Chinesetea Stories

Ranked #2 in #EastMeetsWest, 4 in #CulturalIdentity, #top 50 on #HongKong, #FamilySaga, #CrossRoads and #PastAndPresent on Wattpad! HONG KONG, 1984. AS THE CITY FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE, TWO AMBITIOUS SOULS FIND THEIR PATHS INTERTWINED. Toby Lee, a star designer, has spent his life embracing Western culture. Elizabeth "Lizzy" Howard, the heir to a British tea fortune, embodies the very blend of East and West he avoids. Hired to save her family's struggling business, their partnership is initially fraught with cultural misunderstanding. But as they journey through the vibrant streets of Hong Kong, from bustling dai-pai-dongs to serene hiking trails, they discover a profound connection that challenges their identities and forces them to confront the legacies they've inherited. Woven through their story is the timeless romance of Lizzy's parents in the 1950s and the tragic, centuries-old tale of a mixed-race artist in Canton. Linked across generations by the enduring power of love and a single jade pendant, they must learn that in times of great change, the bravest choice is not to flee, but to build something new together. The Jade Pendant is a rich, evocative saga about finding your place between worlds and the enduring power of love to navigate the most uncertain of times.

In this retelling of Meng Po, different narratives are woven to explore the theme of the myth about the mysterious granny who gives tea to souls before they move on to their next lives beyond the red bridge. All in all, an experimental take on this centuries old story. Enjoy! ^^