Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 1474: Chapter 1467: The Magical Bamboo

Admiring the scenery around her, Bai Zhiqing was momentarily stunned upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words. She looked at him with some confusion and asked, ”What do you mean?”

”Haven’t you noticed anything strange about the environment around here?”

”The environment? There’s nothing strange about it. At most, there are just more bamboo groves. Many places have these pavilions built among bamboo groves. What’s strange about that? Is there some hidden secret here?”

”There’s no hidden secret, but honey, try to feel carefully. Do you notice any special feeling?”

”Special feeling?”

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, a hint of doubt flashed in Bai Zhiqing’s eyes. She glanced around, trying to find out what special feeling Lu Tianxing was referring to.

At that moment, a sudden breeze blew by, bringing with it a faint coolness. Bai Zhiqing’s body shivered instantly; the fatigue from the busy afternoon with Lu Tianxing was swept away. She seemed to feel revitalized, her mind clearing up significantly, with a feeling of enlightenment, as if she had just had a sauna. She couldn’t help but immerse herself in it and instinctively closed her eyes to enjoy the coolness brought by the gentle wind.

Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s look, Lu Tianxing curved his lips into a smile and said, ”So, honey, did you feel that special feeling?”

”I felt it, Lu Tianxing. What kind of bamboo is this? The gentle breeze through the bamboo grove feels so refreshing and invigorating. This is truly miraculous. Tell me, what kind of bamboo is this? I’ve never seen it before. Should we ask Grandpa to get some so we can plant it at the villa in Modu?”

Bai Zhiqing opened her eyes upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words. Her beautiful eyes were filled with undisguised surprise. She had never heard of any bamboo having such an effect. Just the cool breeze blowing from the bamboo gave her a serene, refreshed feeling that was magical indeed.

Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Lu Tianxing chuckled and explained, ”Honey, this bamboo is called Qingxin Tea Bamboo, a very rare type of bamboo unique to China. Entire China might not have many of these, and I estimate Old Master Lu has more than two-thirds of them here.”

”Moreover, this bamboo has a magical effect, giving off a faint bamboo aroma distinct from floral scents. This bamboo aroma only appears when there’s a gentle breeze, drifting all around. To ordinary people, it might just be refreshing and invigorating, clearing the mind. But for a martial artist, this aroma is akin to a precious heavenly treasure. If a martial artist chooses to break through a realm amidst Qingxin Tea Bamboo, their mind can remain clear, avoiding any deviation, and it also benefits regular cultivation greatly.”

”Most importantly, this type of bamboo is very precious and hard to cultivate, requiring specific environmental conditions, temperature, soil, etc., along with a professional gardener to maintain. With over a hundred bamboo stalks here, hiring expert gardeners alone costs at least ten thousand yuan a month. Each ten bamboo requires one gardener. Just imagine the cost.”

”Even excluding the gardener’s wages, maintaining these bamboo stalks may cost at least ten thousand yuan per month per stalk. With over a hundred bamboo stalks here, imagine the monthly and yearly expenses. If sold, each bamboo is worth a fortune. Fortunately, unlike other bamboo, Qingxin Tea Bamboo only survives one month each year, after which the leaves fall, leaving them bare. You have to wait until the same time next year for new leaves to grow.”

Listening to Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing was secretly tongue-tied. She hadn’t realized how expensive these bamboo stalks were, not considering the maintenance wages, the selling price was exorbitant.

”Honey, this is Qingxin Tea Bamboo. Are you sure you want to bring some back to plant?”

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s last words, Bai Zhiqing decisively shook her head. While she could plant flowers and grass, this bamboo was too precious, and the planting costs alone would be substantial. For a big corporation’s chairwoman like her, spending money like water is no big deal, but resources should be wisely allocated, spending so much on a piece of bamboo isn’t worth it.

”Will anyone buy such expensive bamboo?” Bai Zhiqing looked at Lu Tianxing and suddenly asked.

”Of course, someone would buy them. Old Master Lu is one such foolish spender.”

Lu Tianxing chuckled lightly, making Bai Zhiqing roll her eyes. Who speaks of their grandpa like that?

”Tianxing, I have another question. Since it’s called Qingxin Tea Bamboo, can the bamboo be made into tea?” Bai Zhiqing asked curiously.

”Honey, it seems you’re pretty smart.”

