Hao stared at the floating screen in disbelief.
He thought it would take much longer. Maybe three months or even five.
But no. It was already done!
All thanks to a few very generous customers.
The emperor, two sect masters, and two elders with deep pockets. They only came once or twice a week, but when they did, they made sure to buy up all the products they could.
The Peach Oolong Tea became a clear favorite with the older generation.
According to them, the aftertaste was smooth and gentle. The kind of flavor that brought back old memories and distant youth. Never mind the effects - it was that taste alone that sealed its place as number one in their hearts.
Hao didn't pry. If they liked it enough to clean out the shelves every visit, that was all he needed to know.
A new day had arrived.
The sun had barely risen, but Hao was already awake.
A screen hovered in front of his face, bright and glowing.
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