When Liu Qi opened the lid of the pot, Huang Chengyan's smile froze on his face, and his eyes stared at the pot like a snake.
"Good wine!" Huang Chengyan's pupils dilated and his eyes gleamed.
Liu Qi handed over the wine pot and said, "If it wasn't good wine, how could I dare to give it to Mr. Huang to taste?"
Smelling the strong aroma of wine, Huang Chengyan carefully held the wine pot with both hands, took a light sniff, and instantly felt that the brewed wine was not fragrant.
"Where does this wine come from and what is its name?" Huang Chengyan let out a breath, his white beard trembling with excitement, he was very excited.
Liu Qi smiled and said, "This is a newly brewed wine, and it has not yet been named. I would like Mr. Huang to taste it and teach me something."
"Oh?" Huang Chengyan smacked his lips and put the wine jug down first.
He turned around and removed the wine utensils from the stove. The fine wine that he had treated with great care just now was now thrown aside like a piece of trash.
Two extremely exquisite porcelain cups, with golden purple outer layers, carved with emerald bamboo and auspicious clouds, and emerald green and smooth inside, about the size of tea bowls. These two cups probably weighed one or two taels.
Liu Qi poured the wine. The wine was as bright as a mountain spring, with a clear sound. It was crystal clear in the cup and became even more tempting.
"I am a descendant of the Liu family. I cannot bear to see the country fall. I have no control over everything. If I have offended you..."
"Ah, such fine wine, but talking about mundane things, is like hanging trousers under the flowers, it really spoils the scenery!"
Huang Chengyan waved his hands in dissatisfaction and said seriously: "Drinking is like drinking with a beauty. It should be done with romance to get the essence of it."
Liu Qi understood that Huang Chengyan didn't mind, and said with a smile: "Junior is rude, I will drink a glass of wine as punishment."
"Hey, do you want to drink more?" Huang Chengyan glared and drank the glass in one gulp.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk—" After drinking it, he smacked his lips carefully and nodded repeatedly, "Good wine, good wine, I didn't expect there would be such a fine wine in the world, the fairy wine is just like this."
After drinking a glass, my entire chest, from my throat to my stomach, felt extremely hot. This feeling was something I had never experienced even if I drank a lot.
Liu Qi only took a small sip and said with a smile, "I am still recovering from my illness and cannot drink too much. Please don't blame me, Mr. Huang."
"Wouldn't it be better if you left them all to me?" Huang Chengyan grabbed the wine jug and poured himself another glass.
"It's so enjoyable, hahaha!" Huang Chengyan drank two cups in a row and laughed heartily.
Liu Qi knew that he could drink a lot, but he had never drunk such strong liquor before. He would get drunk easily if he drank too much. He advised him, "Although this wine is good, don't drink too much!"
"Burp—" Huang Chengyan's cheeks flushed after a long burp, "This kind of wine is worth getting drunk on. After finishing this cup, there are still three cups left, haha..."
He drank another glass and suddenly burst into tears on the table.
Liu Qi was shocked and asked hurriedly, "Why is Mr. Huang like this? Is this wine not to your liking?"
Huang Huan was turning the soil in the garden when he heard the old man crying and rushed in. Seeing this, he shouted, "Liu Qi, don't go too far!"
"It's none of his business!" Huang Chengyan raised his head, wiped his tears and sighed: "I just hate it!"
Liu Qi asked in confusion: "Why does Mr. Huang hate you?"
Huang Chengyan said with emotion: "I have drunk countless wines in my life and enjoyed it. I thought I had no regrets in my life! Today I realize that I have wasted my years. I only regret that I don't have many days left to drink this fine wine."
Liu Qi and Huang Huan were both dumbfounded. They didn't expect that he would cry for this.
"Why do you say that, Mr. Huang?" Liu Qi said, "This wine will be released soon. If you don't mind, Mr. Huang, you can come to the winery and be a wine taster. I guarantee you will have an endless supply of it."
"Really?" Huang Chengyan grabbed Liu Qi's arm, "Is there really a winery?"
"It has already taken shape!" Liu Qi nodded and said, "It's just that we are still in the process of exploring. We need the guidance of senior masters like Mr. Huang to make fine wine."
