Chapter 236

Since acquiring the Interstellar Mall, Qing Mengzhu has never grown a crop of "Supreme Grade- -grade" quality.

He stared at the bamboo, his eyes welling up with tears of emotion.

He was no longer in the mood to entertain Duan Yu'ang and the others; he just wanted to take a good look at the bamboo.

If he could, he would even like to taste it and personally experience the flavor of this "Supreme Grade-" bamboo.

The quality of this mother bamboo has improved, Qing Mengzhu wanted to study it, so she seemed somewhat distracted when entertaining Duan Yu'ang and the others.

Duan Yu'ang assumed he was tired or had something to do, so he didn't linger in the bamboo forest.

Both sides quickly descended the mountain and returned to Qing Mengzhu's home.

Duan Yu'ang took out the contract he had prepared in advance. They had already reviewed the contract online. The main content was that Qing Mengzhu would sell more bamboo to Duan Yu'ang and his group in the coming year, and the selling price would be increased by 30%.

After carefully checking that there were no problems with the contract, Qing Mengzhu solemnly signed her name.

The bamboo on the mountain was planted by his family and was not registered under the company's name, so it's fine to just sign his name.

After seeing Duan Yu'ang and the others off, Qing Mengzhu didn't stay at home for even a minute longer. She rode her motorcycle up the mountain to see the "Supreme Grade-" bamboo.

This bamboo is so beautiful and of such high quality. Qing Mengzhu studied and admired it carefully for a while, and finally, she liked it so much that she picked some bamboo leaves to take home.

He didn't collect too much, fearing it would affect the growth of the bamboo.

He picked the bamboo leaves, but couldn't bear to use them for anything else; instead, he planned to use them to make tea.

Before he went down the mountain, he told Ming Chunxi go home, as he had something to say.

Ming Chunxi didn't ask any further questions, simply told the people at the company, and went home.

It would take Qing Mengzhu some time to descend the mountain, while Ming Chunxi returned home much earlier.

Ming Chunxi noticed that Qing Mengzhu was covered in sweat, but his eyes were bright. She handed him a wet wipe and said, "Didn't you ride down on your motorcycle? Why are you still sweating so much in the wind?"

Qing Mengzhu: "I'm so excited! Quick, let's go inside first, and I'll tell you everything later."

Qing Mengzhu pushed the motorcycle into the yard, and even closed the gate, before pulling Ming Chunxi into the house. "The quality of the mother bamboo on our mountain has improved; it's now at 'Supreme Grade-' quality!"

Ming Chunxi was a little surprised. "Are you sure?"

Qing Mengzhu: "I'm absolutely certain. I even brought some bamboo leaves down with me; I'll scan them and you'll see."

Qing Mengzhu spoke, she pulled a bunch of bamboo leaves from her pocket. "Look! Aren't these bamboo leaves different from other bamboo leaves just by looking at them?"

Ming Chunxi: "These bamboo leaves are so green, and their shape is beautiful too."

Qing Mengzhu: "Really? The first time I saw it, I thought it was like a work of art; it's so unique."

Qing Mengzhu not only talked about it, but also took out her phone and scanned it with the Mall Assistant.

The Mall Assistant indeed showed that these bamboo leaves were "Supreme Grade-" bamboo leaves, but they still needed 93% more material accumulation to reach the "Supreme Grade-" quality.

Qing Mengzhu: "Look! The scan results show that the bamboo leaves have spiritual energy!"

Ming Chunxi examined it carefully. "I wonder if it's the same kind of spiritual energy as that of Spirit Spring Water?"

Qing Mengzhu: "I think it's most likely the evaluation standard of the cultivation world. Hey, let's not just look at it, let's try it and see."

Ming Chunxi: "I'll go wash it, and then I'll use it to make tea?"

Qing Mengzhu nodded repeatedly. "I think just brewing it as tea is fine! Do you think we should chop it up? Chop it up before brewing?"

Ming Chunxi thought about it carefully, "Let's leave it like this for now. Next time we'll use a high-speed blender to crush it and then filter out the juice."

Qing Mengzhu: "Haha, your imagination is even wilder than mine. Let's give it a try."

Today, having obtained fine bamboo leaves, Qing Mengzhu specially brought out their family's best tea leaves.

These teas are of "Fine Grade+" quality; they are newly brewed teas this year. Normally, Qing Mengzhu is reluctant to drink them and only drinks lower-grade teas as her daily beverage. Today, she finally found them.

