The Great Britain Life Science Research Institute's mission was to push the boundaries of medicine, seeking a substance that could continuously improve human physiology, making people immune to all diseases, and even extending life indefinitely.
Since its establishment, the institute had received funding from several countries, ensuring that it was almost never short of capital.
After examining Harrigan's medical report, Frelan was greatly intrigued by Cheng Xiaofan's exquisite Happy Wine.
Gulp!
He drained the wine in his cup in one go.
As the wine entered his stomach, an unprecedented warmth spread throughout his body.
It felt like a complete transformation, a rebirth.
At the same time!
A special sense of joy surged within him!
Drinking this wine not only seemed to elevate his physical being but also brought immense happiness, filling him with renewed hope for life.
This was likely the origin of the name "Happy Wine"!
"My God, this Happy Wine is simply marvelous!" Frelan exclaimed excitedly.
Tadyna, following suit, drank the wine in her cup and chuckled, "Ah, this wine is truly beautiful. I really wish I could meet that little Chinese farmer and give him a big hug!"
"No, I should give him a fiery kiss instead!"
Leji also drank the wine in her cup, smacked her lips, and said with surprise, "This is more exquisite than any red wine in the world. I absolutely love it!"
"As long as that little Chinese farmer is willing, I will give him everything I have!"
"Hey, is this not too unfair to me?"
Frelan said with a hint of annoyance, "I've pursued you both many times, but you've never given me a chance. Yet, right in front of me, you're shamelessly professing your love for a little Chinese farmer. Are you trying to drive me to my death?"
However, in the face of his displeasure, the two beauties simply ignored him.
Lemon fruits under the lemon tree, only I under the lemon tree.
Why did that little Chinese farmer have such immense appeal in their eyes, while I, having spent so many years with these two beauties, held no status in their hearts?
Indeed, there is no harm without comparison!
However, upon remembering that Happy Wine possessed a charm capable of penetrating one's very soul, Frelan could only offer himself silent condolences.
...
Ding!
As the car entered Zhuxi Village, Cheng Xiaofan's phone chimed.
He took out his phone and unlocked it to see Harrigan's transfer had arrived.
One hundred and four billion yuan was now in his account!
Coupled with the seventy-eight billion from the auction... uh, my math teacher was a sports coach, please help me calculate the total amount?
What, two hundred and eighteen billion?
These past few days felt like a dream. Money on his bank card was surging like a flood, rising rapidly.
It was unstoppable!
In the past, he wouldn't even have dared to dream of such a thing.
At that moment, Cheng Xiaofan felt like setting up a shrine to himself and worshipping it daily.
Damn it!
He was getting carried away again!
Even Bai Yiling, who used to be a domineering CEO, felt as if she were in a dream. Was her man really this capable?
Why did she think of dreams?
Thinking of things in her dreams, the beautiful CEO's heart fluttered like a startled deer.
When would the scenes from her dreams be realized with her man in reality?
Go on!
How did you become so shameless!
It was past one o'clock when they returned home.
On the way back, Bai Yiling had already called Miao Xiuhua, informing her that they would be back for dinner.
Miao Xiuhua had prepared the meal, and as soon as they entered the house, she and her husband quickly brought the dishes to the table.
Cheng Xiaofan opened a bottle of "Thousand Year Drunkenness" and offered it to Cheng Fugui, saying, "Dad, a friend gave me six cases of white wine when I went to Haicheng. Each case has six bottles. It's his own brew, give it a try!"
He then said to Luo Cheng, "You've worked hard driving all this way, you should have some too and rest well this afternoon!"
Bai Yiling smiled, "Luo Cheng, Xiaofan wants you to have some, so go ahead and have some!"
"Come, I'll pour you a drink, have a couple of cups with me!" Cheng Fugui seized the opportunity to pour Luo Cheng a full glass.
Since Bai Yiling had given her approval, Luo Cheng did not hesitate. He accepted the wine glass and smiled at Cheng Fugui, "Uncle Cheng, let me toast you!"
Cheng Fugui took a sip of the wine, and his eyes immediately lit up. "Your friend's white wine is excellent. It suits my taste perfectly. This wine must be very expensive, right?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled faintly and said, "Yes, it's alright. At the auction in Haicheng this time, one bottle of this was auctioned off for twenty million yuan!"
Cheng Fugui shivered all over, and with a clatter, he dropped the cup.
"Heavens, twenty million a bottle! I dare not drink this wine!"
Cheng Fugui, with a look of panic, started counting on his fingers and said, "Your friend gave you six cases of wine, six bottles per case, six times six is thirty-six. Each bottle is twenty million... I'm not good at math, I can't calculate it."
"Will drinking this wine make me an immortal?"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling exchanged a look, both smiling helplessly.
Cheng Xiaofan thought, if he told them he had returned from Haicheng with an additional two hundred and eighteen billion yuan, would it scare the two elders to death?
"Dad, that's the price of the premium wine auctioned by Xiaofan's friend. The one you're drinking is not that expensive!"
Bai Yiling glared at Cheng Xiaofan and said, "You're talking nonsense. You didn't explain clearly to Dad. This wine and the one your friend auctioned have different grades, a world of difference!"
Cheng Xiaofan quickly said, "Yes, yes, Dad, Yiling is right. Actually, the type of wine you're drinking only costs over two thousand yuan a bottle!"
"Come, come, I'll get you a new cup!"
He refilled his father's cup.
"Xiaofan, how much did our family's Happy Wine fetch at the auction this time?" Miao Xiuhua asked.
"Uh..."
Cheng Xiaofan's eyes darted around furtively, and he said, "Same as my friend, it was auctioned for twenty million per bottle. Twenty bottles, that's four hundred million!"
"Ah, it sold for such a high price?" Cheng Fugui's hand trembled, and the cup almost fell to the ground again.
His father's heart was much more fragile than his mother's!
Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling both sighed inwardly.
Miao Xiuhua, as the leader of the winery, was much calmer than Cheng Fugui.
She looked at Cheng Xiaofan with a look of astonishment and said, "Xiaofan, our family's Happy Wine is indeed good wine, but is it normal for it to be auctioned at such a high price?"
"How will ordinary people be able to afford our wine in the future?"
Her mother had a benevolent heart and was considering the vast majority of people.
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Mom, I understand your feelings very well. However, there's a big difference between auction prices and normal market selling prices!"
"I told you before that our wine is sold in grades, premium and regular. The level of consumers also determines the price of our wine."
Miao Xiuhua nodded and said, "Xiaofan, now I understand what you mean!"
"Mom, you're the best!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately gave Miao Xiuhua a thumbs up.
Secretly, he winked at Bai Yiling, implying that their mother had excellent potential and could be cultivated into a strong woman.
Of course, this referred to her psychological resilience.
Ding!
At this moment, Cheng Xiaofan's phone pinged with a new text message.
He took out his phone and opened it to find that the sender was an unknown number.
Message content: Master, I am your slave girl Sakurako Sakai. I have arrived in China from Sakura Country and hope to meet you in your hometown tomorrow.
The signature read: Sakurako Sakai, who loves life.