After taking a sip, Ning Xiyue's eyes were filled with surprise.
The taste wasn't exactly great, but it wasn't bad at all. Perhaps it was because her standards were too low and her expectations were too low.
She actually felt that the taste of this glass of wine was slightly mellow, refreshing and sweet, with the unique aroma of sorghum wine. It tasted quite good, at least it met the standards she set for herself.
It's not appropriate to charge for brewing it for others, but it's just right for me to drink, so I can send some to my elderly father at home, and my family won't mind.
There was also a fan named Zhang Jianguo, who responded very well to today's wine, giving it a thumbs up and praising it continuously.
"Sister Yue, the wine is good. The first brew tastes quite good. It's better than mine. The wine I brewed back then was very astringent and hard to swallow. It's not as pure as the one you brewed. You're really worthy of being my sister Yue. You're amazing, aren't you? Master, please talk, don't just drink."
Zhang Jianguo used my elbow to touch the grandfather who was drinking next to him.
Ning Xiyue's gaze also fell on the old man, waiting expectantly for his evaluation.
The old man glanced at a few people, took another sip of wine, and then nodded.
"Well, it's really good, much better than the wine that brat brewed in the past. I believe that if you practice more, you will be able to brew even better wine in time. Who knows, one day you will surpass me."
Zhang Jianguo's father agreed with a smile: "Not bad, not bad."
Ning Xiyue heard everyone praising her wine. Although she knew that there was some exaggeration in it, she was very happy to be able to drink the wine she brewed for the first time and to hear their nice compliments. The smile on her face became even brighter.
She stood up and bowed to everyone.
"Thanks to Master's teachings, thank you all for your care during this period. Without your dedicated teaching, I would not have been able to brew this jar of wine. I am very happy and joyful during this period of learning. Thank you all for your tolerance."
Zhang Jianguo spoke on behalf of his family.
"Of course I should. Sister Yue, you don't need to thank me. I should thank you for teaching me. I have learned a lot."
"Well, Jianguo is right, Yue girl, you don't need to thank me."
Mr. Zhang continued cheerfully:
"I've seen your diligence and hard work over this period of time. This wine has not wasted your hard work. I declare you a successful apprentice. Starting tomorrow, you don't have to come to study anymore."
"Congratulations, Sister Yue."
Jianguo took the lead in clapping loudly, and his family also clapped together to express congratulations.
"Congratulations."
Ning Xiyue also clapped and was happy: "Thank you everyone."
She was so happy that she had mastered the art of winemaking. She could now officially use the winery in the space to brew a pot of wine.
Then Mr. Zhang pulled Ning Xiyue to his side and talked to her for a while, mainly reminding her repeatedly of some precautions in winemaking, and telling her about some of the shortcomings in her studies and some minor flaws in this wine.
After finishing speaking, Ning Xiyue took out a can of ginger candy from her bag and handed it over.
"Grandpa Zhang, this is a little gift from me. I made it myself. You can eat a piece when you have a sore throat or cough. It's good for your throat."
Ning Xiyue noticed that Mr. Zhang often felt uncomfortable in his throat and had mild chronic pharyngitis, so she specially prepared this candy for him as a small token of gratitude for his care and teaching over the past period of time.
When he saw this gift and heard Ning Xiyue's words, Mr. Zhang's eyes were filled with emotion. He accepted the gift without refusing. Touching the candy in his hand, he felt happy and a little relieved.
"Good boy, thank you."
"I should thank you. If you feel unwell in the future, please come to the clinic to see me. I'll be leaving today, Grandpa Zhang."
Ning Xiyue pointed at the pot of wine she brewed and asked, "Can I take this pot of wine back? I want to let my brother taste it."
Mr. Zhang secretly wiped away the tears from his eyes and nodded: "Of course, you have the final say on how to deal with the wine you brewed yourself."
Zhang Jianguo tactfully covered the wine jar and ran over like a lackey:
"Sister Yue, let me help you hold it."
Ning Xiyue turned around and took a good look at the place where she had spent nearly five months learning winemaking. After saying goodbye to several elders, she followed Zhang Jianguo out.
Zhang Jianguo saw her off to the gate as usual, and after handing the wine jar to Ning Xiyue, he reluctantly said, "Sister Yue, I really don't want you to come to our house to learn winemaking anymore."
He was a little worried whether Sister Yue would still recognize him as her younger brother after she left.
"Why would I be reluctant to leave? We're still on the same team. It's not like we're going too far, and it's not like we won't see each other again."
Ning Xiyue rolled her eyes at him and said seriously:
"Your eldest sister is still your eldest sister. Don't think you can skip homework and reading if I'm not here. The old rules apply. I'll check once a week. Remember to hand in your homework at the clinic. If you don't pass, you're done."
Zhang Jianguo immediately became happy, jumping and raising his hand to salute: "Hey, I promise to complete the task, Sister Yue. I will study hard every day and never waste time."
"Leave."
Ning Xiyue waved to the silly-looking Zhang Jianguo and walked towards the Youth League Home with the jar of wine in her arms.
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