silent farm

Chapter 82 "Friends" Brings the Most Stress

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It was time to make an appointment with Fernando.

Li Sheng first greeted the main persons in charge of the farm: he was leaving the farm for a few days.

He has always been the most dispensable person on the farm, and Zhang Feng and the others basically take care of the farm affairs.His departure will not have much impact on the farm.

Before his trip, he made up his mind to buy the two models of helicopters recommended by Zhang Dingbian.He handed over this matter to Anthony before leaving.

Because it was a temporary trip, and he wouldn't have too many outdoor activities along the way, so he wasn't very worried about his own safety, and didn't bring bodyguards with him.

Fernando's winery is located in the Gaucho Valley.The Gaucho Valley, located in Rio Grande do Sul, is the most famous wine producing region in Brazil.After Li Sheng was flown to Manaus by Babur, he picked up the air ticket ordered online at the airport and boarded the Brazilian domestic flight to Porto Alegre.

Porto Alegre is a city of one million people - the largest city in Brazil south of Rio.After Li Sheng came to this city, he boarded the helicopter arranged by Fernando at the airport and flew directly to Fernando's winery.

Fernando's winery is not too big, but it is not too small either. It was transformed from a small winery after purchasing several family-owned wineries.In the past, these wineries mainly produced sparkling wine, but now Fernando requires the winery to produce classic red wine, which is said to include cognac and dry red.

In the winery, Fernando personally went to the tarmac to receive Li Sheng: "My friend, welcome to Lemao Winery." He smiled and gave Li Sheng a polite hug.

Château Le Maul is not well known, at least not on the internet.But this winery has a long history. Fernando’s great-grandfather founded the Lemao winery in the 60s of the last century.At that time, this family-owned winery was a small winery with only more than 190 acres, and it had been producing traditional dry red, which was different from most of the vineyards in the Gaucho Valley that mainly produced sparkling wine.However, the wine in the winery is not for sale, it is mainly used by Fernando's family and given to relatives and friends as gifts.

But after the winery was passed on to Fernando, he acquired five nearby vineyards two years ago, expanding the area of ​​the winery to more than [-] acres.Of course, it is impossible for his family to consume all the wine produced by such a large vineyard, so he is preparing to put the red wine produced by the winery on the market.And he's targeting the high-end market.

So the wine tasting party he held this time invited some people from the upper class of society.

Portugal is no longer considered a developed country.It can be said that after experiencing the economic crisis in 08, the entire country almost went bankrupt, and the economy has long been worse than before.But the upper class in the country will not go bankrupt because of the country's bankruptcy.Especially some old-fashioned families, such as Fernando's family.They have quite a few industries abroad, and even if one or two of them cannot be managed, at most it will be a decline in the family's assets.But a family is a family, and Fernando is very clear about this.So he is also very concerned about his industry.

"Although I haven't visited your winery yet, it's fascinating to look down from the sky." Li Sheng is not polite. The neat vines are lined up like soldiers, plus some unique outbuildings. This kind of manor is indeed very beautiful.

"Thank you." Fernando said with a smile. "Hope you're having a great time here."

This wine tasting is already the second time held by Lemao Winery.Fernando invited only his friends and business partners.And, of course, world-famous sommeliers.

Most people are still willing to participate in such entertainment.At least, such gatherings can expand one's social circle.

But it seemed that Li Sheng was the first guest to arrive.Fernando, the host, entertained Li Sheng very conscientiously.He first invited Li Sheng to visit his winery. Li Sheng didn't know much about grape varieties.What Fernando said about the pearls and purple ones was simply playing the piano to the cow.

Fernando also noticed this, he smiled and said, "I'll take you to visit my wine cellar."

He took Li Sheng to a house near the villa, found the person inside and asked for the key, and refused the person to lead the way.He opened a subterranean door, revealing a downward staircase.

There was a chill coming out of the door.But it's not cold, but because the temperature outside is too high.This will be the hottest time in the southern hemisphere.

After walking down the stairs for more than ten meters, we arrived at the underground wine cellar.

There are a lot of lights inside, all of which are in the style of dim yellow horse lanterns.The wine cellar is actually composed of some long cave dwellings, and the walls between the cave dwellings are two or three meters thick as support columns.And the top of Yan Dong has a vaulted ceiling inlaid with blue bricks.The walls on both sides of the cave are where wine is stored.Some cave dwellings store wine in oak barrels.And some are stored already bottled.

Fernando took Li Sheng around inside and introduced: "These oak barrels are all brought from Portugal. These wines are the fruit of the winery for several years."

As he spoke, he came to a shelf, removed a straw that was bigger than a thumb from above, and took out two big pot-bellied cups, handed one of them to Li Sheng, and said, "The wine fermentation in this cellar is nearing completion."

