The teahouse is located in a corner of the city. Although its scale is not inferior to the surrounding ones, it is shrouded in inexplicable loneliness due to its bad luck.
In the empty lobby, time seemed to stand still, with only the shopkeeper left, accompanied by a solitary lamp.
He was buried in the abacus, tapping with his fingertips, as if groping in a maze of numbers, trying to find a glimmer of hope in this chaos.
Anxiety and fatigue were intertwined into a complex web on his face. Nearly half a year of dismal business had left his eyes with a hint of uneasiness and anxiety about an unknown fate.
The waiter stood by, mechanically repeating the action of wiping the table. The table was wiped so clean that it could almost reflect a person's shadow, but it also reflected his inner confusion and hesitation.
Every time I wipe it, it feels like I am wiping the dust in my heart, but I can never wipe away the uncertainty about the future.
Just then, the sound of light footsteps broke the depressing atmosphere.
Qin Suling slowly stepped into the teahouse. Her appearance was like a ray of sunshine in spring, instantly illuminating this gloomy place.
The shopkeeper looked up suddenly, a hint of surprise and panic flashed across his eyes, then he quickly calmed down, stood up and saluted, with a barely perceptible tremor and awe in his voice: "Greetings, Madam! Your presence is truly a blessing to our store."
Qin Suling walked lightly, as if she was walking on the clouds. Her eyes were soft and deep, as if she could see through everything in the world.
She slowly walked into the tea room, found a seat and sat down, sipping the fragrant tea. The aroma of tea lingered around her nose. She whispered, "The rise and fall of a teahouse is not determined overnight. The elegance of Biluochun, the sweetness of Maofeng, and the nobility of Yinzhen are all top-quality teas, but if they are conservative and do not make progress, they will eventually become mundane. To revitalize, innovation is necessary. Only in this way can we attract guests from all over the world to appreciate the beauty of tea."
Her words were gentle yet firm, like a gentle spring breeze. They not only dispelled the coldness and silence in the teahouse, but also sowed the seeds of hope in the heart of the shopkeeper, bringing new life to that almost withered heart.
When Manager Qin first heard this, he was stunned, but then an unconcealable light flashed in his eyes, which was a vision of the future and a desire for change.
Just as he was about to ask, Qin Suling suddenly changed the subject and mentioned the word "new product", which surprised Manager Qin even more.
He had never expected that the lady's visit was not only to renovate the teahouse, but also to bring it an unprecedented new life. He bowed quickly, his voice full of piety and expectation: "Please give me some advice, madam. I am all ears."
Qin Suling smiled slightly, and that smile contained a deep insight into the world and infinite longing for the future.
She raised her hand gently and ordered elegantly: "Jinxiu, Jinlan, present your newly made iced fruit drinks for everyone to enjoy."
Following the command, two maids came in with trays on which were placed several glasses of crystal clear fruit drinks.
The aroma of tea and fruit intertwined and lingered, instantly filling the entire tea room. The unique fragrance seemed to have magical power, making everyone present involuntarily intoxicated by it.
Manager Qin took the fruit drink and looked at it carefully. He saw that the liquid in the cup was attractive in color and crystal clear, like a work of art.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to take a sip.
When the fruit drink first took a sip, it was sweet with a hint of coolness, and then the mellow taste of tea and fruit aroma bloomed on the tip of the tongue. He closed his eyes involuntarily and savored this unprecedented wonderful taste.
At that moment, an indescribable excitement and shock surged in his heart.
He seemed to see the future of the teahouse, which would flourish in the tide of innovation and change and become the focus of everyone's attention.
He opened his eyes and looked at Qin Suling, his eyes full of surprise and gratitude: "This... is indeed an extraordinary product! Madam's wisdom is beyond the reach of us."
At this time, Qin Suling just smiled slightly, and that smile was full of indifference towards the world and firm belief in the future.
She knew that this was not just a victory for a cup of fruit drink, but also the beginning of the rebirth of the teahouse.
At the same time, in another corner of the tea room, Chu Yue, under the careful guidance of Aunt Zhang, was stepping into the palace of tea drinking step by step.
There was a spark of knowledge in her eyes, and every attempt brought her closer to proficiency and perfection.
Aunt Zhang was observing quietly from the side, already having grander ideas in her mind for the development of new products.
