Chapter 161 : Uncle’s “Little Money”

The school organized a social practice event to visit the most famous winery in Bei City.

Lu Yunyao was very interested in red wine and listened attentively as the teacher explained about it.

“Here is the process for making white wine, starting with the selection during the harvesting stage…”

Lu Yunyao listened very carefully.

However, a few inappropriate laughs came from behind her.

“What’s the point of listening to this? She probably can’t even afford the most ordinary red wine.”

“Yeah, this is basic knowledge. Real high society people start learning about this from a young age, so they don’t need to study it. For ordinary people, learning it is useless.”

“Don’t listen to them. Now that she’s changed her name to Lu Yunyao and is flying high, she has to learn a bit about wine to keep up appearances.”

Fang Yanran turned around to see it was Liuxi from the Doujiang department and her friends.

What bad luck to run into these love-struck girls here.

“Yaoyao, ignore them. Let’s go.”

“Cut it out, as if anyone cares about you. Some people are already married but still try to flirt with male classmates. How shameless.”

“She’s probably neglected by her husband, so she’s trying to get attention by flirting with other men.”

Lu Yunyao felt speechless inside.

What do you mean she’s flirting with male classmates? It’s clearly Liuxi who can’t control her man and is harassing her.

She wouldn’t want Liuxi’s boyfriend even if given a hundred of them for free.

They walked into the wine exhibition hall, where the shelves were lined with expensive wines, each bottle priced in five figures at least.

Of course, the top-tier collections were hidden away in the private cellars of VIP guests.

“Wow, I really want to taste it,” Fang Yanran said enviously.

She had never tried these wines before.

Lu Yunyao checked the prices and boldly bought several of the most expensive ones.

“Yaoyao? Are you really buying so many?” Fang Yanran was startled.

How did this girl suddenly become so extravagant?

Lu Yunyao gave a gentle smile. “I’m very interested in red wine, so I’m buying some to study.”

She was using the supplementary card given to her by the Mr, so buying a few bottles of wine was nothing.

When she swiped her card, Lu Yunyao felt a bit like a wealthy woman.

The Mr. had said he had a bit of money and to spend it freely.

She hoped the uncle wouldn’t be upset about buying so much wine.

After buying the wine, Lu Yunyao generously shared some with her close friends.

Fang Yanran sipped the wine, her eyes closing in satisfaction.

“Wow, this wine from a famous winery is indeed rich in flavor.”

On the other side, Doujiang and her friends could only share one glass.

Someone suggested Liuxi buy some expensive wine too.

“Liuxi, doesn’t your boyfriend have a lot of money? Why don’t you buy some?”

Liuxi’s smile stiffened. “I don’t like wine, it’s fine.”

Heaven knew how embarrassed she felt.

It wasn’t that she didn’t like red wine, she simply couldn’t afford it.

Although her boyfriend was wealthy, he wouldn’t spend a penny on her. Even booking a hotel room, he chose the cheapest street-side motels with no shower facilities.

Not only that, but Liuxi also needed to save money to buy basketballs and watches for her boyfriend. Her monthly living expenses were tight, how could she afford red wine?

“Some people must have incredible luck to jump into high society. It’s not even her own money, so why show off?”

Everyone could tell the jealousy in that person’s voice.

Regardless of whether it was Lu Yunyao’s own money, she at least had money to spend. Who wouldn’t want to be cherished by their family or husband and have endless spending money?

Fang Yanran retorted, “Why don’t you show off if you’re so capable?”

“I…”

The person was left speechless and could only silently envy her.

……

Back home, Lu Yunyao found a few documentaries about red wine and sat in front of the TV watching.

Fu Sichan saw the new bottles on the wine rack and frowned in slight disdain.

“Where did these wines come from?”

“We visited the Zunlun Winery today, and I bought some to enjoy slowly at home,” Lu Yunyao explained.

Fu Sichan raised an eyebrow. “Interested in red wine?”

“Yeah, I really like it.”

Each type of red wine has its own story and unique characteristics, which fascinated Lu Yunyao.

Seeing her barefoot, Fu Sichan crouched down and held her delicate ankle.

Lu Yunyao was surprised.

“Ah!”

“Don’t move around.”

Fu Sichan took her white, tender foot and put on a pair of clean, soft plush socks.

“It’s not summer yet. You should wear socks at home to avoid getting cold.”

Lu Yunyao playfully stuck out her tongue. “Mr, I know.”

She felt a bit helpless.

The Mr. was too considerate. Was she really that fragile?

“You went to the Zunlun Winery today?”

“Yes.”

Fu Sichan said calmly, “I’ll have Assistant Wang let them know to take you to see the private wine cellar next time. The wines there are much more valuable than these.”

In his eyes, these few ten-thousand-dollar wines were nothing.

The rare treasures in the wine cellar were what people of their level would enjoy.

“Wow, Mr, you know people at the winery? Your connections are impressive.”

Lu Yunyao was extremely surprised.

Fu Sichan smiled, “If you like it, I can open a winery for you.”

Lu Yunyao’s mouth was open wide enough to fit an egg.

She blinked slowly, “Open a winery for me?”

“Yeah, let’s call it Yunyao Winery. What do you think?”

Fu Sichan spoke with a tone so casual it seemed like just a trivial matter.

“Mr, you’re not joking with me, are you?”

Fu Sichan asked in return, “Does it sound like I’m joking?”

Lu Yunyao swallowed hard. “…Not really.”

With how serious and cold he usually was, he didn’t seem like someone who would joke around.

But now he was saying he wanted to open a winery for her?

It was too extravagant! How much would that cost?

Lu Yunyao was both amused and bewildered, unable to help but ask, “Mr, is this what you meant by a bit of money’?”

“Yeah.”

His idea of “a bit of money” seemed to be completely different from the common understanding.

Lu Yunyao suddenly wondered if her husband was actually a hidden billionaire.

“Mr, are you like those domineering CEOs from novels? The ‘cool and aloof’ types?”

Fu Sichan looked puzzled.

“Cool and aloof? What are you talking about?”

“Never mind, never mind,” Lu Yunyao quickly waved her hand.

She didn’t dare say more, fearing that Mr. might get jealous and stop her from watching those CEO dramas.

However, she soon felt she was thinking too optimistically.

What were the chances she’d marry a domineering CEO just by chance?

Mr. was probably just a “small-time businessman with a bit of money,” and might not even be as wealthy as the Lu family.

There was still a big difference between a wealthy ordinary person and a high society family.

At that moment, Lu Yunyao’s phone rang.

As soon as she answered, Ye Wanqing’s angry voice came through.

“Yunyao, there’s a banquet this Friday. You absolutely have to go. That trash, Lu Yunxiang, is still shamelessly spreading rumors and smearing you and your family. This time, I’m going to tear her false face off in front of all the socialites in Bei City!”