N-A-A Chapter 57 Gold Market Horse Bones
Chapter 57 Gold Market Horse Bones
"It's almost time, please have a seat, Master. I'll go in and deal with the Thousand-Day Intoxication, and I'll be right back."
"it is good."
Gu Qianbei went into the brewing room, but Haitang did not follow.
Every winemaker has their own unique techniques, and she naturally understands this rule; she wouldn't pry into someone else's cooking skills.
Soon, a quarter of an hour had passed.
Perhaps it was the gentle breeze that was so pleasant, or perhaps it was the intoxicating aroma of wine in the air.
Haitang had unknowingly fallen asleep.
When Gu Qianbei came out, he only saw a cute-looking Haitang sleeping.
At this moment, she did not exude the aura of a mistress, but rather the charming innocence of a young girl.
"Looks like you're exhausted."
Gu Qianbei smiled slightly, took off his blue robe and gently covered Haitang with it, then sat down in the rocking chair to rest again.
A leisurely afternoon should be enjoyed in this way.
Outside the empty brewery, only the sound of their breathing soon remained.
After an unknown amount of time, Haitang slowly woke up.
Upon seeing the blue robe she was wearing, Haitang was momentarily stunned, before quickly regaining consciousness.
"I actually fell asleep?"
Haitang was both surprised and ashamed, never expecting that her vigilance had become so poor.
"It must be because I've been too busy lately that I'm so tired."
Haitang thought to herself.
At this moment, Gu Qianbei, who was standing to the side, looked over.
"Awake? Did you sleep well?"
Seeing Gu Qianbei's smiling face, Haitang felt a little embarrassed and immediately returned the blue robe she was wearing to him.
"Thank you for your care, Brother Gu. I slept very well. I was rude just now."
Gu Qianbei took the coat and covered herself with it.
"It's alright. People should fall asleep when they're tired; it's only natural and there's no need to apologize. But, Master, you seem quite tired."
The half-day they spent together brought them closer, so Haitang didn't stand on ceremony. After a sigh, she slowly revealed her troubles.
"Recently, the number one manor in the world has encountered considerable problems in recruiting people. Many extraordinary individuals have neither accepted nor refused the invitations, remaining in a wait-and-see state."
They seemed afraid that joining the number one manor in the world would mean losing their freedom, or perhaps they wouldn't receive the benefits I promised.
The number one clan in the world has just been established, and it lacks both prestige and trust. It's normal that those who are truly capable need to wait and see.
If Gu Qianbei hadn't known the strength of the number one manor in the world, he wouldn't have dared to join rashly.
"Solving this problem isn't difficult."
Gu Qianbei thought for a moment and then slowly spoke.
"Brother Gu, do you have a solution?"
Haitang's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but look at Gu Qianbei with curiosity.
"Has the lord ever heard the story of buying a horse's bones for a thousand pieces of gold?"
Gu Qianbei did not answer the question directly, but instead asked it in return.
Haitang paused for a moment, then said, "You mean that in ancient times, a king would buy the bones of a thoroughbred horse for a thousand pieces of gold, so that people would think he was knowledgeable about horses, and then attract horse breeders to sell the thoroughbred horse to him?"
"That's good. The manor lord could follow suit."
Gu Qianbei laughed.
Haitang frowned slightly as if she had thought of something, and said, "Nowadays, the number one manor in the world has many talented people. Logically speaking, it should be enough to show people the sincerity of the number one manor in the world."
"That's not enough. Because the reputation isn't strong enough. The publicity needs to be sensational."
"A gimmick?"
Haitang was puzzled.
"Being the world's greatest detective or the world's greatest brewer is too ordinary and doesn't generate enough public attention. But what if it were the world's laziest person?"
"The laziest person in the world? What use would I have for such a good-for-nothing..."
Haitang was about to retort when she seemed to understand something and was overjoyed.
"That's right! If the number one manor in the world can tolerate even the laziest person in the world, then no one else will have any concerns. No matter what kind of ability someone has, they will be willing to come and give it a try."
At that point, the initiative will be in our hands; we just need to exclude the unqualified people.
Brother Gu! Your method is absolutely brilliant!
A perfect publicity plan immediately came to mind, and it could be implemented right away.
"I'm glad I could be of any help to the manor lord."
Gu Qianbei smiled slightly and closed her eyes to rest again.
Seeing Gu Qianbei's comfortable expression, Haitang's joy faded slightly, replaced by a thoughtful look.
"It seems that Brother Gu is not just a winemaker."
This method seems simple, but it's not easy to figure out if you don't understand the key points.
Moreover, Gu Qianbei came up with the solution instantly after learning about her troubles.
This kind of quick wit is no small feat.
"It seems that the number one manor in the world has started to recruit some truly talented people."
Thinking of this, Haitang smiled with satisfaction.
After a good night's sleep, Haitang felt much better and now that she had a solution, she immediately said goodbye to Gu Qianbei and went back to her study to work.
Watching Haitang's departing figure, Gu Qianbei sighed, "Serving the imperial court like a beast of burden isn't easy."
Afterwards, Gu Qianbei took out the Cangguang Gourd, gave two mouthfuls of Bihe Dew, and entered a state of no distractions to begin cultivating the Golden Light Mantra.
The refinement of both body and mind cannot be neglected for even a single day.
Half an hour later, the golden light on Gu Qianbei's body gradually dissipated, and his cultivation for the day was finally over.
"The effect of the Jade Lotus Dew in increasing internal strength has been almost completely exhausted by the Nine Heavens Wine Transformation Technique. Right now, only the Five Poisons Tempering Wine is still useful."
It should be able to break through to the innate realm before its value is exhausted.
By the way, this number one estate in the world should also have fine wines.
If one could use the fine wine here to cultivate internal strength, that would be a huge win.
Furthermore, if it could be stored in the storage gourd, the storage space could be expanded even further.
With this in mind, Gu Qianbei immediately decided to visit the wine cellar of the number one manor in the world.
Before he could even get up, a cheerful voice rang out.
"Hahaha! Brother Gu! I've been looking everywhere for you! How's the brewing going?"
Gu Qianbei looked up at the sound and saw that it was Zhang Jinjiu.
"Everything went smoothly. However, it will take another month to open this fine wine, so Brother Zhang has probably arrived too early."
"Good wine is never too late. Although I love wine, right now I'd rather make friends with Brother Gu."
Zhang Jinjiu wasn't particularly enthusiastic about joining the number one manor in the world; he only considered it a favor to Iron-Blooded Marquis.
Unexpectedly, I met a master brewer like Gu Qianbei here.
This is exactly the type of friend he most wants to make.
"Brother Zhang is a straightforward person, and I am naturally very happy to make friends with you."
Gu Qianbei said with a smile.
Zhang Jinjiu is indeed a good friend.
In the original story, he could have stayed out of it, but for the sake of his friend Haitang, he got involved and ultimately died tragically at the hands of Yagyu Tajima-no-kami.
Such loyal and righteous people are rare in the martial arts world.
"Hahaha! I knew Brother Gu would suit my taste. If you ever have any trouble at the Number One Manor in the World, just come and find me."
"If that's what you mean, Brother Zhang, then I do have something I'd like to ask you for help with."
"Oh? What is it?"
Zhang Jinjiu didn't expect Gu Qianbei to be so direct, but he wasn't offended; he was just a little curious.