It was human nature to want something good the moment they saw it. Naturally, Liu Xi wasn't the only one attracted by this set of exquisite wine flasks and glasses. For example, Dias was also very interested in them. He felt that he could drink a few more glasses if he used this type of glass to hold his beloved sherry. It was an absolute double experience for both the visual and the taste.
Therefore, after the wine tasting was over and Yuan Zhou announced the end of the conference, he was surrounded by quite a few people. With Liu Xi and Dias as the leader, a group of five or six people stood in a very polite circle. Yuan Zhou was the center of the circle, the absolute center of attention.
It wasn't that the others didn't want to come, but there was a thick notebook and pen placed on every table. It was there to collect everyone's opinions.
Basically, after drinking a wine, everyone would write down their feelings. Some would even write down their expectations, and a few would write down topics like how good the wine was, which wine they liked more, and how they hoped that Yuan Zhou could brew it.
This was all very normal, but there were some people who were very crafty. For example, Liu Xi. In order to have a conversation with Yuan Zhou as soon as possible, he didn't drink the wine immediately after he refilled the glass. Instead, he picked up a notebook that no one was interested in and wrote down his feelings.
Although time was a little tight, Liu Xi still praised the wine glass, flask, and wine from beginning to end with flowery words. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he wasn't even as diligent as he was when he was writing his college entrance examination essays back in the day. It was truly the best praise he could think of in his entire life.
He was hoping that Yuan Zhou would have a good impression of him when he saw it. That way, even if he was rejected by Yuan Zhou about the wine glass, flask, and wine later, there would still be room for negotiation. It could be said that he was quite clever.
As for Dias and the others, they all wrote down their opinions while others were tasting the wine. Of course, they weren't stupid. They couldn't lose the watermelon after picking up sesame seeds. They had to taste the wine, write down their opinions, and be faster than others. Naturally, there weren't many who stood out.
"Nice to meet you, Director Yuan. I am Liu Xi from the Liangzhou Winery. I'm very happy to be able to participate in the exchange of pointers. As expected of an outstanding talent of the younger generation in the winemaking world, you are not inferior to those brewers. Moreover, you have a lot of ingenious ideas and surprises people constantly. The wine pots and cups made by Director Yuan complement each other very well. I wonder where you ordered them? They are simply the icing on the cake," Liu Xi said straightforwardly.
Liu Xi said straightforwardly. First of all, he had the straightforward style of a northwestern man. Moreover, he knew that Yuan Zhou seemed to be very busy, so he didn't want to waste his precious time. Therefore, he had to be straightforward.
However, speaking straightforwardly required proper methods. Otherwise, what would he do if he ruined his impression?
Yuan Zhou, on the other hand, suddenly had an idea after hearing Liu Xi's words. He felt that it was quite feasible. Therefore, he said, "These wine flasks and wine glasses are all designed and made by myself. I'm sorry for making a fool of myself. My craftsmanship is not very good. I will continue to work hard in the future and strive to improve along with my winemaking skills."
Yuan Zhou spoke in a very casual manner, but Liu Xi and the others felt their scalps go numb. Their hearts were beating so fast that they almost wanted to jump out of their chests. It couldn't be helped. After all, Yuan Zhou had thrown several bombs at them in the calmest tone.
The exquisite wine flasks were made by Yuan Zhou. Liu Xi felt that he could barely accept it. After all, Chief Brewer Yuan was a top chef, the kind that was renowned in Asia. It was understandable that a genius would have more skills. After all, he was just an ordinary person and he couldn't understand the world of a genius.
However, in Yuan Zhou's eyes, such exquisite wine flasks and such unforgettable wine still needed more effort. He silently recalled that all the wine suggestions he had written before were all bootlicking. Suddenly, he felt a toothache.
Even Dias, a Spaniard who could only understand a few words of Hua Xia, fell silent when he caught a few key words, let alone Liu Xi. Although he couldn't understand the whole thing, his brain was working normally. Moreover, the translator beside him also translated for him in a low voice. Therefore, he understood what Yuan Zhou meant.
It was precisely because he understood that he kept silent.
When Liu Xi finally came to his senses, he said, "Chief Brewer Yuan is truly amazing. Not only is his winemaking skills top-notch, but his hands-on skills are also amazing. He also has high requirements for himself. I wonder if Chief Brewer Yuan is interested in cooperating with our winery? Especially the wine flasks and glasses of Jianjia Wine. I think they are very compatible with our winery's wine."
He was only the administrative director of a winery. Truth be told, he did not know how to brew wine. However, he was very good at tasting wine. Therefore, although he was shocked by Yuan Zhou's amazing operation, his main thought was to seek benefits for his winery.
Those who strike first gain the upper hand and those who strike last suffer the consequences. Adhering to this principle, Liu Xi naturally had to speak first.
Of course, Dias was also very fond of the wine flasks and glasses of Jianjia Wine. Naturally, he would not let Liu Xi take the lead. Therefore, he immediately brought the translator one step closer and directly stated his purpose.
This caused a chain reaction. Before Yuan Zhou even opened his mouth, the people surrounding him had already stated their purpose.
Some people were interested in the Jianjia Wine like Liu Xi. However, they were not interested in the wine flasks, but the wine itself. They hoped to cooperate with Yuan Zhou.
There were also people who wanted the Heart Water Buddha Belly Wine, the Plum Blossom Wine, and a few other wines. They all seized the opportunity to state their purpose. It would be bad if they were too late and were beaten to the punch.
Everyone spoke one after another and revealed their purpose. Yuan Zhou knew what was going on. When everyone stopped and looked at him, he calmly said, "I'm very grateful for everyone's interest in today's wines. However, the main purpose of this conference is to exchange winemaking skills with everyone. I won't consider anything else for now. I'm sorry."
Although it was decided from the very beginning, it did not stop Yuan Zhou from expressing his gratitude to everyone.
Of course, Yuan Zhou would not leave everyone hanging. Therefore, he straightforwardly expressed his intention. Therefore, everyone could only step aside and let Yuan Zhou leave.
Just like Liu Xi, who planned to talk to Yuan Zhou about it tomorrow, other people also had the same idea.
The lively first day of the conference came to an end. Everyone was very satisfied with today's wine and snacks. They could always find a wine that they liked. Even if they didn't like it, it was also a kind of enjoyment for wine lovers to have so many high-quality wines put together.
As the leaders of this conference, Jiang Tang and Wan Xinran stayed until the end. Since Yuan Zhou had left, Jiang Tang and Wan Xinran could handle the rest of the chores.
It was already five o 'clock, much later than the usual time to prepare the ingredients for dinner. As soon as he walked out of the venue, Yuan Zhou sped up. He was not in the mood to verify his new idea.
It took him less than five minutes to walk to the restaurant. At this time, Su Ruoyan had already arrived. She knew that Yuan Zhou would hold a conference today, so she came here early. One reason was to help look after the restaurant in case someone came to find Yuan Zhou but couldn't find him. The other reason was that she came here early to help.
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