Chapter 97: Domaine Romance Conti
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Congratulations, Host, for obtaining a bottle of Emperor Maotai from the Baijiu series, 4 bottles of Lai Moutai from the 30s, 1 bottle of Lai Moutai from the 35s, and a case of 1945 Domaine Romanee Conti.”
Zhou Chao looked at the various bottles of alcohol in the gift package. He recognized the names of each type of liquor, but he was unaware of their prices, and he wasn’t particularly concerned about it either.
Seeing the row of bottles in the system’s inventory, Zhou Chao realized that he now had the drinks he would need for tomorrow’s lunch.
He detected a hint of the lingering aroma of alcohol on his skin. Having undergone fermentation during the afternoon, it now carried a faintly tangy fragrance. Zhou Chao opted to disrobe and make his way to the bathroom, unveiling a flawlessly sculpted physique that could evoke envy in anyone.
After a refreshing shower and a change of clothes, Zhou Chao descended the stairs.
“Boss, we’ll be ready to eat in about ten minutes,” the people busy in the kitchen informed Zhou Chao as he came downstairs.
“No rush, 1’11 go to the wine cellar to fetch a bottle of wine,” Zhou Chao said, also using this as a reason to place the wines he received upon check-in in the cellar.
Returning to the wine cellar, he found that most Returning to the wine cellar once again, he noticed that most of the wines inside were red. Zhou Chao located an empty wine cabinet and proceeded to retrieve all the bottles he had received upon check-in from the system’s storage.
“Huh, the packaging of this Emperor Moutai is quite imposing!” Symbolizing imperial power with its royal seal design, the packaging was cast as a single piece from solid brass. The patterns and carvings on the brass box were exquisite, instantly giving off an impression of substantial value.
Zhou Chao examined the bottle for a moment, then returned it to its place. He also arranged the remaining bottles of Lai Moutai neatly. As for the case of Domaine Romanee Conti, he left it on the floor.
“Boss, it’s time to eat.” Just as he finished setting up, Zhou Chao heard Lin Wu’s call. He swiftly uncorked a bottle of Domaine Romanee Conti from the floor and left.
Zhou Chao had previously tried red wine, but they were never particularly expensive, even back when he was in the bustling city, they cost at most a few thousand per bottle. After all, he wasn’t fond of this stuff.
Domaine Romanee Conti had always struck Zhou Chao as the king of red wines. He recalled from novels that wealthy second-generation characters would always order a bottle of Domaine Romanee Conti to show off at parties.
“Lin Wu, take this wine and let it breathe a bit,” Zhou Chao casually handed the bottle in his hand to Lin Wu.
“Of course, Boss,” Lin Wu replied. He took the bottle, examined it briefly, and recognized its high-class nature, even though he wasn’t well-versed in wines.
Lin Wu brought an aerator and a decanter, effortlessly removed the cork, and poured the wine into the decanter.
“The food is ready, please take your seats. Lin Wu, bring over a few wine glasses,” Zhou Chao instructed as he looked at the group standing around.
“Thank you, Boss.” Lin Wu brought five wine glasses and placed them in front of Zhou Chao. He poured half a glass of the red wine for Zhou Chao and a third for the others.
“Lin Wu, distribute the rest among yourselves. I’ll just have a little taste.” Zhou Chao noticed Lin Wu’s actions, realizing that this simple and honest man was gradually maturing.
“Thank you, Boss,” Wang Feng and the others understood. Given the current value of their Boss, any wine he personally took out was bound to be valuable. Wang Feng even secretly took a photo of the wine bottle. A quick online search left him amazed.
“Oh my.” Suddenly, Wang Feng exclaimed, startling everyone. Regaining his composure, he stood up and apologized.
“Boss, I’m sorry, 1 was just so surprised a moment ago. 1 apologize!” Zhou Chao looked at Wang Feng’s anxious expression and waved his hand.
“No problem, it’s a minor issue. Just try not to repeat it next time,” Zhou Chao said calmly as he casually took two tissues and wiped away a tiny splatter of red wine from his hand.
