Chapter 46.1

Uncle Liu was so excited that he trotted over and said, “Comrade Ruan, are you ready?”

“Don’t worry,” Ruan Mingfu replied confidently.

There were about seventeen or eighteen people in the group, blocking the entire entrance of the tea exhibition. Ruan Mingfu decided not to brew tea herself and let other tea merchants take over.

With so many people, it wasn’t long before everyone was enjoying hot tea.

The leader of the group sipped the tea and exclaimed in astonishment.

Uncle Liu’s heart was still uneasy.

After all, the previous three had acted similarly but ended up buying nothing.

Ruan Mingfu switched to a different language and fluently said, “Sir, how do you find our tea?”

The response was very positive.

The leader gestured enthusiastically, chatting excitedly. Ruan Mingfu’s smile deepened.

Uncle Liu pulled Ruan Mingfu aside and asked in a low voice, “Comrade Ruan, what is he saying?”

“He’s very interested in our tea.”

“Really?”

Uncle Liu’s eyes lit up, and the representatives from various tea factories standing behind him also wore smiles.

Uncle Liu watched as Ruan Mingfu conversed animatedly with the foreigner who resembled a black bear. Soon, she pointed to the side and said, “Look at this Yunwu Tea. Its elegant, curled appearance and vibrant green color when brewed make it a rare and excellent tea.”

Though the representative of Yunwu Tea couldn’t hear their conversation, he caught the mention of Yunwu Tea and promptly set up the tea-making equipment.

The process of rinsing the teapot and brewing the tea dazzled the foreign visitors who had never seen such a display.

They kept exclaiming “amazing” and their eyes sparkled with excitement.

When the tea was served, the foreigner eagerly took a sip.

His eyes were full of wonder.

Then, he excitedly continued to speak to Ruan Mingfu.

The two exchanged lively conversation while everyone else watched in amazement.

At last, Ruan Mingfu’s eyes also showed some surprise as she told the Yunwu Tea representative, “He wants to place an order. You discuss the details with him, and I will translate for you.”

The Yunwu Tea representative’s mouth nearly stretched to his ears.

He pinched his thigh hard and finally calmed down.

Facing the jealous gazes of his peers, he walked over with his head held high.

Ruan Mingfu briefly introduced the two people and then continued translating.

“He wants 4,000 pounds of Yunwu tea. How much is the price per unit?”

“What? Four thousand pounds?!”

Yunwu Tea representative, who is a very stable person, was surprised to hear this. The colleagues behind him were also surprised to hear this.

Four thousand pounds?

Does this foreigner want to eat Yunwu tea as a meal?

Tea was not good to begin with, let alone the finished Yunwu tea. How could four thousand kilograms of tea be consumed?

Since they participated in the Shanghai International Trade Fair, the largest order they had received was only 500 pounds. The order increased several times in a flash, which made the Yunwu Tea representatives a little unbelievable.

“I’ve confirmed it,” Ruan Mingfu nodded, “That’s all he wants.”

The representative of Yunwu Tea pinched his thigh tightly to prevent himself from laughing. But he was so exhausted that his face was distorted.

If there was no mistake, he didn’t care how much the other party wanted.

The other representatives behind him were visibly envious.

How infuriating!

When would such immense fortune come their way?

The Yunwu Tea representative thought for a moment, then said, “Tell them we can supply four thousand pounds of tea, but we need half of the payment upfront.”

Ruan Mingfu conveyed this to the foreigner.

Then she said to the representative: “They said yes.”

The representative’s excitement was uncontrollable. Securing this order would mean a revenue of over a hundred thousand yuan, which was an enormous amount in that era.

The Yunwu Tea representative couldn’t even count that high.

He was practically ecstatic.

Previously, at the trade fair, selling two or three hundred pounds over three days was considered a success.

I’m rich, I’m rich!!!

Thinking about the money coming in and the potential increase in the tea factory’s benefits, the Yunwu Tea representative was grinning widely, almost showing his gums.

The other tea merchants couldn’t hide their envy.

Uncle Liu stepped forward, “Comrade Ruan, you need to help us out too.”

These days, not every factory could afford to hire a translator. They mostly relied on the personnel arranged by the trade fair.

Looking behind Uncle Liu, there were many pairs of eyes looking at her expectantly.

Ruan Mingfu nodded, “Don’t worry.”

After signing the order, the foreigner dragged Ruan Mingfu aside, chattering away. Before long, Ruan Mingfu looked strangely at the Yunwu Tea representative.

“He wants to buy the tea set you just used to brew the tea.”

Yunwu Tea representative: “……???”

Well, well, not only was he selling tea, but now his precious tea set was also being eyed.

Being a major client, the Yunwu Tea representative wasn’t unwilling to part with it. He reluctantly gifted the tea set to the foreigner.

The foreigner’s delight was obvious even without translation.

The foreigner said something, and Ruan Mingfu’s smile grew even broader.

After the group of foreigners left, everyone sighed with relief.

Although many people had visited, no one had made a purchase as significant as the Yunwu Tea order.

Uncle Liu approached curiously, “Comrade Ruan, what did that foreigner say to you?”

Others also perked up their ears.

The Yunwu Tea representative, however, was not among them.

With the sale of four thousand pounds of tea, clearing out the entire year’s stock, he was eager to call back to report the good news to the factory manager.

Having spoken so much, Ruan Mingfu was quite thirsty and took a sip of tea.

“He said he has a few friends who also want to buy tea, and he’ll bring them over later.”

“That’s great, that’s great.”

Clients’ friends are likely to be big clients as well.

