"I agree! What do you think, Mr. Bai?"
Zhen Wanwan was determined to fleece Boss Bai.
Who knows what might happen to them in Songjiang Prefecture? Having more money on hand is definitely a good idea.
Looking at Zhen Wanwan's ordinary yet confident face, Boss Bai sneered inwardly.
They won't shed a tear until they see the coffin!
If the Bai family were just a bunch of people with empty reputations, they would have been devoured by other families long ago.
"I agree, but if you lose, don't come crying to me begging for your fish!"
"Of course not! Mr. Bai, please feel free to compete."
Seeing that the two had agreed, Wu Sheng laughed twice and took out four bowls.
They were placed in the directions of Zhen Wanwan and Boss Bai, respectively.
"In that case, let's not waste any more time. You two, pour your own wine into the bowls in front of you."
"How about we all have a taste and the winner is determined by the number of people who get support?"
Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow. Most of the people here are locals, and the Bai family has long been deeply rooted in Songjiang Prefecture.
If these people lie to avoid offending the Bai family, wouldn't she be at a disadvantage?
"Mr. Wu, isn't this a bit unfair? The Bai family has been operating here for decades and has many loyal customers, while I'm new here and have no advantage whatsoever..."
Boss Bai thought to himself that this young girl was quite shrewd!
Although he was extremely confident that he would not lose, what if he did?
The Bai family never engages in forced sales; they have built their business on honesty and customer word-of-mouth.
The claim that he intended to use his power to intimidate others is simply unfounded.
"Let's write our surnames on the bottom of the bowls first, then shuffle the bowls and let everyone here taste the wine!"
That's a good idea, Zhen Wanwan nodded in agreement.
Qu Huaiyuan had already arrived in the lobby and had been watching Zhen Wanwan's actions closely.
Seeing this, he volunteered to help write, and each stroke was exceptionally powerful.
You can still tell that he has put a lot of effort into practicing calligraphy.
Boss Bai was also somewhat surprised that among Zhen Wanwan's group of refugees, there were scholars who could read and write.
Regardless of the era, people who are good at reading deserve respect, and Boss Bai is no exception.
"Thank you for your trouble, sir."
Once everything was ready, the drinking contest officially began.
To ensure fairness, both of them poured their drinks secretly and then had the innkeeper's waiter bring them to the table.
Wu Sheng was the first to taste the wine, and he could immediately identify which one belonged to Zhen Wanwan.
The difference in strength between these liquors is too great!
He promptly and decisively poured the wine for Zhen Wanwan.
None of the others had tasted Zhen Wanwan's wine, so they cast their votes according to their own preferences.
Several of them were regulars at the Bai family's restaurant and had tasted the flavor of Bai family's liquor.
Although he preferred the other bowl of wine, he reluctantly poured it for Boss Bai.
Boss Bai couldn't help but glance at those people, and seeing that they were all regular customers, he felt a little uncomfortable.
Didn't they say that the Bai family's wine would last them a lifetime?
She actually betrayed him and sided with Zhen Wanwan right in front of him!
Clearly, Boss Bai believed that the bowl of wine that received the most votes belonged to the Bai family.
In no time, everyone in the lobby had finished voting.
Mr. Bai's eyes were practically disappearing from his grin.
"Young lady, you've lost! Youth is good, but you're too impetuous."
The others, unaware of the situation, looked at Zhen Wanwan with pity.
Although her wine was much better than that of other taverns, it paled in comparison to Boss Bai's strong liquor.
I must say, this wine is really potent!
I must go to the Bai family tomorrow and buy two jugs of strong liquor.
Of those present, only Wu Sheng and those who had drunk Baijia liquor knew the truth.
In particular, Wu Sheng looked at Boss Bai with a constipated expression and a hint of pity in his eyes.
Zhen Wanwan maintained her polite smile.
"Mr. Bai, why don't you try these two bowls of wine before making a decision?"
Boss Bai was somewhat surprised by Zhen Wanwan's boldness.
Who gave her that courage?
However, Boss Bai still gave her face and allowed her to sample Zhen Wanwan's wine.
Hmm? Why does this wine look so similar to the Bai family's?
With a bad feeling in his mind, Boss Bai picked up his bowl of wine again.
It's so strong! The aroma of the liquor is so intense it hits his nostrils, and the liquor he swallows stings his throat!
This wine...
Boss Bai stared at Zhen Wanwan in disbelief.
"Did you brew this?"
These words caused an uproar among everyone present!
This isn't the Bai family's wine, it's that girl's!
Zhen Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "Boss Bai, you can tell by looking at the bottom of the bowl."
Boss Bai seemed to realize what was happening and raised the bowl in his hand high.
When I finally saw the words inside, my heart felt like it had been battered by a tsunami, and I couldn't calm down for a long time.
After a long while, Boss Bai sighed, "I lost!"
Seeing this, Wu Sheng stepped in to smooth things over: "Haha...both families have excellent wines, perhaps it's just a coincidence that the people here prefer strong liquor..."
"Yes, yes, that's right!"
Everyone knew perfectly well that Zhen Wanwan had won decisively, but Boss Bai was still there, and they couldn't let him lose face.
"Everyone has their own preferences. Some people like sweet wines, while others prefer strong spirits. Mr. Bai doesn't need to be so concerned."
When she's out and about, she tries not to offend anyone and makes friends whenever possible, avoiding making enemies.
It would be best to be friends with a businessman like Mr. Bai.
If we can't be friends, we shouldn't become enemies either.
Mr. Bai knew perfectly well that the people present were only trying to save face for him.
But he lost, so be it; it's not like he can't afford to lose.
He took the money pouch off his waist and handed it directly to Zhen Wanwan.
"A bet is a bet! There are exactly fifty taels here."
Zhen Wanwan readily accepted the silver, smiling and saying auspicious words.
"Thank you so much, Boss Bai! May you be prosperous and have great fortune every day!"
"Hahaha~ Come on, Brother Bai, how about we have a drink? I haven't even touched a few pieces of this grilled fish yet!"
Having earned fifty taels of silver for free, Zhen Wanwan was overjoyed and returned to the kitchen with Hu Zi and Qu Huaiyuan.
The people who had just entered the kitchen gathered around; they had all heard what had happened in the main hall.
At this moment, Zhen Fugui was a little puzzled. When did his sister buy the wine? How could she have fooled so many people?
He probably knew this wasn't the time to speak, so he shut his mouth and waited quietly to the side.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting. There was a slight mishap just now. Please wait another incense stick's time, and you'll be able to eat soon!"
When she came out, she had already started cooking the grilled fish that they were eating.
After hesitating for a moment, Ma kept rubbing the hem of her clothes and finally spoke her mind.
"Madam Zhen, these fish are selling so well, it would be a waste if we ate them! Why don't we sell them to someone else?"
Just now, the customers outside followed the aroma and found their way to the kitchen; several of them expressed their desire to place an order.
"That's right! Sister Wan, it's such a waste for us to eat this pound of meat, which is only three ounces!"
Zhou Ersao and Dongzi's wife also offered their advice from the side.
As Zhen Wanwan smelled the aroma of grilled fish, her stomach was already rumbling loudly.
How could she bear to sell them all to someone else!
However, since her older brother caught this, she still needs to ask his opinion first.
"Big brother, what are you thinking?"
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