At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

As if she knew she was about to meet someone important, she kept glancing outside the window while listening to the two elders reminisce.

"What's on your mind? Is it about the succession of your family business being settled, or is it that you hope to hold your grandson before you pass away?" Old Wang stroked his beard and continued to ask.

"Haha, I guess it's both."

Lu Qiancheng smiled and took a sip of tea. "Well, Nao's engagement to my grandson is settled, and he's promised to take over the business. He just hasn't gone to see it yet. I'm thinking that when he does, he'll probably be scared off by the scene. Hehehehe..."

The old man seemed to be really looking forward to the scene where Su Che was completely intimidated by the "Black and White Heart's" profound knowledge. His old face was beaming with a smile like a chrysanthemum.

"Old Lu, you shouldn't get your hopes up too high. Little Su orders tea from me much more frequently than you did when you were young..." Old Wang said meaningfully.

"Really? How much did that kid drink?"

"Uh……"

"How much? You tell me."

"That's about seven or eight times yours. Of course, at the beginning he was quite restrained and even doubted whether my tea had any side effects... In the middle stage, he started to get on the right track, drinking it every week and not caring about any physical reactions... Until recently, he has shown signs of losing control, buying more than 10 doses each time and drinking it for more than a month at a time."

Old Wang looked helpless and shook his head: "Although my new tea has a unique effect and no one else can buy it, if things continue like this, I'm afraid Xiao Su will eventually be unable to hold on and will turn around and blame me. Sigh..."

He was sighing when he suddenly heard a pause in footsteps coming from the doorway.

Startled, I couldn't help but look up—

"Oh, Xiao Su?"

As soon as he was told, Su Che stopped in front of the door, looking at the scene before him with a puzzled expression, speechless.

He never imagined that his grandfather could have any dealings with Grandpa Wang.

Based on their ages, my grandfather is in his sixties or seventies, while Grandpa Wang is in his eighties or nineties, with an air of otherworldly wisdom and immortality.

The two were of similar age, so it would be understandable if they were friends. But the problem was that Su Che couldn't imagine that his grandfather was also a potential client of Grandpa Wang.

Asking him to imagine his grandfather using the herbal tea would be difficult for him to comprehend.

"Oh? Little Su, what a coincidence! Your Grandpa Wang and I were just talking about you. Come in, come in, let Grandpa see you."

Grandpa Lu seemed very happy. It was clear that nothing else mattered to him as much as being able to chat with Su Che. This kind of expression couldn't be faked.

Without hesitation, Su Che walked up and sat down next to the old man, asking, "Grandpa, are you and Old Master Wang old acquaintances?"

Lu Qiancheng nodded: "It's been many years. Back when I started my company, my health was deteriorating day by day. If it weren't for you, Uncle Wang, I might have passed away long ago. Haha."

The old man's humorous words only deepened Su Che's confusion.

Based on this explanation, it's likely that Grandpa has been drinking herbal tea for most of his life, and he's still alive and well at such an advanced age, showing no signs of malignant disease and taking good care of himself.

So, if you also drink medicinal tea and attribute the problem to the tea, is that not so reasonable?

As if sensing the confusion in his expression, Old Wang, sitting opposite him, smiled gently and said meaningfully:

"Young friend Su, you've come at the perfect time. Look, your old man also uses my tea and drinks my tea. Now his company has grown big, and he has no shortage of descendants, business foundation, good health, and the inheritance of his skills. Do you still think that my tea is harming you?"

"..."

This feeling of having his inner thoughts read sent a chill down Su Che's spine, and he subconsciously looked away.

"Ha ha,"

Lu Qiancheng was a shrewd old man; he could deduce Su Che's purpose for coming today in just a few words, even before Su Che had said anything.

He couldn't help but wink at Ise Nao and said, "How about this, Xiao Su, your Grandpa Wang and I still have things to talk about. Why don't you go for a walk with Nao first?"

Anyway, you two haven't seen each other in ages. Better late than never. Today, I'll give her the day off and let her keep you company the whole time. You two should definitely have a great time!

The old man emphasized "enjoying oneself to the fullest".

Before Su Che could respond, Ise Nao had already come to his side, bent down from behind, and wrapped her arms around his neck—

A fragrant breeze wafted by, and her gentle voice reached my ears:

"Young Master, I miss you so much."

"what…"

Su Che originally wanted to question Old Wang's words, but the seductive voice of Sister Ise immediately dampened his spirits.

Reluctantly, he got up, and she took his hand and led him towards the outside of the tea shop.

The two walked side by side for a while, and then Ise Nao guided them:

"Young Master, you didn't seem very happy when you came today, and you weren't in the mood to talk to me. I wonder... if something's bothering you?"

"……Um."

Facing Ise-nee, Su Che didn't hide anything and said frankly, "I've been buying tea from this shop, but I suspect this tea might ruin my life. I didn't know my grandfather also bought his tea here..."

Is that so?

Ise seemed to be deep in thought, then tightened her grip on his palm, selectively revealing the old man's history:

"Before he started his company, he was considered part of the elite class. He was dashing, successful, and surrounded by countless women. Naturally, he needed to find suitable ways to maintain his health."

"However, the biggest difference between the old man and the young master is that he never keeps all the women around him and takes care of them meticulously every day. On the contrary, he will only keep one most important woman, and all the other aunties are left to their own devices. He only needs to send money regularly to maintain the relationship."

This contrasts sharply with the young master's current life; he has it much easier than the young master and doesn't have as many emotional debts to repay.

