bottom at the middle-aged shopkeeper, who had his back hunched and his hands drawn back, with a worried look on his face.
I saw that the other party was wearing a mouse gray silk robe, a black Liuhe hat on his head, and a square boat on his feet. He was really ordinary, ordinary, so he was immediately thrown into the bustling streets of the capital, and he was probably drowned in the next moment.
Dressing up in a crowd.
It's not that Shopkeeper Hu doesn't want to dress decently, it's just that Songling Town is indeed remote, and his personal aesthetic only focuses on cleanliness and tidiness rather than fancy materials.
Besides, the more particular the style and materials are, the more money they will spend, right? He doesn't want to be like Zhou Pan, who buys some satin tailoring just because of a trip to Beijing. He is already in his fifties, so he should
It pays more attention to personal cultivation and accumulation, and there is no need to swagger through the market like those teenagers in bright clothes and horses.
But now that shopkeeper Hu was bathing in his boss's playful and probing eyes, he couldn't help but regret his carelessness.
Does the second master dislike himself for being unkempt and unsightly dressed?
"Tell me about your wine."
But regardless of the irrelevant speculations in shopkeeper Hu's mind, Zuo Jin asked about potato wine with apparent interest.
This shopkeeper is plainly dressed and not very clever. How could he be so lucky to get this fine wine by chance?
Simply unbelievable.
"Shopkeeper Hu!"
Seeing that shopkeeper Hu was still wandering around, Pan Ren, the big shopkeeper, coughed lightly and reminded him.
"Ah, oh."
Shopkeeper Hu suddenly woke up. He raised his head and glanced quickly at his boss, who was very close at hand. Although the boss' eyes were slightly bent and smiling, he could still feel the invisible pressure from him.
He lowered his head hastily, and sweat broke out on his forehead, but he could only force himself to calm down, put his eyes on the other person's finger that was rubbing the stone ring, and explained the ins and outs of potato wine clearly.
"Oh? That means that the three things you brought are all made by the same person?"
Zuo Jin was extremely interested, his eyes were as clear as a child's when encountering his favorite toy, and there was even a hint of curiosity that did not suit his status.
"Now that I'm telling you, I'd like to meet this person."
Shopkeeper Hu heard the sound, and a drop of sweat slid down his temple, causing him to itch, but he didn't dare to wipe it away.
How dare he say that the inventor of these things was a girl?
Dried potatoes and vermicelli are all fine, it’s just this wine.
It is widely said that brewing wine is something that men do, the purpose is to use their masculine energy, extract the essence of food, and achieve their vitality.
And women making wine? What a joke!
This feminine aura will definitely pollute the essence of the grain, making it cloudy and turbid. Not only will the wine produced be sour and rancid, but drinking it will also be extremely harmful to the body!
Shopkeeper Hu responded slowly, trying to muddle through.
"Second Master, this brew is rare and can be included in the gift list."
Fortunately, the head shopkeeper warned Zuo Jin at this time, which made Zuo Jin temporarily put aside the unreliable idea of having a conversation with the brewer.
"However, although this sweet potato wine tastes very good, the name is too straightforward and crude. I would like to ask the second master to give me a name."
"Well, it's true that the name is indeed inelegant." Zuo Jin gently turned the ring on his finger and thought deeply, "If you want to use the birthday party to make this brew shine, you need a more elegant name.
That’s all.”
As soon as Zuo Jin finished speaking, shopkeeper Hu's brain, which had been in chaos for a long time, suddenly had an idea.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "My boss, I have an idea, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"It's okay, let's talk and listen."
"It's better for the host to choose a more common name first. When the ceremony is held, I can think of a way to let the nobles of the host family try it, and then I can ask the ancestors to give me a name."
"I think noble people will not refuse this rare brew."
Zuo Jin's eyes lit up and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He couldn't help but look at the shopkeeper in front of him with admiration.
No wonder he was the only one among the shopkeepers who could get this fine wine. It was not without reason.
"Second Master, this method is very wonderful."