Lu Tianxing held Bai Zhiqing’s small hand, walking over the bamboo bridge above the artificial stream, heading toward the elegant courtyard within the bamboo grove, explaining along the way, ”Apart from its bamboo scent, Qingxin Tea Bamboo’s most striking feature is its leaves. As I mentioned, Qingxin Tea Bamboo has only a one-month survival period each year, but it doesn’t entirely shed its leaves. Some leaves remain at the top.”

”These bamboo leaves, when picked and brewed into tea, have much better effects than Wuyi Mountain’s Da Hong Pao. For ordinary people, just one bamboo leaf brewed into tea can keep you invigorated for an entire day. Moreover, it’s quite beneficial for the elderly; it’s said to have life-extending properties. However, I haven’t witnessed it myself, so whether it’s true or not is unclear. But for a martial artist, the effects are truly magical—it ensures mental clarity and can make training efforts more effective. If we were to talk about its value, a single bamboo leaf could easily be worth ten thousand yuan, yet it’s not even for sale; it’s something that’s invaluable and rarely found.”

”So magical?”

Bai Zhiqing widened her eyes in amazement, full of disbelief. Is this really tea? Or some kind of miraculous elixir? It’s just too magical. Could there really be such wondrous things in this world?

”The world is vast and full of wonders, wife. Did you think the mysteries of Earth are as simple as what we see? There are far too many things in this world that science cannot explain. Even things that have been explained scientifically are often just meant to deceive ordinary people. When you closely examine them, they simply don’t hold up; it’s just nonsense.”

Lu Tianxing chuckled softly, ”Wife, if you don’t believe me, later I will ask Grandfather to give you some to take back and brew into tea, and see if I’m deceiving you.”

”Isn’t that a bit inappropriate?”

”Why would it be? We helped him out this time, didn’t we? Isn’t it reasonable for him to give us some gifts?”

Lu Tianxing waved his hand dismissively at Bai Zhiqing and walked towards the bamboo grove, calling out, ”Grandfather, are you in there? I’ve come to see you! If you don’t come out, I’ll uproot all your bamboo and take it home.”

”Who talks like that? People might think we’re robbers!”

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Bai Zhiqing gave him a slight glare and called softly, ”Grandfather, Tianxing and I have come to visit you today.”

”Coming, coming. You rascal! Can’t you learn from Zhiqing? Every time you come, you shout, as if afraid no one knows you’re here!”

An elderly voice responded from within.

In the elegant courtyard within the bamboo grove, an old figure slowly emerged. Although his voice carried a tone of reprimand, his face bore an undeniable smile, leisurely walking towards Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing.

Seeing Old Master Lu, a faint smile appeared on Bai Zhiqing’s face, and she quickly went up to him, ”Hello, Grandfather.”

Upon hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Old Master Lu’s smile became even more radiant, ”Good, good. Zhiqing, you don’t have to stand outside. Come in and sit down! I’ll make some tea for you.”

Old Master Lu, looking pleased, led Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing into the elegant courtyard and toward a small pavilion to sit, while he turned back into the room.

Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing sat in the small pavilion, gazing around. The breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, creating a soft rustling sound, coupled with a faint bamboo fragrance wafting through the air. It instantly brought a refreshing feeling, and the surroundings, resembling a paradise, made one wish to stay there forever.

In just a moment, Old Master Lu re-emerged from the room, now holding a wooden tray that was empty-handed before. On the tray were three teacups, each exuding a faint, refreshing aroma. A single bamboo leaf floated up and down in each cup, vibrantly green, resembling a jade, captivating the eyes in the hot water.

Old Master Lu walked into the small pavilion, placing the tray on the tea table, and then placing the teacups in front of Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, ”Zhiqing, have a taste and see how this tea is.”

”Grandfather, are these leaves from the Qingxin Tea Bamboo?”

Bai Zhiqing looked with mild surprise at the leaves floating in the cup, flashing a look of astonishment across her face. Earlier, she thought Lu Tianxing was exaggerating and boasting about the effects of Qingxin Tea Bamboo. How could bamboo leaves exceed the renowned Da Hong Pao from Wuyi Mountain? But now, experiencing it firsthand, Bai Zhiqing realized that Lu Tianxing hadn’t been lying at all.

The bamboo leaves swayed in the water, their vibrant green appearing like finely carved jade, with veins clear as ever. As the leaves floated up and down, a fresh and elegant bamboo fragrance emanated, instantly refreshing the spirit, inducing a sense of tranquility, making one’s spirits feel unprecedentedly clear, as if the whole body had been cleansed, and bringing a transcendent feeling. This effect surpassed the bamboo aroma carried by the breeze from Qingxin Tea Bamboo, tempting one to lose themselves in the experience.