Kissing for Tea?

"Ding! Random mission: Have Qian Renxue stay; reward: Ancient Tree of Life."

When it came to fate, Heaven's arrangements were the greatest!

Su Chen felt that this damned system was definitely trying to set him up with Qian Renxue. Otherwise, it would not keep issuing random missions like this.

As an obedient host, Su Chen naturally had to complete the mission.

Still, Su Chen felt that this mission was indeed a little embarrassing—inviting Qian Renxue to stay in his palace.

No matter how he looked at it, it was rather difficult to bring up.

Qian Renxue was Su Chen's first woman, and the feelings she brought him were unprecedented.

Looking at the sacred and dignified God of Angels before him, then recalling that enchanting night, Su Chen could not help feeling his blood surge.

Hu Liena and Qian Renxue toured the vast palace. Su Chen had never even explored it himself, so naturally, he had no way to explain it to them.

Su Chen smiled and said, "Sisters, I'll go make you some tea. Look around for now."

Thinking of how Su Chen had solved so many of her problems—at the very least, she no longer had to be watched by Tang San—

Qian Renxue's gaze grew much gentler.

Su Chen left, leaving only the two women behind.

Qian Renxue, who was usually aloof and sparing with words, actually had such a gentle side.

Hu Liena saw it all and could not help feeling quite surprised.

She chuckled. "Little Xue'er, have you fallen for him? Su Chen did us a huge favor. Why not offer yourself to him? Otherwise, how could you ever repay him?"

"You stinking fox, are you in heat again? Then you marry him!" Qian Renxue glared at Hu Liena.

Yet two rosy clouds bloomed across her cheeks, making her adorable beyond measure.

Su Chen searched left and right but simply could not find any tea leaves!

How could the dignified God King Palace not even have tea?

That was far too stingy!

Refusing to believe it, Su Chen turned the main hall upside down, determined to find some.

In the end, only with the aid of his divine sense did Su Chen discover the tea leaves.

For some reason, the boxes of tea had been placed atop the golden plaque in the main hall, hidden within a secret compartment. Anyone unaware of it might have thought an imperial edict was concealed there!

There were three boxes of tea in total, each contained in jade boxes, their fragrance sealed within.

Spring, Summer, and Autumn were the names of the three teas. They sounded so mysterious that Su Chen had no idea what they were.

They even had to be stored separately. To someone like Su Chen, who knew nothing about tea, all tea tasted the same.

But Su Chen had forgotten that this was the Douluo Continent, where tea could have different effects as well.

When Su Chen found the two women, they had somehow found a small boat and were rowing around the lake, looking utterly at ease.

When Qian Renxue saw Su Chen, she happily waved at him.

With a single stride, Su Chen leaped onto the boat. He placed the tea leaves on the small table for the two women to choose from.

Hu Liena asked curiously, "Little Brother Chen, why do these three teas have such names? Is there some meaning behind them~?"

Su Chen was instantly at a loss for words. He seemed not to know either, so he could only make something up. "A friend left them to me. I don't know either. Sisters, just choose whatever you like. We'll drink whichever one catches your eye."

Qian Renxue wrinkled her delicate nose, unsure which to pick. She said playfully, "Su Chen, help me choose one!"

After hesitating for a moment, Su Chen said, "Sister Xue'er, choose 'Summer.' It suits you~"

In truth, Su Chen had his own reason. Gardenias in summer symbolized everlasting love.

Qian Renxue also felt that Summer suited her. She had not expected Su Chen to guess what she was thinking. As expected of the man with whom she had shared a soul-to-soul connection.

Hu Liena directly picked up Spring instead. Since ancient times, scholars had often grown melancholy in autumn, and Hu Liena did not like that sort of atmosphere. Spring was better.

How did that saying go again?

Spring had arrived, all things were revived, and it was once again the season for animals...

Although they did not know what effects the teas had, choosing them was like opening blind boxes, full of surprises and unexpected turns.

But one could never know whether the surprise or the unexpected turn would arrive first.

The tea was brewed!

Fragrance instantly filled the little boat. The three of them quietly sipped their tea, like a beautiful painting.

Suddenly!

Qian Renxue felt that her shattered divine throne actually showed signs of mending!

Although it had only recovered by one-thousandth, this small step was an enormous leap for Qian Renxue!

Qian Renxue could hardly believe what was happening before her. She had merely taken a sip of tea, yet her divine throne was mending?

It felt like a dream. Qian Renxue instantly rekindled boundless hope—her divine throne truly could be restored!

After all, Bibi Dong's Divine Soul had not been completely destroyed. Fragments of her soul must still remain somewhere in the world!

Qian Renxue believed that once she became a god, she might truly be able to resurrect Bibi Dong.

At that thought, Qian Renxue could no longer contain her emotions. The regrets of the past had finally found a way to be remedied.

Looking at the man before her, he had truly given her endless surprises!

Qian Renxue did not know how to thank Su Chen. Looking at the man who was sometimes domineering and sometimes gentle before her—

To Hu Liena's astonishment, Qian Renxue slowly wrapped her arms around Su Chen's neck and pressed her crimson lips against his cheek.

Qian Renxue smiled. "Su Chen, thank you for the tea."

Huh?!

Even Su Chen had not reacted in time. That sudden fragrant kiss seemed absolutely wonderful!

Hu Liena stared at Qian Renxue in even greater shock, then looked at the tea in her hand that she had yet to drink.

Looking at Qian Renxue, Hu Liena asked in confusion, "Do you have to kiss someone after drinking tea?"

Qian Renxue's face instantly turned bright red. She had been so excited just now that she had forgotten Hu Liena was beside her.

It was over.

Her aloof image had instantly crumbled.

Hu Liena's single sentence left Qian Renxue so embarrassed that she practically exploded on the spot, not knowing what to say.

Before Qian Renxue could speak, Hu Liena took a sip as well.

Hu Liena did not feel anything special at all. Qian Renxue had definitely just wanted to kiss him on purpose!

That had to be it. Hu Liena felt like a great detective!

But how could Hu Liena pass up such a perfect chance to take advantage?

She turned her head and moved in for a kiss!

Fortunately, Qian Renxue was quick-eyed and quick-handed, directly pushing Hu Liena's head aside.

She snapped angrily, "Stop acting so shameless, you stinking fox!"

Having been exposed, Hu Liena instantly felt incredibly embarrassed.

And Qian Renxue had actually called her that in front of little brother!

This was absolutely mortifying!