SFS Chapter 111 Baijiu (Chinese liquor)
Chapter 111 Baijiu (Chinese liquor)
In Xianyang, the capital of the Qin Dynasty, a bustling and vibrant city, the streets were teeming with traffic and pedestrians. Over the past month, Ying Wuyou had launched three novel products: soap, face masks, and perfume.
The advent of these products filled the ladies of Xianyang with ecstatic joy. First came the soap, which brought them unprecedented delight. Its delicate, smooth foam, carrying a faint, refreshing fragrance, gently washed away the dust from their skin, leaving them feeling reborn, their skin smoother and more delicate.
Then, the introduction of face masks caused an even greater sensation. Each mask, as thin as a cicada's wing, was gently applied to the face, like a soft caress, bringing moisture and pampering to the skin. In their spare time, the ladies would often gather together to share their experiences and feelings after using the masks, each face beaming with a happy and satisfied smile.
Finally, the invention of perfume made it an essential item for them on various important occasions. With just a light spray, the unique and captivating fragrance would linger around them like a wisp of smoke, making them intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.
The First Tower of Qin, the most luxurious and magnificent building in Xianyang, undoubtedly became a favorite place for literati, officials, and wealthy merchants. Here, they could not only savor delicacies they had never tasted before, but also engage in lively discussions, expressing their insights and emotions. It was also an ideal venue for hosting grand banquets, where celebrities from all walks of life gathered to celebrate and enjoy these wonderful moments together.
Today at the First Restaurant of Qin, each table of guests has a bottle of wine beside them, said to be a newly developed fine wine, specially brought out for guests to try and to solicit their valuable opinions and suggestions. Seeing this, everyone asked with curiosity, "What kind of wine is this?"
A smiling waiter patiently explained, "This is called baijiu, but it's quite strong. Please be careful when you taste it, and don't choke." Hearing this, everyone smiled and didn't take it seriously.
Just then, a handsome man picked up his wine glass, tilted his head back, and downed it in one gulp. However, the next moment, a violent cough mixed with wheezing came from the man's mouth, startling everyone around him. The man coughed for a long time before slowly calming down, his face flushed as he scratched his head and said with a somewhat embarrassed smile, "This wine is indeed quite strong, everyone should sip it slowly." Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on and burst into laughter.
Everyone picked up their wine cups and carefully sipped. To their surprise, this baijiu was quite different from the rice wine they usually drank. It had a fiery taste, like a blazing flame spreading wildly in their mouths, inspiring a sense of heroic ambition. After drinking this wine, the rice wine they used to drink suddenly tasted like wax, bland and unpalatable.
In just one day, news of the baijiu (white liquor) at the First Qin Restaurant spread like wildfire throughout Xianyang. Men who loved fine wine flocked to the First Qin Restaurant, eager to taste its unique flavor.
Stepping into the First Floor of Qin, one is greeted by rows of exquisitely crafted wine jars displayed in the lobby, their aroma filling the air. Waiters in uniform warmly greet the guests, pouring them glasses of baijiu (Chinese white liquor). The men raise their glasses, first cautiously inhaling the rich fragrance. Then, they take a small sip, the fiery sensation instantly spreading in their mouths, stimulating their taste buds.
"Good wine! This wine is strong!" a burly man exclaimed loudly. The others nodded in agreement, and the hall was filled with laughter and cheerful chatter.
Ying Wuyou, in the palace, kept a close eye on the promotion of the baijiu. She secretly plotted her next move. At that moment, the system's voice sounded in her mind: [Host, the launch of the baijiu has been very successful, and the market response is currently enthusiastic. Consider further expanding production scale and launching different grades of baijiu to meet the needs of different consumers.]
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and replied, "You're right. We can label the liquor with its alcohol content based on the purity of the distillation. Those who prefer high alcohol content can drink high-proof liquor, and those who prefer low alcohol content can drink low-proof liquor."
The system nodded and said, "[That's fine, host. Your idea is excellent.]"
After a moment's thought, Ying Wuyou asked again: "What suggestions do you have for the next step of marketing?"
The system immediately responded: [Host, you can hold some wine tasting competitions, inviting celebrities and wine connoisseurs from Xianyang City to participate, thereby increasing the brand awareness and reputation of the baijiu. You can also collaborate with some businesses to launch baijiu gift sets, which can be given as gifts on important occasions.]
Ying Wuyou's eyes lit up: [Great idea! However, brewing wine requires grain, and with people struggling to feed themselves, using grain to brew wine is too extravagant. Plus, we need to produce the alcohol, and grain is a huge problem.]
The system nodded helplessly and said, "If that doesn't work, we'll have to control the quantity, or we can buy large quantities of food from other countries."
Ying Wuyou nodded and said, "Let's take a two-pronged approach. On one hand, we can only sell the liquor at the First Tower of Qin, limiting it to fifty catties a day. On the other hand, we can buy large quantities of grain from other countries. However, we can sell the cement formula to other countries in exchange for money or grain!"
The system nodded and said, "Host, your idea is good."
Ying Wuyou's lips curled slightly upward, a faint smile on her face, and she said softly, "Of course." A hint of concern and worry flickered in her eyes as she continued, "I wonder how Brother Fusu is doing now? Is he able to get the grain smoothly?"
Sensing Ying Wuyou's worry, the system quickly reassured her: "Don't worry, host. Young Master Fusu has always been well-liked; with his abilities, he shouldn't encounter any major problems."
Hearing the system's words, Ying Wuyou nodded, a look of trust flashing in his eyes, and murmured to himself, "I hope so."
After saying that, she began to put it into action. Ying Wuyou first posted a notice outside the restaurant, announcing to everyone that the First Restaurant of Qin would only sell fifty catties of wine per day from now on, and that each person could only buy a maximum of one catty per day.
Upon seeing the notice, people were stunned and utterly astonished. They questioned why Princess Jiayang, whether selling soap or liquor, seemed to have no interest in running a serious business, always resorting to such limited-quantity sales. However, despite their doubts, they were helpless. After all, buying something was better than nothing. So, they resigned themselves to the reality and continued their daily visits to the First Qin Building.
With the popularity of baijiu (Chinese liquor), Da Qin First Restaurant's business is booming.