"Warren Buffett?!"
When Ye Yun saw the kind, silver-haired old man in front of him, his heart skipped a beat.
This was none other than the legendary Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha himself!
Faced with such an iconic figure, even Ye Yun couldn't remain completely calm.
This was one of the titans of global finance!
That he would personally approach and express interest in Rose Lover was a bit overwhelming, even for Ye Yun.
And who could blame him? After all, just two months ago, he was nothing more than an ordinary office worker.
Now standing before one of the world's most legendary investors? Not getting excited would be the real surprise.
There was no time to check Buffett's information panel via the system. Forcing down his inner shock, Ye Yun spoke humbly:
"Mr. Buffett, it's my honor that you enjoy the red wine from my estate."
Buffett chuckled and said,
"No need to be modest, Mr. Ye. Rose Lover has an exceptional flavor—even I want to buy a few bottles."
"But I came to discuss something else. I was wondering—do you have any plans to expand your winery's production scale? I'm quite interested in your wine and would like to make a small investment."
When Buffett finished, Ye Yun felt his heart pounding in his chest.
Buffett wanted to invest in his winery?
If he agreed, this would be like clinging to the strongest backing possible!
After struggling and thinking it over repeatedly, Ye Yun finally made his decision.
"Mr. Buffett, I truly appreciate your kind offer. But I only want to create the best red wine in the world. Expanding production would compromise the quality of the wine, so for now, I'm afraid I have no such plans. I hope you understand."
"I'm delighted that you enjoy my wine. As a token of appreciation, I'll have someone send you one bottle of our best vintage every month, if you don't mind."
His reasoning about quality control was just a polite excuse to decline the investment.
Buffett might be a powerful ally—but he was also a shark in the financial sea. One wrong move, and Ye Yun could be swallowed whole.
Besides, Rose Lover was destined to take the world by storm. He didn't need any outside investment.
Accepting one would just mean handing profits over to someone else.
After hearing Ye Yun's words, Buffett gave him a deep look and then smiled.
"You're an interesting young man. Here—take my card."
With that, he handed Ye Yun a business card, then nodded politely and left with his wife.
Ye Yun looked down at the card in his hand—something that could easily be sold for tens of thousands of dollars on the open market—and felt a bit dazed.
Only after a long pause did he let out a slow breath.
The card meant Buffett had accepted his gift.
Of course, the wine was just symbolic—the real gift was the gesture itself, and Buffett had acknowledged it.
Just as Ye Yun stood there lost in thought, an excited voice suddenly called out.
"Ye Yun, you're freaking amazing!"
Ji Yu rushed over, eyes full of admiration.
He had overheard the conversation between Ye Yun and Buffett—Ye Yun had turned down an investment from Warren Buffett! That was beyond bold.
"I think so too,"
Ye Yun replied sincerely. He wasn't joking.
"Damn right you are… Hey, Ye Yun, about that Rose Lover—do you think I could…"
Ji Yu rubbed his hands together, looking at Ye Yun with eager eyes. After tasting it, he was completely hooked.
But Ye Yun shook his head, "Sorry, it's small-scale production and supply is limited. You came too late."
No way was he giving it away that easily—not even Buffett could buy a bottle, and Ye Yun was offering it to him personally.
Ji Yu's face fell in disappointment, clearly still craving the flavor of that wine.
Seeing his pitiful look, Ye Yun relented and promised to gift him a bottle sometime in the future. Ji Yu instantly brightened up, grinning as he wrapped an arm around Ye Yun like a sworn brother.
After the banquet, some guests returned home while others stayed at the Hilton Hotel.
Ye Yun was among those who stayed. A staff member escorted him to his room.
But as soon as he stepped inside, a figure in the room caught his attention.
Ivanka was sitting behind the desk, flipping through a book. Hearing footsteps, she looked up and greeted him with a faint smile.
"Mr. Ye, please, have a seat."
"I didn't expect it to be Miss Ivanka asking for me. I thought it would be Mr. Hilton,"
Ye Yun said with a smile. Despite smelling faintly of wine, he showed no signs of being drunk.
He had performed admirably at the banquet, achieved his goals—and was certainly not going to pass up the opportunity to collaborate with Hilton Hotel.
He had assumed Asher Hilton would speak to him directly—but it turned out to be Ivanka.
"My father has handed over most family affairs to me now. And since the partnership proposal was mine, naturally I'll be handling the discussion."
Ivanka said calmly. A slight smile appeared on her beautiful, cool face.
"You've truly made a name for yourself tonight. It won't be long before both you and your Rose Estate are known around the world. Of course, Lafite won't take this lying down."
Ye Yun's wine duel with Clarence had essentially been a clash between Rose Estate and Lafite Winery.
Although no one could openly declare Ye Yun the winner out of respect for Lafite's reputation, everyone who had tasted Rose Lover knew the truth.
In one night, Rose Lover had made a stunning debut in the wine world.
But it also meant a serious rivalry had formed between Rose Estate and Lafite.
"Their best vintage lost to mine. If they're unhappy about it, so be it. If they can produce a better wine, I'll gladly concede."
Ye Yun laughed heartily, his casual tone laced with ironclad confidence.
And he had every right to be confident.
Ivanka's eyes glimmered with subtle admiration. She had always appreciated men who were both capable and confident—Ye Yun suited her taste perfectly.
With that in mind, she smiled and said,
"Since Mr. Ye is so confident, let's talk business."
"We at Hilton Hotel would like to establish a long-term partnership with your Rose Estate, forming a stable supply chain. But I do hope the price can be adjusted slightly."
Ten thousand dollars per bottle—Rose Lover was already priced higher than most premium wines.
"I'm afraid I have to decline,"
Ye Yun replied firmly. "The winemaking process for Rose Lover is exceptionally demanding. It's not something ordinary wines can compare to. At this price, it's already a bargain."
He looked serious on the outside—but inwardly, he was giddy with joy.
Truthfully, the production process for Rose Lover wasn't all that complicated. It just required attention to detail.
With proper scheduling, a new batch could be completed in just two weeks—and each bottle cost less than a hundred dollars to make...
It was pure profit.
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