Chapter 275: Winery Opening
As the autumn wind blows gently, the leaves on the oasis sway slightly, and the sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the busy crowd. Lin Zhi stood in front of the newly built winery, looking at the building built with Zerg-specific materials, feeling both excited and nervous. The winery is not only the first step for them to become economically independent, but also an attempt for them to integrate into Zerg society and pass on human culture.
"Linzhi, everything is ready!" Wang Jun came running over excitedly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement about the unknown. Wang Kai was checking the promotional poster that had just been made. It was a creative work that combined Zerg patterns with human text, showing both the artistic beauty of the Zerg and the wisdom of human culture.
"We want to let all the Zerg in the Oasis know that our wine shop is open!" Zhang Ying came over with a detailed publicity plan in her hand. She planned to attract customers through the Zerg communication network and organize a grand opening ceremony.
Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li also joined the promotion. They divided the work among themselves. Some were responsible for drawing more posters, while others practiced using Zerg language and human language to introduce the characteristics of the wine shop to the Zerg passing by. Although Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan were still young, they also helped to set up the venue to the best of their ability, with the joy of participation on their faces.
As the opening date approached, the whole oasis was filled with an unusual atmosphere. The Zerg residents began to talk about this new winery jointly run by humans and Zerg. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying decided to hold a free tasting event on the opening day, so that Zerg friends could personally taste their carefully brewed wine.
Finally, the opening day arrived. The morning sun shone over the entire oasis, and many curious Zerg residents gathered in front of the wine shop. Wang Jun and Wang Kai stood at the entrance, warmly welcoming every guest. The four Li brothers and sisters shuttled among the crowd, distributing brochures and answering various questions.
At the tasting session, Lin Zhi personally introduced the origin and characteristics of each wine to the Zerg friends, revealing her insistence on quality and respect for culture from the selection of raw materials to the brewing process. The Zerg residents tasted these unique wines and expressed their admiration, and some even decided to buy them on the spot.
With the successful opening of the winery, Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying not only achieved economic self-sufficiency, but also established a good image in the Zerg society. Their winery has become a new cultural landmark in the oasis, attracting more and more Zerg and humans to come and communicate and experience.
It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze, a good day for opening. Lin Zhi stood in front of the newly built winery, looking at the building built with Zerg-specific materials, and his heart was filled with emotion. This was not only another sign of their roots in this alien world, but also the result of their joint efforts with their Zerg friends.
Brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai arrived at the winery early. They were wearing traditional Zerg costumes and had happy smiles on their faces. Wang Jun patted Lin Zhi on the shoulder and said, "Lin Zhi, we Zerg have been looking forward to your winemaking skills for a long time. This time, we must let all Zerg taste your craftsmanship!"
Lin Zhi smiled and nodded. He looked at the busy Li Hua brothers and sisters, who were busy sorting the various fruits and herbs they had collected to prepare the raw materials for brewing wine. Li Hua wiped his sweat and smiled, "Brother Lin Zhi, your human brewing secrets are really complicated, but we believe that as long as we follow your guidance, we will definitely be able to brew good wine!"
Zhang Ying was instructing Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan as they poured the fermented wine into a special wine vat. Zhang Ying's eyes were focused and serious as she explained: "Winemaking is an art that requires patience and carefulness. Every step must be taken seriously, otherwise it will affect the quality of the wine."
As the sun gradually rose higher, the atmosphere in the winery became more and more heated. Lin Zhi and Wang Jun decided to hold a simple opening ceremony to celebrate this important moment. They lit a bonfire, sat around the fire, and toasted together to celebrate the official opening of the winery.
"Cheers to our friendship and the peaceful coexistence of the Zerg and the worms!" Lin Zhi raised his glass and said loudly.
Everyone responded, and the wine in the cup sparkled in the sun. At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten the racial differences between them, and only had a beautiful vision and expectation for the future in their hearts.
After the ceremony, everyone started to get busy. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying were in charge of guiding the winemaking process, while Wang Jun and Wang Kai led the four Li brothers and sisters as well as Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan to move the raw materials and clean up the site. The whole winery was filled with laughter and busy figures.
