The Green Tea Omega Has Turned Bad - Chapter 40

During the second break after class, Yan Xia was called to the office by the English teacher.

Once she was far enough away, Shang Wandong took out her phone and searched for the word “Tea Art” (Chayi) on Baidu.

Baidu Baike answered her as follows: “Tea Art is a form of culture. Based on the foundation of excellent Chinese culture, tea art has extensively absorbed and borrowed from other art forms, extending into fields such as literature and art, forming a Chinese tea culture with strong national characteristics… Tea art includes: selecting tea, choosing water, brewing techniques, the art of teaware, and the selection and creation of the environment.”

Shang Wandong frowned, sensing that something was not quite right.

The “Tea Art Studies” they were talking about and traditional tea art probably didn’t refer to the same thing.

Shang Wandong exited the browser and looked at the green chat app on her phone, her eyes flickering.

Lu Yixing, who was playing a game with her headphones in, suddenly felt her phone vibrate as a WeChat message popped up at the top.

Shang Wandong: “Are you there?” Shang Wandong: “[Screenshot of Baidu Baike.jpg]” Shang Wandong: “Is it this kind of tea art?”

Lu Yixing’s hand slipped, her positioning faltered, and she was headshotted from a distance by an opponent.

She didn’t care about the game anymore; she exited immediately and began typing furiously.

Lu Yixing: “Are you freaking kidding me! I’m sitting right in front of you! Can’t you just ask me directly?!” Lu Yixing: “You owe me my ‘Chicken Dinner’!!! Arghhhhh!”

Shang Wandong corrected her rigorously: “The person sitting directly in front of me is Yan Xia, not you. Correctly speaking, you are in front and to the side.” Shang Wandong: “What chicken? Steamed pot chicken or numbing pepper chicken?”

Lu Yixing: “[Speechless Beauty meme.jpg]” Lu Yixing: “This is exactly why I hate chatting with you! You internet culture desert!”

Shang Wandong sent a sticker back: “[Crying cat head.jpg]”

Lu Yixing’s pupils dilated in shock. She looked back at Shang Wandong as if she’d seen a ghost.

Shang Wandong looked back at her with a cold, expressionless face, staring at her for a moment while holding her phone.

Lu Yixing looked at her phone, then at the frost-covered Shang Wandong. She turned back around and typed rapidly: “Was your phone stolen? You never used to send stickers!” “Speak! Where did that sticker come from?”

Shang Wandong: “Yan Xia sent it to me.” Shang Wandong: “It was cute, so I saved it.”

Lu Yixing nearly spat blood: “I’ve sent you so many cute Samoyed stickers before and I never saw you save a single one!”

Shang Wandong: “.” Shang Wandong: “You haven’t answered my previous question yet.”

Lu Yixing was losing it: “So why can’t you just ask me out loud???”

Shang Wandong: “I don’t want Fu Yuan to find out.”

Lu Yixing: “…Fine.” Lu Yixing: “You searched for the wrong thing. It’s not that tea art. You should search for ‘Green Tea Bitch’ (Lü Cha Biao).”

Shang Wandong followed the advice, opened the search engine, and typed in those three words.

She opened a random encyclopedia site, and it read:

“What is a ‘Green Tea Bitch’? Everyone is familiar with green tea, but what exactly is a ‘Green Tea Bitch’? Let the editor guide you through it. ‘Green Tea Bitch’ generally refers to girls who appear pure and quiet on the outside, habitually acting pitiful, considerate, and innocent, but are actually calculating behind the scenes and toy with other people’s feelings. Those who have mastered ‘green tea’ behavior are called ‘Tea Art Masters.’ You might be surprised how could a ‘Green Tea Bitch’ like to toy with feelings? But that is the truth; the editor is also very surprised. So, that’s the deal with ‘Green Tea Bitches.’ Don’t you find it amazing? After reading today’s content, what are your thoughts? Welcome to tell the editor in the comments section and discuss together.”

Shang Wandong: “…”

Pitiful? Likes to toy with other people’s feelings?

Was Yan Xia really that kind of person?

She knit her brows deeply, her lips pressed into a straight line.

After waiting a long time for a reply from Shang Wandong, Lu Yixing closed WeChat and immediately restarted a match of PUBG.

However, five minutes after joining the queue, the message box popped up again.

Shang Wandong: “Yan Xia isn’t that kind of person. She is very good.” Shang Wandong: “She didn’t toy with me.”

Lu Yixing’s phone fell onto the desk with a thud: “…………”

What kind of shocking statement was that?!

Accepting her fate amidst the curses of her teammates, she closed the game and tremblingly replied: “Toy? Toy with you how?”

Shang Wandong: “Toying with feelings, playing mind games.” Shang Wandong repeated stubbornly: “She didn’t.”

