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Fu Siya nodded in deep agreement: "That's right! In a place like the Zhu family, you can't stand firm without some tricks up your sleeve."

After listening, Jiang Wenxi didn't say anything more, but just nodded slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes.

The intricacies of the Zhu family's affairs were irrelevant to her; as long as they didn't cross her, she wouldn't bother with them.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Yun, who hadn't said much until now, suddenly leaned forward, resting her elbow on the sofa armrest, her tone casual yet serious: "By the way, Wenxi, there's something I need to tell you. My parents asked me to invite you to their family dinner tomorrow night."

"A family dinner?" Jiang Wenxi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, paused in her teacup-holding motion, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

She hadn't expected Ma Yun to suddenly extend this invitation, since she was quite familiar with Ma Yun, but had never actually met his parents.

"Yes, it's a family dinner." Ma Yun nodded and explained, "My dad and the others already know what happened at the underground amusement park last time. They also know that you helped me win back what I lost and got me out of a tight spot. They are very grateful to you and specifically asked me to invite you so they can thank you in person."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wenxi knew what was going on. Actually, the eight million wasn't important; what mattered was that he had saved face for Ma Yun, and it was also a good opportunity for him to meet her.

Jiang Wenxi gently put down her teacup, traced a circle of her fingertip around the rim, and asked thoughtfully, "Would it be appropriate for me to go? After all, this family banquet is an occasion for your family, and I, an outsider, might cause a disturbance."

"Suitable! Why not!" Ma Yun immediately waved his hand, his tone firm.

"My parents specifically told me that you are a very important guest in our family, and they would be very happy if you could come. Besides, it's just a family meal, so there aren't many formalities. Don't be shy."

Seeing Ma Yun's sincere attitude, Jiang Wenxi no longer declined and nodded slightly: "Alright then, what time tomorrow night?"

"Tomorrow evening at six o'clock," Ma Yun quickly replied, then proactively asked, "Do you need me to come pick you up? I'll drive directly to No. 1 Tan Palace to pick you up, so you don't have to find your way yourself."

"No need to trouble yourself." Jiang Wenxi shook her head, her tone indifferent. "I can go by myself; it's very convenient."

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you tomorrow."

Ma Yun smiled and agreed. After chatting with Jiang Wenxi, Fu Siya and the others about some trivial matters, seeing that it was getting late, Fu Siya and Jiang Xunye got up to say goodbye, and Ma Yun also left No. 1 Tan Palace.

After seeing the three off, the villa returned to silence. Jiang Wenxi sat alone on the sofa, her brows slightly furrowed, beginning to worry—since she was going to attend the Ma family's banquet, she definitely needed to prepare a suitable gift according to etiquette, but what should she give?

Just then, a system notification sounded in his mind, its tone slightly mechanical yet gentle: "Host, according to the data, Ma Yun's father, Ma Zhenghong, is a tea enthusiast, especially fond of rare and famous teas. You might consider preparing a gift based on this."

"Tea?" Jiang Wenxi's eyes lit up, but then she hesitated. "But I don't have any decent tea in stock right now. The little bit of ordinary tea I have probably isn't suitable as a gift for a family dinner."

"Host, there's no need to worry," the system responded immediately. "You can purchase them in the system shop. All the teas in the shop are of world-class quality, and there are many rare and precious varieties that are not available on the market, perfectly meeting the needs of gift-giving."

"Okay, let me take a look." With a thought, Jiang Wenxi saw the virtual interface of the system store appear before her eyes. The various products were clearly categorized. She directly located the "Tea Section" and information on countless teas immediately came into view.

The teas on the interface were all of good quality, including well-known teas such as pre-Qingming Longjing and Da Hong Pao mother tree tea. Although these were rare on the market, they were not impossible to buy even if you had money. Jiang Wenxi glanced at them and then skipped over them.

What she needed was a gift that showed sincerity, was special enough, and matched the Ma family's status.

Just then, a tea called "Snow Top Cloud Bud" caught her eye.

Jiang Wenxi clicked to view details, and the system immediately displayed an introduction: This tea originates from the misty snow-capped mountains at an altitude of over 5,000 meters, where only a few dozen wild ancient tea trees grow. Each tea tree can only yield half an ounce of fresh tea leaves per year, and these leaves must be picked on a clear morning after a snowfall, only those leaves imbued with morning dew and snow vapor meet the standard. The tea leaves from ten tea trees, after being processed using a special technique, can only produce one ounce of finished tea.

In total, it takes the life force of two hundred wild tea trees for a whole year to produce one pound of Xue Ding Yun Ya tea, and it also requires the painstaking efforts of thirty senior tea masters for three years to carefully process it into a finished tea.

What's even more remarkable is that this tea is unavailable on the market, even for those with money; it circulates privately only among top-tier wealthy families.

A wealthy man once offered a million to buy just one ounce of this tea, but he couldn't even get his hands on the door of the tea cellar where it was stored. It was never an ordinary commodity, but a token used by wealthy families to measure their family's wealth and status, and was completely inaccessible to those outside the core circle.

"This one will do." Jiang Wenxi immediately made the decision. What pleased her even more was that the tea came with a matching gift box, saving her the trouble of matching.

Moreover, the required system points are not many, which is a piece of cake for her.

After she clicked to redeem, she immediately received an exquisite gift box.

The gift box is a sandalwood box inlaid with Hetian jade, which is just big enough to hold three ounces of tea.

The wooden box is made of century-old rosewood with a grain as delicate and smooth as flowing clouds. It is polished by hand by craftsmen until it is so shiny that it reflects people's faces. It feels warm to the touch, yet it also has the unique solemn and heavy texture of rosewood.

In the very center of the box lid is a snow bud design carved from a piece of mutton-fat white jade. The jade is as white as solidified fat, clear and pure, and the carving is exquisite. Several wild tea trees grow gnarled and twisted, with a thin layer of snow covering their buds.

The jade carving is also edged with a circle of tiny diamonds, which shimmer with a faint halo in the sunlight, but it is not gaudy. Instead, it makes the jade color even more warm and translucent.

The lid is fitted with a gilded snap fastener, the clasp of which is carved with an exquisite orchid pattern. When it is gently fastened, it makes a soft "click" sound, which is crisp and pleasant.

Jiang Wenxi gently opened the hidden clasp, revealing a lining made of old bamboo strips from Yinshan Mountain, with intricate orchid patterns. When brought close to the nose, one could smell a faint fragrance of bamboo and fresh herbs, which was refreshing and pleasant.

The padding has three recessed grooves in the center, each holding a small Ru ware celadon tea caddy. The caddies are as thin as eggshells, and the glaze is warm and jade-like, exuding a simple and elegant charm. The mouths of the caddies are wrapped with fine deerskin seal strips, on which are embossed the four characters "Snow-top Cloud Bud" in small gold seal script. The characters are delicate and elegant.