She looks forward to the day when these ideas can be turned into reality and bring a brighter future to the teahouse.
Just as the tea room was a busy and harmonious scene, a visitor dressed in black and wearing an official hat walked in quietly.
His arrival was like a breeze on a quiet lake, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Steward Qin quickly stepped forward to greet him and expressed his welcome and anticipation for the distinguished guest with the most respectful attitude.
He knew very well that the arrival of this visitor might bring a broader world and unlimited possibilities to the teahouse.
The man had a faint and mysterious smile on his lips, as if a spring breeze was blowing across the lake. He casually took out a scroll of ancient calligraphy and painting from his sleeve, his movements revealing a leisurely elegance.
He slowly spread out the scroll of calligraphy and painting, as if uncovering a dusty story, and said softly: "This is General Qi's masterpiece that he specially asked me to present to you despite his busy schedule. I hope it can add a touch of book fragrance to your elegant room. I hope you will accept it."
After he finished speaking, an imperceptible deep meaning flashed in his eyes, as if conveying more unfinished words.
When Manager Qin heard this, he had doubts in his mind, but he did not delve into it further. He just felt that this matter was of great importance.
Not long after, Qin Suling heard the sound and came over, with a hint of eagerness and anticipation in her light steps.
Her eyes instantly locked onto the familiar handwriting, as if she were meeting an old friend again. She hurried forward, took the calligraphy and painting with both hands, and thanked him repeatedly. Her words were filled with indescribable gratitude and joy, as if it was not just a piece of calligraphy and painting, but also an expression of some kind of emotion.
Upon seeing this, Chen Zhizhou smiled back modestly, but his furrowed brow and slightly rapid breathing revealed his inner anxiety.
"General Qi is leading his men to arrest the notorious flower-stealing thief. I must go and help immediately."
There was unquestionable determination in his words, and after bowing, his figure quickly blended into the gradually brighter light outside the door, leaving only a determined back, which made people feel a sense of admiration and relief.
Manager Qin looked in the direction where Chen Zhizhou left, a relieved smile appeared on his lips, and he whispered to himself: "The flower-stealing thief will eventually be brought to justice, and the women in the capital can finally enjoy the flowers and the moonlight in peace."
Between the words, there is the expectation for justice and the yearning for a peaceful life.
Qin Suling slowly unfolded the calligraphy and painting, and saw that the handwriting was vigorous and powerful, and the force penetrated through the back of the paper. Every stroke contained the author's deep emotion and unique charm, which was pleasing to the eyes and refreshing.
She recited softly, and every word seemed to touch the softest part of her heart. She couldn't help but smile gently. Qi Qiyuan's subtle reaction to the poem yesterday emerged in her mind, adding a bit of warmth and sweetness to her heart.
The next day, Qin's Tea Shop was completely renovated. Above the door lintel, the slogan written by Qi Qiyuan himself swayed in the wind, like a messenger traveling through time and space, conveying the elegance and expectations of the tea shop to passers-by.
Pedestrians stopped to watch, and there was a lot of discussion. Curiosity and anticipation intertwined to create a lively scene.
Chu Shan and another waiter walked up quickly with smiles as warm as spring breeze, bowed and spoke with sincerity and enthusiasm: "Dear guests, welcome to Qin's Tea Shop. Please follow me. We have prepared elegant seats in the store. I hope you can relax here and enjoy the beauty of tea." After that, they gently lifted the door curtain and led the guests into this teahouse full of ancient charm and tea fragrance.
A man in a scholar's robe with a curious look on his face was attracted by the "iced fruit tea" among many novelties. He locked his eyes on it and asked, "Shopkeeper, what is so special about this iced fruit tea that it attracts so many people's attention? How much does it cost?"
Chu Shan smiled even more when he heard this, with pride and confidence flashing in his eyes. He said carefully: "This is a unique creation of our Qin's Teahouse. The juice is as clear as a spring, and the tea fragrance is mellow and long-lasting. The two are cleverly combined, with a unique taste and endless aftertaste. Even the noble Queen praised it highly. As for the price, because it is a special offer for the first time on the market, it is set at one tael of silver per cup. It is really a great value for money."
"One ounce of silver?!"
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked and started talking about it.
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