Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Chapter 647 The Winery Produces Wine

Yuan Shumei ignored Lu Yao, and Lu Yao ignored her as well.

I went to watch the workers at the winery operate the equipment.

Yuan Shumei asked Grandpa Zuo for his opinion.

Grandpa Zuo leaned over the edge of the steamer, squinting at the thermometer on top.

The mercury column slowly climbed upwards, reaching over eighty centimeters. He reached out and touched the wine tube, then turned and called out:

"Add fuel to the fire!"

Xilian added a few more thin pieces of wood to the stove, and the flames leaped up, licking the bottom of the pot.

The steamer was bubbling away, and steam was rising from the seams of the lid, carrying a strong smell of grain.

"It'll be here soon."

Grandpa Zuo muttered to himself as he moved the wine jar under the wine spout.

Lu Yao leaned closer to take a look.

The outlet is a copper pipe that bends from the condenser and the opening is wrapped with gauze.

Water was flowing through the condenser, and Yuan Shumei was squatting there watching. The water flow couldn't be too strong or too weak; it had to be kept steady.

"The wine is ready!"

Yuan Shumei said in a low voice.

Sure enough, the first drop of liquid seeped from the copper pipe, glistening, hung on the pipe opening, swayed for a moment, and then dripped into the jar.

Then the second and third drops slowly formed a thin stream that flowed into the jar.

The aroma of the wine immediately filled the air.

The aroma was different from regular baijiu; it was strong but not pungent, carrying the mellow flavor of grains and a warm, comforting scent.

The entire warehouse was instantly filled with this smell, so strong it made your mouth water.

Even people who don't drink alcohol will find it smells delicious.

"It's done! It's done!"

Gou Shengzi jumped up, almost hitting his head on the roof beam.

Grandpa Zuo stared intently at the liquor, his hand resting on the jar, motionless.

The first brew is the strongest and most precious; he has to watch the heat carefully, and he has to change the jar after a certain amount has been consumed.

Lu Yao leaned closer and took a deep breath.

He liked the taste. He had drunk a lot of good wine in his previous life, but he was still a little excited to smell this freshly brewed wine.

Tie Zhu squeezed through the crowd, craning his neck to look into the jar:

"Is it drinkable now?"

"It's drinkable, but too strong," Grandpa Zuo said. "It needs to sit for a while, to age, before the flavor becomes smooth."

Xilian stood up from the stove, patted the ash off her hands, and came over to smell it.

She sniffed, then suddenly smiled:

"This smells really good, much better than the loose liquor sold at the supply and marketing cooperative."

Yuan Shumei stood to the side, her eyes also fixed on the liquor, but she didn't get too close.

Lu Yao glanced at her, and she sensed it. She didn't turn around, but just bit her lip.

The wine flowed faster and faster, from a thin stream to a thick spurt, pouring into the jar with a splash.

Grandpa Zuo stared at the surface of the wine in the jar, and when he saw it was almost ready, he called out:

"Change the jar!"

Er Gouzi quickly handed over another empty jar.

Grandpa Zuo moved the first jar aside and put the second one in place.

The movements were skillful, and not a drop of wine was spilled.

In the first jar, the liquid was clear and bright, with a fine, dense layer of wine foam floating on the surface.

Ding Dahu arrived at this time as well.

This morning, when Shumei came out, she told him that the wine would be ready today.

At this moment, Ding Dahu came over, held out a small bowl, took a small portion of the bowl, and sipped it.

He squinted and pondered for a long time, then suddenly nodded:

"Yeah, that's powerful!"

Gou Shengzi also rushed to take a little, choked and coughed after drinking it, his face turned red, but he still gave a thumbs up:

"Excellent wine! Excellent wine!"

Grandpa Zuo filled the second jar and then changed to the third jar.

The first three jars of liquor were collected, and the liquor that followed became weaker. It was called Erguotou, which was still fragrant, but not as strong.

Lu Yao walked up to the first jar, took a small spoon, scooped up a little, and took a sip.

The liquor burned as soon as it entered my mouth, from my throat all the way down to my stomach, but after that, there was a warm, comforting sensation.

He nodded and said to Grandpa Zuo:

"This wine shop."

Grandpa Zuo grinned, revealing a few yellow teeth:

"I've been brewing wine all my life, and this batch is one of the best. The ingredients are good, the water is good, and the heat is just right."

Yuan Shumei whispered from the side:

"The temperature is well controlled."

Grandpa Zuo looked at her, then at Lu Yao, and smiled without saying a word.

I sensed that they had a fight, and they weren't as close as before.

