CHAPTER XXV
Chen Er left Yanjing and came directly to Pingshan to confirm one thing. Make sure his conjecture is correct.
Previously, Chen Er opened a winery in Pingshan and asked He Zhikai and He Lingyu to come over to help.
The winery's business has also been very good.
It stands to reason that Chen Er has nothing to worry about, and there is no need to go out of his way to Pingshan to explain anything.
But Chen Er thought of a question, and felt that he had some doubts in his heart, and he was going to leave anyway, so it was better to solve the doubts as soon as possible.
When Chen Er arrived at the winery, He Zhikai and the others were studying how to make Liuxiang wine.
Chen Er's sudden appearance did startle the two of them, but it didn't stop them from continuing to discuss their opinions.
Chen Er listened to them for a long time, and then suddenly asked them.
"How do you know that this fragrant wine is from Liangzhejiang Road?"
Liuxiang wine is also a long-lost ancient wine, since the Northern Song Dynasty, the brewing method has gradually been lost, in the Southern Song Dynasty, the royal family can still see some elderly winemakers brewing Liuxiang wine, after the Southern Song Dynasty perished, the method of brewing Liuxiang wine was completely lost.
Later generations do not even have any records of where the wine came from and when it became popular.
Chen Er was also able to figure out the brewing method of Liuxiang wine because he had read some lost ancient books.
But how did they know?
He Zhikai didn't expect Chen Er to ask like this, so he couldn't help but be stunned, reacted for a moment, and then replied, "It was said by the master who taught us to make wine before." ”
Chen Er raised his eyebrows, obviously a little interested.
"Oh?"
"And what else did he tell you?"
He Zhikai talked to Chen Er while reminiscing.
Anyway, these are all the knowledge that the gentleman taught them, and there is no need for them to hide it.
"The gentleman who taught us to make wine also said that it is not difficult to figure out the brewing method of Liuxiang wine, as long as you think about it thoroughly, what the word Liuxiang means."
"The aroma of wine is generally precipitated because it has been stored in the jar for a long time. Because the older the wine, the more mellow it becomes. However, the name of this liquor is different from other liquors because it uses the word liu. ”
Although Chen Er didn't speak, his eyes didn't look at He Zhikai, but looked away, as if he was thinking about something.
He nodded, agreeing with the statement.
Then he subconsciously raised his chin and motioned He Zhikai to continue.
He Zhikai seemed to be completely immersed in the memories, and it could be seen from his expression that he had great respect and admiration for the "gentleman" who had taught them two siblings the art of winemaking.
And He Lingyu, who was standing beside He Zhikai, seemed to be a little more focused than him.
She was still wearing a mask, and while listening carefully to He Zhikai's words, she would occasionally glance at Chen Er.
It seemed that she was quite interested in Chen Er.
And when she saw Chen Er subconsciously raise her chin, she couldn't help but be stunned, and then her eyes began to empty, as if like He Zhikai, she also fell into some kind of memory.
He Zhikai continued, "Mr. also said that the word liuxiang wine does not mean that the aroma of this liuxiang wine is unstable, but it means that the aroma of this liuxiang wine is more rich and mellow than ordinary wine. ”
"Because only when the aroma is too strong and the smell is strong, can the whole wine jar be filled."
"As long as the wine jar is taken out, you don't have to remove the seal at the mouth of the jar, and you can naturally smell the overflowing aroma of wine."
"Only such wine can be called fragrant wine."
He Zhikai was very intoxicated when he said this, and it seemed that he didn't have to close his eyes to immediately smell the overflowing aroma of wine.
Chen Er raised his eyes lightly, looked at He Zhikai, and did not speak for a long time.
He Zhikai noticed Chen Er's gaze, so he came back to his senses in surprise and asked carefully, "What's the matter, am I not right?" ”
Although He Zhikai admired the "gentleman" who taught him the art of winemaking, he didn't know why, he didn't dare to refute it in the face of Chen Er in front of him, as if there was something in Chen Er that made him feel majestic.
"Majesty"?
How did this word suddenly come to mind? He Zhikai couldn't help but be stunned, and then remembered the wicker that "Mr. " was holding in his hand when he was studying art in the mountains before.
Once you can't remember something or answer a question incorrectly, the wicker has to be beckoned in the palm of your hand.
He Zhikai suddenly looked up at Chen Er, Chen Er's expression was rare and serious, his brows were not frowning, but his eyes were clear and rigorous, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
He Zhikai suddenly felt that Chen Er, who looked like this, looked very familiar.
This familiarity feels very strange. This is not a familiarity in appearance, but a feeling, a demeanor.
It seems that Chen Er's expression, this gesture, He Zhikai has seen it many times, but he can't remember where he has seen it.
Chen Er seemed to have thought of something, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked He Zhikai, "Look at you, you just talked about it, it makes quite sense, and you should also have studied this fragrant wine very deeply." Tell me what ingredients you would add if you were to make this fragrant wine. ”
He Zhikai originally wanted to refuse, because in the study of Liuxiang wine, he has always been not very spiritual.
But as soon as he looked up, he would see Chen Er's eyes, and he was a little timid in his mind, so he had to bite the bullet and say some grain for winemaking.
“…… Well, I'm going to use cloves, tonka, angelica, ......."
Chen Er glanced at him, and before he could speak, He Zhikai couldn't help but sweat on his forehead.
Just like a student who is being asked a question by a teacher.
So he hurriedly added, "There is also Yunmu Xiang!" ”
Chen Er didn't nod.
He Zhikai was a little flustered.
He Lingyu suddenly spoke, "It would be better to add some goose pears." ”
He Zhikai was stunned, then thought about it carefully, and suddenly felt wonderful, so he slapped his palm hard, "This goose pear is good!" ”
He Lingyu unexpectedly didn't have any expression, just looked at Chen Er fixedly.
"My husband told me how to use goose pear."
She paused, then continued to speak, "I don't know, does Mr. Chen know what the effect of adding goose pears is?" ”
Chen Er raised his eyebrows and glanced at He Lingyu.
There seemed to be a smile in his eyes, which made He Lingyu can't help but lower the corners of his eyes.
Chen Erdao, "The aroma of goose pear is sweet and rich, and the smell is gentle and lingering, which is the fragrance type that rises. ”
He Lingyu looked up at Chen Er suddenly, and the tail note actually trembled a little unnaturally.
"What Mr. Chen said is exactly the same as ours."
Her gaze was a little strange.
It seems to be snooping, and it seems to hide an unclear emotion.
He Zhikai scratched his head, "Why don't I remember that Mr. said such a thing?" ”
He Lingyu's tone was calm, "That's what you forgot." ”