Chapter 268 - 247: The Xuanfeng Alliance is Making Wine? Overwhelmed by Favor

Chapter 268: Chapter 247: The Xuanfeng Alliance is Making Wine? Overwhelmed by Favor

"In three days, Xuanfeng Bank cordially invites its esteemed international guests to its inaugural reception to sample a special and magical wine. All guests in attendance will be issued Xuanfeng Bank’s first-ever commemorative bank card!"

The news spread across the globe with incredible speed.

Everyone was intrigued. Xuanfeng Bank was holding its first reception and inviting people to sample a special and magical wine?

Before, an invitation from Xuanfeng Bank would have been met with scorn.

But things were different now. Xuanfeng Bank had all but replaced Rui Shi Bank.

Even now, Rui Shi Bank’s system had yet to return to normal, and more and more people were moving their money to Xuanfeng Bank.

Xuanfeng Bank had already proven its absolute security by fending off numerous hackers and notorious criminals like Dominic.

For this reason, various countries had even agreed to establish international flights to the Xuanfeng Alliance.

Thus, many of the invited dignitaries had to seriously consider whether to attend the Xuanfeng Bank reception.

This was especially true for clients who had already deposited money in Xuanfeng Bank.

For them, Xuanfeng Bank’s first commemorative card seemed quite meaningful.

It was like the first commemorative card issued by Rui Shi Bank; years later, it became a source of bragging rights.

「Dragon Country」

「Qingfeng Entertainment City」

Ah Pao, naturally, had also seen the news.

He knew that President Lu was the one behind this Dream-Returning Wine in the Xuanfeng Alliance.

He immediately had his people make arrangements to head for the Xuanfeng Alliance.

They had registered their liquor distribution company long ago, just waiting for the chance to represent Dream-Returning Wine. Besides, he knew very well just how potent the wine was.

Meanwhile, Master Kai had also seen the news. He smiled and said to his secretary, "Arrange my travel plans. I’m heading to the Xuanfeng Alliance anyway, so I might as well check out this Xuanfeng Bank reception."

He, too, had a large sum of money deposited in Xuanfeng Bank.

Besides, he was rather curious about the "special and magical wine" that Xuanfeng Bank had mentioned.

’Xuanfeng Bank has already achieved its current status. For them to describe the wine in such terms, it must be extraordinary, right?’

It wasn’t just people from Dragon Country; many international clients who had deposited funds in Xuanfeng Bank also chose to accept the invitation.

Of course, some who were planning to deposit money also intended to use this opportunity to visit the Xuanfeng Alliance and assess the bank for themselves.

In addition, the heads of several liquor distribution companies had also received special invitations.

For example, there was the West’s largest liquor distributor, Weston Company.

Weston Company represented virtually every famous international liquor brand. They exclusively distributed well-known brands; a wine with no reputation or brand recognition had no chance of getting into their sales channels.

Xuanfeng Bank naturally had a motive for inviting the head of Weston Company. It was, after all, the world’s largest liquor distribution network. As long as they experienced the effects of Dream-Returning Wine, they would surely be begging to add it to their channels, effectively becoming a sales agent for them.

The head of Weston Company was named Louis.

He had, of course, guessed at some of Xuanfeng Bank’s motives.

’Holding a reception, inviting people for drinks... Are they planning to get into the liquor business?’

"Boss, I suspect this invitation from Xuanfeng Bank is about our company’s distribution channels," his female assistant said, panting as she leaned over his desk.

Louis smiled and nodded. "Not just anyone can get into our distribution channels. A wine without the proper qualifications is a no-go, even if it’s backed by Xuanfeng Bank. However, in time, Xuanfeng Bank is poised to become the next Rui Shi Bank. It’s worth going to see what’s what."

Most of the other invited liquor distributors thought along the same lines as Louis, having also guessed Xuanfeng Bank’s intentions.

But if Xuanfeng Bank really wanted to get into the liquor business and use their sales channels, the bank’s name alone wouldn’t be enough. They wouldn’t risk their own reputations.

...

「Wind Manor」

Baguda rushed in and found Lu Feng. "His Excellency the Governor, I have two matters to report. First, regarding the clients and heads of liquor distribution companies we invited through Xuanfeng Bank, many have responded and are arranging travel to the Xuanfeng Alliance."

"Second, the winery has been fully integrated and acquired as a state enterprise. We’ve also purchased a large quantity of the materials you requested and had them sent to the winery. However, the guests are arriving in three days, and we have no finished wine."

