Chapter 227
The second batch of Crescent No. 1 Liquor had just gone on sale and was instantly snapped up. Compared to Crescent Group’s usual million-yuan products, this wine was practically a steal.
Buyers included returning customers from the first batch, wine enthusiasts, and plenty of fans.
When the liquor first launched, there were no purchase limits and little promotion, so a few big customers bought it all up before most people even knew about it.
This time, with purchase limits, many had been eagerly waiting.
When sales opened, questions about the product flooded in.
The online store’s customer service staff were swamped.
Due to the shortage of manpower, Riya and other employees were temporarily reassigned to help.
“Does snake wine really have the advertised effects?”
Riya: “Our snake wine’s effects are certified by an authoritative body.”
“There’s not even a trace of snake skin or bone in your wine. How is it snake wine?”
Riya: “It is indeed made with snake as the raw ingredient.”
“A thousand yuan is too expensive. Can you make it cheaper?”
Riya: “Our store’s prices are the same nationwide—no bargaining.”
“Give me a discount, I’ll buy more.”
Riya said, “All the products in our store are sold at a fixed price, no discounts, and each person is limited to buying two bottles.” Even if someone wanted more, they wouldn’t be able to get them.
Chen Feng leaned closer, glanced at Riya, and said with a hint of sympathy, “You’re still talking to this person?”
Riya shook her head. “No, it seems like I’ve run into a particularly difficult customer.”
Propping her chin in her hand, Chen Feng asked, “Met a nitpicker? If they have time to ask endless questions, they’d be better off creating a few extra accounts and grabbing more bottles. Out of the two hundred thousand bottles available, a hundred thousand have already been sold.”
Riya frowned. “That many already?” It had only been about three minutes!
Chen Feng chuckled. “If it weren’t for the purchase limit, I bet they’d already be sold out by now.”
From what she knew, quite a few large corporations had intended to buy out the entire stock, but because of the restriction, it wasn’t possible. Many company bosses had prepared early, instructing employees to join the rush. One friend of hers worked for a boss who loved this wine so much that he required every employee to prepare at least three accounts.
On the big screen, the sales number kept ticking upward, refreshing constantly.
Riya shook her head and quickly responded to a few customer inquiries.
“Sold out! Sold out!” someone suddenly shouted, and cheers erupted in the office.
Chen Feng glanced at Riya and said, “Oh, it’s sold out. You don’t need to deal with that picky customer anymore. Just tell them it’s gone.”
Riya nodded. “Seems so.”
She sent, “Sold out.” The other person suddenly got anxious.
“Sold out? How can it be sold out already?”
“Are you just doing this to create fake scarcity?”
“Do you have any left? I can pay more.”
“When’s the next sale?”
…
Chen Feng looked at the string of replies on Riya’s screen and said speechlessly, “What’s with this person? At first they didn’t buy, and now that it’s gone, they’re making a fuss.”
Riya smiled. “It’s human nature—people want things more when they see others fighting for them.”
Two hundred thousand bottles had sold out instantly. Many people had learned about the purchase limit in advance and prepared multiple accounts to participate. Consumer enthusiasm was far greater than Zhuang Feixue had imagined. Two hundred thousand bottles, two per account, and it was all gone in under five minutes.
“The wine’s selling well!” Lin Zhihao said.
Even though the profit per bottle wasn’t huge, the large quantity still meant considerable earnings. The cost of this batch was low, and the net income was over a hundred million.
Zhuang Feixue nodded. “The main thing is the snake wine concentrate.”
Half of the snake wine concentrate Chu Feng had brought was already used up. If they couldn’t replenish the supply, production would be affected.
“I heard from Manning there’s still plenty left,” Lin Zhihao said.
“Oh? Manning said that?” Zhuang Feixue asked curiously.
Lin Zhihao nodded. “Manning also mentioned they have other wines.”
Zhuang Cheng asked excitedly, “Could it be monkey-brewed wine?”
“I’m not sure,” Lin Zhihao replied with a frown. “Monkey-brewed wine? You mean Monkey Wine?”
Zhuang Cheng nodded. “Yes.”
Lin Zhihao asked curiously, “Do they really have that over there?”
“You haven’t tried it?” Zhuang Cheng asked.
“No.”
Zhuang Cheng couldn’t help but laugh.
Seeing Zhuang Cheng’s smug expression, Lin Zhihao was puzzled. “What are you so happy about?”
“Nothing,” Zhuang Cheng thought to himself. At least he’d tasted Monkey Wine before—one thing he had over Lin Zhihao. Maybe his standing in Chu Feng’s eyes wasn’t so low after all.
“Speaking of which, I heard a group of monkeys appeared in Wuyi Mountain,” Lin Zhihao said. “They’re very smart—can even chant scriptures. Maybe they can brew wine too.”
Zhuang Cheng blinked. “They’re really that smart?”
Lin Zhihao nodded. “Seems like it.”
Zhuang Cheng took a deep breath. “It’s said that many beasts deep in the mountains are very intelligent, some even set traps.”