Soon, Qing Mengzhu boiled the well water, and Ming Chunxi sat opposite him to make tea.

The two of them just stayed there, tending to the tea.

The freshly brewed tea was still scalding hot, and even after being poured into the fairness cup, the temperature didn't drop much.

However, boiling hot water is the easiest way to bring out the aroma of tea leaves.

They had just brewed the tea, and now the courtyard was filled with its fragrance.

The flavors of tea and bamboo leaves, enhanced by the Spirit Spring Water, are exceptionally rich and intense.

The two of them specially brought small cups, poured themselves a cup of tea, and slowly savored it.

Qing Mengzhu brought the tea to her nose and took a deep breath. "It smells so good. I originally thought that the aroma was already at its peak when brewing tea with bamboo-joint water, but I didn't expect the aroma to be even more pronounced now."

Ming Chunxi: "I think it's the different aromas; tea and bamboo leaves are a very good match."

Qing Mengzhu took a sip and nodded in agreement. "These two are a perfect match, it tastes delicious."

Ming Chunxi also took a sip. "Drink slowly."

Qing Mengzhu smiled and said, "This is a bit of a break we've had amidst our busy schedules."

Chapter 236

Ever since the mother bamboo on the mountain reached the "Supreme Grade-" quality, Qing Mengzhu has developed a fondness for brewing tea with its bamboo leaves.

After finishing work each day, he and Ming Chunxi would stay in the courtyard at dusk, take a pinch of tea leaves, add bamboo leaves, brew a pot of tea, and slowly sip tea and chat to relieve the fatigue of the day.

Zhao Hexi and the others were unaware that Qing Mengzhu's family had added bamboo leaf tea. After tasting it, they were amazed. "How can this bamboo leaf tea be so delicious and fragrant?"

Qing Mengzhu: "The bamboo leaves used are of better quality."

Zhao Hexi's eyes widened, and her voice shrill. "Comparison? You use 'comparison' to describe this level of tea?"

Qing Mengzhu: "Then tell me, how would you describe it?"

Zhao Hexi: "At the very least, you should say you used top-grade bamboo leaves, right?"

Qing Mengzhu readily changed her tune. "Then it was made with the finest bamboo leaves."

After finishing one cup of tea, Zhao Hexi grabbed the fairness cup and poured himself another cup. Then he pulled up a chair and sat between Qing Mengzhu and Ming Chunxi.

Qing Mengzhu shifted her chair closer to Ming Chunxi: "He Xi, if you have something to say, say it. Don't stand so close."

Zhao Hexi glared at him blankly. "How am I close? You make it sound like you're something special!"

Qing Mengzhu sat down next to Ming Chunxi: "So what do you want to say? Speak quickly."

Ming Chunxi poured Zhao Hexi a cup of tea. "You wanted to talk about the bamboo leaves?"

Zhao Hexi: "Pretty much. I was just thinking, the bamboo leaves smell so good, could we pick more and make bamboo leaf tea?"

Qing Mengzhu: "It shouldn't be possible. Only the leaves of one bamboo plant on my mountain have this effect; the leaves of other bamboo plants don't have much of a fragrance."

Zhao Hexi: "Really? You've all tried it? There are so many bamboos on the mountain, you really can't find another one like it?"

Qing Mengzhu with absolute certainty, "No, there's only this one."

Zhao Hexi: "Does this bamboo have many leaves?"

Qing Mengzhu was both amused and exasperated. "What are you thinking? We don't even have enough bamboo leaves for ourselves, how could we possibly sell them?"

Zhao Hexi: "I just have a suggestion. Didn't your cows always eat bamboo leaves before? Selling them would definitely be more profitable than letting the cows eat them."

Qing Mengzhu: "The cows eat ordinary bamboo leaves, which are different from this kind."

Although Zhao Hexi heard what he said, she still insisted on going up the mountain to pick bamboo leaves.

Qing Mengzhu accompanied him and even specially selected bamboo leaves suitable for brewing tea for him.

The next day, Qing Mengzhu stood on the edge of the field directing the drone to spray bamboo vinegar, and Zhao Hexi walked over dejectedly.

Qing Mengzhu: "See? I told you that ordinary bamboo leaves can't be used to make tea, didn't I?"

Zhao Hexi: "Yes, I've tried all sorts of methods, but the tea I brewed didn't have that special bamboo aroma, let alone the rich and delicate fragrance of tea."