Chapter 197 Praises From the Livestream
Chapter 197 Praises From the Livestream
Old Mr. Jenson stood before the white–haired Matthew Tawney, unable to hide his guilt.
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In Sommerville, when it came to the true mastery of teh art, Matthew, the president of the Tea Study Association, was considered the ultimate authority.
Old Mr. Jenson, on the other hand, relied more on his family’s long–standing reputation for literature and scholarly tradition, passed down through generations of literati.
His standing in Sommerville came mostly from the admiration of experts and professors who shared his love for the arts, rather than his expertise in tea itself.
After Matthew finished speaking, he cast a glance at Amanda, whose tea froth had been blown away, and moved closer to examine the color of the tea.
Even without the froth, the color still needed to be tasted to assess the tea–making skill.
“Ms. Jenson’s tea, even without that gust of wind, lacked the proper degree of froth retention, Matthew noted.
“Percy, as someone deeply familiar with tea, you must be aware that your granddaughter’s technique doesn’t measure up to Melody’s.
“Yet you chose to openly question a true orthodox tea method just to help Amanda win.
“With this kind of behavior, do you really deserve to be called the elder of a family known for its scholarly traditions?”
Matthew’s blunt analysis left Percy Jenson feeling even more embarrassed.
The other attendees at the tea banquet, lacking the deep knowledge of tea techniques that Matthew and Percy shared, had mainly observed the outward steps and movements of the two competitors.
They had not noticed the subtleties in the quality of the tea itself.
Now, after hearing Matthew’s breakdown, the crowd’s gaze toward Percy and Amanda shifted–subtle but filled with doubt.
This attempt to publicly undermine Melody had tarnished the reputation of the Jensons, raising questions about their integrity.
The clear image they had projected was now murky.
To further highlight the difference between good and excellent, Matthew continued, taking the opportunity to explain the finer details of tea to the crowd.
“Ms. Jenson’s technique is flawless–her grinding is precise, and her tea and whisking are all spot on. However, the froth isn’t as consistent as Melody’s, which is an inherent limitation of the traditional tea- making method.
And Melody’s tea can cling tightly to the edge of the cup, staying intact for a long time because the rhythm of the ‘Seven Tea Pouring Method, with its seven stages of water pouring, makes the tea froth
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“The gust of wind earlier didn’t just blow towards Amanda’s cup, but both cups.
“It was just that Ms. Jenson’s froth dispersed so quickly, catching everyone’s attention and diverting their focus.”
This explanation made everything clear to the audience.
When they looked back at Melody’s tea, they saw that her froth was still perfectly white and had not dispersed at all.
The livestream viewers were quick to praise her.
Wow, Melody’s tea–making is on another level–the froth is still intact after all this time!‘
The Jensons pride themselves on being a family of scholars, but they lose their integrity by favoring their own granddaughter. It’s disappointing!‘
Isn’t Amanda supposed to be from a scholarly family? Why is she competing with Melody?‘
Insider news from Sommerville: the Moore family and the Jensons were old friends, and Amanda was once considered the Moore family’s daughter–in–law.
But after Edward had an accident, Amanda left.
Later, Melody married into the Moore family and stood by Edward when he was disabled and disfigured. Now that Edward has recovered and become incredibly handsome, Amanda probably regrets it.‘ Wow, if that’s true, Amanda is just trying to interfere in a happy marriage!”
Heh, so much for being a ‘daughter of a scholarly family.”
Amanda felt the sting of these comments.
Her prized tea–making skills had been overshadowed by someone she considered a country bumpkin, and worse, Melody had married the man Amanda had always admired.
Why does Melody deserve Edward? she thought bitterly.
Why?
Though Amanda was not a public figure, she still prided herself on maintaining the poise of a wealthy family’s daughter.
However, after Matthew exposed her shortcomings, she could no longer hold back.
She glanced at her grandfather with a mix of surprise and disappointment before frowning and sighing in a slightly reproachful tone, “Grandpa, you shouldn’t have done this.
“If I’m truly less skilled, we shouldn’t have distracted everyone by questioning Ms. Tucker’s legitimate tea- making technique.”
