Chapter 49

Han Yuan, however, paid no attention to the man and said to Chu Huan, "This is Manager Yuan!"

Chu Huan smiled faintly and said, "Manager Yuan!" He nodded slightly, which was a greeting.

The man said in a sarcastic tone, "Indeed, a country bumpkin who doesn't know the rules!" After saying this, he just chuckled and turned to go inside. Han Yuan led Chu Huan into the room. Chu Huan suddenly remembered that he still had the pastries for Han Yuan in his hands. It seemed inappropriate to enter like this, but now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to go in.

The small-eyed man led the two into a side room, where they saw a fat man in a purple brocade robe sitting on a large chair. This man was nearly fifty, plump and white, with a large belly and two small mustaches. The black mustache contrasted with his white skin, and it was clear that he was well-maintained.

Chu Huan knew that this fat man was most likely the Master of the Liang Workshop.

At this moment, the Master of the Liang Workshop was holding a teacup, sipping tea. Seeing Han Yuan enter, he immediately smiled, his eyes narrowing into slits. He chuckled and said, "Master Craftsman, you're back? The workshop really can't do without you. Just now, in the distillery, someone added cold water to the sky pot before the fire was ready, almost ruining everything. Fortunately, Manager Yuan was nearby and stopped it in time, or there would have been trouble." He smiled, looking kind and amiable, but despite his gentle tone, he was clearly reprimanding Han Yuan, as if he were just joking.

Han Yuan hurriedly said, "Before I left, I specifically instructed that no one should add water to the sky pot until I returned...!"

Before he could finish, Manager Yuan sneered, "Master Craftsman, you're mistaken. You were gone for several hours. Should the workers in the distillery just sit idle? You should know that these workers eat and drink from us and are paid by us. How can we let them idle?"

Chu Huan, upon hearing this, immediately felt a strong dislike for Manager Yuan. He also began to see that there was internal conflict within the He Shengquan brewery.

At least from what he could see, Manager Yuan and the Master of the Liang Workshop were a team, clearly trying to make things difficult for Han Yuan. One played the good cop, the other the bad cop.

Manager Yuan's cold words made Han Yuan, who was usually a good-natured person, unable to hold back. "Manager Yuan, you're mistaken. Everyone is paid by the boss and eats and drinks from the boss. When did they eat and drink from you? And I was only gone for a short while, and I had already informed the Master of the Workshop. The work in the distillery can't be completed in a short time, so why the rush?"

Chu Huan was a bit confused and didn't understand what the sky pot room was all about.

After Han Yuan said this, Manager Yuan was speechless, his face turning red. The Master of the Liang Workshop chuckled and said, "Master Craftsman, Manager Yuan was just in a hurry and spoke a bit roughly. Don't mind him." He looked at Chu Huan and smiled, "This is the young man you mentioned? Hmm, he looks very spirited, surely a good worker."

Han Yuan then said to Chu Huan, "Come, meet the Master of the Workshop!"

Chu Huan stepped forward and nodded, smiling, "Chu Huan greets the Master of the Workshop!" He had packages in both hands, especially the ones in his left hand, tied with hemp rope, which were very noticeable.

The Master of the Liang Workshop remained seated, looking Chu Huan over. His eyes swept over the pastries in Chu Huan's hands, and his smile grew wider. He could see that the pastries were from Yipinxiang.

He had been to Yipinxiang before and knew that besides the twelve famous dishes, their pastries were also of high quality. The pastries Chu Huan was carrying were worth at least three to five taels of silver.

He assumed that Chu Huan had brought the pastries to show respect. Despite Chu Huan's simple and rustic appearance, he was quite generous. The Master of the Liang Workshop squinted and smiled, "Since Master Craftsman recommended you, there's no problem." He turned to Han Yuan, "Master Craftsman, let him start in the drying room since he's new here!"

Han Yuan quickly said to Chu Huan, "Thank the Master of the Workshop!"

Chu Huan said, "Thank you, Master of the Workshop!"

The Master of the Liang Workshop waved his hand and smiled, "Starting today, you're part of He Shengquan. Follow Master Craftsman and learn well; you'll surely have a bright future." He turned to Han Yuan, "Master Craftsman, settle him in. Starting tomorrow, have him work in the drying room!"

Han Yuan bowed and agreed, then turned to leave with Chu Huan. Although Chu Huan had no good feelings towards the Master of the Liang Workshop, he still nodded slightly and followed Han Yuan out the door.

The Master of the Liang Workshop was momentarily stunned and couldn't help but call out, "Wait!" He thought Chu Huan might be too simple-minded and had forgotten to leave the pastries.