As he spoke, he opened a cork on a wooden barrel, put the straw in and sucked a tube of purple wine syrup, and then divided it into two halves and poured it into the wine glasses in their hands.

He shook the wine glass, sniffed it and said, "This should make a very good dry red."

Li Sheng also knew that dry red wine needs to be sobered up. He shook the wine in the glass, and the remaining wine on the side of the glass turned amber.It is said that good red wine must have wall hanging phenomenon.And the second step is to take a sniff.But people smell the wine and taste the quality of the wine before tasting.And he was just pretending.

After taking a sip, he smiled and said, "It's a bit wasteful for me to drink this wine. I can't tell the difference between a $[-] bottle of red wine and a $[-] bottle. People feel very clear and comfortable.”

Fernando also took a sip of the wine with a smile and said: "Some people say that wine tasting is also an art, but I think wine is as long as it feels good to drink. Just as I always like the wine produced by Lemao the most, while others like other red wines. Some people like the feeling of drinking, some people like to drink fame. It’s just what each wants.”

Li Sheng didn't pick up the conversation, he didn't understand what the other party was referring to.

After the two finished drinking, they continued to visit the wine cellar.Fernando said suddenly, "Li, I'm actually very curious about you."

Li Sheng looked at him, smiled without saying a word.

Fernando stopped in his tracks, laughed and said, "Don't be nervous, I have no other intentions. It's just that after you bought Silent Farm, I have been paying attention to the changes there."

The smile on Li Sheng's face faded.

Fernando waved his hand and said, "Don't get me wrong. I didn't spy on your farm. It's just that I can know some information about Silent Farm from public sources."

Li Sheng asked noncommittally: "Then, what about Silent Farm made you curious?"

Fernando avoided answering this question, but talked about another thing: "A few months ago, Ali bought your Sands. Do you know what Ali said about you?"

Li Sheng didn't expect him to mention that extravagant Middle Eastern prince.He shook his head honestly and said, "I want to know too." At the same time, his vigilance has also increased a lot.

Fernando smiled and said, "He said that although you are invisible, you are a worthy friend. Now, I think his words are very correct."

Li Sheng didn't expect him to say such a thing, but it was a good gesture.He has to pick up this one.

"I thought we were already friends," he said with a smile.

Fernando shook his head seriously and said, "That's just a partner."

Li Sheng couldn't keep up with what he was saying.In his memory, Westerners were not so straightforward in this regard.

Fernando suddenly laughed, and stretched out his hand to signal to continue walking.

Li Sheng walked side by side, listening to what he said: "I don't think you consider me a friend either."

Li Sheng pondered for a while, then nodded sincerely and said, "The word friend is quite heavy."

There are very few friends he is willing to admit, and thinking about it now, the only friend he really recognizes is Chen Bo.Other people may only be regarded as acquaintances, more than acquaintances, but less than friends!

Fernando spread his hands and shrugged, so chic that Li Sheng wanted to beat him up.

"You see, our ideas are very similar." Fernando walked sideways.

Li Sheng smiled and asked, "Then what do you think of friends?"

"The first condition is worthy of my approval." Fernando said with a smile. "I think only people like that have the basis to be friends."

Li Sheng was noncommittal and just smiled.

As if he didn't see his smile, Fernando continued: "Wealth, status, ability, and virtue. One of them can be recognized, and such people can be friends."

"Then what do you think is the most important." This was the first time Li Sheng heard such a strange theory.

"Character and ability. Both are equally important."

Li Sheng smiled and asked, "Then it's because of me?"

Fernando stopped again, looked at him seriously and said, "Mystery!"

Li Sheng laughed dumbfounded: "I've become a freak."

"There are many kinds of mystery. It may be like the freak you mentioned. It may be confusing, or it may make people feel powerful." Fernando looked into his eyes and said. "And you're the last one."

The corners of Li Sheng's eyes twitched slightly: "Why do you think I'm the last one?"

Fernando smiled mysteriously and said, "I know what Silent Farm was like before. You know what it is like now. Don't you?"

"and then?"

"It is wiser to be friends with a mysterious person than to be an enemy with such a person." Fernando said with a smile. "I hope to deepen cooperation with you. So I hope we can become friends."

Friend or foe?The little immortal president of the United States has been out of power for so long, and his theory seems to be still poisonous.

Li Sheng lowered his eyebrows and thought for a long time.He just doesn't want to think too much about many things, not stupid.Fernando's attitude was a bit strange.It stands to reason that his status in Portugal will certainly not be low.No need to stare at him and Silent Farm.But he did it seriously.He couldn't figure out why, and he didn't even know what the purpose of his conversation was.

(End of this chapter)