MMB Chapter 86 Brother Wiping Sweat
Chapter 86 Brother Wiping Sweat
After confirming the crimes of Qian Junwei and You San'er, the brigade immediately publicized their heinous acts within the brigade.
Its main purpose is to warn all villagers that no matter what grudges they have, they must not deliberately sabotage the production of others or damage collective and individual property.
In front of everyone, Party Secretary Li gave Qian Junwei and You San a serious reprimand and education.
You San was alright. He was used to being pointed at and targeted by others, so he was like a flea that doesn't itch. In the end, not only did he not receive compensation, but he also accepted benefits from Xu Chunsheng. Therefore, he continued to eat and sleep well at home and was not affected at all.
Qian Junwei was different. In the past, everyone kept their distance from him and dared not let anything reach his ears.
But after being publicly criticized last time, the villagers' way of looking at him completely changed. Before, it was fear, but now it's fear mixed with contempt.
In this era, anyone who wantlessly disrupts someone else's production and cuts off their livelihood is most likely to be condemned.
Although no one dared to say those disdainful words to Qian Junwei's face, he would feel strange looks from others whenever he went out, making him feel stifled and embarrassed.
Therefore, Qian Junwei, who was already reluctant to go out when it was hot, now dislikes going out even more and often smashes things and throws tantrums at home.
Xu Chunsheng was completely indifferent to Qian Junwei's inner turmoil.
Xu Chunsheng's current concern is: how to sell the wine.
After practicing a few times, Xu Chunsheng once again brought his newly brewed wine to Tang Yongnian for evaluation.
Tang Yongnian took a small sip from the bottle cap, but didn't swallow it immediately. Instead, he lingered the wine in his mouth, savoring it.
"Hmm, it's about the same as last time, which means your skills have stabilized and you can sell bulk liquor in town now."
These words indicated that Xu Chunsheng was ready to "graduate," and he visibly became happy, bowing deeply to Tang Yongnian.
"Thank you, Uncle!"
That's why we have the scene where Xu Chunsheng and Cheng Runshu are sitting on their own small stools with two barrels of wine in front of them.
Today is market day, and there are many people coming and going on the street. However, most people only glance at Xu Chunsheng's stall from afar and then walk past in a hurry.
As the sun grew stronger and stronger, but the stall remained deserted, Cheng Runshu grew increasingly anxious.
She twirled her fingertips and whispered to Xu Chunshan:
"Brother Chunsheng, why is everyone just looking curiously but not asking any questions?"
At this time, the price of alcohol is not reasonable. Ordinary families who do not drink alcohol, unless it is for burning incense during festivals, will not easily buy alcohol.
Even if they are curious, most people won't come up to ask. Occasionally, someone will stand in front and ask the price, but they will mostly just listen and won't buy.
Xu Chunsheng remained calm, told Cheng Runshu to stay at the stall, and then turned and walked into the small shop next door.
A short while later, Cheng Runshu saw Xu Chunsheng walking over with two clean teacups.
He opened the barrel lid, picked up the bamboo wine scoop from the bag, scooped some wine from the barrel, poured it into a teacup, placed the two cups of wine on top of the barrel, and finally tightened the lid.
"Cough cough."
Xu Chunsheng cleared his throat slightly and began to shout:
"Homemade corn liquor, undiluted, pure grain distilled!"
"Try it for free! If you don't like it, you don't have to pay."
Sure enough, after Xu Chunsheng's shouts, someone did come and ask:
"Young man, is it really possible to try it for free?"
Xu Chunsheng smiled at the person and answered politely:
"You can try a couple of sips for free. If you like it, you can buy more. If you don't like it, it's okay if you don't buy it."
After hearing Xu Chunsheng's words, the man casually picked up a small teacup, first held it to his nose to smell it, and then took a small sip.
Watching the person drink it and savor the taste, Xu Chunshan smiled and said:
"Sir, how are you feeling? Not bad, right?"
The man nodded: "It is indeed pure corn liquor, not spicy, and has a faint grain aroma."
When you first taste corn liquor, it's not as spicy and harsh as sorghum liquor. Instead, it's sweet, smooth, and has the natural sweetness of corn. After swallowing, you can still taste a faint fragrance on your tongue.
When swallowing, there is no burning or irritating sensation in the throat; it is smooth and gentle, with a warm feeling that travels from the throat all the way to the chest.
The old man continued, "It tastes quite smooth. How much is your wine?"
"Two cents a tael, would you like some?"
"Okay, give me half a jin." He said, handing over the glass bottle he was holding.
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Xu Chunsheng took the glass bottle and filled two baskets with a bamboo handle:
"Sir, this is two ounces of liquor. I'll give you more of the rest. If you like it, come back and buy more."
The old man chuckled and said, "Young man, you know how to do business. I'll buy from you again in the future."
After everyone left, Cheng Runshu's eyes were filled with admiration for Xu Chunsheng:
Wow! Congratulations on opening your business, Brother Chunsheng!
"I'll try my best to help my brother sell alcohol, but... but I'm still a little hesitant to hawk my wares on the street. Can you wait until I get used to it, brother?"
Xu Chunsheng turned to her and smiled, a hint of doting in his eyes:
"It's okay, take your time. Girls don't need to push themselves so hard."
Cheng Runshu shook his head, secretly gathering his courage, and then spoke to Xu Chunsheng:
"Brother, I must try my best. I promised to learn from you and gain experience, how can I back down at the very first step? Can you cheer me on, brother?"
Xu Chunsheng nodded to her:
"Runshu, you can definitely do it."
Having received Xu Chunsheng's reply and seeing the smile in her eyes, Cheng Runshu blushed and mustered her courage to speak:
"Our homemade corn liquor is undiluted and tastes delicious. You can come and try it for free."
The voice wasn't loud, but Xu Chunsheng heard it clearly, and his opinion of Cheng Runshu changed.
He had always thought that Cheng Runshu was a gentle person who wouldn't do things like hawking her wares on the street, but now it seems that she's a spicy Sichuan girl at heart.
Over there, the old man, carrying a bottle of liquor, walked up to Tang Yongnian, who had been standing guard, and held up the bottle for him to see:
"Look, I bought half a jin, and the young man even gave me some extra. He's quite the businessman."
Tang Yongnian glanced at the wine bottle, hummed in agreement, and turned to leave.
"Hey, didn't you ask me to buy it? All you did was say 'uh-huh'. With your stubborn personality, only your wife can put up with you."
It turns out that this "old man" is Old Yang, the same Old Yang that Tang Yongnian often picked flowers for in his yard.
It turned out that Tang Yongnian knew Xu Chunsheng would be selling wine today. He had been watching from a distance for a long time, but there was no movement at their stall, so he asked Lao Yang to patronize their business.
After all, he was his apprentice, and it would be embarrassing for him if he came to set up a stall on his first day and got nothing.
The sun grew stronger, and the streets gradually became less crowded. Xu Chunsheng packed his things and called to Cheng Runshu to go back.
"Let's go back. It's too hot now, and there won't be many people on the streets by the afternoon. There's no need to keep waiting here."
After the two men started calling out their wares, people gradually came to try the drinks. Although not everyone bought any, they sold half a bucket by the end of the morning.
Cheng Runshu handed Xu Chunsheng a handkerchief:
"Okay, I'll listen to you, brother. Wipe your sweat, brother."