Drunken Poet Immortal goes on sale
Business at Fuyun Pavilion gradually picked up. Although it wasn't yet making a fortune, it was no longer in a state of deficit. Fu Zhiqiao's heart finally settled down.
A quick calculation reveals that it's time for the Drunken Poet Immortal to emerge from the cellar.
Fu Zhi Qiao had been preparing for this for some time.
While writing to Wenshan to ask Wang Qi to send one hundred jars of Drunken Poetry to the capital, she also asked Defu to set aside time to prepare a storeroom in Taibai Tower to store the Drunken Poetry.
As the weather warms up, most of the snow on the road has melted, and without the snow's impact, the convoy will soon reach the capital.
When will Wang Qi arrive in the capital?
Cheng Yexuan replied, "I will arrive around noon tomorrow."
Fu Zhiqiao nodded, instructed Cheng Yexuan to meet him at the city gate, and then asked Defu, "Is the warehouse all ready?"
"Ready!"
At noon the next day, Wang Qi appeared at the city gate with his transport team. The top-grade Taibai wine was now extremely rare in the capital, and he believed that Zui Shixian would also achieve great success in the capital.
When Peng Gaofei learned of her plan to launch a new wine, he immediately came to inquire whether Zui Shi Xian could be sold in Peng's Wine Shop, saying he was willing to pay a high price. However, Fu Zhi Qiao rejected this suggestion. She intended to control the sales channels for Zui Shi Xian herself. Tai Bai Wine already had a certain reputation, and she believed that the launch of Zui Shi Xian would definitely push Tai Bai Lou to a new level.
Soon, a new name was added to the Taibailou's drink menu.
The Drunken Poet Immortal? What is that?
Defu enthusiastically promoted: "Drunken Poet Immortal is the signature wine of our Taibai Tower!"
Everyone became interested upon hearing this and kept pressing Defu for details, asking what kind of fine wine could be worthy of the title of "flagship wine".
Customers who frequently dine at Taibailou Restaurant are naturally aware of the existence of premium Taibai liquor, but it is not easy to buy, and many people have only heard of its name but do not know its taste.
Now that they've heard there's a new wine even better than the premium Taibai wine, they naturally want to try it.
The specifications of Zui Shi Xian (醉诗仙) are different from those of Tai Bai Jiu (太白酒). Tai Bai Jiu is served in a jar of four jin (approximately 2 catties), and when ordered in a restaurant, it is served pot by pot. Zui Shi Xian, on the other hand, is served in a jar of only two jin (approximately 1 kg).
Fifty taels per jar—this price was carefully considered by Fu Zhiqiao.
Taibai wine is positioned for the general public, while premium Taibai wine is positioned for scarcity, and Zui Shi Xian is positioned entirely for the high-end market.
The higher the price, the more attractive it is.
The capital city, being right under the emperor's nose, is never short of high-ranking officials and wealthy tycoons. These tycoons use expensive items to demonstrate their status and position; in their eyes, the more precious the items they use, the more it reflects their identity.
A jar of Drunken Poet Immortal wine, weighing fifty taels, would just meet the needs of this group.
Han Fei's expression changed when he received the drink menu. He clicked his tongue and said, "Fifty taels of silver for a jar of wine? Is this some kind of rip-off?"
The waiter who was in charge of receiving him twitched his lips, then replied with a smile, "Sir, you flatter me. Our Drunken Poet Immortal is absolutely worth the price! Would you like to try it?"
"Oh?" Han Fei suspected that the waiter was trying to trick him.
"Have you ever heard of Taibai wine, the kind that can knock out a big man with just one bowl? Drunken Poet Immortal is a hundred times more potent than Taibai wine!" The waiter raised his eyebrows slightly, his face full of pride.
"Wow! You've got quite the nerve!" Clearly, Han Fei didn't believe what the waiter was saying.
This is Han Fei's first time visiting Taibai Tower. He had overheard someone mentioning a restaurant in Liuhe Lane that served unforgettable drinks. As a wine lover, he decided to come and see for himself.