“Tell us, what surprised you so much?”
Looking nervous, Wang Feng scratched his head. “Boss, I was just checking the price of this red wine online, and that’s why 1 reacted that way.”
“Hmm, what price?”
“This bottle is worth 3.8 million.” Wang Feng swallowed hard before uttering the number.
“What!” Both Lin Wu and Da Xiao Wu stood up in shock.
“Boss, we can’t really drink this wine,” Lin Wu said, sounding unsure. The bottle only had so much in it. They’d poured five glasses already, and when they thought about the wine they used for pouring, there wasn’t much left. If they split it between the four of them, they’d each get just one glass. The whole thing would cost them over 3 million, which was way more than they could imagine spending.
“Why wouldn’t you dare to drink it? I bought it to enjoy, and besides, there are 11 more bottles in the wine cellar. Everyone, please sit down and stop making a fuss,” Zhou Chao said, still slightly surprised by the price but only a bit.
Lin Wu and the others took their seats upon hearing Zhou Chao’s words. However, their posture while handling the wine was no longer as casual as before. Zhou Chao didn’t comment on it; if he were in their shoes, he might be even more excited.
“Here, let’s toast.” Seeing Zhou Chao’s gesture, Lin Wu and the others lifted their wine glasses.
“Cheers.” Zhou Chao took a gentle sip. He immediately sensed a rich and enduring aroma, a delicate and robust flavor profile, smooth and powerful tannins, a well-balanced and concentrated essence, and a velvety texture that was both smooth and elegant. Compared to what he had drunk before, this was undoubtedly on a whole different level.
“It’s indeed excellent.” Seeing Zhou Chao’s approval, Lin Wu and the others felt more at ease, and they all took generous sips. They hadn’t fully appreciated the taste yet, but they had already finished their glasses. This amazed Zhou Chao; he thought they had definitely struck gold.
“Go ahead and finish the rest.” Seeing their somewhat helpless expressions, Zhou Chao chuckled.
“Thank you, Boss!” Lin Wu and the others were delighted. After all, they had finished their glasses quickly, and there was a lingering fragrance in their mouths.
Zhou Chao, meanwhile, began to enjoy the roasted goose prepared by Da Wu. While the taste wasn’t as good as Yu Qian’s dishes, it was still quite delicious.
After a while, the table was cleared, and the wine and food had all been consumed by Lin Wu and the others. Zhou Chao had already stretched out on the couch, watching videos.
“Boss, how many people are expected tomorrow?” Lin Wu approached after clearing the table. With a visitor scheduled for the next day, he wanted to ensure everything was in order. Making a mistake could potentially impact the Boss’s reputation.
“How many? I’m not entirely sure for now, but there should be at least three!” Zhou Chao thought for a moment. Yu Qian, Lao Guo, and Ma Wei were certain, but he wasn’t sure about others.
“Oh, by the way!” Suddenly, Zhou Chao remembered something and jumped up from the couch, heading towards the wine cellar with his phone in hand.
“Hey, Master Yu, I apologize in advance.” Zhou Chao reached the spot where he had placed the wines earlier and started taking various pictures of the Emperor Moutai. He selected the five best shots and sent them to Yu Qian.
At that moment, Yu Qian was discussing the day’s matters at Lao Guo’s place. Just as he mentioned the plan to visit Zhou Chao tomorrow, his phone rang.
“This kid really doesn’t hold back.” Yu Qian glanced at the photos Zhou Chao had sent. His throat couldn’t help but feel a bit parched – his craving for alcohol was triggered.
“Lao Yu, what’s going on with you?” Lao Guo, who was beside him, noticed Yu Qian’s odd reaction and asked.
“It’s nothing. Tomorrow, you’re coming with me!” Yu Qian replied nonchalantly, busy with his phone. He was actually sending the pictures to Ma Wei as well.
After all, when you’re going through a tough time, it’s better to share it with someone. True brothers should face difficulties together..