Yunding Ranch

Chapter 110 Taking Risks
"Boss." Tony thought for a while and said.

Lu Li laughed because of this title, "Fourteen, you can call me Fourteen." He also forgot to introduce himself, so Tony was a little at a loss.

"Fourteen?" Tony frowned and asked curiously, but Lu Li didn't want to deviate from the topic, so he waved his hand to signal for Tony to continue, and Tony gave up, "This Pinot Noir tree The growth is very good. To be precise, it is really good. I have never seen Pinot Noir grow so well in Australia. I don’t know how it compares with Burgundy. Of course, wine grapes can’t just look at the growth. In the end, we still have to look at the grapes, grape skins, grape flesh, and grape seeds. We need to wait until autumn to make further judgments. However, judging from this seedling alone, it is really outstanding. Unexpectedly, really no think."

Lu Li's heart, which was suspended in mid-air, returned to his chest. The space spring water is indeed effective, and it has a positive effect.This is absolutely the best news for Yunding Ranch. Perhaps, red wine will become the representative product of Yunding Ranch one day in the future.

Lu Li's mood couldn't help but start to jump up. Compared with the income from red wine, he was more looking forward to the grapes he planted himself, what kind of red wine could be brewed, and how the taste would be.Harvesting is a joy at any time.

"So, this is a good thing, isn't it?" Lu Li noticed that Tony had once again lost his mind, concentrating on looking at the grape leaves around him, so he had to break the silence.

"Of course, of course." Tony turned his head again, "This shows that our start is good. However, Pinot Noir is too delicate, and any mistakes during the planting process will affect the taste of the final red wine. It's not that easy, so now is not the time to be happy."

"Is that why you looked so solemn just now?" Lu Li asked curiously. As a layman, he never pretended to understand.

"Oh, no, it's not." Tony shook his head, "Planting grapes will encounter different challenges every year, and every week is also different. This is part of winemaking, and I have long been used to it. It's just Pinot Noir is just more troublesome." Tony dismissed the matter lightly, as if it wasn't worth mentioning at all, which reminded Lu Li of Cole and the others. In his eyes, the hard work is hard work, but in the eyes of professionals. Just part of everyday life.

"I'm just having a headache..." Tony didn't speak immediately, but organized his thoughts, "You know, generally speaking, grapes germinate in spring, and then start planting in March and April..."

"Planting? But there aren't enough grape seedlings," Lu Kai said.

"Grape seedlings?" Tony was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed, "The technology of planting grapes has been updated now. In order to ensure that the quality of the grapes is in line with the original grapes, we all adopt the technology of cutting branches. In some vineyards, every year Pruning will be done in winter to ensure the healthy growth of grapes; while in some vineyards, all grapes will be pulled out in winter every few years, and then they will all be recut from the same grape seedlings in spring.”

Lu Li suddenly realized, "So, you mean, all the grapes in the entire vineyard come from this one grape seedling?"

"Yes!" Tony affirmed bluntly, and then Lu Li looked at the grapevine behind him with a look of surprise. Tony immediately understood Lu Li's eyes and laughed dumbly, "Don't worry, this grape vine The seedlings will not be bald."

Lu Li was really worried, such a large vineyard, all came from the same grape seedling?Can it hold up?

Hearing Tony's explanation, Lu Li nodded, which is a good thing - because this grape seedling has been watered and cared for for two months, its state is undoubtedly the best guarantee of quality.

"Go on, what did you say you were worried about?" Lu Li did not forget this matter.

"Yes, generally speaking, we will start cutting in March, April at the latest." Before Tony could finish his words, Lu Li understood that it was already the beginning of May, which meant that he had missed the best time.

"So? Are we going to wait until March next year?" Lu Li wasn't in a hurry, anyway, life on the ranch was leisurely and comfortable, so there was no need to be in a hurry.

Tony didn't answer right away, but pondered seriously.This surprised Lu Li a bit. Judging from the short time we got along just now, Tony is an enthusiastic and proactive personality. He is only 26 years old this year, so his personality is inevitably impatient, but in terms of professionalism, Tony has never been too impulsive. Instead, he showed his delicate and thoughtful side.

"Fourteen." Tony said solemnly with his hands on his hips, "You said, in the next week, we will try to start cutting branches. What do you think?"

"You are an expert in this area." Lu Li shrugged, "If you miss the season and delay cutting, what will happen?"

"The worst possible thing is to miss a good time for germination, and it may also affect the quality of the fruit due to insufficient nutrient delivery." There is no need for Tony to say the following, and it will affect the quality of red wine—— Lu Li already fully understood Pino's tenderness.