The waiter's expression remained unchanged as he continued to explain, "I'm not making this up. Our Drunken Poet's Immortal wine takes at least three to five years to brew, age, and release. It's absolutely a top-quality wine. You'll know once you try it!"
"Hmph, then bring me a jar of Drunken Poet Immortal wine to have a look. But let me make this clear: if your wine isn't worth fifty taels of silver, I'll report you to the authorities and shut down your shady business!"
Han Fei revealed a somewhat fierce look. He had originally come for the reputation of Taibai wine, but it just so happened that Taibai Tower had launched a new wine. In order to verify whether the rumors were true, he took the opportunity to order a jar of Drunken Poet Immortal.
Han Fei became the first customer at Taibai Tower to order the Drunken Poet Immortal. After hearing that someone had ordered the most expensive Drunken Poet Immortal, the customers at the surrounding tables all paid close attention.
Defu personally brought over a wine jar to entertain him: "You are the first guest to get the Poet Immortal drunk at Taibai Tower."
"Yeah?"
The innkeeper personally poured wine to serve him, showing him great respect. Under the envious gazes of everyone, Han Fei straightened his back.
After the jar was opened, the domineering aroma of the Drunken Poet Immortal wine hit the lungs. Just based on this aroma alone, the Drunken Poet Immortal wine was definitely worth fifty taels of silver!
The aroma of wine slowly spread, and the other guests nearby wrinkled their noses to sniff it, then stared in disbelief. They had never smelled such a strong aroma of wine before.
Han Fei swallowed hard. Although he had never drunk the wine from Taibai Tower before, he could tell from the rich aroma alone that the Drunken Poet Immortal was a hundred times better than any wine he had ever drunk before.
Han Fei picked up the wine cup, took a gentle sniff, and felt an indescribable wonderful sensation travel from his nostrils straight to his brain. The wine of the Drunken Poet Immortal was extremely clear, even more transparent and pure than the water he usually drank.
The cool liquor slowly flowed down my throat and into my stomach, bringing a burning sensation like lava.
Han Fei closed his eyes and quietly felt the changes in his body.
This isn't wine at all.
Once the Drunken Poet Immortal swallowed it, it was like throwing a spark into a pile of dry firewood. Han Fei immediately felt warm, and even felt so hot that he wanted to take off his outer clothes.
Han Fei smacked his lips: "This wine, this wine..."
"What's wrong with this wine?" The people around him were very curious, and some couldn't wait to ask him, "Young Master Han, what do you think of this wine? Tell me!"
"This wine is unprecedented and can be called a masterpiece!"
After taking two sips, Han Fei exclaimed, "The wine is fragrant and smooth, mellow on the palate but strong in the stomach, with a long aftertaste. This taste is wonderful!"
Upon hearing this assessment, Defu, who was standing nearby, also relaxed. He had been holding his breath, worried that the Drunken Poet Immortal's wine was too strong and wouldn't suit the tastes of people in the capital. Now he could finally relax completely.
After entertaining Han Fei, Defu wanted to check with the other tables to see if anyone else had ordered the Drunken Poet Immortal.
"Shopkeeper!" came a voice from the doorway.
Defu saw him get up and go out to greet him, and joked, "Chief Escort Qi, long time no see, what brings you here today?"
Qi Dahu clasped his hands in a fist salute to Defu, "Manager, you don't know, during the time I was out there making goods, what I missed the most was the wine from your Taibailou. It's hard to find wine from Taibailou anywhere else. In all my years of traveling around, only the wine from your Taibailou has always been something I crave."
As soon as he sat down, Qi Dahu asked impatiently, "I heard there's new wine to drink today?"
Defu smiled and nodded, handing over the drinks menu.
Qi Dahu looked at the extra name on the drinks menu and asked, "Drunken Poet Immortal? Is this new wine?"
Qi Dahu was a regular at Taibai Tower; he had even signed a waiver of liability after drinking.
Now that Taibai Tower has released a new wine, he naturally has to try it. He became famous for his drinking prowess in Taibai Tower, and he heard that there is now an even better and stronger Drunken Poet Immortal. How could he miss it?
