Tasting wine? I’m a professional!

Just like that, Lin Yuan, led by the security guard, swaggered into the appraisal meeting.

At this moment, the netizens in the live broadcast room were completely boiling over.

— — [My goodness, he really got in? Not only did he get in, but he was invited in? How unbelievable!]

— — [Learned it, if there's any place I can't get into in the future, I'll also carry a ladder; everyone will probably think I'm a maintenance worker, right?]

— — [What about the one who said he'd stream eating poop upside down? Come out quickly, Lin Yuan got in, what do you say?]

— — [He's just a coward, all talk. He probably ran off somewhere already. I was even sweating for them just now, thinking they'd be discovered, but it turns out they were told to use the VIP entrance. My eyes have truly been opened!]

After entering the main hall, Lin Yuan didn't directly carry the ladder to the appraisal venue.

After all, he was here to sell houses, not actually for maintenance.

The two followed the signs all the way to the most secluded restroom in the furniture city.

There was no one here; it was very quiet and not easy to be exposed.

Upon entering the restroom, Lin Yuan quickly gestured to the Photographer: “Quick, quick, quick, put it against the wall!”

Thud~~

Accompanied by a thud.

The A-frame ladder was steadily placed in the corner.

Lin Yuan immediately took off his hat and coat, hanging them on the ladder. After all, this stuff had to be returned to the master later, so it couldn't be lost.

After washing his hands, he shook his head and smiled confidently: “Let’s go, I’ll treat you to a big meal!”

The Photographer’s eyes lit up at the words!

This was his first time attending such a high-class gathering.

However, not long after they left, the A-frame ladder placed in the corner suddenly slid, followed by a bang.

It heavily slammed against the restroom door, just managing to jam the opposite restroom door shut.

The next second, a pushing sound came from inside the restroom.

It was pushed several times but wouldn't open, and the pushing became more and more agitated.

Then came a bewildered and rough voice: “What the heck? Why won’t the door open?”

“Where’s the toilet paper?! Hello!! Is anyone there!! I’m still inside…”

Lin Yuan couldn't hear him at all, and he led the Photographer all the way to the appraisal meeting hall.

He immediately saw the entire venue decorated magnificently, like a dazzling crystal palace.

The towering ceiling of the hall was adorned with countless crystal chandeliers, emitting a charming glow.

Oil paintings hung on the walls, and many people gathered in twos and threes, holding high-stemmed glasses, admiring the paintings and chatting with smiles.

The scene could truly be described as a sea of people, every one of them looking like someone from high society.

The pianist played beautiful music, and the aroma of red wine mingled in the air, refreshing and pleasant.

Waiters in black suits, holding trays, were ready to serve guests at any time.

In the center of the venue was a huge stage, covered with a scarlet carpet.

The stage background was a giant projection screen, playing promotional videos for the Red Star Appraisal Meeting.

And around the stage, many exhibition stands were scattered, each occupying about a dozen square meters.

On the stands were rows of neatly arranged red wine display racks, showcasing various red wines and related utensils.

They were all wineries participating in this bid.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue as he looked at the scene before him.

He had never seen such a grand occasion in his two lives; it felt like suddenly stepping into high society.

The Photographer followed behind, a little timid, looking at the guests' attire and then at his own, worriedly saying: “Brother, this is my first time here. Will we be exposed dressed like this?”

Lin Yuan smiled faintly and waved his hand nonchalantly: “What are you afraid of? They can’t eat you, can they?”

“Look at these people, all dressed so nicely. How many of them are strong on the outside but weak on the inside? They know it very well.”

“Don’t think that just because you wear a suit, you’re high society. These red wine drinkers just love to create a sense of ritual; it’s purely showing off.”

Hearing Lin Yuan’s analysis, the Photographer swallowed hard and said uncertainly: “Really? But the problem is, I don’t know how to show off with red wine either.”

Lin Yuan chuckled: “That’s simple, I’ll teach you.”

“Ah?” The Photographer looked surprised: “You also know about red wine?”

Lin Yuan picked up a clean wine glass from a nearby table, then took a decanter already filled with red wine and poured about 1/3 into the glass, swirling it slightly in his hand.

Then he said calmly: “Watch carefully~~ If you want to drink red wine and look like you’re showing off, it’s mainly about the art of language and micro-expression management.”

“First, hold the slender stem of the wine glass with your index, middle, and ring fingers.”

“Then lay the wine glass horizontally on the table, pretending to look at the color, and put on a nonchalant, deadpan expression.”

The Photographer looked at Lin Yuan’s serious expression and was truly intimidated.

“Remember, don’t take your eyes off the glass. After looking, just say, ‘This wine is truly beautiful, a clear and elegant ruby red.’”

After a few seconds of pause.

“Then comes the second step, smelling it!”

“Pick up the wine glass, put your nose into it, and gently sniff. Remember, when you sniff, you must close your eyes, looking like you’re asking for trouble.”

Hiss~~

Lin Yuan lightly inhaled in front of the Photographer, then shook his head with an expression of enjoyment and slowly opened his eyes.

“A rich aroma of dark fruits, mingled with some coffee and chocolate notes from the oak barrel.”

The Photographer was dumbfounded.

This expression, this language, although he didn’t understand it, it just felt very high-class.

Lin Yuan came back to his senses and continued: “If you want to show off even more, then mention two dark fruits that ordinary people rarely encounter.”

“For example, ‘I smell the aroma of blackcurrant and cassis that I tasted during my trip to Europe last year!’”

“Holy cow!” The Photographer couldn't hold back anymore.

“This is too much showing off! I’ve never even heard of what you’re talking about!”

Lin Yuan swirled the wine glass and smiled faintly: “This is just the beginning, it’s not over yet. You’ve seen and smelled it, now it’s time to taste. Take a small sip, remember, don’t swallow it immediately.”

“You need to pretend to gargle in your mouth for 5 to 10 seconds, and then swallow it, or spit it out.”

After saying that, Lin Yuan demonstrated on the spot, taking a small sip, then gargling like brushing his teeth in the morning, with an exaggerated expression.

Gurgle gurgle~~~

After about 7 or 8 seconds, he swallowed it in one gulp.

“After drinking, you must look up or down at a 45-degree angle, with a thoughtful expression, like a cultured scoundrel.”

The Photographer looked at Lin Yuan holding the wine glass with one hand and resting his chin with the other, looking up at the ceiling with an irritating expression, and he was speechless!

After finishing his demonstration, Lin Yuan said calmly: “This action is a must; it makes you look very high-end.”

“After drinking, you also have to say unhurriedly, ‘Hmm, the balance and complexity are both good, it’s just that the finish is slightly short.’”

After everything was done, Lin Yuan looked at the Photographer and raised an eyebrow: “How was it? How many points for this display of showing off? Did you learn it?”

The Photographer looked into Lin Yuan’s eyes, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

He understood it, but his brain? He forgot everything.

This expression is too exaggerated, right? And that language, is it true that the less you understand, the more high-end it is?

If everyone drank wine like this, wouldn’t it be tiring?

He instinctively thought Lin Yuan was just fooling around; how could red wine be drunk like that?

But just then.

A young woman with a melon seed face, wearing a big red dress and high heels, walked towards them with a smile.