Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 776: Section 771 - Alcohol and Beverages Grand Gift Pack

"Of course not!"

Chen Fei shook his head and then said, "The great gift from Mr. Louis Randon, president of Louis Industries, was too costly. It completely drained the special ability of a supernatural power user, preventing several others from using their abilities for a considerable period. It's indeed an irreplicable miracle."

He might keep it from others, but he would never hide it from this boss.

If Hanna Gagar couldn't be trusted, then there weren't many in the world who could be.

"How big can the capacity be?"

Hanna Gagar immediately became excited, her eyes shining as she stared at Chen Fei's hands.

Good gracious, what a fine thing! Truly befitting of Blue Star's number one financial group, their lavishness is beyond imagination.

Space System Alchemy Storage Devices were already uncommon on their planet of origin, Cangqiong Star, and he barely had enough for his use. The trickle that made its way to Blue Star due to trade quotas was even rarer, hence they were priceless—a commodity money couldn't buy.

Even with Hanna Gagar's personal wealth, counting every last Star Yuan, even if she pooled together Jiu Defense Company and the booming flesh mushroom farming business, she still couldn't afford even the smallest capacity alchemical storage artifact. Sometimes, it wasn't just about the money.

"The entire Aircrew Base!"

Chen Fei stretched out his finger and drew a circle in the air.

Actually, the capacity was even larger. Besides accepting the massive amount of materials gifted by Mr. Randon, he hadn't refrained from stuffing more things into the "Spatial Branding". Now that he had added a fully-equipped airship battle group, there still seemed to be plenty of space left.

"Hiss..."

This thing was extraordinary. Hanna Gagar picked up the wine glass in front of her and took a sip to calm her astonishment.

Upon the first taste, she finally noticed something unusual about the wine in her glass.

"This wine?"

Chen Fei slapped the table and said proudly, "Ha, you finally noticed. This is one of the imperial offerings I brought back from the Imperial Capital Delan City of the Slan Dynasty, the 'Qingjiang' Imperial Edition!"

His reciprocity was not in vain after having enjoyed so much fine wine from the other party. He now wanted Boss Hana to taste the various top-quality wines he brought back from Cangqiong Star, including some exclusively reserved for the Slan Royal Family – a benefit from his association with Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Fine wine isn't necessarily well-known; after all, even the best fragrance can be lost in the depths of a lane. It wasn't in vain that Chen Fei sought out local brews at every place he visited. The wine from some obscure small workshops, or even personal cellars, might not be famous, but their quality could match or even surpass many renowned brands.

From the "Spatial Branding", he took out more than a dozen boxes filled with wines collected from journeys spanning Imperial Capital Delan City on the Morning Star Continent to Nandu City and Sun Domain City in Zhai Liuzhou, as well as purchases from Cangqiong Star's local online shopping.

If one were to order online in Blue Star, first, the cost of shipping would far exceed the price of the products themselves, and second, not all items would support long-distance delivery.

"Indeed an imperial offering, truly a fine wine!"

Hanna Gagar exhaled a long breath of alcohol and smiled.

Her gaze shifted to the wooden boxes next to the bar, expecting to say, "Are these all?"

Chen Fei had mentioned "one of", implying that the surprise prepared for her was not a single item.

"Yes! All of them!"

Chen Fei followed Boss Hanna's gaze and nodded vigorously.

"There are 212 types of wines, totaling 802 bottles!"

Most of the boxes held 48 bottles each, while a few contained 20 bottles per case, with a minimum volume of 1 liter per bottle. Whether one wished to drink alone or share, it allowed for ample enjoyment.

Over two hundred varieties of fine wines from Cangqiong Star were enough to fill Hanna Gagar's private wine cellar.

It wasn't easy to make a trip to Cangqiong Star, and being able to carry so much back, he had stored hundreds of these wine combo gift packs in the "Spatial Branding", specifically for gifting.

"You're thoughtful!"

Boss Hana was quite satisfied with the gift, as it aligned with a mutual passion shared with Chen Fei.

"I'm glad you like it!"

Chen Fei lifted his wine glass and clinked it with Boss Hana's.

The little one had already devoured a third of the liquor and was now jumping joyfully on the bar counter. With a flap of its wings, it flew into the sunlit conservatory, merrily darting in and out among the lush plants.

All birds, by nature, are drawn to the natural environment.

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"Chirp, chirp, chirp!"

The chirping of a little bird filled my ears as I slowly opened my eyes, involuntarily gasped a breath of cool air.

This was the aftermath of a hangover—dizziness and stars bursting in my vision, feeling like I could faint at any moment and sink back into a deep sleep.

