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"Oh my god, honey, this has nothing to do with us. Let's just leave!"

Williams wasn't keen on getting involved in the commotion, trying to usher his girlfriend, Zhao Xiaohong, away from the scene.

"William, I think you should stand up and do something. Whether it's to clear the restaurant's name or to help this gentleman, remember, with great power comes great responsibility, right?"

Zhao Xiaohong had no intention of leaving; such excitement was a chance to showcase her boyfriend's prowess.

"Fine! Fine! I'll take a look, and if I can, I'll intervene."

With a sense of resignation, Williams stepped forward and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Williams, a Wine Master from Bordeaux Manor. I believe I am sufficient for this wine tasting."

The crowd buzzed with unrest, and Lin Yuan looked uneasy. This man claimed to be a senior Wine Master from Bordeaux Manor, and he couldn't let him interfere.

"Humph, sir, that's not acceptable. I believe we need to invite several more Master Wine Masters to join the tasting for a more credible outcome."

No sooner had Lin Yuan spoken than a voice from the crowd echoed in support, "The boss is right. It should be done this way. How can we trust the word of just one person?"

"Exactly, exactly. How do we know you're not in cahoots?"

Williams bristled with anger, "I am a first-class member of the World Association of Wine Masters. Here is my certificate, and my credentials are verifiable online. Those who doubt me are welcome to check."

Williams confidently produced a certificate, stirring the crowd into another frenzy.

"I've checked, and he is indeed a first-class member. The Wine Master Association is trustworthy; they've never had any negative press."

"Absolutely. The members of this association are genuine connoisseurs of wine. They don't engage in deceit. And as a first-class member, Williams is among the elite of the association. It's highly unlikely he would falsify anything."

Lin Yuan's face turned pale. Williams was indeed from the Wine Master Association and a first-class member at that. The situation was now tricky. If Williams insisted on tasting the wine, any attempt to stop him would seem suspicious, yet not stopping him risked revealing the sale of counterfeit wine.

"Mr. Williams, I think there's no need for you to trouble yourself over such a trivial issue. We can handle it on our own."

Lin Yuan was still clinging to the hope that he could persuade Williams with words, wishing that Williams wouldn't be so adamant.

"Oh, boss, tasting wine is both my profession and my passion. If, as you claim, this is indeed a '82 Lafite, it would be my privilege to sample it."

Williams bowed politely, took a wine glass, and approached Zhang Yang, pouring him a glass. As Lin Yuan watched with a look of despair, Williams took a small sip.

Savoring the wine, Williams had his verdict. "This is a 2011 vintage from Château Duc des Noirs in Bordeaux. It's sweet, crisp, and has a lingering finish—a truly exceptional find. It retails between 200 to 500 dollars."

Williams's statement sent shockwaves through the crowd. All the guests stared at Lin Yuan in disbelief.

"Humph, I can't believe Tang Pavilion would stoop to such lows."

"Ladies and gentlemen, what if this man is in cahoots with the young fellow?"

"This is getting interesting. We need to dig deeper before jumping to any conclusions."

"Enough bickering. Let's hear what the owner has to say."

Lin Yuan's face was a mask of embarrassment. How could things have escalated to this?

Zhang Yang couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction upon seeing Lin Yuan's discomfort. You tried to mess with me? Now look where it's gotten you.

Lin Yuan's mind was racing, searching for a way out. Spotting the manager, an idea struck him—let the manager take the fall.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm as shocked as you are by this turn of events. Our procurement is entirely managed by the general manager. As the restaurant's majority shareholder, I had no idea that the manager would supply counterfeit wine. Rest assured, I will provide a full explanation for this."

Lin Yuan pointed at the manager, his face etched with distress. The manager was about to protest but caught Lin Yuan's severe look and thought better of it. Keeping quiet might still net him a payoff, whereas spilling the beans could spell disaster at the hands of the Lin family.

"So that's the story. Hmph, what happened to the professional ethics of managers these days? To think he would betray his employer like this."

"Exactly. Who knows how much money Tang Pavilion has poured into its launch? With business booming, this scandal could seriously tarnish its reputation."

Zhang Yang watched as Lin Yuan shifted the blame onto his subordinates and was itching to escalate the situation further. Bai Ya could tell from his expression that he was eager to stir up more trouble.

But Bai Ya knew that if she hadn't been present, it might have been a different story. Currently, she was dining with Zhang Yang, and if he caused a scene, Lin Yuan would surely hold her responsible in the future.

"Ling Ling, Zhang Yang, let's leave. I'm sure Lin Yuan will provide a satisfactory explanation," Bai Ya said, pulling Bai Ling away without further discussion. Zhang Yang, puzzled by Bai Ya's reaction and unsure of how he had upset her, had no choice but to follow them.

Once inside Bai Ya's BMW, she noticed the sullen mood of both Zhang Yang and Bai Ling and surmised that they were confused about her decision not to confront Lin Yuan.