"Three days is enough," Lu Feng said with a smile. "Have someone prepare high-proof spirits and send them to the winery. And come with me to the winery."

As he spoke, Lu Feng was already heading out of the manor, simultaneously summoning Hong Xi and Hadona to act as translators.

Soon, Lu Feng arrived at the winery. The high-proof spirits he had requested were delivered shortly after.

"Mr. Baguda, you’re here." A middle-aged man at the winery came out to greet them, addressing Baguda respectfully.

Baguda immediately introduced him to Lu Feng. "His Excellency the Governor, this is Liguer. He comes from a family of master brewers in Cambodia and is an expert on alcohol. He will be in charge of the winery from now on."

"Mm," Lu Feng nodded, then gestured to Liguer. "Let’s head inside."

Hadona immediately translated.

Liguer was utterly shocked to hear Baguda’s words.

He knew that the supreme ruler of the Xuanfeng Alliance was the mysterious Governor, but this person had never revealed himself publicly.

’I can’t believe the Governor is standing right in front of me.’

Without another moment of hesitation, he hurried after Lu Feng.

Lu Feng led them directly to a cellar, where he had the high-proof spirits and the ingredients for the Dream-Returning Wine brought in.

He took out the recipe for Dream-Returning Wine, but he split it, giving one half to Hong Xi and the other to Baguda. He said gravely, "Baguda, you and Hong Xi will each be responsible for one half of this recipe. Remember, it must never be leaked. And Hong Xi, send your people to guard the winery. I want it under military-style management."

Seeing how serious Lu Feng was, Hong Xi and Baguda nodded at once.

Baguda asked again, "His Excellency the Governor, we only have three days. Is that really enough time for brewing?"

"This wine has two brewing methods. For the ordinary method, three days is more than enough." As Lu Feng spoke, he took the ingredients and began adding them to the high-proof spirits according to the recipe, starting the process.

Baguda, Hong Xi, and Liguer all exchanged bewildered glances.

Even though Hong Xi and Baguda weren’t in the winemaking business, they knew it was impossible to brew anything in just three days. Three days wasn’t even long enough for a proper infusion.

However, they would never question Lu Feng’s authority now.

’If His Excellency the Governor says it can be done, then it can be done.’

Lu Feng prepared a batch of several hundred pounds of Dream-Returning Wine. He filled a small jug to take with him and had the rest sealed up to ferment for three days.

Once finished, he left the winery with the jug of wine and returned to Wind Manor. There, he brought the jug into the game and checked its attributes:

[This is a jug of Dream-Returning Wine, currently brewing and fermenting... Time required: 3 days...]

Seeing the status message, Lu Feng was relieved.

’The brewing was a success. Now I just have to wait three days.’

Time passed.

A day went by in the blink of an eye.

Wind Capital International Airport welcomed a special international flight. It was a private charter from Tianzhou City in Dragon Country, specifically transporting personnel from various infrastructure companies.

Although Wind Capital International Airport was still not up to standard, Tianzhou City had gone ahead and opened the first international route to the Xuanfeng Alliance.

The brothers Wang Kai and Wang Xin disembarked from the plane with their entourage.

They had simply hitched a ride on the flight.

President Lu had instructed them to come to the Xuanfeng Alliance to open a branch office and promote the Qingfeng Intelligent Assistant. As the heads of management and technology at Qingfeng Network Company, it was necessary for them to be present for the launch.

Fortunately, President Lu had already made arrangements for them.

The moment they stepped off the plane, they saw a group waiting for them with great ceremony. Leading the welcome party was none other than Baguda, the Vice Governor of the Xuanfeng Alliance.

They had reviewed his file on the way over.

In terms of their own country’s political ranks, this man was the nation’s second-in-command.

’Someone of his stature was personally here to welcome them?’

’Just how much influence does President Lu have here in the Xuanfeng Alliance?’

’It was unbelievable.’

Although Qingfeng Network Company was an internet giant back home, they were still overwhelmed by this reception.

Baguda, who had also reviewed their files, immediately stepped forward to greet them. "Messrs. Wang, welcome to the Xuanfeng Alliance to open your company. I am Baguda, Vice Governor of the Xuanfeng Alliance. The Governor has arranged a banquet to welcome you both."

This shocked the two brothers, Wang Kai and Wang Xin, even more.

’The Governor? Isn’t he the supreme leader of the Xuanfeng Alliance?’

’Someone of his status was personally hosting them? Had they been overwhelmed by the welcome a little too soon?’