Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 281: 30 Years of Research Achievements (1/2)

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: 30 Years of Research Achievements

Chen Yu’s eyes sparkled as he stared intently at the three large vats.

On the “Cold Injury Herb Chart,” there was a record of a fruit wine made mainly from pears and apples, which could be used to treat most common colds, and to some extent, even relieve pain.

Li Song looked proudly at the people before him, then placed his cane on top of the three large vats.

“You all came here today for the wine in these vats. So, state your reasons. If you satisfy me, the wine is yours. If I’m not convinced, I’ll smash them right away,” he said.

San Mu suddenly became tense; his application for the new Traditional Chinese Medicine recipe required this fruit wine.

If he couldn’t bring this wine back with him, his project would be ruined.

In his anxiety, San Mu hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, but after just two steps, his body suddenly weakened and he collapsed to the ground.

The blow Li Song had delivered with his cane had not only injured his bones but also his tendons and meridians.

He wouldn’t be able to recover for at least ten days to half a month.

Chen Yu’s pupils widened. When he had seen the old man take action, it seemed like a light tap with a cane. How could it be so formidable?

While he was still puzzled, Li Song had already taken a small bowl and ladled out a bowl of wine from the vat, offering it to Tong Ming.

“Old Tong, you’ve also contributed to making this wine. The very last sip is for you,” he said.

Unexpectedly, Tong Ming, far from being grateful, sat down with a smile to the side.

“Old Li, I can guarantee that this bowl of wine is not the last sip, and you’re not going to smash these three vats today either,” he claimed.

Mr. Li Song was taken aback for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter and drained the wine in his hand.

“Alright, you’ve passed my test, so you’ll have a share of this wine. As for this young man…” he began.

Before Li Song could finish, Chen Yu stepped forward and whispered into his ear.

“Old master, the herbs you used for brewing this fruit wine, as well as their order, are…”

Chen Yu had already discerned all the ingredients when he smelled the fruit wine and now he easily recited them.

After listening, Li Song stood there thunderstruck. He never imagined someone else in the world could know his secret recipe.

His breathing became rapid, and he seemed somewhat dazed.

“Impossible. This is a family secret recipe of mine, and I’ve spent a full thirty years refining it. No one in the world besides me knows the exact method of production. Where did you steal it from?” he demanded.

Tong Ming burst out laughing, “My son-in-law is unlike anyone else; he has an exceptional sense of smell that surpasses the ordinary, able to discern all your formulas and even the brewing methods with just a sniff.”

Li Song sighed resignedly, “So you mean to say that even if I go back to these three vats, your son-in-law could easily brew a new batch!”

With that, Li Song retracted his cane and sat down somewhat helplessly.

Chen Yu immediately felt relieved. Although he already knew the precise brewing method and the herbs used, it would still take him quite an effort to brew it himself.

Moreover, the fruit wine in these three large vats was also an extremely important raw material for him. If he could slightly refine it and offer it as a specialty drink in his shop, it would definitely be a hit.

San Mu, lying on the ground and seeing the situation, suddenly had an odd gleam in his eyes. He slowly got up, made a bow to Li Song, and then left the place, leaning on his cane.

However, just as he was about to step out of the doorway, he paused and turned back to look at Chen Yu.