Chapter 34: In his traditional field, mentoring was held in the highest esteem.

If Emanuel casually claimed anyone as his teacher, how would his students react? They would be expected to accept a young girl as their teacher's mentor.

Doubts began to surface and Emanuel was left speechless.

He couldn't help but feel twisted amusement at Melany's audacity.

She had encountered bold characters before, but none like her.

Moving the pot right under their noses was pure audacity.

Melany was making a scene in her own domain, treating Emanuel as if he were invisible.

He wiped the blade on his apron, ready to respond, when a pair of gentle hands rested on his shoulder, guided him to a chair, and placed him on the table.

a cup of black tea in your hands.

You still get upset at your age.

If a dog bites you, you're going to bite it back.

Allison's defining trait was her fierce loyalty.

If only Melany and Colton caused problems, it would be manageable.

But with the outsiders now involved, the stakes had changed.

Even if those three outsiders respected Emanuel and recognized Allison, they would no doubt whisper behind his back.

That would tarnish the reputation he had built over decades.

to destroy her was out of the

try to stop me,

men looked skeptically, Allison said: You didn't ask me for a tea set with a pretty print Today I've had some time, so I decided to make one to

group was

one

by the rarity of the technique

stamping technique was reserved for royal ceremonies and was

struggled to acquire

is complex

sets, they represent

marvel of design, combining distinctiveness

but together they created a

older member of the group explained: Tea sets made with

a work of art, and collecting a complete set requires mastery of calligraphy, painting, engraving

these skills

was necessary to intricately carve

could

even someone with as much experience as Emanuel

Emanuel began to laugh, excited beyond

moment for years, insisting

was about

put down his cup and cast a disdainful glance at his

me a patterned set, my current set is like a

The others were stunned.

was known for treating his creations like

enthusiasm demonstrated the confidence

young woman really be a hidden master? Emanuel eagerly gathered his prized tools, his carving knives, and his finest clay, and eagerly set

others, aware of the importance of the moment, rushed to offer their

even made a call to get more

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