Seeing that Xiao Ping had promised to give everyone a large bonus, Hao Sue was not very happy to ask him if he had forgotten something, and the others were also very surprised. Hao Sue's reaction made the atmosphere immediately become a little awkward, and the others looked at him in surprise, wondering why this usually mild-tempered old good man would treat the boss with such an attitude when he should be happy.

However, Xiao Ping knew why Hao Sue said this, and took out a small oak barrel from the large satchel he carried with him with a smile and said: "I knew that you would not forget this matter, give, this is the final result of my brewing!"

Seeing this small and delicate oak barrel, a satisfied smile finally appeared on Hao Chau's face. For Hao Chau, who is a wine lover, the appeal of a few months' salary is far less than that of this small barrel of red wine.

As soon as this barrel of red wine arrived, Hao Chau couldn't wait to open it, and then took a clean glass and poured a little red wine, just smelling it lightly and his face was intoxicated. He shook the cup slightly, then took a sip.

Xiao Ping and the others all looked at him with interest, wondering what Hao Chau thought of the barrel of red wine.

Hao Chau reminisced for a long time, and the expression on his face was very wonderful, from surprise to enjoyment to disbelief, and finally what stayed on his face was disappointment and sadness.

I didn't expect Hao Sue to have such an expression at all, and Xiao Ping couldn't help but ask nervously: "The wine is not good?"

"The wine is a good wine, I really didn't expect my generation to be able to taste such high-quality red wine!" Hao Chau spoke highly of Xiao Ping's self-brewed red wine: "Although the wine made by the winery is already very good, it still can't be compared with your wine." ”

This result was also expected by Xiao Ping, but he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Since that's the case." Why do you have an unhappy look on your face?"

Hao Su let out a long sigh and said to Xiao Ping lonely: "I know that I will never be able to make such a good red wine in my life. That's why I sigh!"

Hearing this, Xiao Ping couldn't help but laugh dumbly, Hao Su deserved to put all his enthusiasm into the brewing industry. I would be unhappy about this kind of thing. However, Xiao Ping couldn't do anything about it, it was absolutely impossible for him to reveal the secret of the demon refining pot to Hao Suo.

So Xiao Ping quickly laughed and happily persuaded Hao Suo: "Don't take this matter to heart, I'm just brewing a little red wine on a small scale and tasting it myself." When it comes to large-scale wines, our winery's wines are absolutely superb!"

Xiao Ping's words made Hao Chau's mood feel better again, and the old French man rubbed his hands and said: "You are right, the quality of this batch of red wine is beyond my expectations. Hmph, this time our Holy Pot Winery will definitely be able to make a splash at the tasting!"

This was the second time Hao Su had mentioned the tasting, and Xiao Ping couldn't help but ask him curiously, "What kind of tasting?" Sounds like it's about wine?"

"It's not just red wines, it's the annual World New Wine Tasting. At the mention of this, Hao Chau immediately gushed: "Every year at this time, the World Wine Association holds a new wine tasting. The tasting includes red wines, white wines, champagnes and brandies, but all wines made from grapes are available at this tasting. ”

Xiao Ping nodded and said, "I see, if our red wine is well received at the tasting meeting, it will definitely become famous, right?"

"Well, I don't need to say!" interjected Pierre, "if a winery has a good reputation at the tasting, then the winery will not have to worry about sales at all." Often, within a few days after the tasting is over, it is sold out by the sellers. ”

Hao Chau also added: "If you can get the gold medal at the new wine tasting. It is a great honor. It is a pity that the gold medal in previous years was almost monopolized by a few of the world's most famous high-end wineries, and it is impossible for a small winery like ours to win the award. ”

Speaking of this, Hao Sue was also full of regret, and it could be seen that he had a deep resentment that he had not won the award before.

After listening to the introduction of the two, Xiao Ping was also very interested in this tasting. I couldn't help but ask, "When does the tasting start?" I want to open my eyes too. ”

"A week later. Hao Chau said to Xiao Ping: "We can take advantage of this time to bottle most of the red wine, and then we will bring samples to participate. ”

Xiao Ping immediately decided: "Okay, I'll go with you then!"

The owner's willingness to go undoubtedly shows that he attaches great importance to the winery. Of course, Hao Chau would not have an opinion on this, and immediately expressed his agreement.

Over the next few days. The winery's bottling machine is running at full capacity, dividing most of the wine in oak barrels into glass bottles. It is then labeled with a new "Holy Pot" and temporarily stored in the zài cellar for sale.

After a busy few days, the bottling of the wine is almost complete. Seeing that the date of the new wine tasting was approaching, Hao Chau handed over the work of the winery to his deputy, while he and Xiao Ping set off for the new wine tasting with a few boxes of new wine.

