The Chairman III

As silence reigned, Secretary Ji coughed slightly, "We understand Chairman, but there are certain matters that we'd like you to address yourself... We were discussing the new bottle 'Le Faux Mort'…"

Gerald O'Brien, the brewer, seeing his opportunity took out a bottle from a very fashioned box that was labelled 'Hermes, Le Faux Mort', "Chairman, this is the last version of the bottle, with that new fermentation method that you showed us, we managed to make it taste as if a few months have gone by with only three days."

He passed the bottle to secretary Ji, who promptly took a few cups and served them to everyone present.

The moment they tasted it, their visage changed!

"It's incredible! Are you telling me this is only after three days!?"

"How can it be this sweet? There is also an ingredient I don't recognise…"

"What brewing method were you using Mr O'Brien?"

…

Questions rained as Alucard and Alcina also took a sip.

This was originally a recipe he had from a bottle of wine produced in the 1900s back in his world.

The taste was far from it, but considering it had been fermented for just three days, the result was truly astounding.

As for the brewing method, it was from the future, but he was lucky enough that the ingredients were available at this time, and no particularly powerful technology was needed, only some special minerals and plants from Europe.

"It's exquisite." Replied Alcina, though her preferences still lay with the blood of virgin maidens… Of course, only after her Master's blood.

"What do you think boss?" O'Brien asked, feeling he had created a Masterpiece.

"Acceptable… I want the first batch to hit the market as quickly as possible."

His words surprised the directors, "But Chairman, don't you want to let it rest for a few more months at least?" If it was this tasty after just three days… Maybe in a few months, it would be unmatched!

"We don't have the time, and you should know that better than me. I have other plans for the next months. Alcina will give you a few more recipes O'Brien. Is there anything else to discuss?" He said after putting down his wine, not before taking a sip of course.

O'Brien nodded, content with the idea of producing a few more masterpieces before Secretary Ji took the word once again.

"Are there going to be many people coming from Yu Lei, Chairman?" That was a question most people were asking themselves.

Maple had sent people to work together in production, but Yu Lei had yet to send anyone to their company to define the terms for their alliance…

Alucard frowned as indeed, he had yet to sit in Ruoxi's office or her in his so that they could properly discuss how everything would be handled, so far there were only words, and the premise of creating an entertainment branch together but nothing else.

"I'll sort that out myself with CEO Lin. Anything else that would concern me? The rest can be asked of Alcina as I have to leave."

"But Chairman, you said you would stay today…" Secretary Ji said lightly.

"The schedule has changed, I have to go back to my office as there is an unexpected guess…" his words surprised not only the people but also Alcina…

What guest? Her senses could reach all the way to his office and there was no one there…

"Then… We received a letter from the national economic commission addressed to you." Secretary Ji handed him a letter that he understood as soon as he saw it.

…

Everyone awaited what was it about as it wasn't common to receive a letter from the economic commission, it was usually something very important that involved the whole company.

"It is just an invitation… There is a big 'party' in Beijing in four days. All of the most prominent CEOs and Chairmen with companies based in China are invited, there they will have the possibility to establish connections with not only other businessmen but also, members of the big clans that will be attending… There is an invitation for me and you, Guanhui, we can take one guest each…" Alucard said dismissively.

"I, should I go boss?" When the company was under his command, it never got the qualifications to participate in such an event, and to think that he can now attend…

"It is up to you. I don't mind if you go or not. If that's everything then I'm leaving. Continue with your meeting." Giving Alcina's fleshy tights a tap, the latter stood up, letting him leave as they all bowed.

'What guest are you taking Master?~ Me or Catherine?' Her voice resounded in his mind with allure, Catherine was coming tomorrow, after hearing of such an event, there was no way she wouldn't ask him to take her.

'Both.'

…

'It says only one guest…' She asked with seriousness.

'If I want to take the both of you, who can prevent me?' The count said with authority that left her with no words to say.

'No one Master…'

Alucard left and Alcina stayed to address the remaining less important matters.

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As soon as he walked into the office and closed the door a small breeze passed through his cheek.

"How did you know I was here?" A mature yet graceful voice resounded in the room as Alucard walked to his seat.

"Let's just say that I have been practising. It hasn't been long, Sanniang." He sat on his seat and once again crossed his legs, looking to the front where a graceful and older woman in white robes awaited him.

Her robes fluttered majestically as if defying gravity as her dark blue eyes looked at his.

"Alucard... I came to fulfil my promise" She said with seriousness, her eyes never leaving his. Her voice was cold and unhumorous but the count knew otherwise.