In the antique-style study, wisps of smoke rise from the exquisite incense burner on the desk, and a faint sandalwood fragrance permeates the air.
On the understated yet luxurious sofa, Chu Yuntian and Leng Ruxue sat facing each other. The health-preserving teapot on the tea table gurgled, with needle-like tea leaves standing upright and swirling up and down.
As the delicate aroma of tea wafted through the air, Chu Yuntian opened the lid of the exquisite little purple clay teapot, intending to reach for the health-preserving kettle and pour the already boiled tea into it.
Leng Ruxue quickly got up and took the health pot with both hands. "Grandpa, let me do it."
Because of her clumsy technique, a lot of water splashed out when she poured the tea. After putting down the health pot, Leng Ruxue looked at Chu Yuntian with some embarrassment, her small hands gently pinching the hem of her skirt.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry, I didn't pour the tea very well."
Chu Yuntian's aged, withered hands gripped the lid of the purple clay teapot, then, holding the handle, poured a cup of tea for himself and Leng Ruxue, chuckling softly.
"Most young people don't like these things, so it's normal for your skills to be a little rusty."
As he spoke, he gently raised his hand towards Leng Ruxue, "Try it."
Leng Ruxue's eyes flickered slightly as she recalled the image of Xiao Wujie and Lin Qingyi drinking tea, and she tried her best to imitate their posture by taking small sips.
Seeing that her posture was quite skillful, Chu Yuntian's eyes flashed with surprise, and he chuckled:
"Looks like you have some tea-drinking experience. How's it? How's the taste?"
Leng Ruxue put down her teacup, her posture awkward, her face flushed:
"Grandpa, I don't know anything about tea."
"Because Wu Jie and Qingyi like to drink tea, the eldest brother often searches for some precious tea leaves for them."
“I’ve drunk this tea with them before. I remember Wu Jie’s comment that it was sweet and refreshing, and went straight to the heart.”
Chu Yuntian laughed heartily: "Li Yue has been very good to you. Xiao Wujie really knows tea."
He said that because the tea was a specially supplied Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle) tea, which would cost more than six figures per kilogram on the market.
But because it's a special-supply tea, you can't buy it even if you have money.
Chu Liyue was willing to spend such a precious tea on a young girl who knew nothing about tea; she was truly kind to the girl.
However, he didn't say it out loud. The girl was very innocent and kind, and he didn't want to pressure her with worldly things like fame and fortune.
Leng Ruxue nodded repeatedly upon hearing this: "Our boss is very good to all of us, and he dotes on Wujie the most."
Chu Yuntian smiled, took a sip of tea, and did not reply.
After drinking two more cups of tea, Leng Ruxue, holding the teacup slightly awkwardly, asked:
"Grandpa, you didn't call me over just for tea, did you?"
Setting down his teacup, Chu Yuntian looked up at her, and Leng Ruxue's face tightened instinctively.
She valued this meeting with the parents from the bottom of her heart, and between her and Chu Nanfeng, the latter was clearly putting in more effort.
He must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes to meet the parents this time.
She's not stupid; many things can't be dismissed simply by saying whether the parents are open-minded or not.
Chu Nanfeng's status as the heir of the Chu family is undeniable. This world has always been divided into classes, and it's not easy to enter the gates of a wealthy family.
She refused to submit to these things, but did not want Chu Nanfeng's efforts to be in vain.
Therefore, from the very beginning, she was prepared to be questioned, challenged, or even have her relationship broken up.
In any case, she will not give up and will do her best to gain their approval.
Seeing her as if facing a formidable enemy, Chu Yuntian shook his head and chuckled. After a moment, he became slightly serious:
"Xiaoxue, don't be nervous. I only called you here alone for one reason—"
"I want to confirm something with you."
Looking directly into her eyes, Chu Yuntian's voice was more serious than ever before:
"Xiaoxue, are you truly with Nanfeng?"
"Don't rush to answer me. Let me explain first," Chu Yuntian continued.
"Although Nanfeng has had many scandals over the years, we all know that he has never been in a serious relationship."
"Xiaoxue, you are the first one."
Although Leng Ruxue had heard Chu Nanfeng mention this matter many times, she had remained skeptical for a long time. Now, hearing Chu Yuntian speak of it so earnestly, she couldn't help but be slightly moved.
He gently lifted the teacup and took a sip. Gazing at the clear, transparent tea, Chu Yuntian's eyes flickered slightly.
"Neither I nor his parents expected that he would be so serious and resolute on the very first occasion."
"The first time he told us about your existence, he went straight to the point of discussing marriage."
He paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Xiaoxue, you should also know about the Chu family's situation."
"As the only son of the Chu family in this generation, his marriage is not something to be taken lightly."
"This concerns his personal reputation and the reputation of the entire Chu family, and even the future development of the entire family."
"Parents love their children, and Mingcheng and Jingxuan always felt that they owed their two children something and were unwilling to interfere with their decisions."
"So this old man has to play the villain."
Seeing that Leng Ruxue's expression had become even more tense, he softened his tone:
"Don't worry, I don't mean to break you up."
"It's to remind you that life is long, and a love affair driven by youthful impulsiveness is different from a lifelong commitment."
"The former only cares about the beauty, comes and goes in a hurry, and disperses as soon as it's time to leave. The latter, however, needs to withstand the erosion of time and various difficulties, and persevere for a lifetime."
"Especially given your status as the eldest son of the Nanfeng Chu family, the difficulties you will face in the future will be far more complex and harder to handle than those faced by ordinary people."
Looking directly into Leng Ruxue's eyes, he said, word by word, "Can you understand what I mean?"
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