Chương 199: New Business Opportunity

Plum Manor. Reaching out to accept the Martial World Chronicles handed over by Yun Xi, Song Que didn't rush to open and read it. Instead, he set it aside and smiled nonchalantly:"Being able to fight Zhu Yinming to a draw was only thanks to his underestimation of the enemy; it's nothing worth mentioning."

"I don't think it's quite like that, is it?" Old Kong, who had been sitting silently the whole time, finally spoke up. Smiling and shaking his head, he didn't continue this topic. After chatting with the Yun family for a bit longer, waiting until Lightning had found some prey, Boss Song finally stood up:"Everyone, please sit and rest for a moment; I will go to the kitchen to prepare. Nie Feng, entertain our esteemed guests in my stead."

"Yes, Young Master!" As the heir of the Chen family, Nie Feng was quite familiar with this kind of socializing. He quickly engaged the Yun family group in a cheerful conversation. Seeing the host preparing to leave while her own little maid was still happily playing with the pets, Yun Xi felt a sense of disappointment at her failing to meet expectations and wanted to reprimand her.

However, thinking it wasn't the right occasion, she could only shake her head, lift her skirt, and stand up:"Young Master Song, let me help you. Although this little woman is not proficient in the culinary arts, I can still help with simple cooking tasks." Hearing her Young Miss speak, Qing Zhu, who was sitting far away, suddenly woke up. She stuck out her tongue in embarrassment and ran over:"Young Miss, let me do it! Young Master Song, if you need anything, just give the order."

Seeing that this girl still hadn't had enough of playing, Grandee Song found it amusing:"Haha, no need! There are many servants in the Manor; you two just rest. Wu Kong, show the two young ladies around."

"Squeak squeak..." Wu Kong solemnly gave a military salute to show he understood, teasing the two girls into non-stop giggling.... Fortunately, Plum Manor had been continuously recruiting more staff, so there were now quite a few servants in the kitchen. Going down there, Song Que only needed to wield the ladle and give instructions; others handled the rest. Therefore, even preparing a large banquet wasn't too strenuous. It didn't take too long for a table full of dazzling, fragrant dishes to be completed.

Boss Song then left the subordinates to finish the remaining work while he returned to the courtyard to call the guests. Song Que's group of three, plus Qin Wu, and the Yun family's group of four made exactly eight people for one table. Looking at the table full of food, with many novel dishes she had never seen before, Yun Xi couldn't help but light up her eyes.

"It seems we are in for a treat today."

"Haha, everyone, please sit. Let this lowly one introduce everyone once more. Miss Yun already knows Xiong Ba next to me. Sitting on my right is Nie Feng, my brother. And this is Qin Wu, the Chief Instructor of the Moon-Lacking Pavilion. Old Nie, Old Qin, this beautiful young lady is Pavilion Master Yun Xi of the Sea of Clouds Pavilion's Lingjiang Branch. This senior is Old Kong, Miss Qing Zhu, and Manager Yun Shan, whom you all should know."

"A pleasure to meet you!"...

"A pleasure!" The group nodded and greeted each other. Waiting for everyone to be seated, Boss Song ordered people to pour the wine, picked up his own wine cup, raised it high, and said:"The first cup is to celebrate our meeting today!"

"Cheers!" Even Yun Xi and Qing Zhu happily raised their wine cups and gently clinked them.

"Oh!"

"This wine..." Both Old Kong and Yun Shan were wine lovers. Smelling the fragrant aroma of the wine had already made them unbearably thirsty. Upon downing the cup, their entire bodies instantly grew hot. Enduring it for a moment, they finally spoke in astonishment.

"Is there a problem with this wine?" Yun Xi raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Good wine! A rare and exquisite good wine!" Old Kong, a man of few words, actually offered rare praise. Seeing Yun Xi looking over in surprise, Yun Shan immediately nodded: Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road.

"Young Miss, you can try it. It is truly a rare, excellent wine." Hearing him say this, Yun Xi curiously raised her wine cup and took a small sip. As the fragrant wine slid into her stomach, a pure, burning sensation rose from below, causing her entire body to feel warm. Having tasted it, Yun Xi couldn't help but praise it, her mind immediately calculating its value. Men, especially those in cold regions, would particularly love this kind of strong spirit.

If it could be transported there, there would be no worry about not making money.

"What kind of wine? I want to try too!" Seeing her Young Miss savoring the aftertaste so much, Qing Zhu couldn't resist picking up her cup and downing it in one gulp.

"Cough... cough... cough..." As soon as the wine entered her mouth, the girl couldn't help but cover her mouth, turn her head, and spit it out, simultaneously bending over and coughing violently.

"Cough, what is this stuff?! It tastes awful to death!"

"Hahahaha..." Seeing her embarrassment, everyone broke into laughter. Yun Xi couldn't help but glare at her reproachfully:"You silly girl, who told you to take such a big gulp?"

"It's because this stuff tastes so awful! Yet Senior Kong and Uncle Shan still praised it as delicious!" Qing Zhu puffed her cheeks in unyielding retort.

"Hehe, you little girl don't understand! We men don't drink wine; what we drink is loneliness!" Boss Song looked up and sighed with a face full of vicissitudes.