As time went by, the first batch of wine was finally brewed successfully. Lin Zhi carefully opened a jar of wine, and a strong aroma of wine hit his nose. He took a sip and felt that it was soft and mellow, with a long aftertaste. He couldn't help but praise it: "Good wine! This is definitely the result of our joint efforts!"
Everyone started to taste the food, and everyone's face was filled with satisfaction and joy. At this moment, they deeply felt the power of unity and cooperation and the joy of success.
The air was filled with the fragrance of fruit and soil. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying led the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, as well as the four siblings Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, Li Li, and their friends Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, to prepare for the winery. The Zerg brothers were extremely strong and were responsible for carrying the heavy winemaking utensils; while the four siblings were clever and good at decoration and layout, making the winery both simple and elegant.
As the opening date approached, Lin Zhi realized that fine wine alone was not enough to attract customers, and that he needed to have a few signature dishes as a supplement to make the winery stand out from many competitors. So he proposed to use the unique ingredients of the Zerg world and combine them with human cooking skills to create a few new dishes.
"We can try to make fruit wine with the honey fruit of the insect tribe, and then pair it with fresh cordyceps as a side dish." Lin Zhi's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Cordyceps is rich in nutrients and has a unique taste. It will definitely attract many diners."
Zhang Ying nodded in agreement and led Li Hua and Li Li to collect Cordyceps. They shuttled between the grasses and quickly collected enough Cordyceps with their keen intuition and delicate techniques. Wang Jun and Wang Kai were responsible for processing the Cordyceps, washing and slicing them to prepare them as ingredients for new dishes.
Li Ming and Li Li were busy in the kitchen, trying to combine cordyceps with human seasonings to create a dish called "cordyceps mixed with fresh vegetables". This dish is bright in color, the cordyceps is crispy, and the fresh vegetables are sweet, melting in the mouth, leaving people with endless aftertaste.
On the other hand, Lin Zhi personally guided the winemaking process. He crushed the honey fruit, added special yeast, and sealed the jar for fermentation. As time went by, the aroma of fruit and wine intertwined and permeated the entire winery, intoxicating people.
Finally, the day of the winery's opening arrived. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying stood at the door of the winery, welcoming guests from all directions. The villagers of the insect tribe were full of curiosity about the newly opened winery and came to taste it. When they tasted the dish "cordyceps mixed with fresh vegetables", they all praised its unique flavor and taste. The fruit wine carefully brewed by Lin Zhi became a delicacy that everyone rushed to buy.
"This winery is amazing! Not only is the wine fragrant, but the dishes are also delicious." An old Zerg man exclaimed.
Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying smiled at each other, they knew that this adventure was another success.
Today is the auspicious day for the opening of this winery, and the whole town is immersed in a festive atmosphere.
Lin Zhi stood at the entrance of the wine shop, looking at the plaque made of Zerg-specific materials, on which were engraved the four characters "Exotic and Pure Fragrance", and she felt indescribable excitement. Zhang Ying beside her was busy checking various preparations to ensure that everything went smoothly.
"Sister Linzhi, everything is ready, and the guests are coming soon." Wang Jun ran over excitedly to report, his eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown. Since the two human travelers Linzhi and Zhang Ying came to the Zerg world, their lives have undergone earth-shaking changes, and this change started with an unexpected rescue operation.
Wang Kai was debugging the newly purchased winemaking equipment. These equipment were the crystallization of technology they brought from the human world. They were designed to combine the unique plant resources of the Zerg to brew unprecedented fine wine. He turned to Li Ming and said, "Brother, how are the dishes prepared? Today is a big day for our winery, we have to show our best skills."
Li Ming smiled and nodded. He was busy instructing the Zerg chefs in the kitchen to prepare various ingredients. These ingredients included rare fungi and exotic fruits unique to the Zerg, as well as traditional ingredients brought from the human world. The two were cleverly combined to create a feast for the taste buds.
"Don't worry, Brother Kai, I have created several special dishes based on Sister Linzhi's recipes and combined them with the tastes of our Zerg." Li Ming spoke with confidence. He knew very well that food can not only attract customers, but also serve as a bridge connecting the cultures of two worlds.
At this time, Li Hua and Li Li were busy decorating the banquet hall. They decorated every corner with colorful Zerg silk ribbons and flowers, making the whole wine shop full of warmth and romance. Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan were responsible for receiving guests. They welcomed friends from all Zerg tribes with elegant gestures and warm smiles.
