Qu Fulan said, "Tea must be picked at dawn because it is cool and humid then, preserving the tea leaves' flavor to the greatest extent. It has to be done by women who haven't done dirty or tiring work; only then does the taste become most fragrant."
Pei Ji'an showed a look of confusion, "I understand the part about those who haven't done dirty or tiring work, but why does it have to be women?"
Qu Fulan explained without hesitation, "Because a woman's skin is delicate, allowing her to pick the tenderest tea leaves. Plus, the natural fragrance from women makes the picked tea leaves smell good and naturally much better than those picked by smelly men."
Pei Ji'an burst into laughter, full of joy: "You have a point. Jian has learned something new."
Qu Fulan rarely saw the Heir Pei laugh so heartily. In the past, he only slightly smiled, or offered a polite smile during social occasions. This sincere laughter was somewhat captivating.
