Chapter 142: Top-Grade Tea King—Given Away Just Like That

They all seemed to be waiting to see just how impressive the so-called top-grade Tea King that Gu Wenyan had was.

Facing such a grand reception, Gu Wenyan was not flustered in the slightest; she walked in calmly and greeted everyone present.

Although there were some people Gu Wenyan had never met and was not familiar with, she was not intimidated at all.

She was composed and unhurried, and that leisurely attitude allowed people to sense her peace and confidence.

"Auntie, I didn't expect you to have so many guests today. Have I come at a bad time? Or should I leave first and come back when you're free?"

Bao Mu said coldly, "No need. Since you claim you have a top-grade Tea King, take it out and let us all see just how impressive this so-called Tea King really is."

There was no warmth whatsoever in Bao Mu's gaze as she looked at Gu Wenyan; it was obvious she wanted to give her a hard time and had come deliberately to find fault.

By now everyone was already waiting here, so even if Gu Wenyan wanted to escape, she couldn't.

If the so-called Tea King she produced was not of such high quality... at that point, she would be laughed at by everyone.

Once a bad reputation spread, the situation she would face was easy to imagine—especially since the ladies present all had nothing better to do.

In daily life, their favorite pastime was probably spreading gossip and discussing other people's negative news.

Bao Mu was clearly determined to make Gu Wenyan lose face today; it seemed she also believed Gu Wenyan couldn't possibly produce any top-grade Tea King.

Gu Wenyan sighed inwardly. Unfortunately, those who looked down on her would often face the same outcome—being proven wrong by reality.

Gu Wenyan opened the box she was carrying: "If none of you are in a hurry, I'll go brew some tea for you. The quantity I brought today should be enough for everyone to have a cup."

A top-grade Tea King—even a single gram is worth a fortune; a single sip can cost tens of thousands.

Therefore, Gu Wenyan's generosity... if it truly was a top-grade Tea King, it would be impressive; but if it was just a shoddy counterfeit, it would be utterly laughable!

Bao Mu sat in the seat of honor, chin raised, her eyes full of arrogance: "Before you brew the tea, tell everyone first—where exactly did you get this Tea King?"

"Yes, there's almost none left on the market these days. How did you get it so easily?"

"Auntie, you must be joking. Naturally, I have my own methods... you must have heard... about my ability to grow flowers, so growing some tea isn't much of a challenge either."

Gu Wenyan said lightly, "Some time ago, I happened to revive a few tea trees that had existed for over a thousand years and were on the verge of losing their vitality. Out of gratitude from the local officials... my obtaining this tea isn't anything strange."

What?

Hearing Gu Wenyan's words, everyone suspected they had misheard.

Tea trees over a thousand years old... and Gu Wenyan just revived them, just like that?

These wealthy ladies all knew that the astronomically priced Tea Kings on the market today, which were extremely expensive and nearly impossible to buy, were almost all used as tribute tea thousands of years ago.

However, due to the passage of so much time, many of these tea trees had already lost their vitality, and the annual output of tea leaves was scarce, which was why even money couldn't buy them.

Yet Gu Wenyan actually had the ability to cultivate these tea trees back to life!

It really sounded incredible!

But it wasn't as if they hadn't heard the recent rumors about Gu Wenyan...

They had already been very curious about Gu Wenyan before; the news of her remarkable flower-growing abilities had long been known to everyone. Although it seemed unbelievable, it was indeed true.

Moreover, even the news had reported Gu Wenyan's stunning performance at the Huahui Bolanhui, so there was no reasonable grounds to doubt her.

"Let me brew it first, and everyone will know."

Gu Wenyan didn't waste any time. She walked straight to the tea station, boiled water, and leisurely brewed the tea.

The woman's slender, fair-as-jade fingers moved with elegant poise as she brewed. Unhurried, she gauged the timing perfectly. When the fragrance burst forth, everyone immediately knew... the tea was ready, and it was absolutely no ordinary brew!

Gu Wenyan carried several cups of tea over to the wealthy ladies, placing the last one in front of Bao Mu, the corner of her lips curving up: "Auntie, please."

At this moment, the Tea King before them was unforgettable in fragrance alone; the entire liquor was clear and bright, the leaves full-bodied, and the rich green hue was enough to rival the standards of today's top-grade Tea Kings.

One wealthy lady couldn't wait and took a sip. In an instant, a mellow, lingering flavor spread across her tongue, leaving an endless aftertaste.

The elegant aroma, and that long, drawn-out sensation on the palate...

After taking a small sip, an unusual expression also appeared in Bao Mu's eyes.

She could already confirm that this tea was indeed a top-grade product, and several grades above the West Lake Longjing she had drunk yesterday.

"This... Miss Gu, would you sell this tea? I can offer a price; as long as it's reasonable, we can discuss it."

"Miss Gu! I want to ask if you have any extra to sell me. I can also offer a price; whatever reasonable price you name is fine!"

"Miss Gu, name your price! Whatever price you ask, I'm willing to pay!"

"I see you still have some left there—why don't you just give me what you have left today..."

Of course, these wealthy ladies weren't buying this tea to drink themselves, but to give as gifts!

Only a high enough grade could showcase their status, making it prestigious enough to give as gifts.

Bao Mu watched these people acting so pathetically, feeling displeased.

But she also knew that after tasting it, one would realize this tea was indeed top-grade—Gu Wenyan hadn't lied.

As the mistress of the Bo Family, Bao Mu had been left in the cold today; everyone's attention was on Gu Wenyan, so naturally Bao Mu's mood was far from pleasant.

Just as Bao Mu's expression shifted slightly, Gu Wenyan suddenly smiled and looked toward her: "Ladies, whether this tea can be sold, for how much, and how it's sold... please all ask Auntie. I've brought all this tea as a gift for her, so the decision rests entirely with her."

Such expensive tea—all of it given to Bao Mu!

The ladies immediately caught on, chattering all at once, their attitudes toward Bao Mu becoming much more affectionate: "We're so close, Madam—you must sell this tea to me."

"Surely you should sell it to me first; our relationship is no ordinary one."

"We've known each other for so many years—don't fight me for it..."

Bao Mu instantly became the center of attention.

While her vanity was satisfied, she also realized this was Gu Wenyan's deliberate move.

Gu Wenyan... she had looked down on her so much in the past, but today she discovered that her exquisitely delicate mind far exceeded expectations.