White tea legend

Chapter 229 Matchmaking
Wang Shanhe really wanted to introduce marriage to two girls from Liubianfang Village for Zhuo Laosan's two brothers.

Liubianfang is located in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, far away from Wanghaili, where there is always light wind and drizzle. It is named after an ancient willow tree at the entrance of the village.

The people Wang Shanhe wanted to introduce to Mr. Zhuo and Mr. Zhuo were a pair of Lin sisters from Liubianfang.

In Liubianfang, the names of the Lin sisters are almost household names. Sister Lin Dahua always holds a hoe in her calloused hands, and there is always a basket of fresh vegetables or fruits hanging on her back. Although her face was slightly rough from the sun and rain, her eyes were resolute and bright, as if no amount of wind or rain could defeat her courage and determination.

The younger sister, Lin Xiaoyu, is an ingenious woman. Her fingers dance on the loom as naturally and smartly as running water. She has a gentle smile and doesn't speak much, but every sentence is full of wisdom and thoughtfulness. She likes to sit quietly on the threshold after working, looking at the distant skyline, as if thinking about her future destiny.

The two people's life experiences are indeed bleak. Their parents died young and their families were poor, so they had to shoulder the burden of the family early. But they never gave up their love for life and their vision for the future. They supported this small family with their own hands and sweat, and also won the respect and praise of the villagers.

Wang Shanhe knew that if such a woman, who was tenacious, hard-working and virtuous, could marry Zhuo Laosan's two brothers, they would be able to hold up the sky together and face the ups and downs of life together.

So, one morning, when the first ray of sunshine shone on the land of Liubianfang, Wang Shanhe came to the door of Lin's house as a matchmaker. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Lin Dahua and Lin Xiaoyu heard the knock on the door, put down their work, and came out. What they saw was an elderly man, richly dressed and with a sincere smile on his face.

"Where do these distinguished guests come from?" Lin Dahua asked.

"I am Wang Shanhe, from Changxi. I come here to propose marriage to you on behalf of Zhuo Laosan's two brothers." Wang Shanhe said bluntly.

After hearing this, the Lin sisters looked at each other. Since the death of their parents, no one has decided the life-long affairs of the sisters. There are many men with bad behavior in the village who disturb the sisters. Marrying someone is a good thing for them. They were silent for a moment, and then invited Wang Shanhe into the room to talk in detail.

In the simple but clean and tidy room, Wang Shanhe introduced the situation of the two brothers of the Zhuo family in detail. They are all honest and hard-working farm children. Although their family background is average, they have a kind heart and a beautiful vision for the future.

After hearing this, the Lin sisters already had the answer in their hearts. They did not hesitate, but nodded firmly.

In Tianzhu Village, the Zhuo family, Wang Shanhe told Zhuo Laosan in detail about the Lin family sisters.

Zhuo Laosan's parents also expressed their opinions. If the marriage can come true, Mr. Wang will do their Zhuo family a big favor.

Zhuo Laosan also thanked Wang Shanhe for his two brothers.

Zhuo Laosan was still uneasy, but Wang Shanhe really didn't mention anything except proposing marriage, which made Zhuo Laosan even more uneasy.

Wang Shanhe said, it’s getting late and I should go back.

Zhuo's parents persuaded him to stay.

Wang Shanhe said, I really should go back, it’s getting dark.

The parents of the Zhuo family said, Third child, go and see Boss Wang off. He is a great benefactor to our family.

Wang Shanhe not only provided financial support to the Zhuo family, but also planned lifelong events for his two brothers. He was indeed a great benefactor to the Zhuo family.

Zhuo Laosan not only wanted to send Wang Shanhe out, but also sent him back to the palace in Wanghaili.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the paths of Tianzhu Village, and the figures of an old man and a young man walk slowly forward. The old one is Wang Shanhe, and the young one is Zhuo Laosan who he has always taken care of.

Although they are not connected by blood in name, they can feel a deep affection like father and son in their steps at dusk.

Wang Shanhe's slightly hunched back stretched very long under the setting sun, as if he wanted to encompass the whole world. His steps were steady and slow, and each step was heavy, as if he wanted to imprint all his life's experience and wisdom on the soil.

Zhuo Laosan seemed a little anxious. Sometimes he lowered his head to think, and sometimes he quickly looked ahead.

"Zhuo Laosan, I really treat you like my son." Wang Shanhe's voice was low.

Zhuo Laosan's body trembled slightly, he stopped, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he turned to look at Wang Shanhe.

