Chapter 321 Showing Support

When Huo Ran first met An Ziqing, he didn't think much of him. It was only after a while that he was moved by An Ziqing's sincerity. Although An Ziqing could be annoying at times, having him around to talk to made him feel much more fulfilled.

"There weren't many customers when we opened today, so I asked Liu Min to go out and call out a few times on the street."

Jiang Mi quickly stopped Huo Ran: "No, Liu Min is a master, after all. He's become your servant now. If you want him to go out on the street and shout for customers, what about his reputation as a master? Don't make things difficult for him. I like to attract customers with the aroma of my wine. That's what makes it interesting."

Seeing that Jiang Mi said this, Huo Ran had no choice but to let her have her way.

"Alright, whatever makes you happy. This wine smells a little different from the previous ones?"

As Jiang Mi explained to him, she went inside: "Your nose is quite sensitive. I made some extra flavors, and I also changed the ingredients for the peach blossom wine. Come and try it and see how it compares to the previous ones?"

Liu Min and the others who were secretly protecting them couldn't help but wipe their sweat. They almost had to go out into the streets to hawk their wares. Luckily, Miss Jiang showed mercy, otherwise they would have really lost face.

"Miss Jiang is such a kind person!"

An Ziqing had already begun tasting the wine. There were three jugs of wine in front of him, each with a small cup in front of it. An Ziqing took the first sip, closed his eyes, and sighed, "Good wine, good wine indeed!"

When Wang Qianghui saw two more people arrive, he quickly brought over some cups. He realized that Jiang Mi was the shopkeeper, but he didn't greet her, which pleased Jiang Mi.

"Huoran, you must try this wine! It's called Peach Blossom Wine, and it's absolutely delicious!"

Huo Ran said smugly, "What's the big deal? I already drank it this morning in Shushan County."

An Ziqing stared in astonishment: "You ungrateful wretch! You have such good wine, and you didn't even bring it back for me to try. How dare you say that?"

Huo Ran smiled, feeling much better after deliberately provoking An Ziqing.

"The flavor is a bit stronger than before." Huo Ran's assessment was similar to Jiang Cheng's.

Jiang Mi nodded: "I felt that although the previous ones were good, they always felt like something was missing. This time, we tried a different approach, and it turned out to be quite good."

Huo Ran nodded: "It is very good. Just like people, wine becomes more mature and stable over time, and the wine becomes more fragrant and strong."

An Ziqing couldn't understand what kind of riddle the two were talking about, so he simply continued to enjoy his second cup.

"Is this called apricot blossom wine?" An Ziqing smacked his lips and nodded. "It's more refreshing than peach blossom wine, but it seems to have a bit of a kick."

Huo Ran also took a bite: "It's quite novel. This taste should be more popular with girls."

Jiang Mi nodded: "Wine isn't just for men. I naturally make some for us women too. Peach blossom wine is good, but apricot blossom wine has a lighter taste. Many girls don't like strong wine flavors, so I've tried making more of them."

An Ziqing gave a thumbs up: "You really have ideas. It's hard to imagine that all these things came from your little head."

Huo Ran ignored him, poured herself a third cup, and asked, "This taste... seems a bit like plum blossom?"

Jiang Mi smiled and said, "That's right, this is called plum blossom wine. It's made from plum blossoms in spring. Right now, only spring plum blossoms are available. I didn't save any plum blossoms from before the New Year. I can try making wine from winter plum blossoms this winter."

Upon hearing this, An Ziqing quickly drank a cup as well: "This one is good, all of them are good, I can't possibly drink them all. Luckily I live nearby, so I can come and drink every day."

Huo Ran mocked him, "Do you intend to spend your days in a drunken stupor?"

An Ziqing shrugged: "So what? I'm all alone anyway, so what difference does it make how I live? Besides, I live here, smelling this wine every day without drinking it, who can resist that?"

Jiang Mi laughed: "It's alright. If you want to drink, I'll have someone send it to you, or you can have your servant come and pick it up. It's very convenient. But even the best wine shouldn't be drunk in excess, as it's bad for your health."

An Ziqing's eyes lit up: "This is the first time a girl has shown concern for me."

Huo Ran rolled his eyes: "Don't overthink it. We're just worried that you might have some problems from drinking. What if you blame it on the alcohol? Don't try to extort money from us."

An Ziqing's face fell again: "Hey, we've been friends for years, it's really hurtful to hear you say that."

Jiang Mi watched the two bickering and laughed heartily. This kind of life was quite nice, and Huo Ran rarely had such relaxing moments. Having such a lively friend was a good thing. Jiang Mi didn't seem to have any close friends over the years. She used to think Yang Liuer was her best friend, but who knew she was actually…

So she didn't dare to open up easily anymore. You can't see into someone's heart, so it's better to be more cautious. But now, looking at Huo Ran and An Ziqing's relationship, she couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Then someone else, out of curiosity, walked to the door and peered inside.

Wang Qianghui quickly went out to greet them: "And you gentlemen are..."

The man said, "We smelled the aroma of the wine. May I ask if it's from your family?"

Wang Qianghui nodded: "That's right, I'll call the guys to come and entertain you."

Wang Qianghui was originally in charge of things. His main job was to attract customers and ensure they were well taken care of. However, he also had to discuss cooperation with people. He would only step forward to discuss things if someone was willing to buy a large quantity of wine. Now that it was just the beginning, attracting people was the most important thing.

The group of people walked in curiously, glancing at Jiang Mi and the others a few times. They seemed surprised that a shop had been opened in such a secluded place. When the shop assistant came over, they asked, "What kind of wine is this? Why does it smell so good? I can smell it from this far away on the street."

The waiter chuckled and said, "We only have three kinds of wine right now: peach blossom wine, apricot blossom wine, and plum blossom wine. We also have some snacks to go with the wine, but no main dishes. We're a winery here, so you can come here to buy or refill your wine anytime."

One of them asked curiously, "We've never heard of any of these three. Hey, what kind of wine are those guests at that table drinking?"

The waiter glanced at them and said, "Those guests ordered one pot of each, they wanted to try something new."

Several people glanced at the price and felt it was a bit high, but not entirely unacceptable.

"How about the three of us each have a pot to try?"