Many people were in the same situation.
However, some customers were proactive and bought everything without hesitation, purchasing one or a few bottles of each to try.
Others didn't bother reading the product details and simply bought based on the names of the wines.
As a result, the initial batch of a hundred thousand bottles for each type of wine sold out quickly on the first day.
Meng Huai didn't have to worry about packaging either, as everything was pre-configured. Packages would be prepared and handed to delivery personnel according to the purchase information.
This arrangement allowed the winery to operate autonomously, requiring no further attention from Meng Huai. She only needed to replenish the brewing materials periodically.
Seeing the excellent sales, Meng Huai felt relieved.
"I thought they wouldn't sell," she remarked, "since a hundred thousand is quite a lot."
Ju Yiqiu, watching the purchase confirmation page with relief, sighed, "Phew, that was close."
Ju Yiqiu only responded to Meng Huai's question after completing her purchase, as she had been too preoccupied to pay attention to her earlier. Even though the shop owner was right beside her, she chose to compete with other netizens for the limited stock.
No need to ask why; the thrill of the chase was what mattered!
"You probably haven't realized your influence yet."
The buyers of these wines could be categorized into several groups: First, the regular customer base of the Imperial Military Academy. Meng Huai's online store had gained considerable popularity after the entrance exams. With the ongoing military school league, her posts on the campus forum were constant, further boosting the store's visibility.
Second, the customers of the Medicinal Cuisine restaurant. Both the online store and the restaurant were Meng Huai's ventures, a fact many were aware of. Furthermore, the wines had been advertised on the official website of the Medicinal Cuisine restaurant before their release. The restaurant's patrons were already anticipating the wine's launch, and their numbers easily exceeded a hundred thousand.
Third, due to Meng Huai's current fame, a significant portion of viewers watching the Imperial Military Academy live broadcasts were her fans. It was only natural for them to support her businesses.
Therefore, Meng Huai found it impossible for the hundred thousand bottles per day to not sell out. Especially on the first day of release, who wouldn't want to try something new?
Of course, if this first batch received positive reviews, there would be a continuous stream of customers. After all, many were rational and preferred to observe before purchasing; not everyone would buy something unfamiliar just because of its reputation.
Thus, everything had to be a gradual process.
Meng Huai was pleased with the sold-out page. However, her messages quickly flooded with notifications, as many familiar faces hadn't managed to buy any and were seeking her out for special arrangements.
Meng Huai couldn't refuse such minor requests from those with connections. She inputted their shipping information into the winery's smart system and replied, "Just wait to receive your orders!"
Completing daily tasks daily was the norm, and orders placed that day were dispatched on the same day. If this wasn't achievable, what good was a smart system?
The efficiency was such that some customers received their orders within an hour of placing them.
Consequently, new product review livestreams became popular the next day.
An Ran, with her broadcasting experience, certainly wouldn't miss out on this event. Although she had transitioned to acting, she returned to her original profession after completing her first drama.
You might ask why. Simply because she had no scripts to work on at the moment!
It wasn't that she had no scripts at all, but rather that the roles offered lacked substance. Regarding this matter, An Ran had sought advice from Bai Taoran.
Bai Taoran's advice was: "Instead of acting in these mediocre roles, it's better to wait."
An Ran hadn't understood Bai Taoran's meaning at the time, asking, "Wait?"
Bai Taoran then explained, "Yes, wait until our drama is released. Once your performance is seen, scripts will naturally come your way. It's better to have few but good ones, you know?"
And so, bored at home, An Ran picked up her livestreaming career again.
However, today's livestream was spontaneous, so when An Ran started broadcasting, there weren't many viewers.
"Yo yo yo, who is this?"
"Oh my god, am I seeing correctly? An Ran is livestreaming."
"Has the one above forgotten? An Ran has been livestreaming quite frequently recently, hasn't she?"
"Frequently? Once or twice a week?"
An Ran covered her face as she read the comments, wondering why her fans were getting moody.
An Ran greeted her viewers and immediately started with the day's topic.
"So, have you all bought the wines from Meng Huai's little shop?"
"What little shop is Meng Huai's little shop?"
"What wines?"
"Bought it! Rushed to get it!"
"Couldn't grab one!"
Seeing the comments, An Ran chimed in, "I saw it sold out right after I bought mine. I can only say, this sister acted fast! Don't be envious, hahaha."
"Not envious, we just finished unpacking."
"Ah? You've already unpacked? Alright, I need to hurry too."
Saying this, An Ran placed the delivery boxes on the table. There were over ten bottles of wine, and the entire package wasn't small.
Taking out a bottle, An Ran introduced it to the viewers, "This one, let me see."
She looked at the name on the packaging: "This is Bai Hua Niang. Meng Huai and I specifically recommended this. She said it's suitable for girls, so I'll try this one first."
With that, An Ran uncorked the bottle, having forgotten to unpack everything before drinking.
Her assistant quietly reminded her, "An Ran, shouldn't you unpack first?"
Only then did An Ran realize and quickly put down the uncorked bottle, screwing the cap back on.
"Right, right, let's unbox first. Today is an unboxing livestream, drinking isn't the main focus!"
"You've been exposed! An Ran."
"I don't believe you!"
An Ran acted as if she hadn't seen these comments and focused on unboxing.
An Ran kept count of how many packages she had opened. When all the wines were placed on the table, a small box was left alone at the bottom of the package. An Ran wondered, "I only bought twelve bottles of wine, why is there one more?"
An Ran took out the last box, and everyone watched in confusion.
"It's so small? Is it a gift?"
"It looks smaller than the packaging for the strong liquor just now."
When An Ran opened the box and took out the contents, she exclaimed, "Wow! Is this a cup? It's so cute!"
An Ran was visibly delighted. The box contained a pair of cups. She carefully took one out and placed it in her palm, allowing the viewers to see it clearly.
"Hahaha! I was waiting to see this! I got a pair when I unpacked too, super cute and adorable!"
"Wow, so is it a gift? Do you get it if you buy all twelve bottles? Don't say more, I want the gift."
"I don't think so. I only bought two bottles, and I got two cups. I feel a bit embarrassed saying this... I'll buy a few more bottles tomorrow, I can't let the shop owner do business at a loss!"