When the tea was about to overflow, Bai Lu stopped it in time, not a drop spilled.

She smiled faintly: "Sister-in-law, you are joking with me again! I run a teahouse in good faith. Customers just like it. Why don't they dare to drink it? If you say that, others will think there is something wrong with my food."

"I'm just curious, what's in your tea that everyone likes it so much."

"Business is all about catering to people's needs. It just so happens that my products meet their needs! Sister-in-law, aren't you overthinking things? I'm just a little girl, and everyone knows my brother's temper. How could I do something shady?"

Lu Anning glanced at her and said, "No, that's the best."

She held the teacup steadily in one hand and drank it all in one gulp.

"Of course not. After all, this teahouse was invested by Third Brother and his friends. If anything happens, Third Brother and his friends will be in trouble."

Lu Anning narrowed his eyes, realizing the seriousness of the problem.

If there was any problem in the teahouse, Jing Yuan and the others would be implicated. Perhaps, including himself.

"Bai Lu, now that you're back, why don't you just live a peaceful life?"

Bai Lu held the teacup and looked up to meet Lu An Ning's warning gaze.

"Isn't I earning money peacefully? Sister-in-law, you may not know that I met my brother abroad after going through so much hardship. I cherish the life I have now more than anyone else."

She will never forget those days abroad.

As she spoke, the veins on the back of her hand, which was holding the teacup, were faintly visible.

Lu An Ning pursed her lips, pondering the other meaning behind her words. She didn't ask Bai Lu what she had experienced abroad, but seeing that she refused to tell the truth, Lu An Ning stopped pretending.

"Now that you understand, what about the masked ball last night?"

Bai Lu's eyes lit up. "I thought sister-in-law wouldn't show her hand so quickly! In fact, if you hadn't come today, I would have come to see you. The teahouse business is so good, I know you can't sit still. What? Are you afraid that I'll outshine you?"

"A tall tree attracts the wind! It's best if the things you sell to people are flawless. Otherwise, if someone targets you, it won't just be a matter of money."

"That's why I'm trying to get Third Brother and the others to invest in me! Why do you think I called the reporters on the opening day? I just want everyone to know that behind Jianjia Teahouse are the three largest families in Kyoto. The Tang family, the Fang family, and the Zhou family, no one would dare to be an enemy easily, let alone with all three of them here."

Only now did Lu Anning understand Bai Lu's plan. She had planned it since she and Bai Yue appeared at the wedding.

"What's more, you were still here that day. Everyone knows your friendship with Professor An! My health tea has a formula based on the guidance of a professional expert."

Bai Lu didn't say it directly, but Lu An Ning guessed it roughly.

"What did you do?"

"Guess! Why do you think all those celebrities in Beijing condescend to come to my little teahouse? Of course, my stuff is indeed effective, and Professor An is indeed responsible for this. She taught me a lot, and even the idea of ​​this teahouse was inspired by her. In a nutshell, she is the biggest contributor."

Lu An Ning never thought that a teahouse would attract all of them.

Her face was gloomy, and her tone was firm: "They are not easy to deceive. Without seeing Professor An in person, your lie will not last long."

"But now they have complete faith in me, because everyone has felt the effects. Professor An should thank me, because now, the VIPs in the store all have complete faith in her and regard her as a deity."

Ordinary health tea is unlikely to have any obvious effect. Lu Anning is not stupid.

She frowned and looked at the purple clay teapot: "What did you add?"

"I've already said it, something that makes people feel happy. After drinking it, they'll feel satisfied for a while. Of course! Once the effect wears off, they'll feel particularly empty, and the strong contrast will make them crave that feeling of inner satisfaction even more. This is what my stuff can provide them with emotional value."

The more Lu Anning listened, the more he felt something was wrong. Why did it feel like he was becoming addicted?

Bai Lu seemed to have heard her thoughts: "That's right! It's addictive. Isn't everyone addicted to coffee and milk tea? Games, skin care products, all good things are addictive. So what's the problem with my tea?"

"You're crazy! I won't let you go on."

Bai Lu laughed: "Do you know why I told you this? Even if you tell it, people have to believe it. Where's the evidence?"

"What you sell is evidence."

"Then just take it and check it out. If you find any problems, feel free to come to me."

Bai Lu smiled confidently, certain that Lu An Ning could not find any problems with the tea.

"I won't hide it from Jingyuan!"

"He knew it a long time ago, didn't he? I saw him last night. The black suit really suits him, but unfortunately, he only has eyes for you. Otherwise, do you think you two would have gone so smoothly last night?"

Lu An Ning stared at Bai Lu in front of him, and the more he looked, the more unfamiliar she seemed.

She walked towards her with a cold face. Bai Lu no longer retreated, looking directly into her scrutinizing eyes. Seeing that she didn't say anything, she smiled even more wildly.

"Lu Anning, it turns out that there will be a day when you are helpless. Aren't you very powerful? Even if the cards are revealed, you can't do anything to me this time. I have been wanting to see you get humiliated for a long time. It is really, so satisfying."

"If you're so sure, I won't be able to find out."

Bai Lu spread out her hands. "What do you want to investigate? I'll send you a copy of every tea drink in the shop. Or, you can talk to my customers and tell them not to come? Or report me? It doesn't matter! I won't stop you, as long as you can provide evidence."

Lu An Ning gritted his teeth and curled his lips: "Who is the expert who is helping you behind the scenes? Do I know him?"

She knew that Bai Lu's confidence came from the person behind her.