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The mountain spring brewed tea, and with a pour of hot water, the entire tea room was filled with a fragrant aroma that calmed the heart.
Lao Shi came to the Second Floor Tea Room to enjoy tea, with Xiao Tian reserving special grade tea leaves just for him. Shi Chui sent a voice message, while Yun Wan'er proudly tucked her phone into her pocket and poured a cup into the teacup across from her, eager to show off in front of Shi Chui.
Receiving Yun Wan'er’s message, Shi Chui didn’t rush downstairs for tea. He looked at the set of rods that Shi Tian had prepared for him, his hands almost pulling the Rod Case out of his bag. The two rods Shi Tian had sent him previously were treasures he couldn’t put down. Upon opening the Rod Case, he noticed two empty slots that clearly matched those rods.
Carrying the Rod Case downstairs, he opened the trunk and placed the two rods inside. Glancing at Shi Tian’s Rod Case beside him, he thought for a moment before deciding to leave it in the car.
When Shi Chui emerged from the underground garage, Shi Tian quickly reminded him, “Big fish! Bao Hu! You know what I mean!”
Giving Shi Tian a reassuring look, Shi Chui climbed up the stairs. As soon as he entered the tea room, he took a deep breath and exclaimed, “This tea has an exquisite fragrance, with an orange-yellow color that is clear and bright—this is top-grade tea!”
Despite Shi Chui's rough demeanor, he had attended university and participated in numerous banquets, so he had some understanding of tea and could easily offer compliments.
With Shi Chui’s praise, Yun Wan'er felt even prouder! She reiterated, “This is what Xiao Tian helped me get; knowing I love tea, he specially sought it out for me.”
How much could a box of tea leaves be worth? The set of Customized Rods that Shi Tian prepared for him cost seventy-two thousand each—altogether several hundred thousand!
However, thinking about the big fish and Bao Hu that Shi Tian mentioned, Shi Chui cooperated seamlessly: “Xiao Tian is thoughtful; he must have put in a lot of effort for this can of tea. This isn’t something you can just buy with money!”
Sigh! This kid never thinks about me when he gets good things!
While they enjoyed tea upstairs, Shi Tian was busy in the kitchen. Jia Yu could wait; lunch wouldn’t include it today. A carp, some lamb, and steaming two large yellow croakers would make three dishes.
Since they were by the sea, they should have some seafood! A serving of Pipi Shrimp and two vegetable dishes would suffice for lunch today.
When it came to family meals, home-cooked dishes were essential. With large yellow croakers on the table, this home-cooked meal was already impressive!
After finishing a pot of tea, Shi Chui took over Yun Wan'er’s shift; this pot of tea wasn’t consumed in vain—the cleanliness of the second floor now rested on his shoulders!
“Wow! The sun must be rising in the west? My son actually knows how to cook!” As he came down from upstairs and was about to check what ingredients were available in the kitchen, Yun Wan'er saw Shi Tian busy at work.
“Just relax; today you’ll get to taste your son’s culinary skills! My skills are inherited from a prestigious lineage—ordinary folks don’t get to taste them!” With a smile at Yun Wan'er, a plate of Scallion Lamb Stir-Fry was ready as Shi Tian turned to serve it on the table while continuing his work in the kitchen.
As several dishes were served and the family sat down together, Shi Chui picked up a slice of lamb and popped it into his mouth while giving Shi Tian a thumbs-up—he’d be enjoying good food from now on!
“Your teacher must be someone extraordinary!” After tasting several dishes and downing a glass of wine, Shi Chui spoke up.
Mentioning Yi Laotou made Shi Tian have plenty to say.
Yi Laotou had lived a legendary life. When it came to carefree living, even Shi Ye couldn’t compare!
Your master is a person of great wisdom! To seek freedom, one must truly understand the meaning of letting go, which is not something just anyone can achieve! After satisfying his hunger, Shi Chui reclined in his chair and said with a calm demeanor.
Shi Tian agreed with Shi Chui's words. Taking on an apprentice, teaching them everything you know, investing money to open a shop, and then giving that shop to the apprentice while only retaining a small share—most people would see that as foolish!
Why not hire a professional manager to run the business? Why not establish a chain? With that kind of skill, even high-end ventures would be more than manageable! With just a little effort, how could one not make a fortune?
Yet the old man continued to give away shop after shop, spreading his apprentices across the land, and he found joy in it.
Everyone has their own thoughts. Once a shop is established successfully, they want to open branches, create grand restaurants, and develop chains! Yi Laotou's apprentices were not without ambition; many of them had indeed expanded their businesses significantly.
When their businesses grew larger, it was their own achievement. Yi Laotou felt happy for them! However, when they brought their profits from those large enterprises to honor Yi Laotou, he remained unmoved, content with only the profits from the small shop he had given away.
If your business becomes large enough and you no longer operate that small shop, it doesn't matter; it's merely a loss of that small profit!
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