Last night, Chekhov Big Bear Squadron Leader and Big Brother Xiao had taken their brothers out to welcome me back with a blast, packing "Medusa's Beautiful Eyes" with half of the Aircrew Base's colleagues. We partied hard and drank copiously, sampling the assortment of alcoholic gifts I brought, creating a ruckus all night long.

If there hadn't been such an abundance of booze, probably all of it would have been gone by the end of the night.

Luckily, it was all high-quality liquor that didn't go straight to one's head, nor did it cause splitting headaches. Nevertheless, waking up was still far from pleasant.

Beep beep beep! Beep beep beep! Beep beep beep!

The alarm on my phone rang; I had set a wake-up time to ensure a regular schedule.

However, Xiao Jiu was unmatched, being a Pure Light Sparrow close to the Light. It would chirp at sunrise and rest at sundown.

Taking in the cold air, I forced myself out of bed. After washing my face with some cold water, I started to feel a bit better.

A silvery light flickered on the back of my hand as I pulled out a packet of bird food pellets from the "Spatial Branding." I poured a small bowl, and Xiao Jiu, attracted by the smell, flew over. It pecked away gleefully. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

I stroked the bird's crop, which was about half full. The plants in the sunny greenhouse, where most were grown for fruit rather than decoration, had ripe berries hanging from them—perfect snacks to provide Xiao Jiu with some extra nourishment.

For most birds, the more diverse their food sources, the better. They can't just rely solely on bird food.

Xiao Jiu, thinking I was about to tickle it, ceased pecking and stretched its neck backward, its delicate feathers standing up one by one. Its eyes squinted slightly, waiting to be scratched some more.

Since returning to Blue Star, the ambient energy of the Light Elemental System wasn't as abundant as on Cangqiong Star, and there were far fewer Pure Light Sparrows. Xiao Jiu's advancement in rank had slowed once again, but the little guy didn't mind one bit. No matter which planet it was on, it was just as lively.

"Ha, you're really enjoying this!"

Still, I scratched it a dozen times before finally withdrawing my hand.

Seeing no more scratching coming its way, the little bird reluctantly settled its soft neck feathers and continued to peck away, filling its crop to the brim.

The little guy was easy to feed and not picky at all. It could even eat chicken feed; truly a breeze to take care of.

If it had been a larger Magical Beast, my financial resources back then would have undoubtedly been strained.

With the well-fed Pure Light Sparrow perched on my shoulder, I headed to the cafeteria to tackle my own breakfast.

"Morning!"

"Good morning!"

"Xiao Jiu, good morning!"

Greetings followed me down the path, mostly directed at the little bird, who happens to be the company's mascot!

"Here, have a bowl of hangover soup first. If it's not enough, there's more. I've made a big pot."

Upon seeing me arrive in the cafeteria, Chef Abel personally brought me a large bowl of a greenish soup. A bizarre sour smell wafted as I took a light sniff.

"Thank you, Mr. Abel."

I accepted his kindness without hesitation and gulped down a big mouthful, nose pinched.

Made from wild sour berries from the Xingdu Kush Mountain Area and a mix of other ingredients, this hangover soup had a familiar taste. Both the flavor and the peculiar smell would make one shiver involuntarily. Then, a rush of energy would shoot up to the crown of the head, allowing one to immediately feel revitalized.

"'Rookie', let me introduce you to someone!"

Chef Abel pointed towards the kitchen separated only by a clear glass wall where a figure bustled around, surrounded by wafting steam, almost like a vague apparition.

"Eh? Mr. Abel, you've hired someone new? Is it a new head chef?"

Since the Airship Base originally had two head chefs, and one fell in corporate warfare, only leaving the Gallic Head Chef, I guessed by the busy silhouette in the kitchen whether the vacancy had been filled.

"I hired a new assistant. There's only me left in the back kitchen. With you gone, it became too much to handle alone, so I had to hire a youngster. He's from Italy, quite skilled, not lazy, especially good at making hot dry noodles."

Chef Abel introduced the new member to me, but without discarding the old for the new. After hiring the newcomer, he didn't forget me, adding, "Rookie, if you're free, you should come and help out too. The more hands available in the kitchen, the better."

There are indeed benefits to having two head chefs sharing the workload, each managing their own tasks.

But now the canteen was entirely under Abel's control. Although busier than before, there was no longer internal friction or constraints, making the work much more comfortable. Besides, he had long disliked the other former head chef, the fanatic of pre-made meals, who just knew how to open frozen packages. Anyone could do such kitchen work; it was an affront to the profession of cooking.

Therefore, Boss Hana followed Chef Abel's advice, opting not to hire another head chef but instead adding a dedicated worker to ensure that the kitchen operations didn't descend into chaos while maintaining the diversity and nutrition of the meals.

"No problem at all, Mr. Abel."

Bound by sentiment, I readily agreed.