Chapter 320 Deep Alley
Jiang Mi explained to Wang Qianghui again: "Don't worry, I have a backup plan. The reason I brewed the wine in the yard is so that the aroma can spread far and wide. Even if we live in a remote area, people will come all the way here asking about it."
Wang Qianghui highly praised Jiang Mi's idea. No wonder Liu Zhi had praised Jiang Mi so highly before. At that time, he was still half-believing and half-doubting. Now it seems that this woman is indeed not to be underestimated.
After handing over the winery to Wang Qianghui, Jiang Mi had some free time again. She had already taught the winemaking method to a master craftsman, and she would take the final step before the wine was considered ready.
When the winery opened, it wasn't very lively; it was quiet and unassuming, a far cry from the grand opening of the winery.
Huo Ran stood in the building across the street, looking at the deserted winery. An Ziqing next to him asked in confusion, "Why would she open a winery here? In such a remote place, let alone making money, she would probably lose a lot of money every day. Why didn't you try to persuade her?"
Huo Ran said calmly, "As long as she's happy, let her be. Even if we lose money every day, I can still cover the losses. But I think she has her reasons for everything she does. Since she chose to do this, she should be able to foresee the outcome."
An Ziqing raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "You trust her that much? Is she really that capable? You didn't even introduce her to me. All I know is that she's good-looking and has a good business sense, but I don't know anything else about her."
Huo Ran looked at him coldly: "Why do you want to know her? What's the point of knowing her? Just focus on your own business. Once her business is booming, your place will be deserted."
Seeing Huo Ran's proud expression, An Ziqing couldn't help but put him down: "I didn't open this estate to make money. You're talking as if you're already married. Don't forget, your father is still alive. Aren't you going to talk to him about it?"
Mentioning his father, Huo Ran's face gradually darkened: "He was no longer worthy of being my father when he abandoned my mother. He's in poor health now, and I don't know how many more years he has left. Let him just stay quiet for a while."
An Ziqing sighed: "That's true, but you also have a half-brother. That brother is no pushover. He might stab you in the back. You'd better be careful."
Huo Ran didn't take it to heart. He was just a piece of trash, and he wouldn't even bother to look at him.
"Hey, your little beauty is here." An Ziqing's eyes lit up immediately. "Why is she wearing a veil? It's covering her face. What a waste!"
Huo Ran tapped him with his fan: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm warning you, you'd better not cause me any trouble."
An Ziqing shrugged: "What trouble could I possibly cause? In fact, we're neighbors, so I should just go and say hello and show my support."
Before Huo Ran could react, An Ziqing jumped down from the roof and landed behind Jiang Mi.
Jiang Mi was walking along peacefully when suddenly someone appeared behind her, startling her.
"You are..." Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Mi remembered that this person looked very familiar. Wasn't he the boss across the street? The last time she saw him, Huo Ran was standing next to him.
Thinking of this, Jiang Mi looked around again, but did not see Huo Ran.
An Ziqing noticed Jiang Mi's thoughts and explained with a grin, "Who are you looking for?"
Jiang Mi immediately composed herself, concealing her anticipation: "It's nothing. You're the owner of the other side, right?"
"Yes, that's right, it's me. I didn't introduce myself properly when we first met. My surname is An, and my given name is Ziqing. You can just call me Ziqing, Miss."
"Greetings, Young Master An." Jiang Mi wouldn't be so intimate and familiar with someone she had just met. "I own this winery. After looking at so many shops, I finally chose this one. From now on, Young Master An and I will be neighbors. Please take good care of me."
"No problem at all," An Ziqing said with a smile. "May I ask why you chose to locate your winery here?"
Jiang Mi didn't explain much, but pointed to the plaque and said, "You can tell from my name that I just want to open a winery in a quiet place and do my winemaking business."
At this point, Huo Ran could no longer stand it and jumped down from the roof to shield An Ziqing behind him.
Jiang Mi knew Huo Ran was definitely nearby, but she hadn't noticed him yet. This guy is really something, only showing up now.
Huo Ran, filled with jealousy, said, "Why are you asking so many questions? Doing business here isn't bothering you, so mind your own business."
An Ziqing wasn't angry at being criticized; she still smiled and said, "It was just curiosity. Miss Jiang didn't say anything, so what right do you have to speak up for her?"
An Ziqing deliberately provoked Huo Ran with these words, and sure enough, Huo Ran's face turned a little pale. However, he couldn't say anything in front of Jiang Mi, so he could only swallow his anger for the time being.
This was the first time An Ziqing had ever seen Huo Ran suffer a setback, and he was greatly shocked. It seemed that there really was something in this world that could subdue something else, and the only one who could control Huo Ran was this Miss Jiang in front of him.
"It's nothing. I've already explained it to many people. As the saying goes, good wine needs no bush. I believe my wine is enough to attract people to come and taste it, so I deliberately placed it in such a quiet place. If I liked a lively atmosphere, wouldn't it be better to open a restaurant?"
An Ziqing was very impressed with Huo Ran's words: "Miss Jiang has a lot of ideas, but are you really that confident in your wine?"
Jiang Mi smiled faintly: "Young Master An, please listen."
The aroma of wine gradually wafted from the backyard of the estate, intoxicating all who smelled it; it was truly a delightful experience.
"Fine wine, fine wine! The aroma alone is intoxicating. I've tasted countless wines over the years, but this is the first time I've ever smelled anything like it. Miss Jiang, would you mind if I was the first to offer my support?"
Jiang Mi readily stepped aside: "Of course I don't mind, please, Young Master An."
An Ziqing couldn't wait to go inside, but Huo Ran didn't rush to follow. Instead, he whispered to Jiang Mi, "This is a friend of mine. He talks crazy. You don't need to take him seriously. If he bothers you, just tell me and I'll take care of him for you."
Jiang Mi said with a smile, "They came to support me, which is a favor to you, but you still have to deal with them. If you ask me, they're quite nice. You don't like to talk, but with them chattering around you, it's quite lively."
Jiang Mi has a very keen eye for people.
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