238, Familiar Face (1 Update)
Xie Zhinuan saw Li Hengyi smile, and she glared at him, warning him not to speak again.
Li Hengyi chuckled softly, gently shaking his folding fan.
Soon the owner of the Feng Family distillery arrived. Manager Feng was about fifty, not particularly fat, with a smile on his face, but his eyes made one feel rather uncomfortable.
“Distinguished guests have arrived, truly a blessing for my humble establishment. Please, take a seat!” Manager Feng said.
However, when he got a clear look at Xie Zhinuan’s features, he was slightly taken aback.
This young woman, why does she seem familiar?
But Manager Feng quickly regained his composure and invited the two to take a seat.
Li Hengyi, however, gave him a glance.
This man seemed to be all things to all people, as if he knew everything, which made Li Hengyi feel very uncomfortable.
Sitting down with Xie Zhinuan, Manager Feng hurriedly said, “I hear the two of you have come to buy wine?”
“Not to buy for now, just looking!” Xie Zhinuan said.
At the moment, there was indeed no need to buy wine; she was there to compare goods, to see which establishment was the best.
“…” Manager Feng immediately understood.
Xie Zhinuan wanted to pick and choose, and indeed to compare several options.
“Then I’ll have someone bring up a few selections for you to taste first, how about that?”
“Mm!”
Xie Zhinuan nodded.
Manager Feng knew how to handle things, promptly arranging for the wine to be prepared. He also instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner and invited them to stay overnight at the distillery.
“Actually, I believe I have met the young lady before in the county city. If I’m not mistaken, your family name is Xie, the owner of the Xieji Braised Food Shop!” Manager Feng said.
“Indeed, it is me!”
Xie Zhinuan did not hide it, and there was nothing for her to hide, really.
Manager Feng became even more enthusiastic, showing Li Hengyi utmost respect and not daring to take him lightly.
He always felt that he had seen Xie Zhinuan somewhere outside the Xieji Braised Food Shop, but he couldn’t remember exactly where.
And with Li Hengyi present, he was very excited,
He stuttered several times during their conversation. When the wine and dishes were ready, he poured some for Li Hengyi to taste.
Li Hengyi was indeed knowledgeable about wine. After tasting several, he pointed to one and said, “This is good, you should try it!”
He then poured a small cup for Xie Zhinuan.
Xie Zhinuan picked up the cup and took a delicate sip.
“Not harsh, with a sweet aftertaste and a refreshing fragrance,” Xie Zhinuan nodded slightly. “This one is good!”
“Miss Xie, Master Li has a fine palate indeed. This is the best wine in our distillery, only about ten thousand catties are made each year. It’s kept in the cellar for at least three years before we open the jars. Some have even been stored for a decade, and we also have twenty-year-old ones. Normally, we do not sell that kind of wine, but if Miss Xie wants it, we can sell a few jars to you!” Manager Feng, saying this, glanced at Li Hengyi.
Xie Zhinuan and Li Hengyi looked at each other.
“We might order some of this wine, but Manager Feng, you must ensure that you can supply a certain number of jars every month, and the wine must be genuine. What you give me at first should be the same later on. If it is older wine, we shall discuss the price separately!”
Furthermore, the old wine needs to be blended. She had Spiritual Spring Water, which would be best used with aged wines; with that, one jar could potentially produce several jars more.
Manager Feng agreed again and again.
Xie Zhinuan had the backing of His Highness, Prince Shan; he dared not say no.
It wasn’t just about a monthly supply-he would be willing to deliver every day if it were needed.
Xie Zhinuan saw that Li Hengyi had drunk a few sips of the wine but hadn’t eaten any food, so she went ahead and ate herself.
“…”
Manager Feng watched, not daring to eat.
Li Hengyi spoke softly, “Go ahead and eat, I have a poor appetite and can’t eat much.”
“This…” Manager Feng hesitated.
Xie Zhinuan swallowed her food and turned to Manager Feng, “Manager Feng, go ahead and eat. I’ve finished eating. I’d like to borrow your kitchen to make a few small dishes for my cousin!”
Chapter 239