Upon hearing this, Alex replied irritably, “I’m selling Makoto!” Among the many highly profitable industries, alcoholic beverages are one of the few that are both legal and respectable.
As long as reliable quality is guaranteed, coupled with brand value, substantial profits can be steadily earned.
In the future, if Fatui wants to cultivate its own power within the organization, a stable and legitimate source of income will be essential.
“But you’ve never sold alcohol, and—” Lynette bluntly pointed out his flaw: “You have no money at all.” Alex smiled confidently, ” Lynnette, you have to believe in your Uncle Ye’s abilities.” Lynette rolled her eyes and couldn’t be bothered to talk to him anymore.
Around noon, the two arrived at the impressive Dawn Winery.
A young maid stepped forward and asked politely, “May I ask what brings you two here?” “I am Alex, a businessman from Snezhnaya, and I wish to pay a visit to Master Diluc.” Alex responded gently.
Upon hearing this, the maid showed an apologetic expression.
“I’m sorry…
our master generally doesn’t accept visits unless there’s an appointment.” Alex took out Pulcinella’s seal and handed it to her, saying, “Show him this, and he will see us.” The maid took the seal and hurried into the winery.
He returned shortly afterward, his expression noticeably more serious: ” Mr.
Alex, the master has agreed to see you both.” She returned the seal to him and then led the two into the winery.
They walked through a quiet corridor covered with a thick carpet and entered a luxurious yet understated reception room.
Under the warm yellow light, a young nobleman named Childe sat upright in a chair.
He was dressed in a well-tailored black and gold suit, his long, flowing red hair tied in a neat horsetail, and his brows revealed determination and resolve.
Grandpa Lu “Please, have a seat, gentlemen!” Diluc gestured to the chair opposite him, indicating that he should sit down.
Alex nodded slightly and sat down opposite him with Lynette.
“I wonder what brings you two here?” Diluc asked directly.
Alex didn’t beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly: “I hope to cooperate with Dawn Winery to build a large winery in Springvale.” Diluc rejected the offer almost without hesitation: “Sorry, I have no interest in that suggestion.” Alex seemed to have expected this, and his expression remained calm and composed: ” Mr.
Diluc, before you refuse, allow me to tell you a story.” “If it’s just a pointless threat, then leave immediately!” Diluc frowned slightly, his tone indifferent.
Alex smiled calmly and spoke slowly: “One evening, in front of a Medical Experimental Center in Winter Capital, a young man witnessed a little girl being sold to the institution by her own father.” He couldn’t bear to do it and saved her, thus beginning his plan—to completely end the human experiments hidden in the shadows….
He recounted in detail how he orchestrated the ban on human experimentation, explaining many details clearly and thoroughly, except for those that needed to be concealed.
Diluc became increasingly astonished as he listened.
The initial wariness in their eyes had long since vanished, replaced by an undisguised admiration.
The man before him, even younger than himself, used Fontaine and Mondstadt as his banners, and with a wave of his hand, he abolished the dark human experimentation.
After telling the story, Diluc said without hesitation, ” Mr.
Alex, I am willing to cooperate with you.” “Thank you for your trust.” Alex smiled slightly.
“The establishment of the winery will give me enough financial resources to build up my power within Fatui and then take revenge on Dottore.” Diluc was slightly taken aback.
“You also have a grudge against Dottore?” Alex nodded, his tone calm but heavy: “My adoptive parents and their family all died because of him.” Upon hearing this, Diluc looked at Alex with even more warmth in his eyes.
His father, Kripps, died because of the dragon Usa, which was summoned by Dottore.
Dottore, who was also his blood enemy.
At this moment, the two are no longer strangers who have just met, but allies standing on the same side.
Diluc then turned the conversation to the winery, asking, ” Mr.
Alex, how do you plan to collaborate?” ” Dawn Winery is responsible for brewing and production, while I am fully responsible for brand operation and sales channels,” Alex replied.
“Brand operation?” Diluc seemed slightly puzzled by this unfamiliar term.
Alex explained it to him in simple terms.
After listening, Diluc couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration: the other person’s understanding of business was far beyond that of ordinary people.
Lynette, standing nearby, shared the same thought.
Although this guy is a despicable bastard, his talent is undeniable.
” Mr.
Alex,” Diluc’s voice held a newfound respect, “so how do you plan to operate the brand?” Alex gently shook his head.
Diluc was taken aback at first, then realized: “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked about such trade secrets.” “You’ve misunderstood.
You are my partner, so naturally I have nothing to hide from you.” Alex said sincerely, “The reason I’m not going to go into details yet is because this matter still needs to be discussed with another partner.” Upon hearing this, Diluc felt a warmth in his heart.
The two continued their conversation for a long time, in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
The conversation didn’t end until dusk, when the sky was tinged with orange-red afterglow.
Diluc personally saw Alex and Lynette off at the winery, waving goodbye.
On the way home, a gentle evening breeze carried the coolness and freshness of a summer evening.
Lynette subtly turned her head to look at Alex beside her.
The warm golden sunset outlined his soft features, and his eyes revealed a rare gentleness that made people want to get closer.
Just then, Alex suddenly turned around and his eyes met hers.
Lynette’s heart skipped a beat, and she immediately turned her face away, her ear tips turning slightly red.
” Lynnette, you can eat at the hotel cafeteria tonight!” Alex whispered.
“I have to go to the bar to discuss business.” She turned her head slightly and muttered with a hint of dissatisfaction, “You were the one who went to eat the good food.” “If you don’t believe me, you can come along.” Alex shrugged indifferently.
After a moment’s thought, Lynette decided not to go with them.
She simply couldn’t stand the noisy, chaotic atmosphere of the tavern, a mixture of sweat and alcohol.
“Then give me the room key.” She held out her hand, assertive.
“My room doesn’t even have a decent bathroom.” Alex took his room key out of his pocket.
“Leave it at the hotel reception after you’ve finished showering.” “Okay.” She took it from him, her fingertips brushing against his palm before quickly withdrawing.
The two continued forward.
As dusk deepened, the setting sun stretched their figures longer across the ground.
Soon after, the two entered the city and parted ways at a street corner.
Lynette returned to the hotel, while Alex headed to the pub “Angel’s Gift” to meet his other “partner.”