Siheyuan: A master brewer starts with a jar of bone-strengthening wine!

One hour later!

"Ding dong! Congratulations, host, on completing the mission! Reward received: 888 million RMB, and one [Musical Wine Vase]!"

"The item has been stored in your magical wine cellar. Please check it yourself!"

Liu Dong got up quietly, without waking Chen Xueru, who was fast asleep beside him.

He stepped outside, his mind focused, and his consciousness sank into the wine cellar space.

Sure enough, a new wine vat appeared in the corner.

[Music Vat]: A system-exclusive container; the wine brewed in it can greatly enhance the user's musical talent.

The explanation is concise and to the point.

Liu Dong immediately understood its purpose.

Let's give it a try!

He took out the original liquor from Zhanji Distillery and poured in exactly one hundred catties—no need for such an exaggerated amount as a thousand catties.

Countdown starts: 23:59:59

I casually stuffed the entire music vat into the time vat to accelerate fermentation.

Remove after five minutes.

done?

Try a bite.

"Glug..." He drank it all in one gulp.

Instantly, a personal panel popped up in my mind.

The previously empty skill bar now contained a new line of text:

Music skill: 56 points (human limit is 120 points)

goooo...

Music Skill: 57 points!

58!

59!

60!

A few minutes later, as his stomach swelled up with the alcohol, the number skyrocketed, eventually settling at 120 points!

In an instant, a vast amount of music theory knowledge surged into my mind like a rushing river, flowing endlessly!

Shut down the system!

Liu Dong took a deep breath and opened his mouth to speak.

"Unity...hey, it really works...unity...can really get things done!"

"Unity is like a lump of iron, very hard; unity is like a steel bar, no one can break it..."

He was stunned first.

Why does it sound so different when you open your mouth?

He used to just yell randomly, but now he's actually managed to create an echoing sound.

He didn't use any instruments, yet his lyrics sounded like they came from a professional recording studio—every word was captivating.

hiss--

This wine, can it even help improve your voice?

"Squeak..."

The door was pushed open.

Chen Xueru came out wearing a coat, her face flushed, her eyes half-closed, still sleepy from just waking up, but her gaze was so soft it could melt your heart, staring intently at Liu Dong.

Liu Dong grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.

"Still laughing?" Chen Xueru snorted. "Hurry up and get some hot water, I need to wash up..."

"Understood!" Liu Dong jumped up and ran outside.

Ten minutes later, Chen Xueru tidied herself up quickly, then sat down next to him, crying out, "Ouch...it hurts so much!"

"Where does it hurt?" he asked.

She rolled her eyes: "Are you pretending to be stupid? Don't you know perfectly well?"

Liu Dong immediately understood!

When a woman complains, you should listen, not talk back, and just nod.

Chen Xueru poked him again: "You bad guy, you almost broke my back just now!"

Liu Dong chuckled foolishly.

At this point, whatever your wife says is right, and you can't argue with her even for a second.

"Brother Liu Dong," she suddenly said seriously, "you need to find some time to come with me to my house to meet my mother, and then find a matchmaker to formalize our relationship. I..."

Her voice trailed off, "I'm afraid... when my belly gets big, it won't be clear what will happen."

After saying that, his face burned again.

Liu Dong nodded emphatically: "It should be done! It must be done!"

"Well... I'll go to the silk shop and buy some fabric, could you take me there?"

"Sure, I was just about to head to the tavern anyway!"

Liu Dong hopped on his old-fashioned bicycle, carried Chen Xueru out of the courtyard, and pedaled towards Qianmen in the south of the city.

The wheels spun rapidly, and the wind whistled past my ears.

Twenty minutes later, we arrived at our destination.

He dropped her off at the entrance of the silk shop, then turned around and went into the tavern.

It wasn't completely dark yet, but the shop was already packed with people.

Most of them were unfamiliar faces, but I also spotted a few acquaintances.

Fourth-level teacher Xu Hesheng was drinking in a corner, as were street cadre Fan Jinyou and Qiangzi, who rides a tricycle every day. The three of them sat around a table, holding wine bowls in their hands, but their eyes were not idle.

They all glanced at Xu Huizhen.

His eyes gleamed like a hungry wolf eyeing a rabbit.

Liu Dong knew exactly what was going on—he'd seen the plot from his past life; these three were no pushovers, and they all had their eyes on Xu Huizhen.

Qiangzi wanted to take advantage of her body.

Xu Hesheng and Fan Jinyou were even more ruthless, their sights set on her entire family's businesses.

Just as he was pondering this, the back door creaked open and a burly man stepped out.

Liu Dong looked closely: Good heavens, Cai Quanwu?

This thing!

Tut tut...

Cai Quanwu was a laborer who carried sacks and did rough work at the docks. He was usually quiet and unseen, and his appearance was so ordinary that he could be easily lost in a crowd.

But in the original drama, it was this guy who ultimately turned the tables, leaving behind all the "respectable people" like Fan Jinyou and Xu Hesheng, successfully winning the heart of the beauty, and even taking over Xu Huizhen's entire fortune.

Don't let his simple and honest appearance fool you; he's actually incredibly shrewd.

The most amazing thing is that he graduated from junior high school and his education level is not low, but he never shows off. He pretends to be honest all day long to gain sympathy. At the crucial moment, he suddenly says, "I can do accounting and write," which directly shocks Xu Huizhen.

And the timing was too coincidental—He Yongqiang had just gotten divorced, and then he started working at the tavern.

Anyone with eyes can see that this has been a long-term scheme!

"Boss lady, now that we've moved all the wine, can we put it in the cellar?" Cai Quanwu asked in a loud voice.

Xu Huizhen waved her hand with a smile: "Okay, just put it there! Thank you for your hard work!"

After saying that, he lowered his head and slipped back into the backyard.

Liu Dong approached the front desk and whispered, "Huizhen, who's this person?"

Xu Huizhen glanced at him and laughed, "He's a laborer, a dockworker carrying grain. He asked me to help out here temporarily, moving wine and unloading goods and stuff."

Liu Dong deliberately put on a stern face: "Hey, you don't believe me?"

"Oh?" Xu Huizhen's eyes widened. "What do you mean by that?"

"Didn't I already say I wouldn't be doing temporary work anymore? But I'll still help you out with anything, big or small, at the store!"

"Hey..." Xu Huizhen laughed, "But you're a shareholder now, how can we let you do manual labor? It's not appropriate!"

"That's true!" Liu Dong nodded. "Alright, alright, from now on, I'm not considered one of your employees. Don't even mention the 180,000 yuan monthly salary anymore, it's forfeited!"

"Really? Thank you so much!" Xu Huizhen beamed.

Liu Dong didn't care; he didn't care about the money anyway.

He found a seat and sat down.

A short while later, Cai Quanwu finished his work and strolled out from the front yard.

"Boss lady, you've finished the job quickly!"

Once he finished speaking, he would shrink into a corner and squat down, not even sitting on a stool, preferring to hide in the shadows.

Liu Dong chuckled to himself: "Not bad acting, quite good at hiding it."

"Cai Quanwu!" he gestured, "Come and sit down!"

Cai Quanwu walked over slowly, bowing respectfully, and said, "Please speak!"

Liu Dong glanced at him sideways: "You recognize me? You're addressing me with such formality right off the bat?"

"I recognize you!" the other person answered readily. "You're Liu Dong. All the good wine in this shop is supplied by you!"

"Okay!" Liu Dong pointed to the empty seat next to him. "Sit down and have a drink!"