FID – Chapter 384

Chapter 384: Red Ribbon Cutting, Opening

  It was initially a polite social gathering, but because of Qian Wanjin’s words and the big pie he threw out, the scene immediately became warm. 

  The Liu family, who sat in a corner and watched the whole process, was amazed.

  Xiao Jinzi, who usually stammered and behaved as if he hadn’t grown up, was really something when he was serious.

  At least in this event, if it were them, they couldn’t have achieved the same effect.

  He was indeed business material, ah.

  Beneath the Liu family’s awed gazes, Qian Wanjin returned and sat down, basking in their admiration.

  ”How about it? This Young Master performed well, didn’t I?” As soon as he sat down, he immediately solicited credit from Liu Yusheng.

  ”I’ll give you credit. When Grandma fries spring rolls later, I’ll save a few more for you,” Liu Yusheng laughed.

  ”That’s it, huh?”

  ”What? Do you dislike my fried spring rolls?” Grandma Liu glared.

  ”Grandma, you’ve wronged me! Every time I go back to the capital, I always rush back. You know why? I crave your fried spring rolls!”

  Everyone around the table burst into laughter.

  ”Let’s eat first. We have to go to each winery later to cut the red ribbon and open. I’m afraid it will take all afternoon.”

  ”Come on, these two dishes were specially ordered for you. This dish is Aunt Liu’s favorite, and this one is Second Aunt’s favorite flavor. Uncle Liu, you guys just make yourselves at home, ah. You guys love to eat everything anyway.”

  As for the two additional people at the table, Qian Wanjin merely glanced at them without any comment.

  Grandma didn’t say anything and agreed to let them at the table. He didn’t have to open his mouth and drive them away and annoy the elderly.

  The two young ladies didn’t pay much attention to Qian Wanjin either, and both lowered their heads quietly.

  In addition to Liu Zhiqiu’s occasional disgusted glances at them, the atmosphere was considered harmonious.

  After the meal, a group of more than ten carriages began to drive to the villages where the new wineries were located.

  Now that the snow on the road had begun to melt, travel was much better, and the carriage speed was also fast. In just about a quarter of an hour, they reached the nearest village in the county.

  Luxi Village, flanked by Duanqiao Village and Yunxi Village, happened to be located in the middle of the two villages, so they weren’t far from each other.

  The winery was built there, so villagers from the three villages could walk to work.

  After receiving news that the red ribbon cutting and opening would be held this day, the villagers already waited in front of the winery long ago. The Village Chief took the lead, and when he saw a row of carriages approaching, he immediately shouted to the crowd to make room for the carriages.

  The villagers’ faces were all filled with excitement and thrill.

  After the opening, they could start working and earning money, and next month they could get their wages from the winery.

  It was a well-known fact that the wages at the Xinghua Village Winery were high, and the monthly payments were never in arrears.

  Now they could be part of the winery, so their hearts couldn’t suppress their joy.

  When Liu Yusheng and Qian Wanjin got off the carriage with their families, the villagers flocked around them and immediately greeted them.

  ”Young Boss Qian, Miss Liu!”

  Even the County Magistrate, Lord Kang, who was traveling with them, was ranked behind by the villagers.

  Liu Yusheng and Qian Wanjin nodded towards the villagers.

  During the winery construction period, they had dealt with each other and were very familiar with each other.

  Every time the villagers received a response from the two, the smiles on their faces shone brighter.

  The two bosses mingled with them without displaying a sign of haughtiness, which was the most delightful for them.

  Grandpa Liu, Grandma Liu, and the other people looked at the spectacle and grinned ear to ear. Their children were popular.

  The new winery was built at the entrance of the village, and the whole area was more than twice as big as the one in Xinghua Village.

  The door of the winery was closed with a festive red ribbon, hanging at the door. It added a touch of festive warmth to the still chilly late winter and early spring.

  The villagers were waiting with bated breath for the cutting of the red ribbon, and Qian Wanjin and Liu Yusheng were no time wasters.

  ”I know everyone is anxiously waiting. Today, I brought Lord Kang and a number of gentry in the city over. In addition to letting them witness the opening of the winery, we also want to let them see our shop. Later on, our winery will negotiate with the present gentry and merchants and reach a deal. By then, our brewed wine will be sold all over Nanling!”

  Standing at the entrance of the brewery and looking around the villagers who were brimming with expectation and joy, Qian Wanjin announced.

  ”Alright, let’s sell the wine we make all over Nanling! We will do a good job and definitely live up to our two Young Bosses’ expectations!” The Village Chief led the applause and echoed in a loud voice.

  During the applause, Qian Wanjin handed the floor to Kang Shiming: “Lord Kang is our parental official in Xiangshan, and he fully supports the establishment of the winery. He is a good official, a real parental official! So now, let’s ask Lord Kang to say a few words. After that, we will cut the red ribbon and officially open, and then everyone can start working tomorrow!”

  Once again, there was thunderous applause all around.

  Liu Yusheng and the Liu family stood at the back of the room and watched Qian Wanjin take control of the scene with ease.

  Kang Shiming didn’t say much. He just said a few short words of benediction, looking forward to the future for the villagers, and retired aside amidst the applause, avoiding being a presumptuous guest that usurped the host’s role.

  Under the villagers’ watch, Qian Wanjin, Liu Yusheng and Lord Kang took the shears prepared by the Village Chief and cut a corner of the red silk hanging next to the gate, signifying an auspicious start.

  The new wine shop was officially opened.

  The villagers laughed and shouted, and the atmosphere was warm enough to infect even the gentry, who had always held themselves in high regard.

  The Village Chief opened the door of the brewery with his own hands because he wanted to show it to the bosses himself.

  With flourish, Qian Wanjin led a group of people for a tour and explained the various assembly lines of the winery.

  ”It’s really big inside, more than twice the size of our village’s winery,” Grandma Liu marveled.

  Liu Yusheng explained softly to her and the Liu family, “This place is different from our village. Since we want to benefit the people, the new wineries were built bigger. People from several villages are combined into one place for work, and with so many people together, the quota is also limited. Otherwise, two or three villages won’t fit in one winery.”

  Grandpa Liu nodded in agreement. “With more people doing the work, can they manage it?”

  The Village Chiefs were selected from all villages as managers to supervise the new wineries. They all just took office. Without experience, they were likely to commit mistakes.

  ”It will be a bit chaotic at the start, but once they get the hang of it, everything will be fine. Our village is also like this. As long as the villagers are more conscious and work well, there’ll be no chaos. Everyone is running to earn money, so they’ll certainly be serious,” Liu Dalin remarked.

  Only sixty people were recruited from each village. Those fortunate ones who were selected, performed poorly, pilfer, resort to tricks, and disobey management rules, there were a lot of people behind who could squeeze in.

  With a sense of crisis and urgency, the group would treasure this opportunity even more.

  No one would want to be brushed off.

  Although the winery was large, there was nothing to see between the various assembly lines, which were furnished like the Xinghua Village Winery. Liu Zhiqiu was bored stiff, so while no one was paying attention, he quietly left the line and slipped out to hide in the quiet.