Zhuang Feixue frowned. “We’re getting off topic.”
Lin Zhihao smiled awkwardly. “It just feels like selling only one type of wine in our store is a bit monotonous. If we could offer more varieties, that’d be better.”
Zhuang Feixue nodded. “True, but we should focus on quality over quantity. Any new wine must have its own unique character.”
If it was too ordinary, it would tarnish the company’s reputation.
Zhuang Cheng lowered his head, recalling the Hundred Flowers Honey Wine Chu Feng had once given him. It had been so delicious that he couldn’t forget it.
At that moment, Chu Feng opened the door and stepped into the general manager’s office.
“Sis, Zhihao, you were looking for me?”
Zhuang Feixue nodded. “We wanted to discuss our wine business with you.”
She briefly outlined her sales plan.
Chu Feng nodded. “Adding more wine varieties? Sure!”
The Crescent Village wasn’t the same as before. Back then, due to limited ingredients, they couldn’t produce much Hundred Fruit Wine.
But now, Jocelyn and Shaman Qiu Luo had planted a large number of fruit trees around the village.
With two plant-type ability-users, the growth speed of fruit trees was extraordinary. Qiu Luo had recently used many witch stones and had grown much stronger.
“Really?” Zhuang Feixue asked in delight.
“Second Brother, what kinds of wine do you plan to sell? Monkey Wine? Hundred Flowers Honey Wine?” Zhuang Cheng asked eagerly.
Chu Feng nodded. “Both are possible. But if we sell them, the price can’t be the same as Snake Wine’s one thousand.”
In the other world, Hundred Fruit Wine was a rare treasure. Monkey Wine and Hundred Flowers Honey Wine were of exceptional quality and must not be sold cheaply.
“Of course,” Zhuang Feixue agreed.
“But there’s no rush,” Chu Feng said. “For now, let’s focus on boosting Snake Wine’s reputation.”
Zhuang Feixue nodded. “Alright.”
*
Chu Feng brought Illya to the Crescent Village.
Illya closed his eyes, a little intoxicated. “The atmosphere here is getting more and more comfortable.”
Chu Feng glanced toward the direction of the Tree of Life. “It should be because of that Tree of Life. Let’s go take a look.”
Illya nodded. “Alright.”
The closer they got to the Tree of Life, the fresher the air felt.
“Boss.” Jocelyn noticed them and greeted them with a bow.
Chu Feng looked at the Tree of Life with some doubt. “It’s grown so fast!” It had only been a few days, yet it was already this tall.
Jocelyn smiled. “The growth conditions are excellent.”
Chu Feng nodded. “True.”
With spiritual soil, witch stones, and the stimulation from ability-users, it was normal for it to grow quickly—in fact, it would be abnormal if it didn’t.
If the elves’ Tree of Life had such conditions, maybe it could have been saved.
Thinking of the elf village, Jocelyn felt a strange mix of emotions.
She used to think the elf tribe was the most wonderful place in the world. But after venturing out, she realized the outside world was just as fascinating. There are always stronger people and higher skies. While staying secluded had kept them safe, it also came with drawbacks.
Chu Feng asked, “Has the production of Life Essence increased?”
Jocelyn nodded. “Yes, now it can produce ten drops a day.”
Chu Feng was surprised. “That much?” Life Essence was supposed to be extremely rare.
Jocelyn replied, “Under normal circumstances, no, of course not.” The Tree of Life in his clan only produced two or three drops a day. “It’s because of the witch stones. I tested it—if you reduce the supply of witch stones, the output of Life Essence drops sharply.”
Chu Feng narrowed his eyes in thought. The Tree of Life seemed to function like a converter, turning witch stones into spirit liquid.
“Boss.” Sang Jin walked over carrying a bucket, bowing to Chu Feng.
Chu Feng was puzzled. “Sang Jin? Why are you here?”
Jocelyn tilted his head. “He’s been helping out here lately.”
Back in the Rainbow Silkworm Village, Sang Jin not only dyed fabrics but also took care of mulberry trees, so he had some experience with plant care.
Chu Feng nodded. “I see.”
Sang Jin looked embarrassed. “My ability isn’t very strong, so I can only help in other ways.”
Chu Feng patted his shoulder. “You’re still young, there’s plenty of room for your ability to grow. Take it slow. But… Sang Jin, have you gained some weight?”
Sang Jin’s face flushed bright red. “A lot?”
Chu Feng nodded seriously. “Yes.” His face was definitely rounder.
Illya pinched Chu Feng, and he quickly corrected himself. “Well, not that much.”
Sang Jin scratched his head shyly. “I have been eating a bit more lately. The food in Crescent Village is just too good.”
Coming here had opened a new world for him. The villagers were warm and generous, often giving him snacks.
At first, Sang Jin had been a little reserved, but soon he was completely won over.
Crescent Village had many hot pot places, skewer shops, cake stores… People often invited him to eat, and he’d grown noticeably rounder.
