Ye Yun had originally been just an ordinary white-collar worker—decent looking, but nothing special. That didn't mean, however, that he had no dreams or ambition.
Like everyone else, though, those dreams and ambitions had been dulled by the harshness of society and life, eventually leaving him to drift through a mundane existence until death.
But the arrival of the system reignited his hopes. With a "cheat code" in hand, the passion and drive of youth surged back into him.
To build a world-renowned, one-of-a-kind wine brand—what an exhilarating goal!
For the first time, Ye Yun felt an unstoppable urge to pursue something with everything he had.
Especially now that he had the resources to do so!
Once someone had a goal, the motivation it brought was immense.
Ye Yun immediately drafted a detailed plan that same day. The next day, he asked Sebas to begin preparations for winemaking, while he threw himself into studying wine production in depth.
Winemaking was no simple task. The process involved complex procedures—especially when it came to crafting top-tier wine.
Materials, techniques, and location were all essential.
Rose Estate was an ancient manor built in the Middle Ages—a time when wine was all the rage among the upper classes.
That's why most manors built during that era came with their own vineyards and wine cellars.
Rose Estate was no exception. It had its own vineyard and a full set of winemaking equipment.
However, the cellar had been long abandoned, and there hadn't been a winemaker for ages.
Fortunately, the vineyard had been preserved, and the grapes it produced were of the finest quality in the world.
"These grapes are plump and juicy—perfectly suited to the formula's requirements."
Ye Yun plucked a grape from the vine and tasted it, nodding in satisfaction.
Hawaii's climate was truly ideal—its warm weather year-round was perfect for growing grapes and coffee beans.
Meanwhile, the beautiful maids nearby exchanged puzzled glances as they watched Ye Yun crouch in the vineyard, eating grapes straight off the vine.
What's wrong with Young Master? Don't the washed grapes we bring him taste good? Why is he out here eating them off the plant?
Just then, Sebas walked over from the distance and bowed.
"Young Master, I've found the winemakers you requested. They're waiting for you in the winery."
"Take me there right away!"
Ye Yun's eyes lit up. He dusted off his hands and followed Sebas to the winery.
There, over a dozen winemakers were already waiting. They were all older men, which actually reassured Ye Yun.
The older the winemaker, the more experience they were likely to have.
"Young Master, since you were in such a hurry, I was only able to find this group for now. They're all well-known in this region."
Seeing Ye Yun pause, Sebas explained apologetically, assuming he was dissatisfied with the number of candidates.
Ye Yun came back to his senses and smiled. "Thank you, Sebas. This group is more than enough."
With that, he strode toward the gathered winemakers.
The winemakers were chatting among themselves.
"You were invited here by the estate's owner too?"
A bearded winemaker glanced at the others.
Everyone nodded. Another winemaker scoffed, "If I wasn't curious about this mysterious estate owner, I wouldn't have bothered coming."
"Exactly. This manor's been here for years, and no one's ever seen the owner. Too mysterious."
"These grapes are the best in all of Hawaii. Not using them for wine is such a waste."
"It's a crime, really. A complete waste!"
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As Ye Yun approached, he overheard the conversation but simply smiled and greeted them cheerfully.
"Hello, everyone. I'm the owner of Rose Estate. My name is Ye Yun. It's a pleasure to meet you all."
As soon as he spoke, all eyes turned toward him. When they got a good look at his youthful face, everyone was visibly surprised.
This boyishly young guy… is the owner of Rose Estate?
After the initial shock, they politely greeted him in return.
Ye Yun got straight to the point. "I invited you all here for a simple reason: I plan to reopen the winery at Rose Estate and craft the finest red wine in the world."
"However, I lack experience myself, so I hope to have your help. Of course, I'll offer a compensation package that satisfies you all."
His words drew puzzled expressions from the winemakers. No experience—and he wants to make the world's best wine?
You think winemaking is child's play?
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ye," one of them said bluntly. "While your grapes are excellent, wine isn't made by simply squashing grapes. I can't help you."
Ye Yun remained unfazed. He calmly looked at the group and said, "Let me be clear: I'm offering you a chance to become world-famous winemakers. If you're not interested, you're free to leave now."
His words were bold—almost arrogant. After all, these men were all respected winemakers in the region, each with their own pride.
Many of them were offended and left in a huff, muttering complaints as they walked out.
Ye Yun didn't stop them. Once they were gone, he turned his attention to the six who remained and smiled.
"So, does that mean you're willing to stay and work with me?"
The bearded winemaker in front eyed Ye Yun for a moment, then stroked his beard and said, "I'm curious, Mr. Ye. I want to see where your confidence comes from. My friends and I are in."
In other words—they were staying.
"Excellent. Now let's talk about your compensation."
Ye Yun grinned and looked at them with a twinkle in his eye.
"I'm both the stingiest and most generous person you'll ever meet."
"I won't pay you a single dollar in wages. But what I'm offering is something money can't buy."
"I'm giving you the chance to craft the best red wine the world has ever known—with your own hands."
"Soon, each of you will be celebrated across the globe as top-tier winemakers!"
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