"Hmph, as if you're so experienced!" Qing Zhu was still holding a grudge against him, immediately snorting coldly and retorting. The group smiled and shook their heads, not paying her any more attention.

"Everyone, don't just focus on the wine. Please taste my handiwork and give me your feedback," Song Que smiled and called out to everyone.

"Lalala, then let this little woman be the first to taste Young Master Song's culinary skills." Yun Xi laughed heartily, picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a piece, and put it in her mouth to chew. After carefully savoring it, even though she had tasted all sorts of exotic delicacies, she couldn't help but light up her eyes at this moment.

"The taste is very unique, but extremely delicious! I wonder what dish this is?"

"This dish is called salted roasted chicken. Why doesn't Miss Yun try the other dishes and see how they are?" Boss Song was quite confident in his culinary skills. Ever since his five senses had greatly strengthened, his cooking skills had also risen like a boat on a rising tide. Coupled with his unique and novel recipes, calling him a master chef wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"Then I won't be polite!" Yun Xi said, then disregarding her image, she swiftly tasted every dish on the table once. Seeing her demeanor, the Yun family members grew even more curious and hurriedly rolled up their sleeves to taste them. Before long, words of praise flew over incessantly, making Boss Song's heart incredibly satisfied. With delicious food and good wine for this meal, everyone could be said to be thoroughly satisfied, eating exceptionally heartily.

Having eaten a bit too much, Yun Xi and Qing Zhu disregarded their images, sitting in the courtyard resting and drinking tea to aid digestion.

"Young Master Song is truly a wondrous person. After eating this meal, I will probably have an unforgettable impression for a very long time."

"Haha, if Miss Yun Xi has time, please visit Plum Manor more often. This lowly one will naturally host you fully."

"Hehe, Song Que, you must keep your word!" Having tasted the delicious food, Qing Zhu's impression of 'Thief Song' had improved significantly. She happily agreed on behalf of her Young Miss.

"Haha, naturally I will keep my word. Miss Qing Zhu is also welcome to visit." Glaring at the girl, Yun Xi pondered over her words for a moment before speaking:"Coming to Qinghe today, besides delivering the items to you, Young Master Song, Yun Xi also has a few favors to ask."

"Miss Yun Xi, please speak!" Boss Song nodded seriously and listened.

"Currently, the Moon-Lacking Pavilion's word is absolute in Qinghe. In the future, for the Sea of Clouds Pavilion's business here, we would like to trouble Young Master Song to look after us more."

"Haha, I thought it was something major! Rest assured, Miss Yun. Even if you didn't mention it, I would have people look after the Sea of Clouds Pavilion's business. In the future, if the Moon-Lacking Pavilion needs anything, we will naturally prioritize the Yun Family Merchant Guild first. This Song can guarantee that." Hearing his words, Yun Xi smiled and nodded:"With Young Master Song's words, this little woman is relieved. Thank you! There is one more thing, a personal matter.

Tasting the fine wine you brewed today truly left a deep impression. My father at home would definitely love this very much! Yun Xi has a presumptuous request: I wonder if Young Master Song is willing to transfer the secret brewing formula? I will offer a price that satisfies you." Oh ho! This woman is actually eyeing my distillation method! Boss Song nodded very straightforwardly:"If Senior Yun likes it, later Yun Xi you can take a larger amount back for the old gentleman to try.

There's no need to mention money and hurt our feelings." Seeing him intentionally playing dumb, Yun Xi gritted her teeth in anger, but still spoke very softly:"My father drinks a lot every day. Bringing it back is too troublesome! It would be better to ask Young Master Song to transfer the brewing method to me so we can brew it at home ourselves. That would be more convenient."

"Drinking too much wine harms the body. Yun Xi, you must advise Uncle. It is better to moderate it appropriately." Seeing 'Thief Song's' demeanor, Yun Xi understood he had seen through her purpose. Therefore, she no longer beat around the bush and went straight to the point:"This little woman also plans to brew this excellent wine in large quantities for the people of the world to taste! I wonder if Young Master Song could impart its formula to me? The Yun family will definitely not let you suffer a loss.

Young Master Song can raise any requirements one by one." Seeing her being straightforward, Song Que didn't hide anything and spoke with absolute certainty:"Then I am truly sorry this time, Miss Yun! This lowly one has also seen the potential of this item and originally intended to expand production and sell it on the market. I cannot provide you with the secret formula."

"You are too stingy!" Qing Zhu, who was to the side, couldn't help but speak out angrily. Hearing this, Yun Xi immediately turned and glared at her sternly, shouting:"Shut your mouth! What kind of proper behavior is this?! Quickly apologize to Young Master Song!" Rarely seeing her Young Miss this angry, Qing Zhu was terrified. Her eyes reddened, and she fearfully lowered her head, muttering an apology.

Boss Song didn't hold a grudge against a little girl, chuckling amiably:"Haha, Miss Qing Zhu is just quick-tongued; I won't take it to heart. It's no big deal. You go out there and play with Wu Kong and the others first." Seeing that Song Que didn't hold it against her, Yun Xi's expression softened slightly. She nodded, dismissing the girl, and didn't forget to apologize on her behalf:"Young Master Song, I am truly sorry. I spoil her too much on a daily basis."

"Haha, I already said it's fine. Miss Yun, don't worry about it. It's just a small matter."