The atmosphere froze instantly.
Wan Xin gripped the wine glass tightly, her gaze turning somber as she looked at Tang Huan.
It's as if they'll react even more strongly if anything goes wrong.
Tang Huan, however, remained completely indifferent, sitting there as if nothing was wrong.
Tang Huan didn't look at Wan Xin. He picked up the Thirteen Spices wine pot, slowly poured another cup of wine into his glass, then gently put the wine pot down without drinking any more.
"Lord Tang, what do you mean by this? Wan Fuji and you should have no grudge against each other..."
Wan Xin couldn't understand why Tang Huan would suddenly target Wan Fuji.
Before this, they had no interaction whatsoever. Wan Xin believed that her family had done nothing to wrong Tang Huan, and since she had never met him, there was no possibility of such a thing.
But Tang Huan came to the restaurant with an air of importance and said something like that.
If it were an ordinary person, Wan Xin would never have taken the other party seriously.
What is Wanfuji? It controls nearly half of the economic lifeline of the capital and even Daqing. Even if the emperor wants to deal with the Wan family, he must have a legitimate reason and a special justification.
This confidence stems from the legacy passed down through generations of the Wan family. Even if Daqing falls, the Wan family can continue to survive based on this.
However, Tang Huan is a rather eccentric person.
His arrival in Beijing caused a great stir, and the mysterious bottle of Fenjiu liquor he brought with him made Wan Xin feel threatened.
"You want to make enemies of the Wan family?"
Wan Xin looked wary.
This seems to be the only possibility.
Tang Huan wanted to use Fenjiu to compete with the Wan family. Given the quality of that bottle of wine, if the price was truly so affordable, it would have a high probability of impacting the Wan family's current situation.
A heavy pressure hung over Wan Xin's chest, making it slightly difficult for him to breathe.
"Young Master Wan, please don't get agitated. I was just joking."
Tang Huan waved his hand, picked up the wine and took a sip, then placed the pot of Fenjiu in front of Wan Xin, saying, "Drink."
Wan Xin was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"Isn't it better to have one more friend than one more enemy? Nobody wants to make enemies all the time, especially not the famous Wanfu Plan."
Tang Huan noticed that Wan Xin had shown some hostility after she finished speaking.
This means that the other party did not lower their stance simply because I caused some trouble in the capital. If I continue to exert pressure, Wanfuji may take even bigger actions.
Tang Huan wasn't afraid of the Wan family, but he couldn't focus his attention on dealing with them right now; it wasn't worth it.
Therefore, on a whim, he decided to cooperate with Wanjia.
"What does Young Master Wan think of our Fenjiu?"
“Very good.” Wan Xin acknowledged the advantages of Fenjiu. “It is much better than Thirteen Spices, and it is comparable to the best wines of Wanfuji. I find it hard to believe that this wine is really as cheap as you say.”
Upon hearing this, Li Daikui said smugly, "Why would we lie to you? This is because the master painstakingly improved the brewing process, and with the abundant grain resources of Qihuai County, the cost of Fenjiu has been reduced. Otherwise, even if it were handed over to your Wanfuji, the cost would have doubled."
Wan Xin thought about it and realized that if the grains and manpower for brewing were all self-sufficient, then the cost would indeed be very low.
Don't be fooled by the low price of Thirteen Spices; considering the costs of labor, transportation, and brewing, it's practically the lowest price available.
Wanfuji only makes money by volume; the profit from a single pot of wine is minimal.
"I wonder if Young Master Wan would be interested in cooperating?" Tang Huan suddenly asked.
"cooperate?"
Wan Xin couldn't help but be surprised.
Just now he was making provocative remarks, and now he wants to cooperate. What exactly is Tang Huan up to?
However, if they could really cooperate, given Fenjiu's strength, Wanfuji might be able to earn even more money in the capital.
No, judging from the glass of Fenjiu I just drank, it will not only be very popular in the capital, but may even be sold to the border regions.
Cheap, affordable, and tastes great.
It completely surpasses all the alcoholic beverages of the past.
Once it is widely promoted, it will quickly become popular, and with Wanfuji's extensive business network, this wine will sell out immediately.
"Perhaps this will be the only Wanfuji product that sells well throughout Daqing and across the country..."
Despite the efforts of several generations, Wanfuji's various businesses have spread throughout the country and even been sold overseas.
But so far, nothing has been able to establish a complete channel from top to bottom, from the capital to the countryside.
But Fenjiu gave Wan Xin hope.
How do you plan to collaborate?
Wan Xin couldn't help but show a hint of excitement. If this deal could be done, even if the profit wasn't that great, it would still be of great significance to Wan Fu Ji.
Tang Huan chuckled softly, "It was just a thought on the spur of the moment. I haven't figured out the specifics of how we'll cooperate, and I don't even know if Wan Fuji will agree to it. Surely Young Master Wan can't make that decision alone?"
Wan Xin nodded. "This matter needs to be discussed with Father and several uncles before we can give Lord Tang a result."
"No rush. I'll be staying in the capital for the next few days. Once the Wan family has reached a conclusion, they can come find me. You should know where to find me, right?"
"I know." The house outside Chunfeng Tower is practically Tang Huan's property; a little inquiry would reveal that.
"This pot of wine is for Young Master Wan. You can take it back and let others try it."
Tang Huan got up, not intending to stay there for long.
Wan Xin personally escorted the person to the door, saying, "I look forward to our next meeting, which may be the time for us to sit down and discuss cooperation."
"Young Master Wan seems quite certain that this cooperation will be successful?"
It's not that they don't trust Wan Xin, but he is, after all, a junior, and the older generation is the one who truly has the authority.
Tang Huan even doubted that the current head of the Wanfu family, Wan Xin's father, might not be able to make all the decisions.
Such a large family, there's bound to be some old guy still alive.
"The reason why Wanfuji has survived to this day is because most of its people are quite smart, and I believe they, like me, can see what this cooperation means."
Tang Huan didn't say much, and waved goodbye to Wan Xin.
After the three walked away, Wan Xin returned to Wanfuji. He called the person in charge and hurriedly gave him a few instructions before leaving with the flask of Fenjiu liquor.
He needed to get back to the Wan family as soon as possible, gather everyone together, and then discuss the cooperation with the whole family.
The collaboration must be successful, and it must be swift!
"Why would you want to cooperate with them for no reason? You're not short of money..."
Qin Yu walked to Tang Huan's left, not quite understanding Tang Huan's actions.
"Money doesn't matter. We're just looking to expand our influence through this collaboration. Wanfu is a great option."
"Then you should confront them. With the assets of Qihuai County, you might not necessarily lose."
Tang Huan shook his head and smiled wryly, "These time-honored brands that have been passed down for generations are not so simple."
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