[Mission Requirement: The host must subtly guide Hyuga Hiashi to voluntarily purchase Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) at a high price.]
[Reward Rules: The higher the transaction price and the more items purchased, the higher the gold coin reward; rewards can be accumulated.]
[Guaranteed Bonus: Premium Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm.]
[Initial Gold Coin Reward: 2000.]
Zhang Yu's eyes lit up slightly as he looked at the task details.
After a week of silence, the tavern finally has another opportunity to generate revenue.
Zhang Yu's lips curled into a smile.
Hyuga Hiashi is a person of high status and broad vision; what good things hasn't he seen in his daily life?
He might not even look at ordinary drinks.
But Erguotou is different.
The first time you drink this stuff, it makes your scalp tingle, but afterwards it makes you feel great all over.
Especially for a middle-aged man like Hiashi Hyuga, who always maintains the airs of a clan leader and is under immense Hyuga Hiashi pressure, a single drink can temporarily set aside all matters of the Main Family, Branch Family, clan affairs, and elders.
Zhang Yu knew what was going on.
This transaction today cannot be treated as an ordinary trade.
The positioning point must be raised.
Hiashi Hyuga must understand that this sake is not something you can just buy Hyuga Hiashi.
The scarcer something is, the more he's willing to pay.
Zhang Yu didn't rush to sell the wine; instead, he had Bai bring out the snacks first.
Bai carried the tray to the table, her voice clear and gentle.
" Hiashi, Miss Hinata, please enjoy your meal."
Two snacks were placed on the tray.
A small, light-colored fruit, sprinkled with bits of dried fruit, with a delicate aroma.
The other one was more refined, with more distinct layers of cream, and served with a small dish of sweet and sour jam.
Two glasses of iced cola were also placed nearby.
Fine water droplets condensed on the glass, and bubbles kept rising to the surface, making it look refreshing.
Hinata's eyes lit up immediately when she saw the snacks.
She quickly lowered her head again, placed her hands on her knees, and spoke softly.
" Boss Zhang Yu, this is..."
Zhang Yu smiled and said, "The one I gave you has the normal sweetness level; the dessert has a lighter texture, so it goes perfectly with an iced cola."
After saying that, he looked at Hyuga Hiashi.
" For Hiashi Hiashi's portion, I had Izuna specifically reduce the sweetness."
"Older people tend to find overly sweet flavors cloying."
"It has a pleasant aroma upon first taste, but it's not overpowering, and it doesn't feel harsh when paired with cola."
Hyuga Hiashi felt a slight stirring in his heart upon hearing this.
He originally came just for the drinks.
He considered the snacks and drinks merely as hospitality.
But Zhang Yu even prepared the sweetness levels separately.
Hinata is a little girl who loves sweets.
He's an elder, so his tastes are more stable.
This is a detail that ordinary shops would never pay attention to.
Hyuga Hiashi sat upright, his tone becoming more serious.
" Boss Zhang Yu is very thoughtful."
Hinata quickly lowered her head as well.
"Thank you, Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu waved his hand.
"Don't mention it, have a taste first."
Hinata carefully picked up the small spoon, scooped up a tiny bit of the snack, and put it in her mouth.
The next second, she was completely stunned.
It's as soft as a cloud, with just the right amount of sweetness, and the sweet and sour jam on the side makes it even more refreshing.
Hinata couldn't resist taking another small bite.
Then, she picked up the chilled cola and drank it gently.
The icy bubbles burst in my mouth.
A sweet, cool sensation, and a slight tingling sensation all rush in at once.
Hinata's cheeks flushed red.
"It's... it tastes so good."
Her voice was soft, but the joy in her tone was impossible to hide.
Hyuga Hiashi was even more surprised when he saw his daughter's appearance.
Hinata very restrained.
Within her clan, she would never show her affection so openly.
But now, a snack and an iced cola are enough to make her relax completely.
The food at this tavern is definitely something special.
Hyuga Hiashi also picked up a spoon.
Unlike Hinata, who took small, tentative bites, he steadily scooped up a piece of sweet.
The moment he entered the mouth, his brow twitched slightly.
sweet.
But it's not greasy.
It has a strong aroma, but it doesn't taste like cheap sugar.
After the pastry melts on the tongue, it leaves a subtle aroma of milk and grains, becoming more and more pleasant with each chew.
Most importantly, Zhang Yu was right.
This level of sweetness is perfect for him.
Not too light, not too heavy.
You can enjoy the deliciousness of the dessert itself without it leaving your throat feeling sticky.
The Hyuga Main Family is not short of money.
He even hired Konoha's best chef.
But this was the first time he had ever tasted anything like it.
He took another sip of the iced cola.
The cola, when it's cold, immediately overpowers the sweetness of the dessert.
The bubbles burst on the tip of my tongue, sliding down my throat, leaving me feeling refreshed all over.
Hiashi Hyuga's hand paused on the rim of the cup, his expression unusually hesitant for a moment.
He only intended to take a sip.
Once you take a bite, you surprisingly don't want to put it down.
"This drink..."
Hyuga Hiashi looked at Zhang Yu.
"Is this also exclusive to your store?"
Zhang Yu laughed and said, "I guess so."
Hyuga Hiashi took another sip.
This time, he didn't rush to comment.
But his actions said it all.
A bite-sized snack.
A sip of Coke.
The rhythm was so steady it didn't feel like the first time I'd tried it; rather, it felt like I'd found the perfect pairing.
Hinata next to her, was the same.
She ate very carefully, her movements still as proper and disciplined as those of Hyuga, but the number of times the spoon fell was noticeably faster and faster.
Every time she finishes drinking cola, she can't help but gently purse her lips.
Those white eyes held a look of contentment.
Zhang Yu sat behind the bar, feeling incredibly comfortable.
It's done.
Then we started talking about wine, and the atmosphere became much smoother.
After finishing the last bite of his Hyuga Hiashi, Hiashi Hyuga put down his spoon, his contempt completely gone.
The Undead Tavern isn't just special because of its drinks.
Even the snacks and drinks are unmatched by any other place in Konoha.
The Boss Zhang Yu, is no ordinary person either.
He straightened his cuffs, stood up, and walked towards Zhang Yu.
Hinata quickly got up as well.
Hyuga Hiashi didn't beat around the bush.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
"I've come today not only to thank you for taking care of my daughter last time, but also to ask you something."
Zhang Yu smiled inwardly, but his face remained calm.
"Chief Hiashi, please speak."
Hyuga Hiashi took out an empty wine bottle.
It was the same bottle of Erguotou that Zhang Yu had given to Hinata last time.
The bottle is empty.
When Hyuga Hiashi took it out, his movements were very steady, even showing a hint of cherishing it.
Do you still have this wine in stock?
Zhang Yu glanced at the empty bottle and deliberately remained silent for a moment.
At that moment of pause, Hyuga Hiashi's heart sank.
really.
This wine is hard to buy.
Zhang Yu didn't answer directly, but instead took the empty bottle as if to confirm.
Then, he slowly began to speak.
"Is Hiashi Rizu referring to this limited-edition premium Erguotou?"
"Limited edition, top-quality item?"
Hyuga Hiashi repeated it, his expression immediately turning serious.
Zhang Yu nodded.
This is no ordinary alcohol.
"Brewing is difficult, production is limited, and taverns aren't open every day."
"The bottle I gave Hinata last time was because it was her first time here, and she seemed to have a connection with the tavern."
"Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't just take this wine out casually."
As soon as those words were spoken, Hyuga Hiashi's last shred of hope vanished completely.