bayedsolid Chapter 117 Breaking the Deadlock: The Winery Revives
Chapter 117 Breaking the Deadlock: The Winery Revives
Breaking the deadlock, the distillery is revitalized.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Su Yunlan's face, making her resolute profile even more clearly visible.
She pressed her lips together tightly, her eyes flashing with an undeniable light, like icy blades in the dead of winter.
The news that Lao He had been taken away by Wu, the wine merchant, was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a storm in her heart.
She absolutely could not allow anyone to stand in her way of reviving the distillery.
"Let's go to Wu the wine merchant's place!" Su Yunlan's voice was clear and decisive, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
Xiao Yuhan stood silently beside her, watching the flame in her eyes, a surge of warmth welling up in his heart.
He knew that his wife was no ordinary woman; her brilliance was destined to illuminate this world.
“I’ll go with you.” His deep voice was filled with determination and support.
Without delay, the two immediately led a group of men and headed aggressively toward Wu the wine merchant's residence.
As night fell, the lanterns hanging high at the entrance of the Wu residence swayed in the wind, like ghostly eyes, emitting an eerie glow.
With a loud bang, Xiao Yuhan kicked open the heavy wooden door of the Wu residence, sending wood chips flying everywhere.
The loud noise, like a thunderclap, instantly shattered the tranquility of the night and threw the guards in the mansion into a panic.
Wu, the wine merchant, rushed out of the house with a fake smile on his face. When he saw that the people who came were Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan, his smile froze on his face.
"Madam Su, what brings you here so late at night?" He feigned composure, but a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
"Enough with the nonsense, hand over Old He!" Su Yunlan's tone was icy, showing no politeness whatsoever.
Wu, the wine merchant, rolled his eyes and a ferocious expression appeared on his face: "Old He? What Old He? I don't know any Old He at all. Madam Su, are you joking?" He tried to play dumb and get away with it.
"Stop pretending, I already know you've taken him away!" Su Yunlan sneered, her voice as icy as the cold wind. "Mr. Wu, you've resorted to such despicable means to monopolize the wine industry. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"
Wu the wine merchant's face grew even uglier. He roared, "Nonsense! What evidence do you have? Madam Su, I advise you to leave now and stop causing trouble here, or don't blame me for being impolite!" He waved his arms wildly, trying to intimidate Su Yunlan with his imposing manner.
Su Yunlan, however, was not afraid at all. She stepped forward, her eyes sharp as knives: "Wu Wine Merchant, do you think you can control everything? I saw through your schemes long ago! Do you think that kidnapping Lao He will stop me from reviving the winery? You're just delusional!"
Just then, a slightly immature yet excited voice rang out from the crowd: "Found it! I found the evidence!"
Su Yunlan's gaze was sharp as an eagle's; she quickly scanned the crowd, trying to find the source of the sound.
At this moment, Young Master Xiao pushed his way out of the crowd, holding up a scroll of paper, and said excitedly and firmly, "Wife, it's a letter written by Old He's father. It details Old He's whereabouts and the evil deeds of Wu the wine merchant!"
Wu the wine merchant's face turned deathly pale in an instant, as if all the blood had been drained from him.
He felt as if the air around him had frozen, and all eyes were fixed on him, filled with doubt and anger.
The guards looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
Wu, the wine merchant, felt an unprecedented fear as his plan was on the verge of collapse.
Young Master Xiao handed the letter to Su Yunlan, who quickly unfolded it; the "A"-shaped handwriting was clearly visible.
The letter not only detailed Lao He's whereabouts but also exposed Wu the wine merchant's conspiracy.
Su Yunlan's gaze was piercing as he coldly looked at Wu the wine merchant: "Wu the wine merchant, is this what you call innocence? Your despicable deeds have finally been exposed to the world today!"
The wine merchant Wu roared, "This letter is fake! You're framing me!"
Su Yunlan sneered and held the letter high so that everyone around could see it clearly.
Some people in the crowd were talking loudly, pointing and whispering, and condemning Wu the wine merchant's shameless behavior.
Wu the wine merchant's face grew even uglier; he felt surrounded by enemies with nowhere to escape.
"Take Lao He away!" Su Yunlan gave the order decisively.
Xiao Yuhan and the Fourteenth Young Master Xiao acted swiftly, leading their men into the backyard of the Wu residence. Before long, they brought Old He out safely.
Old He had scars on his body, but his eyes shone with gratitude and determination.
Su Yunlan stepped forward and tightly grasped Lao He's hand: "Lao He, you've suffered so much." Her eyes were full of concern and gratitude.
Old He's eyes glistened with tears as he choked out, "Madam Su, I survived entirely because of you."
Su Yunlan gently patted Lao He's shoulder and said softly, "Lao He, can you help us solve the formula problem?"
Old He nodded.
Su Yunlan excitedly embraced Lao He, her eyes glistening with tears: "Thank you, thank you, Lao He!" Xiao Yuhan stood to the side, a gratified smile on his face, silently proud of his wife's perseverance and wisdom.
Just then, Miss Sun stepped out from the crowd, her eyes filled with admiration and longing.
She said softly, "Lady Su, I want to learn how to brew real fine wine. Can I help you?"
Su Yunlan looked up at her.
Under the cover of night, in front of the Wu residence, **a battle between justice and evil finally came to an end, but Su Yunlan's journey to revive the winery has only just begun.**
Old He's recipe was like a key to unlock a treasure trove, opening the door to the world of fine wine for Su Yunlan.
Inside the distillery, huge wine vats were lined up in a row, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of fermenting grains.
Following Lao He's recipe step by step, Su Yunlan proceeded with the brewing process with confidence and composure in every gesture.
Miss Sun stood to the side, observing each step intently, afraid of missing any detail.
She would ask questions from time to time, and Su Yunlan would patiently answer them, just like an experienced teacher guiding a student.
Time slowly passes during the winemaking process, and the aroma in the air becomes increasingly rich.
Finally, the new wine was brewed.
The wine is clear and transparent, with an alluring amber luster. The air is filled with a rich aroma of wine, with a hint of fruit and floral fragrance, making it intoxicating.
The workers in the distillery gathered around, amazed.
"It smells so good! This wine smells even better than before!"
"Yes, the fragrance is truly unique!"
Upon hearing the news, Zhang the Drunkard arrived and eagerly took a sip of the new wine.
He closed his eyes, savoring the moment, a look of rapture on his face.
"Fine wine! Truly fine wine! This wine is smooth on the palate and has a long aftertaste; it's simply a masterpiece!" He excitedly slapped the table and exclaimed loudly.
With Zhang the wine connoisseur's high praise, the new wine's reputation spread rapidly.
The winery's wines were warmly received by the market as soon as they were launched.
Orders poured in like snowflakes, keeping the winery workers extremely busy.
The distillery's business flourished, and profits increased. The once-famous Xiao Family Distillery finally regained its former reputation.
Su Yunlan stood in front of the bustling winery, watching the customers come and go, her heart filled with pride and joy.
Young Master Xiao and Miss Sun cheered excitedly, celebrating the revival of the distillery with the workers.
In the crowd, Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan smiled at each other and embraced tightly.
Their bond deepened through their shared struggles.
As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe them, creating a warm and beautiful scene.
The story of the distillery's revival has now come to a perfect end.
In the stillness of the night, Su Yunlan looked at the account book in her hand, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
"Fourteenth brother, what do you think of us...?"