Lu Yixing understood now and replied: “I didn’t mean to imply Yan Xia isn’t good.” She explained further: “Actually, ‘Green Tea’ was originally a derogatory term, but with the development of internet culture, it has slowly become a neutral meme. Many people even compete to imitate it.” Lu Yixing: “As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings, then she’s a ‘good’ green tea.”

Shang Wandong: “I see. Thank you.” Shang Wandong: “Then how can you tell if someone is a green tea?”

Lu Yixing: “Ummm, it’s like… that kind of person who is frail, pure, and acts pitiful on purpose. They intentionally drive a wedge between the person they like and their rivals, always speaking with hidden sarcasm, and loving to destroy other people’s relationships.”

After hearing the summary, Shang Wandong compared it to Yan Xia point by point and felt it didn’t match at all.

First of all, Yan Xia wasn’t frail or pitiful; she was someone who could knock down four or five Alphas by herself.

Secondly, Yan Xia had never instigated trouble or destroyed anyone’s relationship.

Thinking of this, Shang Wandong nodded with satisfaction, feeling that this matter had absolutely nothing to do with her.

At that moment, Lu Yixing said gloomily: “Because of you, I lost two games and I’m about to be reported by my teammates.”

Shang Wandong: “…Sorry.” Shang Wandong: “WeChat Transfer: 250.00”

Lu Yixing felt like that specific amount was an insult (calling her an idiot), but she accepted it instantly.

Lu Yixing: “Look at you, we’re all classmates. Ask me anytime if you have questions!”

Shang Wandong thought for a moment and added: “Don’t tell Yan Xia.”

Lu Yixing: “Understood!”

Meanwhile, in the English office.

Yan Xia’s eyes widened in surprise: “A speech competition?!”

“Yes. You don’t need to be too nervous; it’s just a provincial competition held in the neighboring city.”

The English teacher smiled kindly and picked up the composition paper on the desk. “I saw the essay you handed in this morning. It’s written at a very high level. The phrasing and sentence structures are very smooth—much better than the vast majority of the class.”

Yan Xia smiled politely while thinking guiltily: I’ve passed the IELTS before… for these high schoolers, this is practically cheating.

“I also looked at your midterm essay. It’s very logical, with clear pros and cons. You’ve specifically practiced your handwriting, haven’t you?” the English teacher said. “So I want you to go out and challenge yourself, gain some experience. It will be good for your future studies.”

Yan Xia nodded. She was actually quite interested in this.

Firstly, for this kind of high school competition, her spoken English wouldn’t be an issue; she should be able to bring home a ranking.

Secondly, the school placed great importance on provincial competitions. If the female lead won and it was announced to the whole school, she could establish an “academic star” image and hold her head high.

The English teacher asked with a smile, “How are you considering it?”

Yan Xia blinked and asked obediently, “Teacher, I want to know, is anyone else from our class participating?”

The English teacher said, “You, and Luo Qiyuan.”

Luo Qiyuan? The female lead’s former “white moonlight” crush?!

At the thought of participating in a competition with her, Yan Xia felt incredibly awkward, her toes practically curling.

Seeing her poor expression, the English teacher asked in confusion, “What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing.” Yan Xia asked another question on her mind, “Teacher, isn’t Wandong participating in the speech?”

With Shang Wandong’s level, it was impossible for her not to be qualified.

The English teacher froze and sighed. “Wandong’s spoken English is very good, but I’ve asked her several times before, and she has never shown any interest in participating.”

Yan Xia nodded. “I see…” She thought for a moment and said softly, “Teacher, I’ll participate.”

The English teacher was very happy to hear this and gave her a hearty pat on the shoulder. “Great! Then I’ll go register you! Prepare well these next few days. Get ready to go to the neighboring city next Friday. Contact me anytime if you have questions.”

She added Yan Xia on WeChat and sent over some materials regarding the speech competition.

Back in the classroom, many people looked up at her with eyes full of curiosity and speculation.

Yan Xia didn’t care; she walked straight to her seat and found Lu Yixing chatting with someone on WeChat.

Seeing her return, Lu Yixing greeted her in a great mood: “You’re back! What did the teacher want with you?”

Yan Xia stepped past her and sat down. “She asked if I wanted to participate in a speech competition.”

“The provincial one?” Lu Yixing said loudly. “You’re pretty amazing. I heard that gives extra points for the college entrance exam. Many people want to go but aren’t qualified.”

Many people nearby heard her and widened their eyes in surprise.

Yan Xia nodded. “I’ve already signed up.”

“Awesome,” Lu Yixing said with a smile. “When is the competition? I’ll definitely come support you then.”

Yan Xia said, “I leave for Xi City on Friday, prepare for a day, and the competition is on Sunday.”

Lu Yixing: “So you’ll be gone for three days?”

Yan Xia nodded. “Supposedly.”

Lu Yixing said brightly, “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get a glowing sign made for you! We’ll make sure you have the best presence!”

Yan Xia didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Thank you.”

