Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1265 - 646: New Rain

The first watch, asking for pink.

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Shen Liu led Lian Manman to a table by the window, gesturing for her to sit down opposite him. The rain outside had not stopped, pattering down gently. Through the bead curtains, they watched the twilight slowly soak in and listened to the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves and flowers. Lian Manman, resting her chin on her hands, found herself slightly entranced.

Seated opposite Lian Manman, Shen Liu called her over for a conversation but didn’t speak immediately. Instead, he gazed at her with a hint of entrancement. Perhaps it was due to the two cups of wine she had just had at the banquet, Lian Manman’s fair cheeks were now even more rosy and endearing, and her usually clear and lively eyes appeared somewhat misty now as she gazed at the window.

Beside them, on a small red clay stove, the spring water had already boiled, emitting a subtle bubbling sound. A young maid brought a tea tray over, then quietly retreated.

Shen Liu didn’t have anyone serve them but personally fetched the water, warmed the teapot and teacups, and then used a silver teaspoon to take tea leaves from an octagonal filigree enamel tea canister, placing them into the teapot.

By the time Shen Liu poured the brewed tea into small teacups and pushed one in front of Lian Manman, she had already come back from daydreaming at the rain scene outside.

"Sixth Master, is this Gongfu tea?" Lian Manman carefully held the teacup with both hands, and immediately the gentle tea aroma wafted towards her. She looked down at the tea soup; it was a clear light jade color.

Shen Liu brewed top-grade Tieguanyin, using the most suitable Gongfu tea brewing method for Tieguanyin.

Shen Liu nodded while pouring some tea into his cup.

"Manman, you know about Gongfu tea as well?" Shen Liu asked.

At this moment, the cold severity and the official air in Shen Liu seemed to dissipate with the steam from boiling water, leaving warmth as gentle as the pleasant tea fragrance.

Lian Manman couldn’t help but feel stirred.

Shen Liu wanted to speak to her; she roughly guessed what it would be about. Shen Liu treating her kindly was expected. But being treated to this extent, personally brewing tea for her?

Shen Liu was never one to do anything unnecessary, let alone "wrong." His actions at this moment, this manner, for what purpose?

Lian Manman quickly glanced at Shen Liu and, after a moment of realization, felt a surge of emotion. She quickly withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and appeared to focus on savoring the tea.

"Hmm?" Shen Liu prompted Lian Manman, not hearing her response for a while, noticing her changing expression. He couldn’t help but curl his lips, deliberately asking again.

"Where could I know that, it’s from hearing Mr. Loo mention it." Lian Manman, having calmed her mind, replied with a smile.

"You, you guys are fortunate, Mr. Loo is the most famous scholar in the Great Ming. When it comes to extensive knowledge, there aren’t many people in the world who can match him." Shen Liu said.

Lian Manman nodded. What Shen Liu said was true; having Mr. Loo as a teacher was indeed their good luck.

Seeing Lian Manman place her teacup down, Shen Liu refilled it.

"Sixth Master, is there something you want to instruct me?" Lian Manman asked, holding the teacup.

Shen Liu glanced at Lian Manman, as if saying why hurry, then began to sip his tea.

Seeing this, Lian Manman didn’t urge him further.

As they slowly drank a few more cups of tea, the twilight outside deepened. The scenery of mountains, water, flowers, and trees after the rain resembled a beauty fresh out of a bath. The room was filled with tea fragrance, and Shen Liu and Lian Manman sat opposite, both seemingly tasting the tea carefully, not speaking for quite some time. Only they knew what was on their minds at this moment.

"The first thing is about the gourd..." Shen Liu finally spoke.

"Don’t worry, Sixth Master," Lian Manman responded immediately as Shen Liu began, "Regarding this matter, I guessed you had a plan, so I already told Xiao Qi not to mention it to anyone. We haven’t even mentioned it at home, not even to my parents." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Shen Liu nodded approvingly. Despite her young age, Lian Manman knew how to behave and speak appropriately. What’s rare was her ability to control her mouth and know what should not be said.

This trait may sound simple, but in practice, it is not easy, especially for women.

"This October, the Wan Shou Festival, marks the seventieth birthday of our current Grand Emperor," Shen Liu slowly said, "I prepared the birthday gifts long ago, but if I could add a few unique auspicious gourds, it would be the finishing touch."