Chapter 28. Handsomeness You Can Eat
Chapter 28. Handsomeness You Can Eat
Leon remembered a spring tea conference from five years ago. A
beautiful woman named Liana took him to mount Argopuro for a tea with
Anggono, a man wise about tea. In the mornings, Leon would see clouds rising from the mountain foot up
to the sky. The view from the top reminisced him of a vast sea of
mountains and rolling clouds.
Leon thought he saw the whole world in the beautiful scenery formed by
the clouds. At that moment, Leon felt he could do anything.
It wasn't tea, it's the earth!
Not only the impressive tea leaves and views, the water is also special!
After two barrels of 'rootless water' are made, they are sent to the Wijaya
family home in Kyoto by their private jet.
The 'rootless water' is gathered from the morning dews on the grass of
Mount Argopuro.
The alpine clouds, clean air, and 'rootless water' are important for
brewing tea. The tea tastes fresh and healthy from the pollution-free
environment.
Brewing the tea with collected dew will reduce swelling and excess heat
which maintains the benefits of the tea.
Most of the plants growing in the mountain are also of medicinal value.
The luxurious life of the rich is unimaginable for the poor.
Leon didn't want to show off anything, he only said, "Wealth enables us
to do whatever we want." "Yes, you're right!" I agree with you." Sucyanti nodded her head proudly,
"My father owns a private jet and during the tea harvest season, he will
fly all the way to South Sumatra to pick tea leaves!"
Leon smiled thinly. He used to own three private jets. Being so far away
from home, Leon started missing the days when he would pee on the
skies from his helicopter.
"Don't feel down… if you get into the antiquities trade with the skills
you have, maybe you can get a used jet to have fun in twenty years."
It wasn't clear whether Sucyanti said that to assure Leon or to throw
sarcasm at him.
Leon stared at Sucyanti and the edge of his lips curled. Leon's slim face
seemed to highlight his handsomeness.
"I, Leon, can have anything I want, including women!"
Sucyanti was taken aback by Leon's statement; her face turned red all the
way up to her ears.
"What are you talking about?! Once we're done drinking tea, accompany
me shopping!". Sucyanti got back to her usual proud expression.
Leon shook his head at the sight. Outside her arrogance, the Wibowos'
golden child can't even take a slight teasing.
Twenty minutes later, Leon and Sucyanti left Kozi Arosuka.
They passed by a luxury watch outlet by the name Patek Philippe.
Sucyanti quickly went inside and chose her favorite model. "This is a beautiful watch. Please get this one for me," Sucyanti said
excitedly to the store employee.
Sucyanti is a woman who enjoys shopping, especially for luxury goods.
With her power she can purchase whatever she likes right then and there.
Not long after, she walked out with a brand new half a million
dollarswatch on her wrist.
All the store employee happily welcomes a guest like her, and they are
happy to help her around the shop.
Of course, Leon could get himself a watch and use it to check time so
that he wouldn't need to pull his phone out of his pocket.
That moment, a young man dressed in famous brands entered the store.
The employees' expression immediately lighted up as if they saw a
treasure. They quickly came to the man to offer their assistance.
"Mr. Tommy! Please come in, Sir!"
'Welcome Mr. Tommy!"
"Good evening, Sir!"
"It's been some time since you last visited our store. We've missed you,
Sir!"
He ignored the staffs' greetings and went straight towards Sucyanti.
Ms. Sucyanti, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here.
Would you come out for a drink with me tonight?" "Tommy, are you not ashamed?!" Sucyanti looked at him and her anger
ignited.
"What's wrong? What made you so angry?" asked Tommy with a smile.
Sucyanti was livid with anger. "If you still have your dignity, go ask your
brother Jerry; how dare he sale a fake painting for ten million dollars to
my grandfather?"
Tommy is Jerry's younger brother, both sons of Santoso, a wealthy man
from Oregon.
The Wibowo and Dani family has a small relationship. From there,
Tommy has met Sucyanti a few times. During their short meetings
Tommy has fallen in love with Sucyanti. He wants to have a romantic
relationship with her.
"Ms. Sucyanti that would be my brother's business, it has nothing to do
with me. Would you please stop confusing me with my brother?".
Tommy has a strong desire to maintain their small relationship.
"Your brother swindled my grandfather; do you think I can trust you?"
Sucyanti bit her cherry lips and still burning with rage.
"Ms. Sucyanti, what do I have to say to gain your trust? I have no idea
why my brother would trick Grandfather Indra, but we're two different
people and that's on him. Please don't question it."
"To not question you? I'm fed up with seeing anyone from your family
now!"
"If then I'm asking you out for a drink as a compensation." "No way! I'm busy today and I don't want to drink!" Sucyanti refused
him firmly.
"Ah? Is it because you're with him? Who is he?" Tommy turned to
Leon with a fierceness on his face.
Tommy stood tall. His posture made him look as if he is prepared to
challenge his opponent.
"Whoever he is has got nothing to do with you. I will not drink with you
and you don't have to care about my business!" Sucyanti rejected
Tommy again.
Tommy didn't say anything to Sucyanti. He gave Leon a sharp stare.
"What makes you qualified enough to steal my girl?"
"Hey bootlicker, what makes you qualified enough to talk to me?" Leon
asked in an icy tone.
Tommy treated Sucyanti very well; he is not a bootlicker. Tommy didn't
want to offend Sucyanti so he is going to bluff Leon who seems weaker
than he is.
'Do you know who you are talking to? How could you say I'm a
bootlicker? Haven't you heard of my position in Oregon? I bet you'll be
scared to death once you do!"
"The position of a joker in Oregon? Or a small worm when threatened?
Isn't this how it goes for children of the second-generation like you?",
Leon challenged without bothering everyone around them.
Sucyanti was surprised at Leon's bravery to give his statement. Tommy's father is a strong and wealthy businessman projected to be one
of Oregon's wealthiest man.
Sucyanti thought to herself, "Is Leon not afraid of what Tommy will do
to him in retaliation?"
She wasn't afraid of Tommy at all, but she knew Leon is a different case.
He didn't have the social background or flourishing wealth to defend
himself.
But Leon's character made her look at him in a different way.
Tommy became very furious and his face turned dark. If it wasn't for
Sucyanti's presence, he would've beaten up Leon.
"Ms. Sucyanti, how did you end up with someone like him? Look at the
way he's dressed; nothing luxurious. It is obvious he doesn't belong in
the same social class. How did your taste become so low?"
Once Tommy attacker her, Sucyanti felt taken aback and embarrassed.
What Tommy said was true. How could the Wibowos' golden child goes
around shopping with an unknown man? Although Leon is quite
good-looking, would his looks be useful? Is his handsomeness edible?
"Did I, Sucyanti, lowered my own standards?" she thought to herself.
Sucyanti was trapped in a sense of attachment and self-doubt.