"I had helped an old man before and he gifted it to me." replied Wei Ruo.
"An old man? Could it be the maker of this thyme wine that you had assisted?" conjectured Lu Yuhong.
There were many stories about the origins of Thyme in the city. One of them suggested that it was crafted by an old hermit living in the mountains, with each jar a treasured brew, aged for many years.
However, as the old man used to stash only two jars away daily, only two jars are sold daily now.
"I am not sure about that; the city had not started selling Thyme when I got this wine," answered Wei Ruo.
It was rumored that Wei Ruo had spread these stories to add an air of mystery to Thyme, which not only piqued the curiosity of those who hadn't tasted this wine before but also made people willing to pay a high price for it.