France is a long-established wine producing region, and the tasting is also held in Paris, the capital of France. Although it is just a tasting meeting held by the wine industry itself, because it is related to the sales of various wine brands this year, many reporters still rushed to interview.

Xiao Ping thought that Hell's Kitchen Magazine would also send Jessica for an interview, so that he could spend a few nights with American chicks in disguise. Xiao Ping hadn't seen Jessica with blonde hair and hot body for a long time, and he really missed her.

However, to Xiao Ping's disappointment, Hell's Kitchen Magazine did send a reporter. But it's a middle-aged uncle with a rosacea nose, not a charming American chick. Xiao Ping didn't know this middle-aged man at all, and he didn't have the desire to greet the other party.

In fact, the Hell's Kitchen reporter didn't notice Xiao Ping, who, like the rest of his peers, was huddled together with a microphone, rushing to interview a well-dressed middle-aged man with a proud face.

"Who is that person?" Xiao Ping asked Hao Sue beside him curiously: "It seems that he has a good background, and the reporters are rushing to interview him!"

"He is the manager of Château Lafite, Simon Lafite, and the third son of the current owner of Château Lafite, Barcel Lafite. ”

Xiao Ping heard that something was wrong with Hao Sue's tone, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Let's see that your impression of this Simon is not very good." ”

Hao Sue frowned and said: "This is a guy who has no one in his eyes, relying on the best winery in his family, and he doesn't pay attention to other peers at all." Always put yourself in a high position, laugh at other people when you have nothing to do, and exaggerate the shortcomings of other wines, as if the whole world is Château Lafite, and the wines of other wineries are rubbish. ”

Hearing the deep resentment in Hao Sue's words, Xiao Ping couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart. It seems that Hao Chau really doesn't like this Simon Raffi very much, and Xiao Ping even suspects that Hao Chau has also been ridiculed by Simon before, otherwise he wouldn't have shown such obvious hostility towards this guy.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ping smiled and said to Hao Suo: "Calm down, don't worry about the past." The red wine we brought this time is not simple, and when this tasting is over, our Holy Pot Winery will be famous all over the world, and then we will be qualified to laugh at this Simon in turn!"

Xiao Ping's words made Hao Sue's mood much better, and he smiled at him and said: "You're right, this time I have the confidence to win, and I really shouldn't dwell on the past anymore!"

As they spoke, the two passed by a large group of reporters and walked into the venue where the tasting was held. As soon as the two walked into the venue, a staff member greeted them. After checking the invitation card to make sure it was correct, the staff gave Hao Sue a number plate, then pasted the number plate with the same number on the red wine brought by the two, and finally put a seal on Hao Sue to sign, and then moved the box of red wine down.

"The tasting is based on a voting system. Hao Sue knew that Xiao Ping did not know about the tasting, and took this opportunity to explain to him: "All the guests who participate in the tasting are eligible to taste the wine sent and make their own evaluations, with a score from zero to ten. ”

Speaking of this, Hao Su paused, and then continued: "In order to make the selection fair, the wine sent by everyone will be torn off the trademark and only be identified by a number. And which winery this number belongs to is only known to the staff who decided, and it is completely impossible for others to know, which also eliminates the possibility of cheating and psychological use, so that ordinary brands also have the possibility of challenging famous wineries. ”

Xiao Ping nodded and said, "This method is good, it is indeed quite fair!"

While the two were talking, a bald middle-aged man saw Hao Sue, and hurriedly came over and said in surprise: "Hao Sue! It's great to see you! I haven't seen you come to the tasting party for the past two years, and I thought you were retired!"

"Hehe, it's Bernard, hello hello!" Hao Chau was also very happy to see this person, and hugged the other party before he smiled and said: "How can I retire! In the past two years, the winery has been making adjustments, and there is no new wine at all, so naturally I don't need to come." ”

Bernard said curiously: "It's only been two years since I adjusted to make new wine, what is this time for?"

Bernard's doubts are not unreasonable, after all, it takes time to grow grapes, and a mere two-year adjustment period is indeed too short for the winery.

Speaking of this, Hao Chau smiled, and hurriedly introduced Xiao Ping to Bernard: "This is Mr. Xiao Ping from China, and he is also the new owner of the winery. The winery was able to adjust so quickly, and it was all due to him!"

"Mr. Xiao, I am glad to meet you!" Bernard greeted Xiao Ping warmly, and then introduced himself: "My name is Bernard, and I am the owner of Beaujolais Winery. ”

"Thankfully, Mr. Bernard. Since the other party was Hao Suo's friend, Xiao Ping naturally returned the salute politely.

At this time, a caustic voice sounded behind Xiao Ping: "Isn't this Lao Haosuo, I heard that you have retired, why did you come to join in the fun again?" (To be continued......)