The news that Yan Xia was participating in the competition spread through the class like wildfire.

Most people didn’t think much of it, and some were even pessimistic, feeling she couldn’t possibly get a high ranking Yan Xia’s English grades might be good, but her speaking ability might not be, and she had never participated in such a competition before, so she lacked experience.

Besides, every time their school competed, the best they usually got was second place.

Although Hucheng No. 1 High School was an old-brand school in the city with many talents, this was a provincial competition after all. The key high schools from other cities were all excellent and not to be underestimated.

Particularly Xi City No. 2 High School, which had won the championship for two consecutive years.

On the school forum, a thread about the speech competition appeared.

0L: Guys, according to a reliable source, Luo Qiyuan is participating in the Grade 11 group this time. 1L: !!! Our Yuanyuan! I remember she was second last time, right? 2L: Yuanyuan, fighting! Wifey loves you (heart fingers) 3L: Is it only Luo Qiyuan in the Grade 11 group? No one else? Any insiders want to leak something? 4L: I heard from Class A that there’s also Yan Xia… this source isn’t guaranteed. 5L: Matches my info. The Class A English teacher called Yan Xia to the office; it must be for this. 6L: Ugh, why is this Yan Xia everywhere? It’s truly annoying for a girl like me. 7L: …What can Yan Xia even do, be a vase (eye candy)?? 8L: Don’t just hate on her, she’s ranked 10th in the whole school (doge). 9L: Is our school out of people? We’re doomed… Why don’t they let Goddess Shang go? She could definitely win. 12L: The school flower doesn’t want to go herself; don’t force her. 15L: Even so, you can’t let Yan Xia go… I feel like it’s embarrassing for our school. 20L: This is so frustrating. I don’t know where you all get such a big prejudice against Yan Xia? When she came to our class to share study tips, she seemed very quiet and gentle, and her smile was quite cute. She feels like just a “soft girl.” 21L: Yeah… I also think she’s quite nice, and the love letter incident was debunked—Yan Xia didn’t write it. 24L: Oh, look, the Yan-worshippers are here to clean up her image? Did the person herself bring her fan club overnight? 30L: Hilarious. People are actually protecting a “green tea” like Yan Xia! Her pestering Luo Qiyuan in our class wasn’t a matter of just a day or two; do you really think people are blind? Who knows if that love letter thing was real or fake? Just think about it. 32L: And now Yan-somebody is tangling with Shang Wandong in an unclear way. Do I even need to say what her deal is? Hee hee.

The argument went on for dozens of floors until the “Hot” tag appeared next to the title.

The original poster replied: “…Why does an argument break out every time Yan Xia is mentioned? Is she some kind of traffic magnet? Shocked.” 105L: She’s the top-tier figure of our school after Shang Wandong. The number one person for drama and anti-fans. Can’t afford to mess with her, can’t afford to mess with her!

Yan Xia was completely unaware of the storm about her on the forum. Before the bell rang for class, she turned around and knocked on Shang Wandong’s desk.

Shang Wandong looked up and asked, “What is it?”

Yan Xia rested her chin on her hand and looked at her expectantly. “Why aren’t you participating in the speech competition?”

Shang Wandong was stunned.

Yan Xia puffed out her cheeks, looking pitiful. “I wanted to participate together with Sister.”

Shang Wandong looked away and shook her head. She said softly, “I am not suited for speeches.”

Yan Xia’s eyes went round. “Why?”

Shang Wandong explained, “Judges have said that my emotions are too flat, my tone lacks fluctuation, and I lack a sense of upward-reaching inspiration. It is very difficult to make the audience empathize.”

Yan Xia murmured, “I see…” Shang Wandong’s cold “AI style” indeed wouldn’t be easy to get high marks in a speech.

She lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembling like two small fans.

“But if I go, I’ll be gone for three days…” Yan Xia whispered. “Three whole days without seeing each other.”

Shang Wandong pursed her lips and said, “On the day of the competition, I will go to the scene to cheer for you.”

“Okay.” Yan Xia didn’t force her. she held out her pinky finger. “Then you must come.”

Shang Wandong hooked her pinky and gave it a gentle shake. “I will.”

Yan Xia smiled, her eyes curving, and said casually, “By the way, did you know Luo Qiyuan is going too? Is her English very good?”

Shang Wandong’s movements paused.

Yan Xia blinked. “What’s wrong?”

Shang Wandong said expressionlessly, “She is the English Class Representative.”

“I see…” Yan Xia realized, smiling. “Then I can exchange some speech competition experience with her later. What do you think?”

Shang Wandong looked at her for a while, her gaze darkening.

“No,” she said abruptly. “You ask me.”

Her fingers were suddenly gripped tight. Yan Xia felt a subtle surge of joy in her heart, but she feigned confusion. “But aren’t you not going…?”

Shang Wandong’s face was cold and firm. “I’m going.”

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