boyutpedia Chapter 11 You have a really good eye for people!
Chapter 11 You have a really good eye for people!
The greeter hurriedly left the front desk.
About two minutes later, she appeared in front of Gu Bai with a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and wearing a well-tailored suit and glasses.
Even before the other person got close, more than ten meters away, Gu Bai could feel the refined and elegant demeanor emanating from them.
He extended his right hand when he was still some distance away from Gu Bai and said in a gentle and polite manner.
"Hello sir, I'm the manager of the store at No. 28 Lakeside. You can call me Liu Yu. May I ask your name, sir?"
On her way here, Liu Yu had already learned about Gu Bai's situation from the receptionist.
The person who knew that wanted to open a bottle of 82 Lafite was an ordinary-looking young man.
Even so, he did not underestimate the other party in the slightest.
Hangzhou is a popular city with a large number of wealthy people. What if the other person is just hiding their wealth?
Even if he were just an ordinary customer, he would still need to do these things properly.
Reality is not a novel.
Those arrogant store managers who don't treat ordinary customers like human beings are ultimately a very small minority.
The reality is that store managers are also employees, and many people are eyeing their positions.
If the boss finds out about any mistakes, there will be plenty of trouble.
"Gu Bai".
Gu Bai introduced himself and extended his hand to shake hands lightly with the other person.
This was the first time someone had offered to shake his hand since he started working; he was always the one to extend his hand first.
It feels rather unique.
It gives you a feeling of being respected.
"Hello Mr. Gu, it's an honor to have you dining at Lakeside No. 28. I just heard from Xiao Wang that you'd like to open a bottle of 82 Lafite?"
Gu Bai nodded in agreement, waiting for the other party to continue.
"That's right, Mr. Gu. Although we do have two bottles of 82 Lafite here, they are for our collection and are used for special banquets."
Liu Yu spoke calmly, but it was clear that she was politely refusing Gu Bai.
But this isn't entirely untrue. For a restaurant like theirs, where the average cost per person is a few hundred yuan, a bottle of red wine costing forty or fifty thousand yuan is indeed intended for special banquets.
If Gu Bai went to a more upscale restaurant, and had a bottle of Latour or other expensive wines worth nearly 100,000 yuan as a prized possession, he could easily sell a bottle of Lafite.
Gu Bai smiled and said in a relaxed tone.
"Manager Liu, you're joking. What kind of banquet qualifies as a special banquet? You're in business, and I'm here to patronize your establishment. If the price is right, I believe you won't refuse to sell to me, right, Manager Liu?"
After hearing Gu Bai's words, Liu Yu fell silent.
That makes sense. If Gu Bai's offer is right, he really wouldn't mind selling a bottle to him.
Whether it's a special banquet or not, it all boils down to nothing more than a matter of interests.
As long as the price Gu Bai offers is greater than the benefits that can be obtained from a special banquet, none of this matters.
Moreover, there is a high probability that there will be no special banquets at Lakeside No. 28 in the next month, which will be more than enough time for them to restock.
Seeing the other person remain silent, Gu Bai knew that his words had struck a chord with them, so he added fuel to the fire by holding up two fingers.
"I'll add a 20% premium, no matter how much your 1982 Lafite sells for here."
It has to be said, being rich is really awesome. This kind of nonchalant attitude towards money is something that this former poor guy is really fascinated by...
Of course, Gu Bai wasn't a fool. The 20% premium was because he was eager to know what the effects of the "Immortal of Wine" were. If the other party didn't agree, Gu Bai would naturally give up.
Since there's no time limit for this task, he can always enjoy it next time he goes to a more upscale restaurant.
What Gu Bai didn't know was that the 20% premium directly impressed Liu Yu. His face, which had previously only displayed a professional smile, instantly became as radiant as a chrysanthemum, revealing the same expression that said, "You really know how to judge people."
"Since Mr. Gu has put it that way, if this still doesn't satisfy his wish to taste the 82 Lafite, our colleagues will inevitably laugh at us for our poor hospitality. Xiao Wang! Xiao Wang! Have you arranged a seat for Mr. Gu yet? If you have, take him there quickly! We must make sure Mr. Gu feels right at home!"
The speed at which he changed his expression left the other three people present speechless.
Manager Liu, are you perhaps a long-lost successor of Peking Opera?!
The first to react was Xiao Wang, who had been tapped by Liu Yu. She quickly operated the tablet, locked the last window seat, and called out with a sigh of relief.
"Please follow me, I will take you to your seats."
"Mr. Gu, please go and order your food first. I'll come and get your wine now."
After seeing Gu Bai nod, Liu Yu walked briskly towards the wine cellar.
Judging from the other person's cheerful gait, Gu Bai could easily guess that this bottle of wine would make him a lot of money.
Whether the other party pocketed the premium or took a cut of the drinks, that's none of his business. He's just a consumer; what business is it of his to concern himself with such things?
......
"Gu Bai, are you really going to order West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce?"
After ordering many recommended dishes at Lakeside No. 28, Gu Bai and Xu Zhixia's eyes fell on a dish called West Lake Vinegar Low-Temperature Tender Fish.
"Order it. Look, it's only about 20 or 30 meters from West Lake. If it's not good, just dump the whole pot of fish into the lake."
Gu Bai was actually quite curious about what the fish tasted like.
People online often say that the reason why douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) in Beijing hasn't disappeared is because there are genuinely people in Beijing who love to drink it.
The reason West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce hasn't disappeared is entirely because a group of fearless people keep going to try it...
Just as the two were whispering to each other, Liu Yu's voice came from beside them.
"Mr. Gu is joking. Our version is not the traditional West Lake Vinegar Fish. It's an improved version. We use freshwater fish, so it doesn't have much of a fishy smell. The sweet and sour flavors are just right, and it doesn't have that pungent taste."
As they were talking, Liu Yu had already come to their side. He had changed into white gloves and was holding a bottle of unopened red wine, with a waiter behind him carrying a decanter.
"Is that so? Then I'll order one, well, that'll do for now."
Gu Bai didn't really care whether it tasted good or not; he ordered the dish purely out of curiosity.
After Gu Bai ordered the food and the waiter left with the tablet, Liu Yu placed the wine in her hand on the table, pushed it in front of Gu Bai, and made sure the label was facing him.
"Mr. Gu, this is the 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild you requested, a First Growth in Bordeaux. Please check if it's correct."
Am I right or wrong, you're asking me?
Gu Bai said he had no idea what was real and what was fake, and was a bit at a loss for what to do.
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