The mysterious owner of Rose Estate had revealed himself, reopened the wine cellar, and boldly declared his intention to craft the best red wine in the world. This news quickly spread across the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hawaii had a relatively well-developed wine industry, with many renowned winemakers in the region.
And the news? It had come straight from the very winemakers Ye Yun had offended and driven away.
They were furious at Ye Yun's arrogance and scornful toward the few who had chosen to stay. The entire Hawaiian winemaking community was now waiting for the joke to unfold.
When these rumors reached Ye Yun, he merely smiled.
"Thanks to them, the hype around my estate is building. Now the entire Hawaiian wine industry knows Rose Estate is about to make wine," Ye Yun said with a calm smile as he swung a golf club with textbook-perfect posture.
Beside him stood a stunning woman in a pink leisure outfit—none other than Gu Fei.
She had been dropping by frequently to chat and catch up with Ye Yun. This rare vacation in Hawaii, spent with an old classmate she truly connected with, was proving to be delightfully pleasant.
Hearing Ye Yun's words, Gu Fei raised an eyebrow, a little worried. "But if this keeps up, won't it damage your reputation?"
"My reputation?" Ye Yun smiled faintly, a flash of shrewdness in his eyes. "You'll see. The bigger this stirs up, the better it is for me."
This situation had been part of his plan all along. That day, he had deliberately said those provocative words to irritate the winemakers, knowing they would spread his message far and wide.
Rose Estate already had quite the reputation—it was the largest estate in all of Hawaii, known for producing top-quality coffee beans and grapes.
Now, thanks to the controversy, more and more people were paying attention to Rose Estate. That was exactly what Ye Yun wanted.
This way, once "Rose Lover" was unveiled, it would capture everyone's attention in a grand, unforgettable way.
With that thought, Ye Yun smiled and handed his golf club to a nearby maid before turning to Gu Fei.
"Come on, let's head to the wine cellar. The first batch should be ready. I want you to try the best red wine in the world!"
The formula given by the system was different from conventional red wines. The brewing process and fermentation time were shorter—around two weeks.
And now, it had been just over two weeks since the brewing began.
As for whether this would truly be the best wine in the world, Ye Yun had no doubt.
If a system-crafted product turned out subpar, then the system itself would be worthless.
"Well then, I'm looking forward to it," Gu Fei said with a soft laugh, following Ye Yun to the wine cellar.
As they neared, the distinct fragrance of aging wine filled the air. It was Gu Fei's first visit to the cellar, and she looked around with curiosity.
Ye Yun led her inside and approached the bearded winemaker.
"Uncle Orn, the timing should be right. How's the first batch coming along?"
During the brewing process, another winemaker had left, so only five remained in the cellar.
Those who had stayed had grown familiar with Ye Yun by now.
The bearded winemaker was Orn, a seasoned master with decades of experience.
He had long since moved beyond chasing money—wine was his lifelong passion. His dream was to create a wine worthy of being remembered through the ages.
He was also the first one to choose to stay.
"Ah, Mr. Ye! I was just about to come find you. The wine has fermented long enough—it's ready to be opened today."
Orn smiled as he spoke, then motioned for the other winemakers to carefully bring over an oak barrel.
This barrel held the culmination of two weeks of meticulous work.
To be honest, Orn and the others were deeply curious about the final result of the wine Ye Yun had claimed would be the best in the world. The formula alone had impressed them—elegant and inspired. They were all eager to see how it had turned out.
Of course, if the wine turned out to be a failure, they would leave without hesitation.
But if it truly surpassed Lafite and Romanée-Conti, as Ye Yun claimed...
"Open it," Ye Yun said, patting the barrel.
Though he trusted the system, he still felt a tinge of nervousness.
Pop—
With a swift motion, Orn removed the cork.
But to everyone's surprise, no wine aroma emerged.
"What's going on?" Orn's expression darkened.
Generally, the better the wine, the more intoxicating its aroma. But this wine had no scent at all—had they ruined a whole barrel?
"Could something have gone wrong during the process?" Gu Fei asked, concerned. She had some knowledge of wine herself.
Ye Yun, however, remained calm. He stepped forward, used a wine thief to draw some of the liquid, let it breathe briefly in a swan-neck decanter, then poured it into a wine glass and handed it to Gu Fei.
"I promised you'd be the first to taste it."
His warm, obsidian eyes held a gentle smile as he looked at her.
Gu Fei's face turned slightly red. Looking at Ye Yun's elegant, striking features and hearing his soft words, she nodded shyly, took the glass, and sipped.
Under the sunlight, the wine shimmered with a dreamlike rose hue. The moment she tasted it, her eyes widened in shock.
What was this flavor?
The wine blossomed on her tongue with an indescribable richness—gentle, smooth, and profoundly flavorful. It melted over her palate, relaxing her entire body.
In a daze, she found herself picturing Hawaii's breathtaking sunset, waves lapping gently against the shore. A man stood beside her, hand in hand, drawing closer for a tender embrace and kiss.
That man looked just like Ye Yun…
Gu Fei was utterly entranced, lost in the wine's exquisite sensations.
Everyone watched her. After a long while, she finally snapped out of it, her fair cheeks blushing a soft crimson that made her look enchantingly beautiful.
"This is more fragrant and smooth than any red wine I've ever had." Her sparkling eyes looked at Ye Yun, full of awe and afterglow. "What's it called?"
"Rose Lover."
Ye Yun smiled and took the glass from her hand, sipping it himself. His lips curled upward as joy and excitement filled his eyes.
Even though he had never tasted Romanée-Conti and didn't know much about wine, the breathtaking flavor of this drink told him everything he needed to know.
Rose Lover was destined to be a sensation.
If this wine didn't become famous—if it didn't take the world by storm—then something was wrong with everyone else's taste buds!
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