The rich aroma of wine soon permeated outward.
Now the people in Qingcezhuang had begun to return gradually.
Those coming back also smelled the strong fragrance.
"Old man Zhang has made some good wine?"
"I've never smelled this before!"
When some elders caught the scent, they were very surprised.
As old residents of Qingce Village, they were well aware of Old Zhang's skills.
After all, everyone usually bought their drinking wine from him.
They knew very well he didn't have anything new.
Yet now there was a fragrance they had never smelled before?
This made everyone curious.
Some old drinkers walked directly toward Old Zhang's house.
When they approached, the aroma grew even stronger.
Seeing Old Zhang and Takumi busy at work, everyone was a little surprised.
"Old man Zhang, what kind of new wine did you make? Give me a few catties!"
Hearing this, Mr. Zhang immediately glared at them.
"This belongs to Lord Takumi. Don't even think about it."
"These wines are not for sale!"
These old drunkards actually found the place just by following the smell.
He was not pleased.
When everyone heard this, they were instantly disappointed.
So it was Takumi's?
However, at this moment, Takumi spoke.
"Since you old men want some, we can leave a bit for everyone to taste later."
"Mr. Zhang, give me half of it, and you can share the rest with everyone."
"There will be more opportunities to try it in the future."
"I'll take these now."
Takumi made the decision directly.
The wine brewed this time weighed about a hundred catties.
There were still plenty of unused materials left.
Since everyone wanted some, Takumi would take a portion first and leave the rest for the old men here.
Hearing Takumi's words, many elders were overjoyed.
One after another, they thanked him happily.
Under everyone's expectant eyes, the wine continued to flow out of the still.
Once the batch was nearly complete, Takumi took away his share.
The rest remained for the old men to enjoy.
After storing his portion of the drinks, Takumi said:
"Old man, after a while, I'll come over and talk to you about the winery."
"I'll take these wines back and let those Yashas try them."
"Here are several other recipes. Old man, see if you can brew them."
Takumi handed him several new formulas.
Seeing the recipes Takumi gave him, Mr. Zhang became excited.
"Good, good!"
"I will definitely brew these wines."
To him, this was a treasure.
Takumi smiled and stopped thinking about it.
Everything was handed over to the old man. Later, Takumi would return to check on the progress.
If all these wines could be produced successfully, then building the winery would be no problem.
After a short explanation, Takumi didn't stay any longer.
He turned around and left, returning to his manor.
Everyone else had also returned.
It was time to eat.
Seeing Takumi come back, Ningguang grew curious.
"Is it done?"
She knew exactly what Takumi had gone to do today.
Now that he was back, it must be completed.
Takumi nodded.
Without hesitation, he took a wine barrel out of his space equipment.
Seeing the barrel, Ningguang's eyes lit up.
She hurried over.
Then she stared intently at the barrel.
Takumi opened it, and a strong aroma of wine spread through the air.
Looking at the wine, Ningguang became even more interested.
"Really not bad."
"Let's try it later!"
Her tone was full of anticipation.
Takumi nodded.
He was also looking forward to it.
But for now, it was dinner time.
Takumi drank a little wine while eating with Ningguang and the others.
Several little lolis watched anxiously.
It looked delicious.
Just seeing Takumi and the others enjoying themselves made it seem even tastier.
But they knew this was wine.
So even though they were tempted, they didn't touch it.
"Really not bad."
"No wonder the old man collected this recipe."
"This is just one of the common ones."
"The more complicated ones probably taste even better."
Takumi took a sip and couldn't help praising it.
Hearing this, Ningguang nodded.
Her face was slightly flushed.
She looked at the wine glass in her hand with affection.
"One sip and the rich aroma fills the mouth, making it hard to swallow right away."
"The taste is slightly spicy, but it feels perfect."
"It's really good."
"If it can be sold, it will definitely attract many people."
"In Liyue, quite a few love drinking baijiu."
"Give me some later as well."
"I'll store it."
"After years of aging, it will taste even more mellow."
After she said this, Ningguang couldn't help taking another sip.
Takumi nodded, not refusing.
Glancing at everyone at the table, he said:
"I'll give each of you some later."
"Keqing, bring some back to your father."
"Shenhe, take some to Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun."
"She'll probably like it very much."
"Then I'll deliver some to the old man too."
Takumi divided the wine he had brought back.
Everyone received their share.
Bringing some to Master Liuyun was fine.
Shenhe nodded thoughtfully.
No problem.
Keqing also agreed.
Her father would surely like it.
And so it was settled.
On the second day, Takumi brought the wine brewed yesterday to Zhongli.
The Yashas were not present.
Only Zhongli was drinking tea and chatting quietly.
"Old man, you're really leisurely."
"Have you been ignoring the Li Wangmao matter at the school?"
Takumi sat down in front of Zhongli.
Then he took out the wine he had brought.
Seeing what Takumi produced, Zhongli was a little surprised.
"So fast?"
How was this possible?
From yesterday to now, there wasn't even enough time to prepare the materials.
"I used my strength to help ferment it."
"Try it and see if the taste is right."
Takumi understood what Zhongli was asking.
He was simply surprised that the wine was finished so quickly.
Seeing this, Zhongli didn't hold back.
He took out a wine glass from his pocket.
Then he opened the bottle and poured himself a drink.
He was particular about it.
Takumi had thought he would just wash a teacup and pour it in.
But no—out came a proper wine glass.
As expected of him.