Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2250 - 2186: This Tea Is Truly Excellent

Though Gao Ming felt a wave of irritation, he had no intention of becoming a laughingstock for onlookers. He chose to ignore the previous tension and took a seat across from Gao Yan and her husband, his eyes shifting subtly toward the package they had carried in.

Gao Yan wasted no time and slid the bag toward him.

"Big brother, please understand, we are family after all. It is truly shameful that we have lived in the Capital City for all these years without coming to pay our respects. Please, accept this modest gift."

"Your presence is enough," Gao Ming replied. "There was no need for you to bring anything."

"It is just a trifle—only two tins of tea. It is hardly worth mentioning."

The smile on Gao Ming’s face faltered slightly when he heard it was merely two tins of tea, and he fell into a quiet indifference.

Niu Dazhi, however, was still mourning the cost of the purchase. Seeing Gao Ming’s lack of enthusiasm, he became terrified that the man would fail to recognize the tea's true worth, which would make their investment a total loss. Unable to restrain himself, he blurted out,

"This tea was incredibly pricey! It cost nearly four thousand per tin!"

"Smack!"

Overcome with frustration, Gao Yan couldn't stop herself from delivering a sharp slap to his arm.

Had this man lost his mind?

Why on earth had she married such a person?

He was truly driving her to the brink of madness.

Gao Ming was momentarily taken aback, but he didn't dwell on Niu Dazhi’s lack of tact, nor did he pursue the conversation regarding the price. Instead, he pulled the tea out with newfound curiosity and suggested, "Why don't we give this tea a taste?"

Gao Yan realized instantly that an opportunity had presented itself.

Had her dim-witted husband actually stumbled onto the right move by accident?

Was Gao Ming actually going to accept the gift?

In any case, the fact that he was willing to take it rather than turning them away was a positive sign.

"Allow me to brew it, big brother. I’ve developed quite a decent hand at making tea," Gao Yan offered immediately.

As the water reached a boil and the tea began to steep, the leaves unfurled within the pot. An enchanting fragrance drifted through the air of the chilly night, bringing a sense of calm to everyone present.

Once the tea was decanted into the cups, the liquid appeared vibrant and transparent, lacking even a trace of sediment.

Gao Ming was already keen to taste it based on the aroma alone. Just as he reached for a cup, Gao Wei emerged from his room in a change of clothes, drawn by the scent of the fragrant tea.

"What is that you're drinking?"

Despite his reputation for being lazy and unlearned, Gao Wei was, at the very least, a connoisseur of tea.

One whiff told him this was premium quality.

Still parched from the recent clash with his father, he walked over, snatched up a cup, and took a deep swallow.

With just a single sip, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Oh? Where did this tea come from?"

After his inquiry, he sat down and finished the entire cup in one go.

A persistent fragrance lingered in his mouth while a soothing warmth radiated from his stomach, revitalizing his spirit as if the lingering bitterness of his earlier argument had simply evaporated.

It was a sensation that was difficult to put into words; regardless, he suddenly felt entirely at ease.

Gao Ming took a drink as well, experiencing the exact same sensation as Gao Wei.

This tea...

He was now fully convinced that a single small tin truly cost nearly four thousand.

Given this level of quality, even a price tag of five or six thousand would seem reasonable.

Gao Yan and Niu Dazhi traded a meaningful look, realizing that the expense of the tea had been a worthwhile investment.

It appeared there was a path forward after all.

"Big brother, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about this. We picked this tea up at a shop near Liuli Street. Their tea and snacks are priced incredibly high, yet they’ve managed to rake in a massive profit within a month of opening. Da Zhi did some rough math and estimates they could earn nearly thirty thousand in less than thirty days!"

Gao Wei looked shocked. "A simple teahouse can bring in that much money?"