Lu Li thought about it seriously.As a layman, he knows that any change may have an impact on Pinot Noir, but he has no idea of ​​how much the impact is and how the result is biased; but Lu Li believes that under the nourishment of the spring water in space, the nutritional part Don't worry too much, missed germination doesn't seem to be a serious problem.However, this is all his amateur speculation.

"Tony, you are a professional, you tell me your decision, and then I will make the decision." Lu Li said with a smile.

Tony felt the pressure on his shoulders immediately, and pondered for a moment, "Fourteen, as I said just now, in the first year we are all trying, trying all kinds of possibilities. The whole world knows that Texas is not a good wine producing area This sentence made Lu Li laugh, he thought of the pride of Texans, Cole was full of pride when he talked about this vineyard, Tony was a little surprised, Lu Li waved his hand, motioned for Tony to continue talking.

"Pinot Noir can be grown here in Texas, but it's not top-notch. Therefore, I think the planting time also needs to be considered." Tony's thoughts became clear at this time, "I think we should divide the vineyard into three One block, one part of the cuttings this week, and the other two parts next week and next week, and then we will see the differences between the grapes in the three different regions."

Lu Li understood this point. To put it simply, the planting time also needs to be tested.

"Next year, we can divide the vineyard into three areas, with cuttings in March, April and May." Tony added, "My opinion is, let's start working tomorrow!"

After speaking, Tony looked at Lu Li with burning eyes. He didn't say "Are you willing to hire me?", nor did he actively promote himself. Instead, he finished his plan confidently and waited for Lu Li's response. Decide.

Lu Li deliberately didn't answer right away, but paused for a moment. He could feel the restlessness and eagerness on Tony's body. The direction, which made Tony thump, as if he had an ominous premonition.

Lu Li and Tony walked back slowly, and Lu Kai said, "You should have a real sense now, right? This is a pasture, and animals are an integral part of this place. This is a threshold that cannot be crossed." Tony His face was a little stiff, "I don't know if you noticed just now, the ranch is undergoing a lot of construction work recently, and there is no way to complete it in a short time. The residence is the residence of the ranch employees, which also means that before the house is completed, it may be Nowhere to live. Do you have any plans?"

Tony was full of confidence at first, but now he couldn't help but get nervous, "Tent... Uh, I mean, I have a tent with me, I will never sleep in the open air... Yes, camping is a It's a funny thing, I've been camping all over the place before...Accommodation, well, not a serious issue."

"That makes sense." Lu Li nodded earnestly, and then continued to discuss in a negotiating tone, "So, do you have any requirements for the monthly salary? Or is it that winemakers are paid weekly?"

"Salary?" Tony's head is still in a mess, and his speech is a little slow, "Uh, there is a monthly salary, and there is also a weekly salary. In fact, it depends on the discussion. Personally, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I don't spend money every day. What's more, living here on the ranch doesn't cost much." Tony was always absent-minded, and he finally couldn't help it, "Fourteen, I am willing to work here for a period of time without salary, six months, what do you think? ?I know that hiring a fresh graduate is a risky job, and it may result in losses, but I sincerely hope you give me a chance."

"Tony? Are you sure? You don't want a salary?" Lu Li also followed Tony and stopped, jokingly said, "I was already thinking about your weekly salary just now."

Tony's thoughts paused for a moment, and he rewinded the conversation just now, and then his pupils suddenly dilated, "You mean...you mean..." But the words that followed couldn't be uttered, as if stuck, In the end, he simply jumped up, hugged Lu Li fiercely, and then tightened, tightened again, "God! Thank you, Fourteen, thank you! You won't regret it, trust me, I will become the best in the industry." Famous winemaker! Trust me!"

Tony's mood soared, he let go of Lu Li, and ran all the way towards the main house, "I found a job, I found a job!" After seeing everyone, Tony stepped forward and yelled at them. Then, "I found a job, Yunding Ranch! Yunding Ranch! Yunding Ranch!" The cheerful appearance infected everyone, and hearty laughter began to echo from the pasture.

Lu Li suddenly felt a bit of a headache—first Randy, then Tony?Why did he feel that the ranch would never have a peaceful day?He seemed to have dug a hole for himself.If you regret it now, is there still time?
"Fourteen! I love you!" Tony came back to his senses, put his hands next to his mouth, made the appearance of a megaphone, and shouted.

That's too late.

(End of this chapter)