C241 (1/2)

After Zhou Rui sat down, he seemed to be extremely familiar with all of this and started to fiddle with the other things. Very soon, the waiter walked in again. Besides putting down a small ceramic pot, there were also a few exquisite pastries and dried fruits.

Very quickly, the water started to boil. Zhou Rui did not pretend to borrow someone's hand, but personally washed the tea sets. Zhou Rui's movements were very fluid, giving off a feeling of being pleasing to the eyes, as if he was a temperament that only a professional tea master would possess.

As Zhou Rui fiddled with the tea set in his hand, he said slowly, ”This tea is the factory's address, Old Dragon Well Mountain. Although it isn't as good as Lion Peak Mountain, it still doesn't taste anything.”

Yan Er curled her lips and said, ”Young Master Zhou didn't take out the best. I heard that you had the tea leaves from those eighteen trees.

Zhou Rui laughed bitterly, and said: ”Don't say anymore, two days ago, it was taken away by my old man. I was the one who had hidden this point secretly, otherwise, there wouldn't be a single bit left.”

Yan Er said in dissatisfaction: ”Young Master Zhou is not honest, with your ability to hide things, I do not believe that your old man can find it.”

Zhou Rui shook his head and said, ”How can I not wet my shoes when I walk by the river. Besides, the old man has already spoken, how could I dare not give him money?

Chen Haitao was not surprised at all, and said indifferently, ”Looks like you're well-informed regarding this Young Master Zhou.”

Zhou Rui waved his hand and said, ”I only heard it from the grapevine. Wait until Young Master Chen takes office, I will go there another day, and I will have more confidence.”

Chen Haitao said with a smirk on his face, ”Based on Young Master Zhou's ability, I should be confident enough going there.”

”This is just giving face to everyone. Oh right, where is the Mr. Chen from?” Zhou Rui changed the subject and turned to look at me.

I carelessly said, ”Oh, a small place is not worth mentioning.”

Zhou Rui laughed bitterly and said, ”Mr. Chen still has some concerns towards me.”

I slowly replied, ”No, how could that be? It's just that I haven't been back for a long time. I'm afraid that no one knows me.” It's been five to six years since I've been out, and I'm afraid that things have changed in the village. Very few people will be able to recognize me if I return now.

Zhou Rui nodded his head and said, ”That's true, the old and young returned home together with their boss, one day they will return home in glory.”

”It's possible for me to return to my hometown as a teacher, but it might be difficult for me to get clothes for the brocade.”

Zhou Rui laughed, ”Mr. Chen is too modest, I wonder where Mr. Chen will develop now?”

”Naturally, I can't compare to the Young Master Zhou. It's just a small matter and I have to do some odd jobs.” Strictly speaking, I do seem to be doing odd jobs right now. The rewards are quite generous.

Zhou Rui would definitely understand what I mean, so he smiled and said, ”Mr. Chen sure knows how to joke, Yunyun has good taste.”

”Maybe she made a mistake this time.” After I finished speaking, I took a sip of the tea. Immediately, a strong aroma of tea permeated through my mouth and my entire body and mind jolted.

As soon as I said it, everyone's expression changed completely. Zhou Rui couldn't help but be taken aback and look at me in surprise, while the look in his eyes towards me also became resentful. The gaze Chen Haitao looked at me with became unfriendly. Only Yan Er looked at me with was filled with curiosity.

After a long while, Zhou Rui laughed dryly, ”Mr. Chen is so modest!”

”I'm telling the truth.” I said seriously once again.

The atmosphere in the room became even weirder. Long Funyun had already secretly reached out her hands to pinch my thighs, and the gaze she gave me was filled with hidden bitterness. She was even gritting her teeth. The veins on Zhou Haitao's neck protruded slightly as he held the teacup tightly in his hand. The porcelain cup was almost shattered from his grip.

Chen Haiyan, Yan Er had already widened her eyes as she looked at me, as if my words had shocked him greatly. Zhou Rui, on the other hand, didn't know how to continue after hearing my words.

The private room was silent. No one spoke as they waited for the others to speak. Seeing such a situation, I couldn't help but feel somewhat satisfied. I had wanted to leave since long ago, but there was no other way around it. Before I came, I had already promised Long Funyun that I would stay behind.

Just then there was a knock on the door, and a man came in with a small wooden box in his hand. This man was none other than the man who had paid 10 million for the jade pendant at Auction.

The man placed the small box beside me and said softly, ”Mr. Chen, Master told me to give this to you.”

I looked at the small box, then looked at the man and reached out my hand to open the box. Inside the box, on top of the yellow cloth, there was a jade pendant.

I thought for a while before I closed the small box and said, ”Help me thank your master. I will accept the gift, but tell your master that I want to meet with him.”

The man nodded and said, ”I will tell the truth to my master. If there's nothing else, I will leave first. I won't disturb any of you.”