"You even know about Phoenix Tea, Mr. Roberts?" Alex' eyes glinted with subtle admiration.
This made Michel feel a bit strange.In his mind, if there was to be admiration, it should be him admiring Alex. It wasn't that he looked down on Alex; it was just that, from a young age, he had always excelled beyond his peers. This belief was deeply rooted and couldn't be easily changed just because he showed respect.
However, despite the odd feeling, Michel didn't feel displeased. Instead, he elevated Alex' status in his mind even more.
"Mr. Watson, you're too kind." Michel nodded gracefully, the slight surprise on his face slowly fading, replaced by a sense of mutual respect.
"My interest in tea culture is largely influenced by my mentor. I remember three years ago, I happened to acquire ten boxes of famous tea and gifted them to my mentor. He was very pleased at first but showed a hint of regret after tasting them all. I still vividly remember him saying..."