Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Chapter 555

The man with black glasses had a faint smile on his face, appearing to be very considerate. He gently picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Hmm..." The man with the black glasses narrowed his eyes slightly, as if savoring the taste of the tea. After a while, he opened his eyes, revealing a satisfied look, and exclaimed, "Director Fang, this tea is really good! The taste is mellow and the aroma is fragrant. It is indeed a rare and good tea!"

His tone revealed admiration for Director Fang, as if this cup of tea truly amazed him. Then, with a smile, he added, "Director Fang, you're the one who knows how to drink it! I'm not so lucky to have such a good cup of tea. Could you please tell me where you bought this tea?"

However, although Black Glasses praised the tea on the surface, he didn't feel the same way in his heart. He secretly doubted Director Fang's taste. How could such a defective product be praised so highly by Director Fang, and even said that he spent a lot of effort to buy it?

However, Black Glasses did not reveal his true thoughts. After all, he knew that although Director Fang was one of the best figures in the institute, there was still a certain gap between him and other people at a higher level.

You know, Black Glasses has tasted many rare delicacies in the world with Xie Yuchen. Even the tea he drinks is the tea that Hua Yu specially planted in Xie Yuchen's space bracelet and is brewed with tea leaves watered with spiritual water.

In comparison, the cup of tea provided by Director Fang seemed a little pale in comparison. But this could not be blamed on Director Fang, after all, he was just an ordinary mortal and had no chance to come into contact with those higher-level things.

"Right! I thought so too when I first drank it, isn't that the case? This tea can actually make a flower bloom? Who would have thought! I bought it from the market and after I brewed it!" Director Fang's voice suddenly rose, and he became more and more excited. As he spoke, he slapped his thigh heavily with his hands, as if this was the only way to express his inner surprise and admiration.

Hei Xia Zi, sitting nearby, was completely captivated by Director Fang's emotions. His eyes fixed on Director Fang, his expression constantly shifting as Director Fang spoke, sometimes with surprise, sometimes with curiosity, and sometimes with a hint of disbelief. Furthermore, Hei Xia Zi would occasionally pick up his teacup, gently sipping the tea that Director Fang praised as "immortal brew," carefully savoring its flavor.

Just when Director Fang was talking about the key point, he suddenly left the topic in suspense and asked Hei Xia Zi to guess what would happen next.

Hei Xia Zi's heart moved. He knew that Director Fang must want to give him a surprise, but at the same time he couldn't help but feel curious. What was so special about this tea?

Hei Xia Zi thought for a moment, then said with a smile: "It's impossible that this tea can cure your sleep problems that have plagued you for years, Director Fang!" His tone was a bit sarcastic, but in fact he was secretly looking forward to Director Fang's answer.

Director Fang slapped his thigh and said, "Hey! You're right, kid! I always like to have a sip of tea before going to bed. That time, I drank this tea before going to bed. Not long after I put my head on the pillow, I fell asleep!"

Hei Xia Zi showed just the right expression of surprise on his face, which made Director Fang feel very satisfied, as if his vanity was greatly satisfied.

Director Fang continued smugly, "The next morning, your sister-in-law told me that after she washed up in the bathroom, she saw me sleeping like a dead pig. My snoring was so loud that it could have blown the roof off the house!"

Black Blind Man responded with a puzzled look on his face: "Oh my God! This is too amazing!"

Director Fang was even more pleased when he saw this. He pointed at the teacup in Hei Xia Zi's hand and said with a rather smug look, "Of course! Ever since your sister-in-law told me about it that day, I've been drinking a cup of this tea every night. When I wake up the next morning, I feel incredibly energetic, as if I've been ten years younger!"

After saying that, Director Fang suddenly moved his butt and sat directly next to Hei Xia Zi. Then he leaned close to his ear and said in a low voice, "It's only because you're here that I'm so generous. For ordinary people, I wouldn't be willing to give him such good tea! Even the old dean, I can't bear to give him some!"

As Director Fang spoke, he pointed at the tea can on the table with a smug look on his face and kept winking at Hei Xia Zi, as if hinting at something.

"It's really my honor!" The corners of Hei Xia Zi's mouth rose slightly, revealing an expression that seemed to be a smile. His eyes rolled around, as if he thought of something interesting.

Then, like a cunning fox, he quietly leaned close to Director Fang's ear and said in a low voice, "Director Fang, which tea market did you buy this tea? I've been living... for so many years, and my sleep has never been regular. Recently, because of some problems at home, my biological clock has been even more messed up. Now, in the middle of the night, I'm very excited!"

Director Fang didn't think anything was wrong after hearing what Hei Xia Zi said. He still had a smile on his face, patted Hei Xia Zi on the back cheerfully, and said, "What's so difficult about this? I bought this tea at a new tea market in Yanjing. That shop is really interesting. The owner said that he only sells his tea to those who are destined to buy it!"

Hei Xiazi's eyes lit up, and he seemed very interested in this statement. He quickly asked, "Oh? Only sold to those who are destined to meet? This is really unique! Then, Director Fang, how did you become connected with this store?"

Director Fang smiled smugly and explained, "Haha, it's nothing special actually. One day I was passing by the tea market and saw this shop's sign that looked unique, so I went in to take a look. Then I chatted with the owner and found that we hit it off, so he sold me the tea!"

Although Hei Xiazi still had a cheerful expression on his face, he was actually secretly planning something. He thought to himself, "Such a unique shop owner, such special tea, I must go and see it for myself! Maybe I can even buy some special tea from him!" So, he said excitedly, "Such a unique shop owner! Then I must go and see the tea shop you mentioned, Director Fang!"

Black Glasses chatted with Director Fang for a while before Director Fang let him go.

