Chapter 132
Chapter 132 A Dinner for Jacob
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Lilian picked a restaurant with excellent reviews. Since he and Jacob were now friends, there was no need to be overly formal-what mattered most was good food.
As Jacob glanced over the menu, he chuckled. “Looks like you put some real thought into this. It’s not easy getting a reservation here p>
Lilian took off her coat and draped it over the seat beside her, smiling. “Of course I did. I couldn’t just take Mr. Jacob to some random restaurant without doing my homework p>
Seeing her smug little expression, Jacob shook his head with a laugh. She was young, but mature beyond her years-someone not to be underestimated.
Once they had ordered, Lilian asked the server to bring over a tea set.
Jacob raised a brow teasingly. “Since when do you have this kind of talent p>
Lilian smiled mysteriously. “I know you like tea, so I brought out one of my rarest treasures just for today p>
Jacob’s smile softened. “Oh? Then I guess I’m in for a treat p>
He knew this girl had plenty of rare and valuable things. Even the herbs grown at her pharmaceutical site were unlike anything found elsewhere. Just the thought made him curious.
Soon, the server brought in the tea set.
Lilian pulled a thermos from her bag and poured the water into the pot to begin brewing.
Then, she took out a small pouch of tea leaves and began to sift through them carefully.
She had learned tea brewing from her mentor, who was a dedicated tea lover. Growing up under his influence, it had become second nature. The tea leaves she was using today came from a wild tea tree she had discovered while foraging in the mountains. Though she wasn’t sure of the variety, she’d transplanted it into her spatial dimension, where it had thrived under the nourishment of the spring water.
She still remembered the first time she brewed this tea for her mentor-he had grilled her endlessly about where she bought it. Good thing she ran fast.
Since this was a meal to thank Jacob, she figured the least she could do was make him a pot of tea herself. As she moved through the steps, her gestures careful and deliberate, Jacob watched her with growing anticipation. Though not completely professional, her effort and focus made the moment unexpectedly charming.
Lilian handed him a cup of tea and said with a gentle smile, “I can’t say my brewing skills match yours, but I guarantee this is a tea you’ve never tasted before p>
Jacob accepted the cup, took a whiff, and was immediately hit with a soft, sweet aroma that refreshed both body and mind. He took a sip and was left speechless by the lingering flavor-it filled him with warmth and clarity.
“Lilian, this tea is extraordinary. What kind is it p>
Lilian smiled as she replied, “I don’t know, actually. I found the tree during a mountain trek and brought it back with me p>
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Jacob took another sip and sighed. “What a shame. I guess I won’t get to taste this again p>
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Lilian gave a small, resigned smile and shook her head. Then she pulled out a small box from her bag and handed it over. “Here. It’s yours p>
Jacob took the box, puzzled. He opened it, took a deep breath, and laughed. “As expected. This is top-notch. I won’t say no p>
Lilian refilled his cup and said with a smile, “Take it. It’s gift p>
Jacob didn’t hesitate to accept. Looking at the girl across from him, he smiled and said, “Well, since I’ve taken your tea, I suppose I owe you something in return Let me give you a piece of news p>
Lilian raised a brow. “What news p>
Jacob went straight to the point. “There’s going to be a major stone gambling event in abroad after the New Year. Interested p>
He continued sipping his tea as he waited for her response. He knew her well enough to expect that a money-loving girl like Lilian wouldn’t turn this down.
Lilian thought for a moment before answering, “Sure. When is it p>
She wasn’t particularly drawn to stone gambling, but who could say no to more money? Especially with the company growing so fast-cash flow was always a good thing.
“On the 18th,” Jacob replied, clearly not surprised by her answer.
Lilian raised her cup. “Then I’ll thank you properly-with tea in place of wine.” She downed the tea in one
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