Since he established his image as a heavy drinker and a true tough guy, he has received many orders for escorting goods. Although a jar of Drunken Poet Immortal liquor costing fifty taels is not cheap, it is something he can afford.
The wine at Taibai Tower is different from other places; the correct procedure is to smell it first and then taste it. Qi Dahu is already very familiar with the drinking process here. He gently fanned the wine cup to let the aroma waft over. As expected of the Drunken Poet Immortal, just smelling the wine gives one a feeling of complete comfort. This made Qi Dahu have high expectations for the Drunken Poet Immortal.
"Please make yourself at home, Chief Escort Qi." With the wine jar placed on the table, Defu smiled as he looked at Qi Dahu, who was already eager to drink, and turned to walk towards the counter.
After Defu left, Qi Dahu began to drink alone. As he sipped his wine, he kept nodding and had an expression of enjoyment on his face.
"It has a strong kick but isn't harsh, and it goes down smoothly. It's even more fragrant and mellow than premium Taibai liquor. It's truly a top-quality liquor!"
He took a sip of wine, then picked up his chopsticks, took a slice of wine-scented duck breast, and chewed it slowly. The aroma of wine and meat combined perfectly, and he quickly devoured the whole plate of duck breast.
"Hahaha, so refreshing, so refreshing!" Before long, after downing half a jar of Drunken Poetry Immortal, Qi Dahu's cheeks quickly turned red, and his eyes were already showing signs of intoxication.
A familiar face, seeing his slightly tipsy state, laughed and said, "Chief Escort Qi, even your drinking capacity can't keep up with the Drunken Poet Immortal?"
"The Drunken Poet Immortal is much stronger than Taibai wine." He took a sip of wine and a bite of food, but after only half an ounce, he felt dizzy and his body gradually heated up under the stimulation of the strong liquor.
"The title 'Drunken Poet Immortal' is truly well-deserved!"
"I can't drink anymore, or I won't be able to walk back." Qi Dahu was confident in his alcohol tolerance, but he could feel his limbs becoming weak. The Drunken Poet Immortal was indeed incredibly potent, and he was about to give up.
The shop assistant came over and helped him pack up the remaining wine to take away.
Fu Zhiqiao tested the brewing process of Drunken Poet Immortal and found that its alcohol content could reach around 50 degrees, which is why it is so potent and easy to get drunk.
Even after Qi Dahu left, people in the hall continued to discuss the matter.
The Drunken Poet Immortal, the Drunken Poet Immortal, even immortals are drunk, what kind of fine wine must it be!
"I was just sitting at the table next to him, and the aroma of Drunken Poet Immortal's wine was so enticing that it filled my nostrils. Just smelling it was so pleasant. How wonderful it would be to have a sip!"
"Is this Drunken Poet Immortal really that powerful? Even Qi Dahu couldn't withstand him?"
"Yeah, how come he couldn't even finish one jar of wine? If I remember correctly, he's the best drinker in Taibai Tower right now!"
"Even Qi Dahu couldn't handle the potency of the Drunken Poet Immortal's wine, so I'd better not try it."
“I’m the complete opposite of you. If this wine weren’t so expensive, I would also like to buy a jar and try it.”
"That's right, it's just too expensive. One jar costs fifty taels of silver!"
Some people complain about the high price, while others are willing to spend a fortune.
However, after seeing Qi Dahu's reaction, the guests realized that it was unrealistic for one person to drink a whole jar of Drunken Poetry Immortal wine. Several guests couldn't resist the aroma of Drunken Poetry Immortal wine and immediately decided to pool their money to share a table. No matter what, they were determined to drink Drunken Poetry Immortal wine today!
Finally, thanks to the waiter's recommendation and the encouragement of guests Han Fei and Qi Dahu, Taibailou sold a total of five jars of Drunken Poet Immortal today.
Fu Zhiqiao was satisfied with the sales result of selling five jars of Zui Shi Xian without prior publicity.
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