Wang Shanhe said: "I have always been grateful to you for carrying me down from Taimu Mountain. It was you who saved my old life. In the future, my tea factory and tea shop will all have your share."

Wang Shanhe, the wealthy tea boss in Wanghaili, carries a deep sadness. He originally had a son, and that young life once radiated infinite vitality in this family. He married a wife and gave birth to a child, everything seemed so beautiful. However, fate always plays tricks on people. An illness took away his son so ruthlessly, leaving behind an orphan and a widowed mother.

Wang Shanhe's heart was filled with pain, but he knew that he could not fall because he still had family members who needed his care. He looked at his daughter-in-law and grandson with guilt in his heart. He wanted to give them a better future, and he wanted to find someone who could take on the responsibilities of the family.

At this time, he thought of Zhuo Laosan. Although this boy is still young, he has a mature and tough heart. He is hard-working, smart and kind, and is Wang Shanhe's ideal candidate. More importantly, Wang Shanhe took a fancy to his character and potential and believed that he could become the new pillar of the family.

So, in this misty dusk, Wang Shanhe took Zhuo Laosan on the way to the market town. They walked towards the familiar home together in the afterglow of the setting sun. Wang Shanhe's servants followed from a distance. They knew that this was an important journey and a spiritual blending of two people from different generations.

Wang Shanhe looked at Zhuo Laosan's firm eyes and tall posture, and the worries in his heart gradually dissipated. He knew he made the right choice. He said softly: "Zhuo Laosan, I really treat you like my son." This sentence contained all his expectations and trust.

Zhuo Laosan was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect to receive such an honor and responsibility. He took a deep look at Wang Shanhe and was a little moved.

No, I was very moved.

"Boss Wang, how can the third child be so virtuous and capable?"

Wang Shanhe had not expressed his inner thoughts of recruiting Zhuo Laosan as his son-in-law, so Zhuo Laosan was very moved. "Third brother, you just need to remember that I treat you as my son, Lao Wang's family is your home, and you have a share in the tea factory and tea shop. You must regard yourself as the master of the Wang family, the tea factory, and the tea shop. You have to plan for the future of the tea factory!”

Zhuo Laosan thought that his understanding should be correct. Wang Shanhe was reminding him what the real purpose of learning tea from Lu Yu was.

Boss Wang asked him to steal his apprenticeship, not to actually become the apprentice of Lu Yu and his wife.

Zhuo Laosan indeed forgot about this when he was learning how to make tea at "Xiangming Yaxu".

At this moment, being reminded by Wang Shanhe, Zhuo Laosan was conflicted in his heart.

Wang Shanhe hoped that Zhuo Laosan could steal Lu Yu's unknown tea-making skills and understand the reason for the surge in orders for "Xiangming Yaxu", so that he could come back to help the Wang family's tea shop.

At Wang Shanhe's suggestion, Zhuo Laosan came to "Xiangming Yaxu" and began his journey of learning tea.

At first, Zhuo Laosan only did some trivial tasks, such as boiling water and washing tea sets. However, he did not forget his purpose. He observed and studied carefully, trying to find the secret tea-making skills.

However, with the passage of time, Zhuo Laosan found that he liked the life here more and more. He likes the faint fragrance of tea, the leisurely atmosphere, and the stories related to tea. He began to forget his original purpose and he really became an apprentice, a tea-loving apprentice.

Gradually, Zhuo Laosan was impressed by the character and personal charm of Lu Yu and Bai Cha.

When the new green leaves begin to appear, it is the busiest time for tea growers. Lu Yu and Bai Cha always get up early and walk into the tea gardens to guide the tea farmers in picking buds. They treat tea farmers like family and never hesitate to share their understanding and knowledge of tea. In their eyes, every tea farmer is a child of this land and deserves to be respected and cultivated.

When teaching their apprentices how to make tea, Lu Yu and Bai Cha taught each other everything they could. They patiently explained the importance of every step, from selecting tea leaves, controlling the heat, to drying the tea leaves and fermenting them. Every step requires precision and rigor. During the long process of making tea, they always took the trouble to demonstrate it over and over again until the apprentices could master it proficiently.

Lu Yu's techniques are steady and delicate. When he teaches his disciples, he always does so gently, as if he is talking to the tea leaves. He told his disciples that every piece of tea has its own vitality, which needs to be sensed and cared for with heart. White tea is good at blending. She is extremely sensitive to aroma and can always accurately capture the unique flavor of tea leaves at different temperatures.

Under their guidance, Zhuo Laosan's tea-making skills improved rapidly.