The big shopkeeper also nodded repeatedly, deeply feeling that this was a very good idea.
"Then let's do this. This potato wine is sweet and fragrant, so why not just name it 'Gan Li' first, it will be worthy of its name."
Zuo Jin let go of the hand that was holding the ring, leaned back on the carved chair, and decided on the new name of potato wine in one breath.
The next step was to discuss the trivial matter of when Shopkeeper Hu would send the remaining wine to another courtyard and find exquisite wine vessels to serve it.
After Zuo Jin finished discussing with the big shopkeeper, he looked at shopkeeper Hu who was standing aside, but saw that the other person was hesitant to speak, presumably because there was something else he wanted to report.
"How about it? Is there anything else you shouldn't say?" Zuo Jin smiled easily.
"Second Master, I didn't talk about building a winery just now."
Shopkeeper Hu was now much calmer, and his tone was not as reserved as before. He narrowed his eyes and let out a burst of thunder as if talking about today's weather.
"What!"
Before Zuo Chu could make a sound, Pan Ren, the usually calm shopkeeper, suddenly raised his voice and shouted loudly. Shopkeeper Hu panicked and didn't know what he had said wrong.
"Be clear! What wine shop?"
Zuo Jin changed from his previous relaxed and lazy look. He straightened his back instantly and even leaned forward. The tip of his nose was only a few inches away from touching Shopkeeper Hu's forehead.
"It's the winery that brews 'sweet wine'..."
Shopkeeper Hu was really startled by the sudden enlargement of his boss's face in front of him. He hurriedly took two steps back, lowered his head and looked down, not daring to say anything.
"A winery that brews sweet wine?"
Zuo Jin muttered to himself.
He couldn't believe what he heard. Did Shopkeeper Hu mean what he meant?
Could it be that the person who brewed this sweet wine is willing to sell the recipe to him!
The big shopkeeper on the side also had a face full of disbelief.
He just smelled the aroma of this wine today and knew that its brewing method must be unique. If he mastered this recipe, wouldn't it be equivalent to sitting on a mountain of gold and silver?
Is anyone really willing to sell it?
"Tell me the details quickly!"
Zuo Jin was extremely excited. The previous leisure and laziness were all gone, and he just kept urging.
"The person who brewed this wine is willing to sell the recipe, but..."
"Why are you hesitating? To put it bluntly! If it is within my ability to advance, I will try my best to do it!"
It’s not a condition that requires going to heaven or earth to achieve, it’s just so simple that you, Mr. Er, won’t believe it.
Shopkeeper Hu was now full of confidence and couldn't help but joke in his heart.
But seeing his boss' anxious look, he still didn't dare to delay, so he opened his mouth and clearly stated Zhuang Keqing's requirements.
But long after he finished speaking, the two people on the other side had no reaction at all.
Shouldn’t it? With such a cheap condition, it’s like giving it away for free.
Why doesn't the second master say anything?
Carefully raising an eyebrow, Shopkeeper Hu glanced at his employer not far from him without leaving any trace.
I saw that the second master and the shopkeeper had expressions that were so surprised that they were speechless, and there was even some suspicion in their eyes of "Are you kidding me?"
"That's all?"
It was the shopkeeper who reacted first and asked with a trembling voice.
"That's all it really is."
Shopkeeper Hu answered simply and affirmatively.
Zuo Jin's heart suddenly stirred up a storm, and an unspeakable pride and ambition kept rolling in his chest.
This unknown branch of the Zuo family is finally about to turn around!
"Okay! You're fine!"
Zuo Jin nodded frequently and looked at Shopkeeper Hu with bright and hot eyes, which caused goosebumps all over the short, fat middle-aged man.
Second Master, please don’t look down on me like this, it’s too scary!
But Zuo Jin obviously didn't want to let Shopkeeper Hu go.
He smiled, waved to the other party, and said, "Hurry back to Songling Town and secure the brewer first."
"When the old lady's birthday banquet is over, I will go there in person so that I can show the sincerity of my Five Blessings to the brewer!"