Uncle Liu and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

They weren’t hoping to sell four thousand pounds. Selling a thousand or so would be enough.

The rest of the day was filled with smaller customers, and sales weren’t as significant.

Uncle Liu glanced at his watch, “You should go have lunch. The morning session is about to end anyway.”

“Okay, I’ll go first then.”

She had been sitting there for over ten minutes with no one showing up.

Ruan Mingfu accepted Uncle Liu’s kindness and left.

The tea exhibition was in a more secluded area, with many interesting things outside. It was normal for no one to come in the morning. She expected it to be busier in the afternoon.

To be honest, the food at the trade fair was quite good.

Ruan Mingfu had eaten her fill and was heading back when suddenly someone pulled her into a small alley.

She was startled and was about to scream when someone tightly covered her mouth.

“Don’t scream!”

The voice was low but lacked intimidation.

Ruan Mingfu was not going to listen.

If she were that obedient, she wouldn’t be Ruan Mingfu.

She struggled fiercely and kicked at the person. The attacker, caught off guard, was kicked hard.

He gasped in pain.

With a gritted-teeth tone, he said, “You sure know how to kick.”

Ruan Mingfu blinked.

The familiar voice, with a hint of laziness, coldness, and indifference…

She pulled the person’s hand away and stared at him in disbelief, “Brother?!”

“Stop shouting.”

He glared at her, rubbing the sore spot from the kick.

He was tall and handsome with a cold, refined appearance. His narrow, alluring phoenix eyes, high forehead, and straight nose were complemented by a black suit that looks expensive.

He looked rather distinguished.

He withdrew his hand and stood in front of Ruan Mingfu, observing her.

Ruan Mingfu’s expression was one of exasperation.

Damn!

Why was her brother here too?

“How did you know it was me?”

As soon as the question was out of her mouth, Ruan Mingfu realized it was a stupid one.

She quickly rephrased, “Why are you here too?”

But wait, Ruan’s parents only had her as a daughter.

Where was her brother then?

“I’m now called Qi Yangyan,” noticing Ruan Mingfu’s expression, he continued, “I don’t know what happened. I was planning to find you when I suddenly passed out. When I woke up, I was here.”

Qi Yangyan squinted, “I suspect Mom and Dad are here too.”

Interestingly, he initially thought it was just his coincidence until he saw Ruan Mingfu at the trade fair.

Her demeanor and occasional little gestures were so familiar, not to mention her face. But he kept an eye out, only to be kicked hard.

Ruan Mingfu: …

So, Mrs. Ruan is here too?

Thinking about the fear of being under Mrs. Ruan’s control, she felt a wave of dread.

Wait!

Could Mrs. Ruan and the others have become Ruan’s parents?

And the letter she wrote earlier—Ruan Mingfu put on a pained expression. She reached out and touched her leg.

… Such a well-proportioned and slender figure, what a pity…

She wondered if she could keep it intact.

Ruan Mingfu decided to be nicer to Qi Yangyan.

After all, if Mrs. Ruan was angry, she hoped her father and brother could save her from trouble.

She swallowed and looked at Qi Yangyan, “Brother, are you okay?”

“I’m fine!”

Ruan Mingfu: “…”

If you’re fine, then it’s fine. Why do you look like you want to eat someone?

Qi Yangyan straightened up, took a deep breath, and said, “Prepare yourself. In three days, I’ll take you back to Hong Kong City.”

To Ruan Mingfu, these words felt like a thunderbolt on a clear day.

She hesitated for a moment.

That dog of a man was still here. Where could she possibly go? If Qi Yangyan had come earlier to pick her up, she would’ve left with him without looking back.

But…

Ruan Mingfu pouted and casually changed the subject. “By the way, what’s your status now?”

Appearing at the trade fair and saying he would take her to Hong Kong City, not to mention his attire—it was clear that Qi Yangyan was someone of importance.

Indeed…

“My status is that of the legitimate son of the head of the Qi family, one of the four major families of Hong Kong City.”

The complexity of her brother’s identity left Ruan Mingfu a bit dizzy.

Qi Yangyan took another deep breath and continued, “The original owner of this body was killed in a scheme during a trip. I took over his body and became Qi Yangyan.”

“Borrow… borrowing a corpse to return a soul?!”

Ruan Mingfu’s delicate, pretty face showed a terrified expression.

She took a big step back, wishing she could put more distance between herself and Qi Yangyan.

Qi Yangyan: “…”

“What are you afraid of?” Qi Yangyan pinched the bridge of his nose, resisting the urge to knock on her silly head. “The soul belongs to your own brother. Now, come over here!”

Alright then~

All things considered, Ruan Mingfu wasn’t much better off.

Qi Yangyan glanced at Ruan Mingfu and asked, “By the way, what’s your situation now?”

Ruan Mingfu’s gaze wavered, and she felt a bit guilty.

She didn’t dare tell him she was already married…

Ruan Mingfu picked out a few things she could mention, emphasizing her hardships. When she became emotional, she even shed a few tears.

Qi Yangyan: “…”

He knew his sister’s nature all too well.

Although some of her story was exaggerated, Qi Yangyan still felt a pang of sympathy.

As a domineering older brother, Qi Yangyan’s way of showing concern for his sister was simple.

He pulled out a bankbook from his bag and handed it to her. “The password is XXXXXXX. Spend it however you want.”

Ruan Mingfu’s eyes lit up instantly.

She took the bankbook and opened it, seeing that it started with a six and was followed by four zeros.

The bankbook was brand new, clearly just issued.

A real brother is a real brother. A generous gift of sixty thousand.

Ruan Mingfu was moved to tears.