Ye Yun's asking price was quite high, and Ivanka had initially planned to bargain a little.
But when she thought of Rose Lover's superior taste compared to other red wines, she ultimately found it understandable. She nodded and said,
"Then let's go with your price. But your winery must guarantee quality and prioritize supplying Hilton Hotel."
"That's absolutely no problem. I'll start working on expanding the winery as soon as I return—boosting production without compromising quality."
Ivanka's request was more than reasonable, and Ye Yun agreed readily. Then he added with a smile,
"Speaking of which, we're already developing a new version of Rose Lover. Once it's ready, I'd love for Miss Ivanka to be the first to try it."
Hearing this, Ivanka's eyes lit up. She smiled and said,
"Then be sure to let me know the moment it's finished."
Ye Yun nodded and smiled. "Of course."
They chatted for a while longer, until the conversation naturally came to a pause. Ye Yun then cleared his throat and said,
"Ahem… Miss Ivanka, it's getting quite late. Shouldn't you be getting some rest?"
"You're right. I should go now."
Ivanka checked the time and nodded.
But Ye Yun's eyes glinted with amusement as he said,
"But… this is my room."
"Huh?!"
Ivanka froze for a second, then quickly realized—she had come to see him, not the other way around.
A flash of embarrassment crossed her usually composed face as she replied,
"Then I won't disturb you. Good night."
With that, she turned and left quickly. Though she tried to appear calm, her slightly hurried steps betrayed her.
Ye Yun, having gotten the last laugh, felt a wave of satisfaction. After she left, he flopped onto the bed and quickly fell asleep.
…
Ye Yun stayed in Los Santos for a few more days. After finalizing the partnership with Hilton Hotel, he leisurely returned to Hawaii.
He had plenty to do. Even without counting future demand, the red wine orders he had already received totaled more than 1,000 bottles.
There wasn't a tight deadline, but completing these orders as soon as possible was essential.
Only by fulfilling the first batch of orders and astonishing those initial customers could Rose Lover truly establish its brand and reputation.
So after returning to Hawaii, Ye Yun immediately got to work expanding production—scaling up without compromising quality.
At the winery, Ye Yun gathered his five master vintners and shared details about his trip to Los Santos.
They had already heard rumors. Knowing that their wine had outshined Lafite's top vintage and won over the upper crust at the banquet, they were beyond thrilled.
"The wine I crafted beat Lafite? I could die happy now,"
one master vintner said emotionally, wiping his eyes.
Orn, however, remained the most composed. He scoffed,
"We all know the quality of Rose Lover. Beating Lafite was only natural!"
"I just wanna cry—mind your own business!"
the emotional vintner shot back.
Ye Yun chuckled at their exchange and said,
"Mr. Orn is right. We must believe in Rose Lover. Beating Lafite is just the beginning."
"Our Rose Lover will surpass all of the world's top ten wines and become the ultimate red wine!"
The statement stirred the hearts of all the master vintners. If Rose Lover could truly defeat every other top-tier wine, they, the original creators, would be etched into wine history.
Ye Yun smiled and continued,
"Alright, let's talk business. My trip to Los Santos brought more than just fame."
"Not only did I secure a partnership with the Hilton family, I also received a huge wave of orders. Combined with Hilton's, the total now exceeds 1,000 bottles."
The vintners were shocked. Orn frowned and said,
"Mr. Ye, with all due respect, that number far exceeds our current capacity. It's impossible to produce that volume in such a short time."
After all, Rose Estate was still new. Unlike large wineries like Lafite or Bordeaux, it was still operating like a boutique workshop. Their production scale was very limited.
With only their current manpower, 1,000 bottles simply couldn't be done quickly.
"I understand that, which is why I want to discuss expanding the team and scaling up production."
Ye Yun nodded. That was exactly why he'd gathered them.
Orn's face changed at those words. After a moment of hesitation, he said seriously,
"Mr. Ye, with all due respect, this mustn't be rushed. Expanding too quickly will lower the wine's quality."
His tone was heavy with concern, and the others looked equally troubled.
They had already pinned their hopes on Rose Lover becoming a world-famous brand. How could they sit back and watch the wine be ruined by a rash decision?
In fact, they had made up their minds: if Ye Yun insisted on rushing expansion, they'd rather walk away than tarnish their reputations.
Seeing their expressions, Ye Yun understood what they were thinking. He smiled and said,
"Don't worry—I hear your concerns, and I agree that quality comes first. But expanding is also necessary and urgent."
"That's why I'm putting you in charge. You'll determine how much we expand, who we recruit, and how new vintners are trained and managed."
"In addition, once the winery is fully stable, I'll offer each of you a $500,000 annual salary. What do you think?"
Ye Yun smiled calmly at the group, but they were all stunned.
These weren't just good terms—they were incredible.
"Mr. Ye, with this kind of trust, we'll do everything we can not to let you down!"
Orn said with deep emotion. Ye Yun's decision had completely won their loyalty.
"Do your best—I won't treat you unfairly."
Ye Yun said with a warm smile.
If you want the horse to run, you've got to feed it well. These benefits were designed to ensure the best vintners would stay.
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