Someone outside shouted:

"Is the wine ready?"

Another person ran in.

It was Wang Fugui and Li Youtian. They had just gone to fetch water, and when they came back, they smelled the aroma of wine and ran over.

The warehouse became increasingly lively.

Grandpa Zuo sealed the first jar of wine and moved it to a shady corner.

He patted the jar and said to Lu Yao:

"Keep this jar until your wedding day, and use it as wedding wine."

Lu Yao smiled:

"That would be great."

Xilian clapped her hands beside her:

"It's so prestigious to drink homemade wine at your wedding!"

Gou Shengzi started a commotion:

"Let's drink a few more bowls then, we won't leave until we're completely drunk!"

Everyone laughed again.

Everyone was busy chatting and laughing.

The new wine jars were sealed one by one and neatly stacked against the wall.

Grandpa Zuo counted them; there were three jars of first-grade liquor and eight jars of Erguotou, quite a lot.

Lu Yao went home for dinner.

Mom and Xiaoqian had already returned, and dinner was ready.

Just after we finished eating, Sister-in-law Yufen and Second Aunt Zhang Shulan came over to help decorate the new house.

Except for the character 囍 (double happiness), everything else should be prepared.

The new quilts were also placed on the kang (a heated brick bed).

The contents of the two large cabinets were moved to the back room.

The cabinet, which had been repainted, was empty except for a few of Lu Yao's clothes.

They were waiting for Ding Mei to marry into the family, so they could fill her dowry bag.

Since no one went to the back room, it was relatively safe, so Lu Yao took his cash and the painting and hid them there.

Everyone was busy for a short day.

Everything is ready, and we're just waiting to marry the bride tomorrow.

It was almost nine o'clock when everyone left in the evening.

Everyone told Lu Yao to get some rest, as he needed to get up early tomorrow to fetch the bride.

It was almost ten o'clock when Lu Yao turned off the light and lay down.

I'm a little excited.

When I married Zheng Shuang in my past life, I spent a fortune, booking hotels and inviting celebrities. The house was full of wealthy guests, but I didn't feel nervous at all.

Why am I a little apprehensive about marrying Ding Mei in this lifetime?

I couldn't contain my excitement.

That's true. I didn't have a mother and sister in my past life, and I don't keep in touch with most of the people in my hometown anymore.

They are all friends who exploit each other in society.

The environment is different from what it is now.

Is it because of these?

In my past life... Ding Mei left halfway through her wedding day.

Later I found out she went out drinking alone.

He was upset because she couldn't stop him from marrying her daughter.

Just as I was lost in thought, someone knocked on the window.

The gate is locked. Who's so rude as to jump over the wall to get in?

Lu Yao got up, lifted the red curtain, and looked outside.

It was actually Zuo Xiaoying.

When the girl saw Lu Yao lift the curtain, she stared wide-eyed, gestured, and slurred her words, but what she really meant was to open the door quickly.

Lu Yao had no choice but to get out of bed, slip on his shoes, and open the door.

Zuo Xiaoying scurried in, bringing with her a chill.

I turned around and closed the door and locked it.

"Slurp"

He ran inside.

Lu Yao followed him back.

He was shirtless, wearing only long underwear, and looked at Zuo Xiaoying:

"What are you doing here so late at night? Does Grandpa know?"

"He was asleep, so I crawled through the gaps in the cane."

Lu Yao reached out and removed the dried corn leaves from her hair:

What are you doing here?

"I want……"

Before Sakura could finish speaking, her face turned as red as a radish.

He used his left hand to stroke his right pinky finger, and it took a lot of effort to say it:

"I'll be your woman tonight, I'm fifth in line!"

"What are you talking about? Stop fooling around, go back to sleep. They're getting married tomorrow!"

Lu Yao grabbed the back of her head and pushed her out.

No matter how pretty the little girl is, I didn't include her in my group.

too small.

However, Zuo Xiaoying shook her head like a lion and dodged Lu Yao's hand.

Then her big eyes lit up, her little mouth pouted, and she put her hands on her hips:

"I'm not leaving, I want to be your woman!"

"No way, go back to sleep right now. What do you know? You're not even fully grown yet."

Lu Yao grabbed her again and lifted her out like a chick:

"If you don't behave, I'll call Grandpa Zuo to come and arrest you."

Zuo Xiaoying panicked:

"Lu Yao, if you don't let go, I'll tell Ding Mei about you and Yuejuan having a baby... Also, Yuan Shumei and Jing Youxiang, they're both your women!"

Lu Yao was so frightened that his legs went weak.

Oh no, this girl is going to turn evil. How does she know so much?

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