Xiaochán saw that An You had left, so she timidly stood up, walked over to fetch a pot of boiling water, and carried the water back to place it on the coffee table. She then knelt on the side with her legs folded, remaining quietly seated there. After waiting for a moment, estimating that the water temperature was about right, she picked up An Yang's small teapot and continuously brewed three pots of water, pouring all of it into the tea boat.
"Do you... want some?" she looked at Xiao Xueer.
Xiao Xueer was startled, then nodded and said, "I'll have a cup to try as well, thank you, Xiaochán."
Xiaochán did not say polite phrases like you're welcome, lowering her head as she quietly pulled open a small drawer at the edge of the coffee table, took out another cup, and only then poured two cups of pale yellow tea.
The first cup was handed to Xiao Xueer, and the second cup was handed to An Yang. She then placed the tea boat between them as well, before standing up, walking back to her spot, and sitting down.
Xiao Xueer hadn't had the time to drink her tea yet, constantly watching Xiaochán with slight astonishment.
"So... Xiaochán really is Brother An Yang's little maid," she said.
"Yeah," An Yang picked up his tea and drained it in one gulp.
"Doesn't Brother An Yang find it hot?" Just holding the cup, Xiao Xueer could feel the steadily radiating warmth, though the small air conditioner running in the living room made it feel just cozy.
"It's fine. Once you get used to that temperature, it's alright," An Yang smiled and said.
"Is that so?" Xiao Xueer nodded.
In reality, An Yang wasn't exaggerating. The water temperature for brewing green tea was