As the melodious music slowly sounded, beautifully decorated carriages arrived one after another, and the guests arrived at the door of the winery one after another. For a while, laughter and joy rose one after another, and the originally quiet winery was gradually filled with noise.
In the center of the bustling crowd, Lin Zhi was wearing a moon-white long dress, the hem of which flowed like clouds, and her beautiful face was filled with a warm smile; while Zhang Ying, standing next to her, was wearing a dark blue long gown, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, his eyes were bright, revealing confidence and determination.
The two stood side by side, like a perfect couple, attracting the attention of many guests. They bowed slightly, clasped their fists and saluted the guests coming from all directions, and said in unison: "Thank you all for coming to our humble home today. Here, on behalf of all Zerg brothers and sisters, we would like to extend our most sincere welcome to everyone!" As soon as the words fell, there was a warm applause at the scene.
Then, Lin Zhi opened her red lips and began to tell the story between them and their Zerg brothers and sisters in a clear and pleasant voice. She said: "We once faced countless difficulties and obstacles together, but we never left each other and supported each other. It is this deep friendship that has enabled us to go through the ups and downs hand in hand and come to this point today." When she was moved, her eyes could not help but turn red.
At this time, Zhang Ying took over the conversation and continued: "That's right, we not only have an indestructible friendship, but also have a common dream - that is to create a bright future of our own through unremitting efforts! No matter how tortuous the road ahead is, we will move forward bravely and never give up!" His words were loud and clear, and everyone present was moved.
Today, the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and everyone is gathered together to witness a special moment - the grand opening of a brand new winery! However, at this moment, what we celebrate is not only limited to the birth of this winery, but more importantly, it symbolizes that two completely different world cultures meet, merge and coexist harmoniously here.
Lin Zhi stood in the middle of the crowd, her eyes firm and bright, her voice clear and powerful echoing in everyone's ears: "Friends, today, we are here not just to cheer for the opening of a winery. There is a deeper meaning behind this, that is, the exchange and collision between different races and cultures. I firmly believe that with the help of food and wine as a bridge, the friendship between humans and Zerg will become deeper and indestructible!"
As Lin Zhi finished her passionate and generous words, thunderous applause broke out at the scene. People's faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, as if they had seen the beautiful scene of the future full of friendship and peace.
Accompanied by melodious music and enthusiastic applause from the guests, the banquet officially kicked off. A team of well-trained waiters filed in, holding exquisite plates in their hands, on which were placed mouth-watering delicacies.
The first dish that caught my eye was the one called "Fragrance of Mushrooms". This dish uses extremely rare fungi of the Zerg as the main ingredient. These fungi grow in dark caves deep in the Zerg territory. After years of sedimentation, they absorb the essence of the earth and emit a rich and charming aroma. The chef skillfully uses the secret sauce made by humans to season it, making the already delicious fungi even more mellow and layered. When the lid is opened, a rich mushroom aroma hits you in the face, as if you are in a vibrant forest.
Next up was a dessert called "Long-lasting Fruit Charm". It was made from a fruit that is unique to the Zerg, which is round and cute in appearance, and bright and attractive in color. After careful processing by the chef, the original sweet taste of the fruit was retained, while the excess sourness was removed. The delicate taste that melts in the mouth makes people intoxicated, sweet but not greasy at all, and the aftertaste lingers on the tip of the tongue for a long time, like a wonderful taste feast.
The last dish to appear was the much-anticipated "Exotic Flavor". This dish perfectly combines the exquisite cooking skills of humans and the unique ingredients of the Zerg. The meat of the Zerg is specially marinated and then roasted at high temperature until it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of heat. The side dishes are even more ingenious, with herbs and vegetables unique to the Zerg land selected to embellish the dish, which not only adds color to the dish, but also brings it a fresh and natural flavor. The whole dish is like a colorful painting, showing the wonderful charm of the collision and fusion of two cultures.
The guests tasted these delicious dishes and praised them highly. They were not only conquered by the food, but also moved by the friendship that transcended races and the world. At this moment, the boundary between humans and Zerg seemed to be completely broken, leaving only the common pursuit and yearning for a better life.