Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 475: The Truth Revealed_1 (1/2)

Chapter 483: Chapter 475: The Truth Revealed_1

Having said this, Liu Shengli felt proud of his own cleverness and quick wit, and a proud smile spread across his face.

“Hey, I didn’t expect that using that kind of special wild fruit to brew sour wine would be so successful. Later, I tried a small cup myself; the effect was too strong, so I added some other wild fruits and mixed them together to ferment the fruit wine. This one I’m offering you now is the third jar of special fruit wine that I’ve improved on. If Master Qin likes it, I’ll give you this whole jar.”

Liu Shengli gritted his teeth, deciding to give a more substantial gift to Qin Niu.

He was just a nobody, belonging to the poor.

When giving gifts to flatter bigshots like Qin Niu, one naturally brings out the best one has.

This is also the mentality of most poor people.

Offering what one considers their best thing while still worrying that the bigshot might not appreciate it.

“The taste of this wine is very special; I quite like it. However, I don’t want you to give it to me for free. How much do you usually sell a jar for? I’ll give you Silver Money. You have three children and a wife to support, and an old father above you, so I definitely can’t take advantage of you.”

Qin Niu never took advantage of others.

“How could I take your money! It’s just a jar of fruit wine, not worth much.”

Liu Shengli rubbed his hands together, a smile on his face.

“Exactly, exactly. If you’re pleased with it, just help out my husband occasionally in the future, and we can brew you a jar every year without any problems,” added Liu Shengli’s wife from the side.

The couple played their roles of harmonious partnership perfectly.

“For the fruits you risked your life to pick, is Three Silver Money enough for this jar?”

Qin Niu had originally planned to give Two Silver Money but felt it was a bit too little and added one more.

Human nature is greedy. If he said he would give Hundred Taels, then even if he could take the wine this year, there would be no chance of getting another jar next year.

After all, Liu Shengli working for him for a year would probably earn only about four or five Silver Money.

If brewing a jar of wine could sell for Hundred Taels, Liu Shengli, being a shrewd man, would immediately think of selling the wine in town. As long as someone recognized the value, Liu Shengli would definitely hike up the price.

By then, even if Qin Niu was willing to pay Hundred Taels, he might not be able to buy a jar.

Giving Liu Shengli Three Silver Money now was a rather appropriate price.

“A jar of fruit wine, though it has some special effects, is not worth that much. If you love to drink it, just take it home; there’s really no need for money,” Liu Shengli insisted, waving his hand refusing to take the money.

“One is one, two is two. I appreciate that you’re willing to offer me such delicious wine, and I accept your kind gesture. Sour wine doesn’t fetch high market prices, only about fifty or sixty copper coins a jar. But your wine is special, and you risk a great deal picking wild fruit to brew it, so I’m very happy to pay a good price. Don’t think Three Silver Money is too little; it’s also an extra income for your family.

“Does your sister-in-law usually stay at home to take care of people?” Qin Niu turned to Liu Shengli’s wife.

This woman knew how to please, as she puffed out her chest, twisted her willowy waist, and her face bore a charming smile.

“Being a woman, I can only do such household work. Last time, thanks to your blessing, I earned a few tens of Wen Money helping out in the village. If Master Qin has any work for women in the future, please think of me,” she offered with such warmth that Liu Shengli felt a bit uneasy and instinctively moved his chair closer to his wife.

Liu Shengli was very aware that although his wife had given birth to three children, she was still very attractive, and her figure had not deteriorated too much.

What if Qin Niu took a fancy to him? He had no confidence in competing with Qin Niu.