Chapter 253 - Arrow In The Wind (1/2)
Chapter 253: Arrow In The Wind
Translator: Myuu <i class="_hr">Editor: Myuu
Yan Liqiang didn’t find anything particularly unacceptable abouta pot of tea for an old eunuch, nor did he find it hureat reenhorn in his career back in his previous life, for the sake of forood relationshi+ps with clients to secure a deal, he not onlyhis client’s toilet bowl at their house, fixing the water pipes, and carrying an elderly up the stairs on his back Not toplaces with his things and a s thrown out In co a pot of tea was a mere trifle
If Eunuch Liu were a client of his, he would definitely be a very important, major client In reality, Eunuch Liu was not only a major client, but also his superior This
Yan Liqiang secretly sympathized with the eunuch, but there was no discrimination
The water on the s the fire When the firewood in the stove was al tossed in a few more from the wooden box next to the stove That fireas not ordinary firewood either, they see estimated the time When the water on the small stove was completely boiled, and he let it boil for almost another fiveexperience in his previous life, he carefully washed his hands ater at the side, then picked up the tea set He first rinsed all the vessels with hot water, rinsed the tea leaves, filled the teapot up again, and covered it before he finally poured it into the drinking cups He then served the cup of tea he had prepared to the old eunuch with both hands
Yan Liqiang had no idea what kind of tea he had just brewed, but it was probably very expensive tea When the tea leaves were soaked in the boiling water, they rolled in the water like delicate bamboo leaves The aro the fragrance of the spring breeze
“Eunuch Liu, the tea is ready…”
When Yan Liqiang wason the recliner and basking in the sun He see, but he cracked his eye open to observe Yan Liqiang’s every e in his expression and his hand ed his posture when Yan Liqiang brought the tea he had prepared before hi position and stretched his body before he reached out for the teacup
“Be careful, Eunuch Liu The tea is still quite hot…” Yan Liqiang instinctively reminded him
“Well, I likeand picked up the teacup without a care
Yan Liqiang’s eyes immediately widened because the h the stea from the tea inside the cup was frozen at once By the time the old eunuch’s lips touched the rim of the teacup, a thin layer of frost seemed to have formed on the surface of that exquisite teacup The old eunuch then prorees Celsius along with the tea leaves He even sh he wasn’t satisfied yet…
So it seemed like this old eunuch was also an expert
Yan Liqiang was quite surprised
The old eunuch set the cup down, cast a glance at Yan Liqiang, and finally nodded The tone of his voice greatly softened too “Not bad You are someone who knows your etiquette well Good Where did you learn this set of tea-ht, I merely learned this from past observation!”
“Where are you froxi Prefecture in Gan Province!”
“What do your parents do for a living? It is certainly not easy to be chosen by Lord Sun I a you are from an influential bureaucratic clan?”
“My hometown is in the countryside My father is a blackse We are not that wealthy It has always been just otten much experience in the ways of the world Therefore, I would like to ask for Eunuch Liu to forgive any errors and negligence on my part I am indeed fortunate to be chosen by Lord Sun!”
“Not bad, not bad No wonder you know your manners well I see that you are actually a child froaze on Yan Liqiang softened slightly
The fact that Eunuch Liu said ‘too’ allowed Yan Liqiang to instantly gain so about his family history and sympathy for him After all, not many people ere born with a silver spoon in their mouth would choose to become a eunuch Despite the fact that these eunuchs seeh positions, authority, and were fawned upon by others, they actually had it rough
“Eunuch Xue froards yesterday He mentioned that you always followed Lord Sun faithfully by his side, and that he regarded you very highly for your diligence and contributions Lord Sun serves the E him means that you also serve the Emperor Therefore, your contributions and loyalty toward Lord Sun are also for His Majesty I am fond of competent individuals who are loyal to His Majesty!”
“I have only done what is expected of me!”