Ye Yun had long planned the expansion of his winery.
He could have chosen to lower standards and scale up quickly, but that simply wasn't his style.
He wasn't someone obsessed with perfection, but he would never compromise on quality.
The Rose Estate was just getting started—if he relaxed his standards now, all the reputation he'd worked so hard to build would go up in smoke.
Sacrificing long-term vision for short-term profit would be foolish in the extreme.
All he had to do was position the brand correctly and build its reputation.
Once Rose Lover's name spread, the money would come pouring in. These early orders were just the beginning.
While Ye Yun was focused on restructuring the winery, news of the banquet began to spread through various channels.
Word of Rose Lover traveled fast.
A once-unknown red wine had defeated top-tier Lafite in front of an elite crowd—there was no way to keep that under wraps.
As the story gained traction, many wine lovers were skeptical.
But those who had actually tasted the wine at the banquet swore up and down that Rose Lover was truly extraordinary.
Whether out of curiosity or genuine interest, people started placing orders with Rose Estate.
But those orders were promptly declined.
The reason was simple: the winery's capacity was limited.
To ensure quality, they were focused on fulfilling only the first batch of 1,000 bottles.
Of these, 500 were reserved for Hilton Hotel, which was publicly announced as a long-term partner of the winery.
The moment this statement was released, reactions exploded.
Some scoffed. Others became even more intrigued—some even flew to Hawaii just to try the wine themselves.
Amid the rising buzz, Rose Estate was quickly becoming a rising star in the wine world.
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Borsado, F Country – Lafite Winery
"You worthless fool! You've ruined the reputation of our entire Lafite estate!"
A furious roar echoed from the study of a villa within Lafite's sprawling grounds.
Inside, Clarence stood pale and silent, head lowered, unable to defend himself.
He knew he had caused serious trouble—and all he could do now was weather his father's wrath.
The man pacing furiously before him, radiating fury, was none other than Arnold Caspar, Chairman of Lafite Winery.
After hearing the news from the banquet, Arnold had immediately cut short his inspection trip in Germany and rushed back to take control.
But the damage was done.
Lafite's reputation had taken a major hit, while Rose Estate was rising—riding on their fall.
"But how is this possible?" Clarence finally blurted after the long scolding. "Lafite is a historic brand with over a hundred years of legacy—how could we lose to a tiny, unknown winery?"
"Idiot! Do you think that even matters now?"
Arnold shouted in fury.
"The triennial Wine Appraisal is just around the corner—and now this happens? We could lose our number one position!"
His voice was thick with frustration.
F Country was known as the land of wine, and Borsado was its heart—home to over 60 wineries, including famous names like Phoenix Estate, Margaux, and Latour.
Every three years, Borsado held an official wine appraisal, the results published by Borsado Magazine and judged by a panel of world-renowned wine experts.
It was the only evaluation recognized by the major estates.
Lafite had long held the number one spot thanks to its prestige and quality.
But truth be told, other wines—like Romanée-Conti and Latour—were just as good.
In fact, Romanée-Conti sold at even higher prices than Lafite.
But with this latest scandal, Lafite's position was shaken—and their rivals wouldn't let the opportunity slip by.
If Lafite lost its top spot, getting it back later would be nearly impossible.
Clarence quickly grasped the seriousness of the situation.
His face drained of color as he asked in a trembling voice,
"Then, Father… what should we do?"
"Shut up and let me think!"
Arnold shot him a glare, pacing furiously around the room.
After a long silence, he finally calmed down and gave his decision.
"Go. Invite Mr. Brown here. Use my personal name."
Arnold's eyes were deep and cold.
"This is our only shot."
Murray Brown, a world-class wine critic, had long been personally acquainted with Arnold.
Only a review from a true wine master could override the public opinion formed at the banquet.
If Brown officially declared Lafite superior, it might just save their position.
Because no matter how prestigious the banquet guests were, in the wine world, only the masters' words carried the final weight.
In the end, Arnold simply couldn't believe Lafite had lost to a nobody.
"I'll go right away!"
Clarence said hurriedly and ran out of the room in a panic.
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While chaos unfolded at Lafite, Ye Yun was enjoying a very different life.
The winery expansion didn't require his direct involvement.
With Sebas the Butler and the master vintners like Orn handling everything, Ye Yun—the amateur—knew better than to meddle.
So he was completely free.
At last, he could enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of a God-Tier Tycoon.
He had been in Hawaii for quite a while, but hadn't really taken time to explore or relax.
Now that things were under control, it was time to enjoy this rare moment of peace.
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