Chapter 176: Preparing for Participation (3)_1
His disposition was naturally calm and elegant. His successive actions now were fluid like flowing water, free and easy, which, coupled with his handsome features, were truly pleasing to the eyes.
Cai Wei took the teacup, smiling, she said, "No need to taste, just by looking at Young Master Huo’s demeanor, I can tell this tea won’t disappoint."
With that, she lowered her head and took a sniff, only to feel that the tea was subtly fragrant, the scent was misty. She took a sip; it was mellow, refreshing, and lingered in the mouth.
"Hmm, indeed it tastes good!"
She praised, "I didn’t expect Young Master Huo to be proficient in the Tea Ceremony. It’s quite a surprise."
Huo Yuan was startled, then fell silent, "Wei’er, should I be happy or sad about your comment?"
Cai Wei raised her eyebrows, puzzled she asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Huo Yuan replied, "The Tea Ceremony is quite common among noble houses, almost every youngster is taught it. Knowing a little about it isn’t unusual. So why did Wei’er say ’did not expect’? Could it be that in Wei’er’s eyes, I am just a heartless, money-obsessed merchant reeking of copper?"
Cai Wei held her forehead recollecting her words and regretted her careless praise that had made him overthink. She hurriedly explained, "Young Master Huo is being sensitive. I am a girl born and raised in a humble family. How would I know that the Tea Ceremony is a must-have skill for every youngster in the noble houses? I thought only the master of the tea house would master this skill!"
Hearing her explanation, Huo Yuan’s gloomy face suddenly broke into laughter. He laughed uncontrollably, and his joyful laughter lasted for quite some.
Sensing that something was wrong and seeing him laughing unrestrainedly, Cai Wei woke up to reality. She gritted her teeth and said, "Did you do this on purpose?"