After saying that, Zhang Yu took half a step back, tossing out the choice.
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka remained silent for a moment.
They looked at each other, each wanting to be polite, neither wanting to actually give in.
Inoichi Yamanaka coughed lightly.
" Hiashi, why don't you go first?"
Hyuga Hiashi's expression was composed.
" Inoichi, we've known each other for many years, there's no need for such formalities."
"Since you've come for the wine, it means you need some too."
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately laughed and said, " The Hyuga Clan is a large and wealthy family with many occasions for entertaining guests. It certainly makes a good impression for the Hyuga Clan to serve this sake."
Hyuga Hiashi replied calmly, " The Yamanaka Clan is responsible for intelligence, which takes a heavy toll on their mental energy."
" Inoichi, you work hard every day, so it's perfectly reasonable for you to have a drink occasionally."
The two of them spoke eloquently, each more eloquent than the last.
But no one said the words "I don't want to".
Ino stood to the side, her lips twitching involuntarily.
This was the first time she had ever seen her father so polite when buying wine.
Hinata also lowered her head, her ears turning red.
My father is usually very serious.
Now, however, they are deferring to each other with Ino's father, and neither is willing to back down.
The scene made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Bai, watching from the doorway, was even more impressed.
Just now, Boss Zhang Yu kept saying that the inventory was tight and that the Third was available for pre-order.
The two clan leaders' attitudes changed immediately.
Then, after throwing out the "last bottle," the two of them were left to struggle on their own.
The boss doesn't even need to argue.
The price has been set.
The goods haven't even been taken out yet, and customers are already worried they won't be able to buy them.
Is this what doing business is all about?
Bai silently made a mental note of it.
Boss Zhang Yu is indeed very capable.
The scuffle is still going on in the front hall.
Seeing that the time was right, Zhang Yu turned and waved to Bai.
"Bai, come with me."
Bai immediately walked over.
"Yes, Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu looked at Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka.
"Please sit down and discuss this."
"I'll go get that bottle of wine."
"Once the wine is set out, you can decide for yourselves who gets to keep it."
This remark only fueled the fire between the two of them.
The wine will be brought out soon.
No one wants to watch it fall into the other's hands.
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka returned to their seats, appearing to sit upright, but the sharpness in their words became increasingly apparent.
Zhang Yu led Bai down the side door from the back kitchen.
At the end of the stairs was a heavy door to a cold storage room.
As soon as the door opened, a blast of cold air rushed out.
The ground was chilly, and a thin layer of frost covered the walls.
An ordinary person would probably start shivering after standing here for only a short time.
Bai, however, felt no discomfort.
Haku 'Ice Release Kekkei Genkai him to be naturally adapted to low temperatures, and he even finds this place more comfortable than the front hall.
But the next second, Bai froze completely.
Inside the cold storage, rows of shelves are neatly arranged.
Every shelf was filled with the same brand of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor).
The glass bottles reflected a cold light, stretching from the entrance all the way into the depths of the cold storage.
There were countless bottles, at least several thousand.
Bai stared blankly at the bottles, his voice becoming much softer.
" Boss Zhang Yu..."
Are all of these top-grade Erguotou?
Zhang Yu casually picked up a bottle from the shelf, speaking in a relaxed tone.
"Yes."
Bai glanced at the wine in his hand, then at the shelves full of cold storage.
My mind is a little foggy.
Didn't the boss just say that inventory was tight?
Wasn't it said that the Third Hokage was the majority of the candidates?
Wasn't it said that only one bottle was left unused?
There are so many here that you can't even count them all.
Bai asked in a low voice, "But what about the front hall...?"
Zhang Yu smiled.
Are you wondering why I said there was only one bottle left when there are still so many?
Bai hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Um."
Zhang Yu held up a bottle of liquor and pointed to the wall full of stock.
"Bai, you must remember this."
Having a lot of stuff doesn't mean you have to show it to your customers.
"The more they feel they can buy it anytime, the less they will cherish it."
"The more scarce it is to them, the higher the price will go."
Bai listened very attentively.
Zhang Yu continued, "The same bottle of wine, if you just pick it up anywhere on the shelf, might cost ten thousand taels and still be considered too expensive by some people."
"But what if we tell them that the Third Hokage pre-ordered it, and that there's a shortage of stock, with only one bottle left today?"
"They actually felt that the 100,000 taels was worth it."
Bai couldn't help but look at the wine bottle in his hand.
I see.
Zhang Yu patted the shelf again.
"For the Undead Tavern to stay open, it needs money for utilities, ingredients, staff food and drink, and backyard construction."
"Besides, you're the face of the tavern now, you need to prepare changes of uniforms."
"I need to earn more money so I can buy you new dresses."
Her pale cheeks flushed instantly.
" Boss Zhang Yu..."
"No need to go out of your way with a skirt or anything like that..."
Zhang Yu said seriously, "Why wouldn't I use it?"
"A top-notch greeter deserves top-notch treatment."
"Black is a formal style, pink is a casual style, and we should also have seasonal styles in the future."
Bai's ears burned as he listened, yet he also felt that Zhang Yu's words made a lot of sense.
The boss makes money not just for himself.
It was also for the tavern.
For everyone's sake.
She was even thinking about getting herself a new uniform.
Bai's initial doubts quickly turned into admiration.
"I see."
Bai nodded earnestly.
"Things are valued for their scarcity."
"Make customers feel that something is valuable, and they will be willing to pay a higher price."
Zhang Yu smiled with satisfaction.
"Good comprehension."
"Learn more from me in the future, don't just know how to greet guests."
Bai immediately agreed.
"Yes, Boss Zhang Yu."
Zhang Yu, carrying the bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor), returned to the front hall with Bai.
As soon as the two stepped out, they heard Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka still exchanging pleasantries.
" Inoichi, Ino still young. If you take the sake back, you'll only be able to drink it yourself."
" Hiashi Hinata don't drink alcohol either. If this bottle of sake is kept at the Hyuga Clan, you'll drink it anyway, won't you?"
" The Hyuga Clan has many duties, and occasionally needs to entertain distinguished guests."
" The Yamanaka Clan also frequently interacted with their colleagues in the Intelligence Division, and they also needed good wine to entertain guests."
"How about this, I'll buy it today, and I'll keep an eye out for it if it becomes available later."
"I should be the one saying that. I'll buy it first today, and I'll treat you to drinks another time."
The two heads of the family sat as steadily as the other.
They all spoke with increasing politeness.
But the meaning under the table is quite clear.
Everyone wants to get their hands on this bottle of wine.
Zhang Yu placed the Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) on the bar counter.
The glass bottle made a crisp sound as it hit the wooden countertop.
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka's gazes fell upon them simultaneously.
For a moment, both of them fell silent.
The wine is right in front of me.
The last bottle. 100,000 taels.
Whoever wins first gets to drink tonight.
Zhang Yu said with a smile, "The wine is here."
Have you two reached a decision?
Hyuga Hiashi was silent for half a second before speaking, " Inoichi, I think it would be better to do this..."
"I'll buy this bottle first."
"If Boss Zhang Yu has any leftover stock next time, I'll let you have it."
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately shook his head.
" Hiashi, that's not a good point."
"Since this is the last bottle, it should naturally be given to someone who needs it more."
"I've been dealing with Intelligence Division affairs these past few days, and it's taken a huge toll on my mental and physical health."
"This is exactly the kind of drink I need to relax."