Zhuo Laosan was grateful to Lu Yu and Bai Cha from the bottom of his heart.

But his identity is that he is a spy sent to "Xiangming Yaxu" by Wang Shanhe, and he is part of the conspiracy and conspiracy of his peers. Zhuo Laosan cannot accept his role in his heart.

Wang Shanhe took Zhuo Laosan to the Wang family's tea factory, hoping that Zhuo Laosan could demonstrate the white tea making technology he learned from Lu Yu.

Wang Shanhe enthusiastically guided Zhuo Laosan to visit the factory and introduced the Wang family's history and tea-making technology in detail. He pointed at a pile of selected tea leaves and said with great expectation: "Lao San, it's time to show off the white tea craftsmanship you have learned."

Zhuo Laosan nodded slightly. He put on special work clothes, washed his hands and face, and was ready to start making. However, when he held up those green tea leaves, his hand suddenly stopped. He was silent for a moment, slowly put down the tea leaves in his hand, and turned to Wang Shanhe with a troubled expression.

"Master Wang," Zhuo Laosan said, "tea making is no small matter, especially white tea, which requires precision and inheritance. Your family has a long history of tea making, but to truly master the art of white tea, it will not take a day. "

Wang Shanhe could hear the seriousness in Zhuo Laosan's words and couldn't help but feel curious: "In your opinion, how can I learn this skill?"

Zhuo Laosan said: "Mr. Wang, it is a shameful act to steal a master. Since you are so eager to master the art of making white tea, why don't you go to Baiyuan in person and worship Lu Yu as your teacher? His white tea craftsmanship is in Wanghaili, and even the entire Li Dynasty is famous. No one can understand the secrets but only those who study sincerely.”

Zhuo Laosan's words made Wang Shanhe's face turn into a mess, and he couldn't stand it.

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The golden tortoise at Guoxing Temple is different from ordinary ones. Its shell is inlaid with natural golden lines, as if it was a gorgeous dress specially put on by God.

The golden turtle was brought to Guoxing Temple by Bai Cha, and he began his career as a Qing monk.

Guoxing Temple is located in the mountains surrounded by towering ancient trees and green bamboos. The bells in the temple are melodious and the Sanskrit music is lingering, creating a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere. The golden turtle was placed in the release pond behind the temple. The water here is crystal clear, the water plants are luxuriant, and the fish are swimming around. It is an excellent place for spiritual practice.

Working at sunrise and resting at sunset, the golden turtle seems to have realized the true meaning of spiritual practice in this pure land. He floated quietly on the water, sometimes stretching his neck to enjoy the sunshine; sometimes retracting into his shell, immersed in his own meditation. He no longer needs to run for survival or struggle in dangerous rivers and lakes. Everything here is so natural and harmonious.

The monks in the temple also quickly discovered that the golden turtle was unusual. After completing their daily Buddhist rituals, they often come to the release pond to keep company with the golden turtles. They would tell the golden turtle about Buddhism and the reincarnation of cause and effect in the world. The golden turtle seemed to understand but he could feel the compassion and wisdom of the monks. Under the influence of these eminent monks, Golden Turtle seemed to have gained some wisdom. His eyes became deeper and his movements became more calm.

After all, the days of Qingxiu were boring. One day, the abbot of Guoxing Temple, Master Mingxin, came to Jingui and said, if you are bored, you can go for a walk outside the temple.

This Guoxing Temple is located in Taimu Mountain. Taimu Mountain is originally a fairy mountain by the sea. It has the essence of the sun and the moon, the aura of the mountains and the sea, and has its main spiritual practice.

So, the golden turtle was obedient and slowly crawled out of Guoxing Temple.

The golden turtle crawled slowly in Taimu Mountain, and his heart was filled with loneliness and loneliness. As a mythical beast, he has a life span of thousands of years, but is unable to communicate with humans, which makes him feel extremely painful.

At this moment, he met Mrs. Yao Si, and her pair of mung bean-like tortoise eyes suddenly lit up.

The golden turtle was attracted by the beauty of Lady Yao Si, and he couldn't help biting the corner of Lady Yao's skirt. Mrs. Yao Si was startled by the behavior of the golden turtle. She lowered her head and saw that it was a beautiful turtle.

Mrs. Yao Si squatted down, gently picked up the golden turtle, and said: "Little guy, why are you so naughty? Why are you here in the mountains? Where is your home? I'll take you back, okay?"

The golden turtle actually understood people's words and nodded to Lady Yao, which surprised Lady Yao.