Song Ning sat in the shop for a short while before leaving with Xie Linzhou.
Xia Shiyang was still there when Xiao Cui came out.
Xia Shiyang stepped forward with a smile: "Miss Xiao Cui, I'd like to buy some styles that young women like. Could you please recommend a couple?"
"What season and occasion is it worn?"
"I need everyday clothes, for all four seasons."
Xiao Cui's eyelids twitched. If she buys these now, they might be out of style next year. Why buy so many?
However, she didn't say anything more; she would make money whenever she could, and she wouldn't be polite.
"Come with me."
Xiao Cui picked the most expensive items, since the owner had said there was no need to be polite. Xia Shiyang was an official and his family was wealthy, so she figured it was a charity donation for their shop.
"These were selected according to your request. The total is one hundred and fifty taels of silver. Please go to the counter to settle the bill."
Xia Shiyang didn't hesitate. He took the clothes and went to the counter, where he actually paid the bill.
Xiao Cui's lips twitched. What kind of sucker was this?
Not only that, but when he left, he thanked her, smiling as if he had received some kind of treasure.
No wonder she can be friends with her son-in-law, she's really... unpredictable.
In the evening, Xiao Cui went to Xiangyunlou for dinner, where Song Ning and Xie Linzhou were both present.
"You're back just in time. I was just about to send someone to fetch you. The kitchen has developed some new dishes today, so you should try them out."
I had just sat down when Xia Shiyang arrived again.
"Sorry I'm late."
Song Ning smiled and said, "It's not late. The dishes haven't all been served yet. You've come at the perfect time."
Xia Shiyang glanced at Xiao Cui across from him and smiled, "I've already delivered the clothes that Miss Xiao Cui recommended to me during the day. They are indeed very nice. Thank you, Miss Xiao Cui."
Xiao Cui smiled professionally: "It's all the least I can do, no need to thank me."
Anyway, I've made the money, as long as they don't come back to return the goods.
The meal went very well, with the four of them chatting and laughing.
Xiao Cui has been going back to her own house recently. Song Ning originally wanted to send someone to deliver it, but Xiao Cui refused.
"No need, it's not far from my home, I'll be back soon."
"Let's still send it off."
Xia Shiyang suddenly popped his head up: "How about... I go deliver it?"
"No need, no need, there are plenty of people on the street, I can walk quickly on the main road."
After saying that, fearing that the man might say something else, he quickly turned and ran away.
Her place is indeed not far from here, and this is the capital, right under the emperor's nose. There are troops patrolling at night, so what could possibly happen?
Walking down the street, I breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
Just as I was about to see my house, and had just crossed an alleyway, my arm was suddenly grabbed by a hand that reached out from the shadows and pulled sharply.
"You... um..."
Xiao Cui was furious! Why was this person so persistent?
She wanted to take a bite, but the man seemed to sense her intention and stood up instantly.
"Are you sick? Are you sick?!"
"You guessed right, I am sick."
......
"release."
"Don't loosen it."
Do you really think I can't do anything to you? You're just bullying a weak woman like me?
"No, I didn't mean to bully you, I just... missed you."
Xiao Cui got goosebumps all over.
Master, please cease your supernatural powers.
"Can you please stop saying such disgusting things?"
The man froze: "Disgusting?
"Ugh, it's disgusting, so let go."
Despite being told that, the man remained unmoved, tightened his grip on his arm, and whispered, "Actually... I want to take responsibility for you..."
"Stop, shut up, I don't want to hear it."
They were so afraid she'd cling to them back then, and now they're talking about taking responsibility? It's laughable. She doesn't care.
Why are you avoiding me? You...don't like me that much?
"Yes, I don't like you. I wouldn't like you even if I liked a dog."
Even if she forced herself on him back then, he's a man, so he must have had the strength to push her away, right?
He's a complete scoundrel!
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Xiao Cui raised her foot and stomped hard on his foot: "You're a scoundrel. I'll never like someone like you in my life."
Feeling the pressure on her waist finally ease, Xiao Cui shoved the man away, took a few steps back, and said in a low voice, "I'm begging you, please don't come looking for me again, okay?"
The man remained silent for a long time, and Xiao Cui ignored him and went straight out of the alley.
Back home, I glanced at the things in my room and sighed.
She was truly drunk; she had never imagined having anything to do with him.
If things had been like they were back then, and she had acted as if nothing had happened, she wouldn't have developed any feelings for him now.
Habits are truly terrifying; after just a few visits, she found herself keeping the person in her heart.
"That dog of a man, he's such a bad omen."
......
From that day on, the man never came to see her again. While she breathed a sigh of relief, she still felt a little disappointed.
But this disappointment quickly dissipated; the business at the shop was enough to keep her busy, and she didn't have time to think about anything else.
Without that person's harassment, Xiao Cui felt that the whole world was wonderful.
A month passed, and she had almost forgotten about it when Song Ning suddenly came running over excitedly.
"Xiao Cui, we need to expand our business."
"What kind of business?"
"I never thought of making wedding dresses for newlyweds before. But these past few days, several families around me have mentioned that they are having weddings, and that's when I thought about it."
"Our boss is so clever. In the future, I'm afraid all the brides in the capital will want us to make their wedding dresses."
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