Chapter 173 Breakthrough

Words : 1483 Updated : Sep 21st, 2025

The next morning, Xia Liu got up to check the effect of the medicinal wine. Of course, he didn't drink it himself; instead, he called over the fellow who had been the first to try the wine. After all, the fellow had just gotten married and didn't have children yet. If he didn't drink now, he might not have such a good opportunity later. Following Xia Liu's instructions, the man immediately took a small sip as soon as he arrived. See, the moment the wine hit his stomach, he ran back home. Xia Liu understood without needing to be told that the medicinal wine was a success. By noon, Tianluo Pharmaceutical's wine transport vehicle arrived, and they moved the wine into the vehicle in the same way as before. Six tons of wine, Xia Liu didn't ask for much, just that fifteen thousand bottles of medicinal wine were properly packaged. After the vehicle left, Li Zhong drove a tricycle to the winery. "Uncle Li, a new ride, huh?" Xia Liu greeted Li Zhong as soon as he saw him. "Indeed, having two or three tricycles to haul goods makes it much easier to navigate small roads." Li Zhong said proudly. While the two men were chatting, a few more tricycles entered the winery. They had all gone to the county that morning and each had bought a tricycle. Moreover, on their way back, they also bought several bags of rice, all for fermenting and brewing wine. Osmanthus Village didn't have much land, and the rice they grew was just enough to feed their own families. So for the raw grains needed for brewing, they had to buy them from the county. This was not a problem, as Xia Liu was after creating a brand, and that brand would be recognized by Osmanthus! During the rice fermentation, they would mix in some osmanthus, and later combine it with some medicinal herbs. The wine produced would not only have health-preserving effects but also strengthen the body. Of course, the effects couldn't be too strong, otherwise, it would be overwhelming for those who drank it. After the preparations were made, Xia Liu did not disturb them. In the step of brewing wine, he couldn't compare himself to the elders in the village. When he got home, he received a message on his cell phone. One hundred and twenty million in the account! Sixteen thousand bottles of medicinal wine! Xia Liu guessed it right away. Last time, they transported three tons, and Lan Xin had packaged eight thousand bottles. Today, six tons. An increase was definitely expected; that girl knew he liked round numbers. After lunch, Xia Liu had Zhang Xiaoxue directly transfer the money into fifty shares and deposit it into the villagers' accounts. Two million four hundred thousand per share! When the villagers received the text message alerts, they were nearly scared silly. They hadn't even started working and were already earning over two million; it was outrageous! Li Zhong called Xia Liu as their representative. After understanding the situation, he relayed the information to the villagers. Once everyone understood, they were all overwhelmed with emotion. Just a few days ago, they had invested fifty thousand, and now they had already profited over three million. In a few more days, their bank accounts might just explode! While they were delighted, they also worked even harder. "Brother Xia Liu, am I now a 'white, rich, and beautiful' woman too?" Zhang Xiaoxue said with a giggling smile as she looked at the text message on her phone. "No, no, you're the lady boss, filthy rich, more like a tycoon." "Brother Xia Liu... I dare you to say that again!" But after Zhang Xiaoxue finished yelling, she couldn't catch a glimpse of Xia Liu anymore. That guy knew which way the wind was blowing and, after his tease, immediately ran out the door. Although Zhang Xiaoxue seemed very angry on the surface, her heart was as sweet as if she'd eaten honey. After leaving the house, Xia Liu took a stroll over the mountain he had leased. Ever since he had delegated the management of the chicken farm to a few women, he seldom went there. Before, he had instructed that once the Spiritual Energy-infused feed was finished, they should collect Osmanthus and bring it to his house. Now, the operation of the chicken farm was running very smoothly; as one batch of chickens was sold off, another batch had already grown. Xia Liu, of course, did not forget to increase the women's salary. At present, each of them could already earn fifty thousand yuan a month. After returning home and not finding Zhang Xiaoxue, Xia Liu thought it was time to inquire about Fang Fei, so he drove to the county. Upon arriving in the county, it was natural to check in on Zhang Qing. As per usual practice, he first texted Zhang Qing, and she would choose the location before he joined her. But Zhang Qing didn't reply; Xia Liu had no idea what she was busy with, so he took the elevator up to her office. Just as Xia Liu was about to enter the office, a soft and hurried voice came through from inside." "Can you please not pressure me? I'm about to succeed." "Hm? It's Huang Xue's voice!" After listening attentively, Xia Liu confirmed that Huang Xue was on the phone with someone. What was this 'about to succeed' all about? "I know all about this matter, but you can't rush it. I've been hindered before, and I've only just begun to gain his trust. Give me at most five days—I'll have it done in five days!" "That's enough; don't call me anymore." Having said that, Huang Xue hung up the call and began to look around anxiously. After ensuring there was nothing amiss, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. While Huang Xue was relieving her anxiety, Xia Liu had already reached the stairwell and slowly made his way downstairs. His face was cool and handsome, and who knows what he was contemplating. Before leaving the Longyun Hotel, he also instructed the staff who saw him not to tell anyone about his visit. If anyone asked, they should just say he came to browse and check on the profitability. To be honest, Xia Liu truly came to check on profitability. Compared with before, the grade of Longyun Hotel had visibly improved. The lobby was nearly full of people, and the guests who had not yet been served were almost stupefied watching those next to them who were already eating. A fragrance lingered throughout the lobby. No one could pinpoint what the fragrance was; it had a hint of medicinal herbs, a scent of seafood, an aroma of Osmanthus... Before he left, Xia Liu had the head chef pack up a few dishes for him to take away. His next destination was Li Zhong's home. Experience tales at empire Today was Sunday, and if it were like usual, Li Zhong would definitely be working overtime, but recently he had been feeling unwell, so he was resting at home. It was just Li Zhong at home, as his wife, Xu Fang, had gone out shopping with friends. Seeing Xia Liu come in with things, Li Zhong was overjoyed. In actuality, Xia Liu's purpose in coming was to probe for information about Fang Fei. He did not believe Li Zhong knew nothing. If Li Qianqian wouldn't speak, then he would have to break through from Li Zhong. Before they started dining and drinking, Xia Liu learned that Li Zhong had been feeling unwell recently. So, he took his pulse and found it was only a deficiency of Energy, then wrote him a prescription. Li Zhong had complete trust in Xia Liu's prescription. Originally, Li Zhong had no intention of drinking, but with that prescription at hand, why should he worry? So, he clinked glasses with Xia Liu without hesitation. After three rounds of drinks, Li Zhong's speech was becoming a bit slurred, so Xia Liu tactfully asked, "Uncle Li, have you been to Liuhai City?" "Of course I have been there; I worked there thirty years ago." "Impressive, how did Uncle Li come to befriend Fang Fei's father?" At this question, Li Zhong became interested, downed a small cup of liquor, and then said, "Fang Fei's father, Fang Cheng, is my sworn brother. Back then, I had no idea of his background or identity, We worked together in a factory, sword-fought together, and brawled together. Between the ages of eighteen and twenty, we were inseparable." "What about afterwards?" Xia Liu's interest grew; he had indeed not miscalculated—Li Zhong was definitely a breakthrough!

Chapter 173 Breakthrough

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