Chapter 1867 - 688: A True Noblewoman! (Super - )

Chapter 1867: Chapter 688: A True Noblewoman! (Super Chapter)

"What does this mean? It means consumer demand can be created!"

"In the past, people didn’t chew gum, but after a barrage of advertisements, a significant number of people developed the habit of chewing gum. Similarly, in the past, people might not have drunk red wine, but if the marketing is done well enough, many people will come to like red wine."

"And the number doesn’t have to be huge. If it’s just one-fifth of the demand for white liquor, our Huaxia would require 60 million bottles of red wine a year."

"60 million bottles! The combined annual sales of all your Eight Great Vineyards can’t even meet our needs."

Fiona was momentarily overwhelmed.

Mainly because the numbers Zhang Jingdong mentioned were simply too large; if they could really be achieved, it would be incredible!

But she quickly thought of something: "But...as far as I know, the majority of people in your country, Huaxia, are quite poor, and the wine prices here are somewhat high, so I’m afraid..."

Zhang Jingdong interrupted: "Do you know that boutique wine lounge on Tourney Avenue?"

"Yes, I do, why?"

"I’m a Huaxia person. Last night, I bought 12 bottles of Romanee Conti there. If you don’t believe me, you can check with someone today."

Fiona was initially stunned, then suddenly surprised, saying: "So the Asian who bought wine last night was you?"

Zhang Jingdong teased: "So you already knew."

"Now almost everyone in the vineyards has heard about it. The Vineyard Master of the Romanée-Conti Vineyard even said they want to invite you to visit their vineyard."

"Is that so? Then I’ll have to consider it."

Zhang Jingdong smiled and returned to the previous topic: "I’m telling you this to inform you that the perspective you had about most people in Huaxia being poor is incorrect."

"Because Huaxia also has many people like me who can easily buy 12 bottles of Romanee Conti, so you need not worry about our country’s people’s spending power."

Fiona nodded thoughtfully: "...Alright, but what exactly are you trying to do?"

Zhang Jingdong said solemnly: "Apart from wanting to buy a vineyard here in Europe, I actually have another purpose, which is to create a wine sales platform. Simply put, your vineyards can give me a portion of your wines every year, and I’ll help you sell them."

Fiona suddenly understood and then said: "I think your idea is good, but I can’t make the decision, I need to discuss it with my father."

"No problem, I have plenty of patience. Contact me anytime once you have discussed it."

As Zhang Jingdong spoke, he casually pulled out a business card and handed it to her.

Fiona glanced at the card and nodded: "Alright."

They continued touring for a while longer before Zhang Jingdong and his group left the vineyard.

By this time, it was almost noon, so they first went to a very upscale French restaurant in the area.

Zhang Jingdong glanced at the menu and ordered all their signature dishes.

Shortly after the dishes were served, they began chatting while eating.

As Zhang Jingdong tasted a bite of the Caen-style tripe, he remarked: "Tsk tsk, now I understand why French cuisine is regarded as number one in European gastronomy."

He Jieyu looked curious: "Why?"

"Because turning good ingredients into great food is no big deal. What’s challenging is turning inferior ingredients into delicious dishes, that’s where the real skill lies."

"And both France and Huaxia can turn offal and such into gourmet food, which greatly enhances the capabilities of chefs from both countries. That’s why they can create various delicious dishes on this basis."

He Jieyu and Sophia exchanged glances and nodded.

"That does seem to make sense."

"That’s a very valid point, I’ve had similar thoughts before."

Twenty minutes later, they finished their lunch.

After a brief rest, they left the restaurant and headed to the Margaux Wine Estate.

On the way, Zhang Jingdong said to Sophia: "Call your dad again, first to confirm the authenticity of the vineyard matter, and secondly to ask about the current progress."

"Alright."

Sophia said as she took out her cellphone and called her father.

Seven or eight minutes later, Sophia hung up and turned to Zhang Jingdong: "It’s true, and they’re indeed trying to sell the vineyard now because they’re already contacting beverage companies from other European countries searching for buyers."

Zhang Jingdong was immediately intrigued: "Alright, I got it."

He then floored the accelerator, and the car took off.

In less than ten minutes, they arrived at the Margaux Wine Estate.

They were greeted by the vineyard master’s wife.

It’s worth mentioning, although the vineyard master may not have been the best at educating his son, his choice of a wife was quite discerning.

The vineyard master’s wife was named Genevieve, and not only was she more beautiful than Sophia’s mom, but she was also the target person, and her overall score even reached 93 points!

Damn, a middle-aged woman scoring 93 points, her looks, figure, and temperament must be extraordinary!

To put it this way, although he’s met a fair number of women who could be described as "noble," Genevieve is by far the most fitting woman he’s encountered for that word.

Sophia’s mom previously claimed to be a princess, but in Zhang Jingdong’s view, she didn’t carry as much nobility, at least not as much as Genevieve.