The five Fu brothers plus Li Congzhi made up six tall and handsome young men in brocade robes, all of whom were quite good-looking and could easily attract the attention of young ladies on the street.

A young lady from a wealthy family sent her maid to deliver a handkerchief to Zhou Sanfu. Among the group of young men, Zhou Sanfu was the most elegant, and even when everyone stood together, he stood out at a glance.

Some people are like that; no matter what the environment or how many people are around, they can always stand out. Although all five of the brothers are good-looking, Zhou Sanfu is still the most eye-catching one among them.

Dafu, Erfu, Sifu, and Wufu were used to this scene. Although they felt a little sour, they weren't jealous.

Zhou Sanfu never accepted handkerchiefs from others. He wasn't planning to get married anytime soon, nor did he want to have an affair with any young lady, so naturally he couldn't accept their gifts.

However, before Zhou Sanfu could refuse, Chen Yueru narrowed her eyes, pulled the maid aside to talk, and gave her a confident warning despite her lack of justification.

"This young man is already engaged to me, and we will get married next spring. Tell your young lady to keep her eyes open and not compete with others for a man, otherwise it will damage her reputation."

Although social customs are more open nowadays, women still value their reputation. When Chen Yueru told her that Zhou Sanfu was already engaged and the wedding date had been chosen, the young lady naturally couldn't pester him any longer and left reluctantly.

On the way back after viewing the house, Zhou Sanfu deliberately walked very slowly, falling behind the others. Chen Yueru, thinking she was being discreet, also walked very slowly, keeping pace with Zhou Sanfu.

Zhou Sanfu smiled faintly, turned his head to look at her and said in a low voice, "We're engaged, and we'll get married next spring?"

Chen Yueru was taken aback at first, then her face immediately turned a deep purplish-red. She stomped her foot in annoyance and said, "How did you hear that? I deliberately stood far away."

“I’ve been practicing martial arts for the past few years, and my hearing has improved.” Zhou Sanfu looked at her with a half-smile.

Chen Yueru turned and ran in anger, but after a few steps she felt she shouldn't do that. How could she run away?

Since things have already come to a head, and she likes Sanfu, it's bound to be clear sooner or later, so why not settle it now? Why wait until later?

So she ran back, staring intently at Zhou Sanfu, and said, word by word, "Brother Sanfu, let me tell you the truth. I've fallen for you. Back in the capital, I liked you. It's been two years now, and after much thought, I've made up my mind. I want to marry you. So tell me, will you marry me?"