The lake glistened, reflecting an undulating glow on one's facial features. On a rosewood table, a lilac sleeve embedded with dark silver patterns of a dragon brushed past the surface, revealing long and narrow fingers that gently picked up a teapot.
"This maple leaf tea is a specialty of the Shuang Mountain in Wuji, and their trees are found on cliffs. The leaves stay green even after enduring the frost season and do not sink in water. Boiling it three times using the water of the Jade Lake in Min Mountain, will be able to extract its clear, delicate and rich fragrance… Please have a taste."
The opaque tea in the white jade teacup reflected the impeccable smile of the host. He sat casually in the boat, and gently pushed the cup of tea over. A servant who was waiting by his side took the cup and walked down a few steps to a spot that was exactly half a foot away from the guest, before raising it high above his head.
