Xiaoxiao and Yang Ming asked their elder sister-in-law to look after the children, and the two headed for the county town for a major shopping spree.
They looked here and there, bought this and that, seeming to be in very good spirits.
Suddenly, Xiaoxiao pulled Yang Ming to one side, adopting a secretive manner, and whispered, "Husband, who do you think those two are?"
Yang Ming followed where his wife was pointing, peered out, and his eyes widened in surprise, his reaction no less astonished than Xiaoxiao’s; how could those two be together?
"Husband, let’s follow them," Xiaoxiao said, excited like she had stumbled upon a huge piece of gossip. She had actually seen Wang Xiangxiang and Han Yongsheng shopping together. This was practically a date! She simply had to follow and see what was happening.
"This...isn’t this a bit inappropriate?" Yang Ming hesitated, as trailing someone truly wasn’t the act of a gentleman.
Xiaoxiao pouted; her husband was really so old-fashioned. "What’s wrong with that? Aren’t you close to Master Chu? Shouldn’t you be going to see what is actually going on for his sake?"
"Hurry up, or we’ll lose them." Xiaoxiao pulled Yang Ming and they followed behind.
Seeing Han Yonggui and Wang Xiangxiang enter the Silver Pavilion, Xiaoxiao was about to follow when Yang Ming pulled her back, "Wife, if we just walk in , won’t we be discovered?"
"Oh, right, right." Xiaoxiao quickly took a handkerchief out of her pocket, intending to cover her face with it, but no matter how she arranged it, it didn’t seem right. Then a lightbulb went off, "Husband, when we go in later, let’s buy two fans. The weather is getting warmer anyway, and it won’t be strange for each of us to hold a fan to block our faces."
Fortunately, this Silver Pavilion was the largest in the area, not only selling jewelry. She was simply too clever. The two went inside and quickly bought two fans. They found a discreet corner, held the fans in front of their faces, pretending to look at the merchandise, but in fact, they were all ears.
On Wang Xiangxiang and Han Yongsheng’s side
Xiao’er, upon seeing their attire, knew they were from an affluent family and greeted them with a beaming smile, "What can I do for you two guests today?"
"Do you have any novel jewelry?" Han Yongsheng asked.
"Speaking of novel jewelry, our store is proud of a pair of rings. You two are a perfect match of talent and beauty, a couple made in heaven; those rings are the most suitable for you both...." Xiao’er assumed Wang Xiangxiang and Han Yongsheng were a couple and kept praising how well-matched they were.
Wang Xiangxiang listened with a face full of displeasure and quickly interrupted Xiao’er, "Stop, stop, stop, we’re not in that kind of relationship, so stop flattering us with such words, it’s pointless, and besides, you might scare off a potential jewelry sale."
Xiao’er smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, the two of you, I was unaware."
Hearing Xiao’er say that he and Wang Xiangxiang made a great match, Han Yongsheng was quite pleased. He thought about his and Wang Xiangxiang’s appearances, and indeed, they were a good match. He wore a smile on his lips, "Show us those novel rings then."
"Certainly," Xiao’er replied, leading the two to the area displaying rings and brought out the exquisite pair of rings, presenting them to both.
Seeing the pair of rings, Wang Xiangxiang smiled knowingly; she knew it would be , these were the ones designed by Xiaoxiao.
"This isn’t suitable for gifting, don’t buy it. Let’s look at something else."
"Why?" Han Yongsheng was puzzled; he had taken a liking to them, and it was the first time he had seen such unique jewelry. He wanted to purchase it.