After Hei Xia Zi came out of Director Fang's office, he sighed heavily, then avoided the researchers who came to ask him questions and made his way to the office of the director of the institute.

"Dean Li! I miss you so much after not seeing you for a long time!" Along with this slightly funny shout, Hei Xia Zi suddenly appeared in front of Dean Li like a ghost, scaring Dean Li, who was concentrating on tasting tea, so much that he almost jumped up from his chair.

"Hei Xia Zi! You monkey!" Dean Li was still in shock. He looked at the tea leaves that had been spilled on him by Hei Xia Zi, and felt distressed. He had finally brewed the tea, and he hadn't even had time to drink a single sip!

"Oh! Dean Li, don't be angry! Look at yourself, you are so easily angered at such an old age, it's not good for your health!" Hei Xia Zi didn't care, he sat down on Dean Li's desk, playing with an apple he had picked up from somewhere leisurely in his hand.

Dean Li glared at Hei Xia Zi and said unhappily, "Stop your smooth talk! Tell me, what brings you to the institute this time?"

Upon seeing this, Hei Xia Zi quickly jumped off the table, ran behind Dean Li, and said with a smile: "Hehe, Dean Li really understands me! I came here this time because I do have a small matter that I want to trouble you with." As he said that, he used his signature skill - giving Dean Li a massage.

Dean Li was a little amused by Hei Xia Zi's sudden action, but he sighed helplessly and said, "You, don't keep me in suspense. Tell me what you want to say!"

Hei Xia Zi smiled, revealing a row of white teeth, then walked around Dean Li's office, touching and looking around, as if he was checking something.

After a while, Hei Xiazi finally stopped, walked up to Dean Li, and said in a low voice, "It's nothing serious. I just wanted to ask who you gave the 'local specialty' I brought back from Qing Province a while ago to study?"

Dean Li's expression suddenly turned grim upon hearing this. He frowned, looked at Hei Xia Zi, and said, "Why are you asking this all of a sudden? Hasn't that batch of stuff been taken away by the higher-ups?"

Hei Xiazi nodded and said, "I know, that's why I came to ask you, who took him away? Where did he go?"

Dean Li hesitated for a moment, then said, "As soon as those items arrived at the institute, they were taken away by someone higher up. I don't know where they went. However, I later secretly asked my old friend about it, and it seems they were sent to some mysterious agency."

Hei Xiazi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly asked, "Mysterious Bureau? What kind of department is that?"

Dean Li shook his head and said, "I'm not too sure either. I just know it's a very mysterious place that most people can't enter."

Hei Xiazi nodded thoughtfully, then said, "Okay? This time, it's my bad luck! I worked so hard to come here, and finally got some things from those people under their noses. I wanted to send it to you in exchange for some labor fees, but now it's all for nothing!"

Dean Li was stunned for a moment, then reacted and quickly said, "It wasn't in vain! It wasn't in vain! After the batch of things were taken away, someone came and handed me an envelope, saying it was for you!"

Hei Xiazi smiled and said, "For me? Where is it? Old Li, let me see it!" When Hei Xiazi heard about an envelope, he couldn't bear it anymore and quickly stretched out his hand to ask Dean Li for it.

Dean Li carefully removed the envelope sealed with red clay from the drawer, as if it were some precious treasure. However, his expression revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and helplessness, as if he didn't have high expectations for the letter.

Hei Xiazi stood aside, quietly watching Dean Li's actions. When the envelope was handed to him, he did not tear it open like an ordinary person would, but gently put it into the inner pocket of his clothes, as if this envelope had special meaning.

Hei Xiazi's actions caught the attention of Dean Li, who looked at him puzzledly, wondering why he didn't check the contents of the envelope immediately. Hei Xiazi seemed to notice Dean Li's gaze, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and then he slowly said, "Old Li, Director Fang of our institute must take a good look at this!"

Dean Li's heart tightened, realizing immediately that what Hei Xia Zi was about to say might be related to Director Fang. Sure enough, Hei Xia Zi continued, "According to him, he has a very special 'tea' that has cured his insomnia, which has plagued him for so long."

Dean Li's frown deepened. He had heard a little about Director Fang and knew him to be a simple-minded fellow. Furthermore, Director Fang was a rare honest man in the institute. Besides unearthed cultural relics, his only passion was tea. The bottles and jars of tea at home gave his wife a headache, and they always had a fight over it.

But now that Hei Xia Zi mentioned the "tea" in Director Fang's hand that could cure insomnia, he became even more wary. Was Director Fang deceived when he bought the tea?

After Hei Xia Zi finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Dean Li alone in deep thought. Dean Li was worried that Hei Xia Zi might be ignorant of the world and secretly investigate the affairs of the mysterious bureau. At the same time, he was also worried about the "tea" that Hei Xia Zi had just mentioned about Director Fang.

Dean Li knew that Hei Xia Zi had extremely high standards for quality of life. Whether it was food or drink, everything had to be top-notch. Ordinary tea was simply not to his taste, but today, he mentioned Director Fang's "tea" for the first time. There must be a reason for this.

Dean Li secretly speculated, could it be that there was something wrong with Director Fang's "tea"? This thought kept circling in his mind, making him feel that something was wrong.

Dean Li felt it was better to believe it than not, so he quickly called Xiao Gao from the secretariat and said, "Xiao Gao! Come over to my place. I have something for you to do."

After Dean Li hung up the phone, he felt uneasy again, so he took out a special phone from the drawer and dialed a special number. However, he did not speak but instead passed the message to the person on the other end of the phone by pressing keys.

After Dean Li hung up the phone, while waiting for Xiao Gao to come over, he leaned back in his armchair, looked up at the sky and closed his eyes. He could only pray in his heart that nothing happened to Director Fang, otherwise he couldn't blame him for being unkind!