"Are you both wondering why I didn't go after Lin Yuan for selling counterfeit wine?" she asked.

Zhang Yang, hit the nail on the head, stubbornly denied it, "Not at all."

Bai Ling, less hesitant, expressed her confusion, "Sis, what's your reasoning? Lin Yuan was obviously setting up Zhang Yang. Now that Zhang Yang has uncovered the truth, why not take the chance to make Lin Yuan pay?"

Driving and smiling, Bai Ya explained, "You two are too naive. Williams was the one who really helped you out back there. Without him, even with the wine being fake, they could have twisted the story, and you'd end up compensating them."

Zhang Yang internally grumbled about the situation, feeling his own efforts were being downplayed. Despite his internal disagreement with Bai Ya's approach, he offered a different outward perspective.

"It's all in the past now; no harm done. We didn't come out on the losing end."

Seeing Zhang Yang drop the subject, Bai Ling felt it wasn't her place to continue the argument. Bai Ya, sensing Zhang Yang's lingering frustration, decided to keep reasoning with him.

"Zhang Yang, I stopped you from going further because it would have backfired on you. Williams will be gone soon, and they'll bring in their own people for a retest. They'll say whatever suits them, and they might even turn the tables, accusing you and Williams of conspiring to extort Tang Pavilion."

Zhang Yang pondered for a moment and realized that was indeed the case. If he were just an average Joe, he would have definitely been at a disadvantage today.

With that thought, Zhang Yang's spirits dampened. He haphazardly chose a spot to hop out of the car and hailed a cab back to Sunn Pang's place.

Sunn Pang had been immersed in studying dragon language lately, while also monitoring the backend data of the Excellent system.

"Mr. Yang, things are looking up. We've got a 100% approval rating, and the installation count has already hit the tens of thousands."

As soon as Zhang Yang walked in, Sunn Pang eagerly showed him the figures. Zhang Yang wasn't too concerned about the current number of installations; he was waiting for the day it hit tens of millions—that's when he'd roll out a subscription plan.

Zhao Hu, a whiz at tinkering with gadgets and a programmer, stumbled upon a piece of software on a forum claiming it could boost performance by 200%.

"Is this some kind of joke? Not even the iPhone dares to claim a 200% performance increase, and here's an app making that claim?"

Initially skeptical, Zhao Hu ended up downloading it on a whim.

The interface was starkly simple, with nothing but a one-click optimization button. With a 'nothing to lose' mindset, he tapped it, and after a brief optimization screen, his phone shut down and rebooted.

Upon restarting, Zhao Hu was taken aback. His Samsung, although speedy, typically took over ten seconds to reboot. This time, it was done in under ten. Driven by curiosity, he started testing it out, and was left utterly astounded.

Every app launched instantly without a hint of delay. After two or three months of use, his Android phone had started to lag—a common issue with prolonged use. But now, it felt even more fluid than a brand-new phone, outperforming even the latest iPhone 18.

As a seasoned forum user, Zhao Hu quickly logged into his account, ready to share his experience in a review.

Super Optimization App Review (Disclaimer: I'm not a paid poster, this is all genuine user feedback.)

At first glance, I was skeptical of this app. How could a no-name developer from China solve a problem that even Google's finest couldn't crack?

After hesitantly hitting the download button, I remained skeptical until the app finished running and I witnessed the transformation of my beloved phone. That's when my doubts were completely dispelled.

The boot time of my phone improved dramatically, from around 20 seconds to under 10 seconds (after ten tests, the error was less than one second).

Initially, my phone's system was cluttered with too much junk that I couldn't get rid of—a common issue with Android devices. But once I downloaded this app, the junk was gone.

In essence, this app is set to revolutionize the mobile phone industry and could even topple the iPhone from its throne. I'll get into the reasons why later.

The smartphone market is currently a battlefield between iPhone and Android. Android phones offer better value but come with more problems, while iPhones have fewer issues but are pricier. Now, this Excellent app can make an Android system run smoother and faster than an iPhone's.

Those in the know will understand immediately, while those who don't might never grasp it. Today, I'm sharing this gem for free and encourage everyone to try it out.

By Up the Mountain to Fight a Tiger.

Zhao Hu's ID is well-known on this forum, and it wasn't long before an admin pinned his post to the top, prompting dozens of responses.

Nanfeng: Hehe, since when did the tiger start penning ad copy? I expected some profound insights from a forum veteran like you, but instead, you've delivered the most blatant hype I've ever seen. Enough talk—I'm off to test it myself.

LeShui: I've tested it, and everything the original poster claimed is spot-on, if not understated. My knockoff phone feels even faster than an iPhone after downloading this app. How is that even possible?

OneDream: Are you serious, OP? That seems a bit over the top. I'm going to try it out myself. If it's a hoax, I'll come back and call out all you shills.