A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Qin Shen chuckled twice and waved his hand, though Su Fan couldn't see it: "Don't worry about him! Our relationship is such that we don't need to get involved in all that stuff. When are you coming to the Northeast? I'll open that bottle of wine my uncle's been storing for 20 years, and we'll have a good drink together!"

Before Su Fan could respond, Qin Shen spoke up again: "I think you should just come directly from Sichuan Province! Come and stay with us for a few days, and I'll take you to the market. You don't know, we have so many wild mountain products here: ginseng, deer antler, pine nuts, mushrooms, all freshly picked from the mountains. You can't buy them in the city even if you have the money."

Su Fan was still hesitating, but when he heard the words "wild ginseng," he perked up his ears.

He remembered his second senior brother, Xu Xingzhi, saying that if he could find wild ginseng of sufficient age, the medicinal wine made from it could replenish qi and nourish blood.

Su Fan thought to himself that this would definitely be most effective for someone like Aunt Liu who had worked hard for most of her life.

So Su Fan agreed: "Okay, I'll come the day after tomorrow."

"Great! When you come, bring me some Sichuan hot pot base! I've been craving it!"

"no problem!"

……

After the phone call ended, everyone in the room looked at Qin Shen.

Qin Mingdong spoke first: "Shenzi, tell me the truth, that really was Su Fan. Are you trying to trick me out of that bottle of wine, and deliberately found someone to put on an act?"

Qin Shen quickly replied, "Am I that kind of person?"

Everyone in the room was looking at him with strange eyes.

The meaning couldn't be clearer; it was almost as if someone was about to say, "You'd really do that for a bottle of wine!"

Qin Shen felt a chill run down his spine under that gaze. He put his phone on the kang (a heated brick bed) and spread his hands: "Okay, I admit it. I've had ulterior motives towards Uncle's bottle of wine, more than once. I tried to steal it last time but failed. But I swear, I'm not lying to you this time. If you don't believe me, wait until my brother Fan comes over the day after tomorrow, and you'll see for yourselves."

Qin Mingdong sneered, "If you dare to lie to me, I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget."

Qin Shen said with a grin, "Don't worry, I'm definitely not kidding you this time, Uncle. You'd better hide that bottle of wine well. We'll open it when my brother Fan comes. Don't let my third uncle's second son drink it secretly."

……

Su Fan accepted Qin Shen's invitation not only because he wanted to see if he could get some wild ginseng to make medicinal wine, but also because of Qin Shen himself.

In Su Fan's view, Qin Shen had that unique warmth and enthusiasm of Northeast China, which wasn't an act but something in his very being.

Su Fan had a friend from Northeast China in his previous life. He spoke in the same tone, with a loud voice and a sincere heart. When he invited you to drink, he really meant it, and when he helped you with something, he really meant it.

Later, that friend left, very suddenly, and Su Fan didn't even get to see him one last time.

The next day, Su Fan went to the tavern and talked to Fang Cheng about the tavern's plans.

After listening, Fang Cheng said, "I have no objection to turning this place into a liquor store and a popular spot for internet celebrities. Do as you say. But you have to listen to me about that bar. I've reserved 50% of the shares for you there."

Just as Su Fan was about to refuse, Fang Cheng interrupted, "Don't say no. I know you'll say you're rich, but one thing is one thing. If you don't want this, I won't move. I'll just stay here."

Su Fan didn't refuse anymore: "Okay, I'll do as you say, Brother Cheng."

Fang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief: "By the way, I gave that bar over there a new name."

"What's your name?"

"Fancheng Bar!"

The name is obviously derived from the characters in Su Fan's name and Cheng's name in Fang Cheng's name, taking one character from each of their names.

Su Fan muttered something to himself.

At this moment, Fang Cheng asked, "Xiao Fan, what kind of style should our new bar take? A high-energy bar or a quiet bar?"

Su Fan thought for a moment and said, "Let's keep it as a quiet tavern, where people can sing, listen to music, drink, and chat. Noisy places aren't suitable for us."

"That's what I was thinking too, so it's settled then. I'll finish up the renovations in the next couple of days, and then we'll open for business."

"Do you have enough money? If not, I have some here."

Fang Cheng waved his hand: "That's enough. The place is already renovated. There's no need for major changes. Just change the sign and adjust the lighting. It won't cost much."

After discussing the bar, Su Fan said, "By the way, Brother Cheng, I'm planning to go out tomorrow."

"Where to?"

"northeast."

Fang Cheng frowned slightly: "Why go so far?"

Su Fan explained, "A friend of mine lives over there and invited me to come and visit for a few days, and also to see if there are any wild ginseng plants there."

"What do you need that for?"

"I'll have my second senior brother brew some medicinal wine for Aunt Liu to help her recover. Her health is really poor; she didn't take good care of herself when she was young, and now that she's older, all sorts of health problems are starting to appear. She needs to be nourished."

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, this must be the best."

……

After leaving the tavern, Su Fan prepared to go to the supermarket to buy hot pot base.

Just as I stepped out the door, Qi Tongwei called.

"Sir, what are your instructions?"

Qi Tongwei skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point: "How did you manage to do that?"

Su Fan knew he was asking about the Blossoming Bar, so he said, "Of course, we reasoned with him and appealed to his emotions, and then the famous star Shen agreed."

Don't give me that nonsense.

Su Fan chuckled and tentatively said, "Director Qi, this method is a bit underhanded. Are you sure you want to hear it?"

Qi Tongwei coughed lightly, his tone returning to its usual calm: "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. I'll just assume you have an unusual background."

"Yes, my background is more powerful than that of the man surnamed Shen. The man surnamed Shen chickened out and, in addition to apologizing to me, also transferred the bar to me."

"Alright, stop joking. When are that liquor store and bar you mentioned opening?"

Su Fan calculated the days and said, "It should be about time when I get back from the Northeast."

"Are you going to Northeast China?"

"Yes, while you're young, travel more and see the beautiful landscapes of our motherland."

Qi Tongwei instructed, "If you encounter any problems over there, you can call me. I have a classmate there."

Su Fan smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, leader. You have such a wide network of connections. If anything happens, I won't hold back."

"Alright, be careful out there."

……

After hanging up the phone, Su Fan went to the supermarket and bought a bunch of hot pot base.

I took a few packets of each: spicy, clear oil, tomato, and mushroom soup.

I also grabbed a few bags of snacks that are local specialties from Sichuan Province.

When he passed by the deli section, he saw vacuum-packed rabbit heads and bought them without hesitation.

The next day, Su Fan, carrying his bag, boarded a plane bound for Harbin.

Before boarding the plane, he sent Qin Shen a message: "Brother Shen, boarding, arriving at noon!"

The message was sent, and a reply came instantly: "Received! I'll be waiting for you at the airport!"