As a result, the fame of Baiyu Brewery gradually grew louder in Xuandu City.
An Yiqing had only heard about it casually at the time, but she couldn’t fathom that this famous and bustling brewery was actually opened by Bai Yiming!
"Why did you think of making wine? I remember the Bai Family focuses on different businesses in the commercial arena." An Yiqing was somewhat puzzled.
Bai Yiming elegantly sat down, took a sip of water, and smiled charmingly, "Unless I were crazy, I wouldn’t have started a company in the same industry to compete against my own family business. If the old man found out, he’d probably kill me. When I was studying abroad, I encountered the world of alcoholic beverages, and I even opened a winery with a few friends, just for fun. Although I cannot consider myself a professional in this field, compared to the domestic manufacturers that are all show and no substance, watering down their alcohol, I am definitely stronger than them."
Confidence shone in Bai Yiming’s expression, and An Yiqing could tell right away that he was being modest—there was no way someone as dedicated to perfection as Bai Yiming would learn something just for fun.
"Then why are you looking for me today? I don’t know how to brew wine." An Yiqing spread her hands, somewhat perplexed.
"Who says you can’t brew wine? I’ve tasted the fruit wine you made, Ambrosial Dew!" Bai Yiming reminisced about An Yiqing’s homemade fruit wine, and couldn’t help drooling a little, "Girl, bring me another jar sometime. But today we need to talk serious business, I want to partner with you."
An Yiqing raised an eyebrow, signaling Bai Yiming to continue.
"Here’s the thing. I’ve recently surveyed the market and found that the liquor industry is nearing saturation. Whether it’s red wine, beer, or white spirits, most people are starting to get tired of it. Plus, their flavors are all too similar, nothing special. I am thinking of creating a nourishing wine, a health-conscious wine made with genuine ingredients. In this regard, apart from you, the expert, I can’t think of anyone else." Bai Yiming’s lips curled up as he looked intently at An Yiqing.
An Yiqing immediately understood what he meant.
"You want to partner with me—I come up with the formula, and you make the wine?"
"Mhm, that’s exactly it!" Bai Yiming raised his eyebrows and nodded.
"Aren’t you afraid that I might get other ideas and then strike out on my own? You know that it’s easy to make wine, but formulas are hard to come by." An Yiqing’s eyes curved in a sly smile.
"Although we haven’t interacted much, I know you wouldn’t do that," Bai Yiming replied, with a hint of elegance as he crossed his legs, his eyes twinkling with charm, "Girl, you are quite lazy at heart. If it weren’t for the desire to have your own power, I believe you wouldn’t have even founded Yuyuanzhai and Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals. You find the liquor business bothersome, otherwise, with your medical skills, you would have already dabbled in it."
Bai Yiming really understood An Yiqing’s character. Indeed, she had once considered starting a company to produce fruit wines, but the mere thought of the industry’s messy affairs had promptly dissuaded her.
Although it was a bit of a pity, An Yiqing still felt that the easiest way was the best.
However, she had not expected that today Bai Yiming would proactively come knocking on her door.
How could she possibly let such an opportunity slip by?