Charlie saw Vera's refusal written all over her delicate face, so he persuaded her, “Since we've already plucked the leaves, it will be a waste not to taste them. Besides, you're the only one who understands the Mother of Pu’er Tea. Simply relying on intuition isn't enough. You have to taste it to confirm for sure!”

With that said, he handed one leaf to Vera's mouth and took the other one himself, saying, “Come, let's taste it together.”

When Vera saw his insistence, she knew she wouldn’t be a