The room was filled with the lingering fragrance of tea. Hu Honglei, Shen Xiao, Li Ercang, and Zhao Ping'an all stood to the side, while Hou Yong sat across from Hu Moru. No one spoke; they were all mesmerized by Hu Moru’s tea-brewing technique.
In his previous life, Hou Yong had negotiated business in teahouses, where the tea masters were always women. Yet, the technique displayed by Hu Moru was fluid and seamless—entirely natural. It wasn't exactly masculine, but it certainly wasn't feminine either; it was simply a pleasure to watch.
"This is this year’s new harvest. Please, have a taste, Mr. Hou."
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