Chapter 1657: Chapter 1657
"One! It’s actually one!"
Yan Ruchun was both thrilled and excited, looking at Wei Boyu as if he were some sort of monster.
How is this guy so capable? She had already searched this spot countless times earlier but didn’t find a single golden petal. And yet, as soon as he showed up, he found it? Could it be that this guy really was her nemesis? Whenever he’s around, she couldn’t snag a single advantage?
This was grossly unfair to Wei Boyu. In truth, the golden petal he found had overlapped perfectly with a pink petal. It was purely accidental—he discovered it only when he turned it over.
Still, even though Yan Ruchun had already searched this area many times, the golden petal was ultimately discovered by him. Naturally, it was his fair claim.
Casually glancing upward at the notice posted at the entrance of Idle Tea House, Wei Boyu’s heart stirred, and the corners of his lips curved slightly. "Miss Yan, since this golden petal is so good, why don’t we use it together?"
Before Yan Ruchun could respond, several women nearby, who had been paying attention to the scene, bashfully edged closer. "Young Master, if this lady doesn’t agree, perhaps I could share it with you instead..."
Before these women could finish speaking, Yan Ruchun had already interjected. She sneered, curling the corners of her lips while sweeping her gaze over them disdainfully. "Young lady, before you flirt with a man, could you first take a look in the mirror at your appearance? I won’t claim to be a peerless beauty, but standing next to me, you’re simply not up to par. Also, haven’t you ever heard the phrase ’first come, first served’? He’s clearly invited me. How could you just jump ahead like that?"
Yan Ruchun’s sharp retort was undoubtedly blunt, yet it was fully in her character. There wasn’t a single noble lady in the Capital City who liked her—because of that biting tongue of hers. Whatever she said always hit straight to the bone, leaving no room for diplomacy.
The woman reprimanded by Yan Ruchun looked utterly embarrassed. Indeed, she’d harbored the intention of ingratiating herself when she saw Wei Boyu’s refined demeanor. However, now that Yan Ruchun had ruthlessly pointed it out, where could she hide her face?
She wanted to say something to save herself, but before she could open her mouth, Yan Ruchun brushed her off and turned her attention to the well-mannered gentleman instead.
"Since Young Master Wei is so enthusiastic and earnest in his invitation, I’ll generously accept it!"
Wei Boyu quickly raised his hand to cover his mouth, stifling a laugh that almost escaped. If he hadn’t previously understood Yan Ruchun’s temperament, he’d certainly be irritated by her unreasonable boldness.
The woman rebuked by Yan Ruchun had initially felt ashamed but now looked on with schadenfreude. Surely such a brash woman would be outright rejected!
Just as she smugly anticipated the moment Wei Boyu would mercilessly reject Yan Ruchun, she was stunned speechless by his next move!
"Miss Yan granting me her favor is an honor for me," Wei Boyu replied graciously.
The woman watched in shock as Wei Boyu solemnly handed the golden petal to Yan Ruchun with both hands. Then, the two of them strolled toward the prize redemption counter, hand in hand, gallant and composed. Her face twisted with both rage and envy.
Compared to Yan Ruchun, Xu Muqing was not as lucky. Still, with Wei Borong around, her sweet tooth was bound to be indulged.
The freshly roasted chicken and taro cake that Wei Borong brought from the restaurant were promptly handed to Xu Muqing. The little lady quickly immersed herself in her feast, forgetting all about searching for golden petals.
Happily cradling the fragrant roasted chicken and taro cake, the pair entered Idle Tea House contentedly.
Although there were plenty of petal showers, the truly golden petals were scarce. After searching in vain for a long time, most people gave up and shifted their attention to the storytelling session on the first floor of Idle Tea House.
He Lienuo was also drawn to Idle Tea House’s uniquely festive opening ceremony. Immediately, he led his entourage—the tall man and the short man—toward Idle Tea House.
However, as they reached the tea house’s entrance, He Lienuo ruthlessly barred the tall man from entering. This guy’s appetite was outrageous—he consumed tea as if it were water. If he were allowed inside, there’d be no escaping without spending thousands of taels!
Casually fanning himself with his ink jade bone fan, He Lienuo strolled leisurely into Idle Tea House.
Despite having been in the Capital City for quite a while and having visited numerous tea houses, He Lienuo found Idle Tea House remarkably unique.
In the first-floor hall, storytellers narrated while guests listened quietly. The patrons behaved with impeccable order; not a single person shouted or made a scene. They sat peacefully, sipping tea while focusing intently on the tales being told.
What surprised him most was that the storyteller was a woman.
A woman as a storyteller? What was the point? Surely she wouldn’t be able to deliver the emotional cadence and dramatic twists of the stories!
He Lienuo shook his head dismissively and continued walking toward the second floor. However, after taking just two steps, he found himself drawn back by the captivating tale the female storyteller was narrating.