Han Yuan stopped and turned, asking, "Master of the Workshop, do you have any more instructions?"

The Master of the Liang Workshop's eyes swept over the pastries in Chu Huan's hands, and he smiled, "Um... that's right. The main boss has sent someone to inform us that he will personally inspect the brewery in eight days. The inner cellar will also be opened then. You... hehe, you need to work hard these few days to organize the new wine. After the cellar is opened, a batch of old wine will be taken out, and a batch of new wine must be added!"

Han Yuan said, "Master of the Workshop, rest assured. I've been keeping track of this. According to the old rules, about a thousand jars of wine will be taken out this time. We already have nearly a thousand jars of new wine stored, and with eight more days, we can produce at least two hundred more jars. There won't be any problems!"

"Good," the Master of the Liang Workshop said. Seeing that Chu Huan still hadn't reacted, he was annoyed but didn't show it. He waved his hand, "You may go!"

Han Yuan nodded and turned to leave. The Master of the Liang Workshop watched as Chu Huan and Han Yuan left the room. His smiling, fat face immediately turned serious, and his eyes showed anger.

Manager Yuan, who had been watching, knew what the Master of the Liang Workshop was thinking. He approached and whispered coldly, "Master of the Workshop, Han Yuan is arrogant, and the person he brought is just as arrogant. You gave Han Yuan face by letting him bring someone in, but they don't know the rules."

The Master of the Liang Workshop leaned back in his chair, picked up his teacup, and snorted, "Han Yuan is relying on his seniority and the trust of the main boss. He doesn't even respect me."

Manager Yuan hurriedly leaned in, blinking his small eyes, "Master of the Workshop, Han Yuan has repeatedly opposed you. This can't go on. Now he's brought in a young one, and... and that boy doesn't seem to be a good person. Not only did he not show respect, but he also didn't know how to greet you properly. Master of the Workshop, such a person will surely cause trouble sooner or later..."

The Master of the Liang Workshop took a sip of tea, placed the cup on the table, and the lamplight made his face appear rosy. He glanced at Manager Yuan and asked, "What do you suggest?"

"Kick him out!" Manager Yuan said angrily. "I was very upset to see him disrespect you."

"Kick him out?" The Master of the Liang Workshop laughed coldly. "Han Yuan is favored by the main boss. I usually give him some face and can't afford to have a falling out. Since I agreed to let him bring someone in, I can't kick the boy out after just a few days."

Manager Yuan sneered, "Master of the Workshop, to kick out a country bumpkin, you don't need to do it yourself. We don't need to be overt. Leave it to me, and I'll find a way to make him leave on his own!"

The Master of the Liang Workshop's eyes gleamed, and a smile appeared on his lips. He coughed twice and said in a deep voice, "Manager Yuan, we can be tolerant, but... for the future of the brewery, we can't have people who don't know the rules. You... handle it as you see fit, but don't make it too obvious. We still need to give Master Craftsman Han some face!"

Manager Yuan chuckled, "Master of the Workshop, rest assured, I know what to do!"

The Master of the Liang Workshop noticed the door was slightly open, raised his hand, and pointed to it. Manager Yuan, being the Master of the Liang Workshop's top confidant, understood and quickly closed the door. He then leaned in, and the Master of the Liang Workshop leaned over and whispered, "In eight days, the cellar will be opened. Make sure those few guys are quick and quiet. Tell them that if anything goes wrong, I won't spare them!"

Manager Yuan's expression became serious, and he whispered, "Master of the Workshop, don't worry. They are all our people and won't cause any trouble."

"Remember, we're not the only ones here," the Master of the Liang Workshop's expression turned cold. "Han Yuan has been here for over thirty years, and many people have deep ties with him... I always feel his eyes on me. So we need to be careful and watch out for this old man ruining our plans!"

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Chu Huan followed Han Yuan out of the room and walked towards the back of the brewery. After walking for a while, Han Yuan slowed down, looked back, and then looked around before lowering his voice, "Second Son, what do you think of Manager Yuan?"

Chu Huan frowned, thought for a moment, and then whispered, "He doesn't seem to have good intentions towards you!"

"Although I don't like to speak ill of others behind their backs, ... sigh, Second Son, you should be cautious of Manager Yuan in the brewery. This man has a bad heart and has somehow gained the Master of the Workshop's favor. He entered the brewery a year ago and was quickly promoted to manager." Han Yuan said softly, "He holds grudges and shouldn't be provoked easily!"

Chu Huan smiled faintly and nodded slightly.

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