"Ise-nee, do you...do you know everything about me?"

Su Che was puzzled.

Nao Ise smiled and said, "Of course. Young master, although I'm not by your side, my attention to you has never diminished. I care about you a lot, so whether it's during work hours or my free time, I always make time to check on you."

"Look at me...?"

"Ah."

As Ise Nao spoke, a twisted look flashed in her eyes, but her well-honed expression and acting skills perfectly concealed this desire for control.

"Young Master, in my eyes, 'medicinal tea' is merely a tool for conditioning the body, or you could think of it as a short-acting medicine. It's not something evil or unclean. After the Old Master met Old Wang, he was like a tiger with wings. With the support of his 'Eighteen Tea Recipes,' his life took off to its most glorious path, and he even adopted your father, Mr. Lu."

"!"

Su Che's pupils contracted. This was the first time he had heard such secrets, and it was hard not to be shocked.

"Ise-nee, you mean, Grandpa actually..."

"Yes. He has no obligation to support Mr. Lu or you, young master. Moreover, it's worth mentioning that he has never liked Mr. Lu... because he feels that Mr. Lu is aloof and too self-reliant. Even without giving him anything, Mr. Lu can make a name for himself in Tianhai on his own, and even prove his worth and be recognized by many well-known people in the industry..."

But you are different, young master. The master believes your childhood was very tragic, so he wants to pass on his entire fortune to you, even if he has no obligation to do so. Do you understand what I mean?

The sudden bombshell news left Su Che feeling dizzy.

In his mind, if he understood correctly, Ise-nee meant that his grandfather was not related to him by blood, and even his father was not related by blood...

Therefore, his choice of who to succeed him was not a matter of duty, but rather an act of charity.

She didn't know why the old man liked her, which led him not only to make her inherit "Black and White Heart" but also to send Ise-nee to her side when she was a child so that she could accompany her through her lonely childhood.

Now, Su Che could barely walk.

"Young Master, don't panic. I understand. Anyone would feel bewildered and helpless if they suddenly heard that they were about to be showered with immense wealth."

You might worry that "Black & White Heart" is too large, and that your lack of management experience might lead to the ruin of the business the old man has worked so hard to build. But please don't worry, with me by your side, everything will be handled smoothly. Please trust me.”

Nao Ise took his arm and continued walking forward.

The two chose a chain coffee shop outside the tea market and sat down. She ordered two cups of hand-drip coffee for him and brought them back.

The conversation continued.

“Sister Ise, company matters are probably still a while away from me… But what is this ‘Eighteen-Form Tea’ you just mentioned? Does Mr. Wang have any other products?”

Su Che snapped out of his daze and continued to ask questions.

"Yes. From the very beginning, Mr. Wang developed 18 kinds of tea drinks, which he named "Eighteen Formulas", each with different therapeutic effects."

However, because some of the remedies had effects that defied common sense and exceeded most people's understanding, Old Wang sealed them away, leaving only the "High-Quality Herbal Tea," a favorite among ordinary people, as the main product sold in his tea shop. But recently…

He also unlocked "Heavenly Way Tea" and "Obedience Tea"... It seems he made them available just for you because he thought you might have a need for these teas, young master.

Ise-nee stopped there, but Su Che was even more alarmed.

He countered, "So that means that in the beginning, Grandpa enjoyed more different kinds of tea? More than me?"

"Yes, that's true regarding the varieties. For example... 'Success Tea'."

"Success Tea?"

"Yes."

Nao Ise looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, then lowered her voice—

According to Mr. Wang, this tea "will increase the probability of a businessman making a profit when starting a business. Drinking this tea before making a major decision can increase the chance of making the right choice by 30%."

"what!"

Su Che's eyes widened. "There's such an incredible drink?"

"Yes. There are also things like that, such as 'Failure Tea' which can be given to the other party in advance during business negotiations, 'Forgetfulness Tea' which is used to make the other party forget before doing something big, 'Energy Tea' which can be used to stimulate the body's potential and keep you awake for 7 days during core project construction, and 'Power-Boosting Tea' which is suitable for use when going to war or seeking revenge, etc..."

"Many tea drinks are completely beyond legal restrictions and have very counterintuitive effects, so Mr. Wang sealed them away himself."

Of course, the old man's purchasing preferences are a bit different from yours. Your most frequent purchase is "Herbal Tea" to satisfy your cats, but the old man likes to buy "Longevity Tea" in bulk... As the name suggests, it's said to prolong life, and it's the same tea that Mr. Wang himself drinks regularly.

"........."

Su Che gasped.

I think Grandpa Wang might be a celestial being who descended to earth to conduct scientific research...

Before he could react, he saw Ise-nee suddenly take out a small, mysterious item wrapped in oil paper from her exquisite bag, and very naturally open it, pouring the tea-like substance inside into her coffee cup...

With a beaming smile, she invited, "This is 'Happiness Tea' that I just bought from Old Master Wang... Young Master, I heard that the first person you kiss after drinking it will receive a happiness seal that grants you eternal bond. If both of you drink it at the same time, the effect will be doubled, and you will be forever united in heart."

Young master, I've already had my share. Now, please take a sip too, and let's test the tea's effects together."

……

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Chapter 327 Gears (The Finale)

After drinking the "Happiness Tea," Su Che kissed Ise-nee's soft and sweet lips as instructed. He wasn't sure if "happiness" would come, but as expected, it would arrive as scheduled.