"Hahaha, wonderful!" Huang Chengyan clapped his hands and laughed, "I have never had any worries in my life, and I don't want to be controlled by others, but this is the only thing I can't refuse as a wine taster."
Liu Qi didn't expect to have an unexpected gain. Having Huang Chengyan be the taster was an excellent advertisement. It would be even better if the Huang family could also participate in the investment.
"In that case, please give this wine a name."
"The general has a wonderful poem: How to relieve worries, only Du Kang!" Huang Chengyan said with a smile: "This wine-making method must be unique and can be compared with Du Kang's winemaking. Why not call it 'Du Kang'?"
"What a nice name!" Liu Qi nodded. Now they even have an advertising slogan.
Huang Chengyan ordered, "Erlang, hurry up and prepare the banquet. I want to get drunk with the eldest master!"
Huang Huan was puzzled and looked at Liu Qi in surprise. Apart from Mr. Shui Jing back then, he was the second person who could make the old man cry in public.
Although a banquet was prepared, Huang Chengyan was already impatient and in high spirits, and started drinking by himself. Liu Qi could not persuade him to stop, so he had to let him drink.
In the blink of an eye, half the pot of wine was drunk up. He shook the pot to catch the last few drops of wine, licking his lips and savoring the taste.
"No, no, no, since there is a winery, take me there quickly!" Huang Chengyan slapped the table and stood up.
After drinking half a catty of liquor, Huang Chengyan's eyes became blurry, his face flushed, and he could not stand steadily.
Liu Qi advised: "Mr. Huang, this wine is strong, don't drink it too much. Drink this today. I will ask you to come to the wine shop for guidance tomorrow..."
"Today we are going to... drink to our heart's content. Quick, go get some wine!"
Huang Chengyan's body was shaking, his tongue was a little stiff, and the alcohol was taking effect.
Liu Qi helped him sit down while he was still drunk, and took the opportunity to say: "I came here to reconcile the two families and to obtain those equipment drawings. I hope that the senior will consider..."
"What do you mean by calling me senior?" Huang Chengyan slammed the table and glared at Liu Qi.
"Mr. Huang..."
"Damn Huang Lao!"
"Then... aunt, uncle?"
"Wrong!" Huang Chengyan lay on the table and pointed at Liu Qi: "You should call me brother—"
"Ah? This..." Liu Qi was shocked.
"My father is really drunk!" Huang Huan was just here to invite everyone to take their seats. He heard these words as soon as he entered the door and shook his head with a bitter smile.
Liu Qi was also a little amused. He didn't expect Huang Chengyan to behave so strangely after getting drunk. It seemed that he would not be able to get the blueprints today.
Huang Huan also felt a little embarrassed: "The last time I was drunk was three years ago at Lumen Mountain, where I was drinking with Feng Chu."
"Drunk? I'm not drunk!" Huang Chengyan reluctantly sat up and ordered, "Erlang, go, go get all those blueprints."
Huang Huan was shocked and said, "Father, these drawings are the result of your life's work. It's too much to kill. You should wait until you sober up..."
"Rebellious son, do you dare to disobey my orders?" Huang Chengyan pointed at the bookshelf and said, "Go get it!"
Huang Huan had no choice but to walk over, open a secret compartment, and rummage around for a while before he took out a few rolls of old animal skins.
Liu Qi took it and saw that it was a crossbow, a catapult and a foldable ladder. He was overjoyed and hurriedly stood up to thank him: "Thank you Huang..., with these weapons, why worry about the Han Dynasty not prospering?"
"Brothers, why be polite?" Huang Chengyan waved his hand and said, "I'm going to the wine shop, go get some wine, bring me some wine..."
As he was talking, he fell asleep on the table. Huang Huan hurried forward to support him and said helplessly: "Although the banquet is ready, it's just..."
Liu Qi picked up the blueprint and said, "I'll take my leave first. Please take good care of Mr. Huang. Come and drink with him next time."
When I stood up, I glanced at the bookshelf. There were still many good things hidden there. I would have to come here more often in the future.