In Chapter 668, inside Luo Qidong's main room, a refreshing aroma of tea slowly diffused in the air, soothing the soul.
Luo Shuling sat serenely at the pear wood tea table, her expression as tranquil as fine celadon, a stark contrast to her usual carefree and nonchalant demeanor.
The tea set in front of her was arranged neatly and elegantly, with white porcelain tea canisters, purple clay teapots, and celadon teacups placed in a pleasing and orderly manner, demonstrating a sense of order and style.
Luo Shuling lightly picked up the tea scoop with her fingers, tilted her wrist slightly, and the fine tea leaves fell lightly into the purple clay teapot, the amount just right, taking up one-third of the bottom of the pot.
Immediately afterwards, he picked up the silver kettle that was boiling, and slowly poured the boiling water into the kettle through the spout. The water flow was thin and steady, without splashing a single drop.
When the water is filled to eight-tenths full, the silver teapot is gently turned and placed down steadily. Then, the lid is picked up and the tea foam floating on the rim is quickly skimmed off with clean and efficient movements.
After letting it sit for a while to allow the tea leaves to fully unfurl, Luo Shuling picked up the purple clay teapot with both hands, used her wrists to gently rotate the teapot, and poured the tea evenly into three celadon teacups.
The tea soup is clear and bright, with a golden color and a hint of emerald green. When poured into the cup, it makes a crisp "ding-dong" sound.
Throughout the tea-making process, Luo Shuling's movements were skillful and fluid, with every detail handled perfectly, resembling an elegant ceremony that unconsciously calmed the mind of those watching.
No lady of noble birth could be more refined than this.
If Gu Ximan saw this scene, she would probably be shocked. Is this still the same Ling Jie who used to sit with her on the sofa, munching on potato chips, and laughing out loud while discussing soap opera plots?
Across the tea table sat an elderly man with a sturdy build.
The old man was dressed in a dark blue Zhongshan suit. The fabric was smooth and crisp, without a single wrinkle. The buttons at the collar were fastened tightly, revealing the meticulousness and orderliness of the older generation.
His full head of white hair was combed meticulously, each strand distinct, like carefully styled silver threads, forming a striking contrast with his dark eyebrows.
The old man's face was expressionless, his eyes were deep-set, and his gaze was sharp as an eagle's. His imposing aura, though not angry, made people subconsciously hold their breath.
This man was none other than Luo Qidong, the head of the Luo family in the capital, and also Luo Shuling's grandfather.
"Grandpa, have some tea." Luo Shuling gently placed a cup of brewed tea in front of Luo Qidong.
Her voice was soft, yet carried a subtle hint of aloofness.
Luo Qidong picked up the small blue-and-white porcelain teacup with his well-defined fingers, gently tracing the delicate patterns on the cup's surface with his fingertips.
He didn't rush to drink it, but brought the teacup to his nose, gently sniffed the aroma, and then took a small sip. The warm tea slid down his throat, and he nodded slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with the tea.
The teacup was set down, and the bottom of the cup made a soft sound as it touched the table, breaking the silence of the room.
Luo Qidong looked up at Luo Shuling and asked in a calm and even tone:
"Can we return to the capital earlier?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Shuling didn't pause in her tea-making process. She was just about to pour herself some tea when she heard the question. She simply shook her head slightly, her tone firm:
"We agreed that I would come back after graduation."
Luo Qidong paused, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, before finally nodding, his tone still steady:
"You've gotten to know the family business pretty well over the years. From the grassroots to the management level, you've learned everything you need to. Once you graduate, you can come back and take over the core business."
Hearing these incredibly enviable words, Luo Shuling's face remained expressionless, as serene as a deep pool. She simply didn't speak again, lowering her head once more to focus intently on arranging the tea set in her hands.
As her fingers traced the cool porcelain surface, a ripple stirred within the girl's heart—she really wanted to ask why her grandfather hadn't asked a single question about his daughter Luo Liang, or his granddaughters Shu Ning and Shu He, from beginning to end.
But the thought only flashed through my mind before I forcibly suppressed it.
Luo Shuling knew all too well where her mother was in her grandfather's heart; she was nothing more than an illegitimate child born out of wedlock.
Back then, Grandpa had an affair with a mistress and didn't take proper precautions, which led to Luo Liang's pregnancy. Later, he simply gave Grandma a sum of money and then dismissed the mother and daughter, never truly bringing them under the Luo family's wing.
Of course, this amount of money is enough to make someone live a life of ease for ten lifetimes.
That's how the Luo family of Caizhou came to be.
The fact that Luo Shuling's grandmother was favored by Luo Qidong speaks volumes about her exceptional nature.
Anyone who is even slightly lacking in looks or talent will not be noticed by Luo Qidong.
It was with this money that Luo Shuling's grandmother overcame numerous obstacles and eventually founded the Luoshen Group.
The use of the character "Luo" also illustrates Grandma Luo Shuling's longing for Luo Qidong.
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