CHAPTER 487: CHAPTER 364: TASTING TEA AND UNEXPECTED EVENTS

After about ten minutes, the car drove into a mountain forest, and a Chinese courtyard appeared before their eyes.

A plaque hung above the entrance, inscribed with "Cloud Court," flanked by a couplet on either side.

In front of the door, two symmetrical luohan pine bonsai complemented the surrounding landscape, full of poetic charm.

This morning tea place was not an ordinary teahouse; it was a famous luxury tea restaurant locally, frequented by the rich and powerful.

You couldn’t reserve a private room here without being a VIP at a hotel, which meant that without status or financial strength, even having money wouldn’t get you in.

The car slowly entered the parking lot, and a teahouse attendant in traditional clothing came up to greet them.

Li Jing and Huang Qin got out of the car together and walked into the teahouse under the guidance of the attendant.

Morning light filtered through the carved wooden windows, and the silk curtains fluttered gently in the sea breeze.

Huang Qin’s fingertips grazed the menu, her fair and slender fingers tinged with a hint of crimson at the tips.

She brushed aside a few strands of hair that had fallen by her ear, her every gesture exuding grace and charm.

"President Li, what would you like to eat? I’ve ordered a few of this place’s specialty snacks. See if there’s anything else you want to try?"

Li Jing glanced at the menu in his hand but didn’t have time to respond.

Huang Qin continued asking, "The tea here is quite good. What kind of tea do you like?"

Li Jing ordered a few snacks he was interested in and said, "As for the tea, you decide."

Huang Qin didn’t refuse and ordered a pot of excellent partridge tea, a specialty of this restaurant known for its superior quality.

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"Esteemed guests, your tea and snacks are served. Please enjoy."

With that, a delicately-featured woman in traditional attire exited the private room.

"Try this Wenchang chicken; you won’t find such quality elsewhere."

The glossy chicken pieces stacked on the celadon plate were garnished with coconut shreds.

Huang Qin smiled and introduced, "In Hai Province, Wenchang chicken is a very famous local delicacy, often seen in main courses, and available during morning tea too.

Although generally, chicken isn’t a common breakfast dish, Hainan’s morning tea menu is diverse and rich, and Wenchang chicken, being a local specialty, is offered for diners as an option.

I personally enjoy tasting Wenchang chicken during morning tea, paired with other snacks and drinks. You should try it and see if you like it."

Li Jing nodded after listening, picked up a small piece of chicken, and placed it in his mouth. Instantly, a lingering fragrance filled his senses.

"This chicken has a special flavor, a hint of coconut aroma."

"Did you catch that? It’s their specialty. Isn’t it delicious?" Huang Qin’s eyebrows arched slightly, slightly surprised at Li Jing’s keen sense of taste.

"Yes, it’s indeed delicious."

Li Jing nodded.

In fact, he had tasted Wenchang chicken in Hai Province before, but the quality at this restaurant was noticeably superior.

It seemed that the place Huang Qin found was indeed not an ordinary one.

"You can dip it in some sauce for an even better taste."

Without waiting for Li Jing to move his chopsticks, Huang Qin had already extended her delicate hand and, with shared chopsticks, offered him a piece of chicken dipped in sauce.

Seeing this, Li Jing raised his eyebrows, took the food with his plate, and said, "You don’t need to be so courteous. I can do it myself."

Huang Qin’s eyes twinkled with a smile, exuding a touch of charm as she playfully teased, "Isn’t the piece I picked more delicious?"

Seeing her joking with him, Li Jing pretended to taste seriously and ate the piece of chicken she handed over, then teased, "Indeed, it’s a rare delicacy in the world, with a hint of a woman’s aroma."

"How can chicken have a woman’s scent?"

Hearing this, Huang Qin giggled bashfully and then started picking up her own food.

At this moment, the bronze bell at the eaves jingled softly as a tea artist in a modified Li skirt walked in with a tea tray, interrupting their conversation.

After three rounds of tea, the sunlight covered the table.

The two continued to eat and chat, enjoying the beautiful distant scenery, the leisurely and pleasant time. It had to be said, having morning tea here was indeed a pleasure.

If Li Jing had looked for a restaurant himself, even if he didn’t mind the price, it would have been hard to find such a secluded high-end place known only to the local wealthy.

Outside the window, coconut trees swayed, and the sound of the distant waves mingled with the clinking of porcelain, as amber tea flowed in the purple clay teapot.

Huang Qin watched Li Jing’s focused profile as he peeled crabs, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the carved patterns on her teacup’s surface, suddenly feeling that this partridge tea was richer than usual.

"Ring ring ring..."

Huang Qin’s phone rang suddenly; it was her assistant.

After taking the call, she frowned slightly, then hung up and looked at Li Jing, hesitated for a moment before showing an apologetic expression, and said, "President Li, sorry, there’s been a mishap at the company, and I need to handle it quickly."

Li Jing, savoring his tea, let his gaze drift over Huang Qin’s fair, slender neck and the pearl earring barely visible behind her ear, finally landing on her face, and asked calmly:

"It’s fine, do you need to go back to the hotel?"

His mood was hardly affected; being a boss, he was used to such situations.

"No need, I can just start a video conference with my phone."

Seeing Li Jing agree, Huang Qin quickly opened her phone and started a video meeting with her company team.

Li Jing calmly watched as Huang Qin gradually adopted a serious demeanor, sipping his tea slowly, and let his gaze fall once more on the distant scenery outside the window, enjoying it by himself.

Huang Qin glanced at Li Jing, noticing his relaxed appreciation of the scenery, and her gaze shifted slightly, wondering why he gave her a different feeling at that moment.

But she didn’t have time to think about it right now, and as soon as all the participants connected, she swiftly began organizing the work.

When it was work time, her face bore more seriousness and much less charm.