Chapter 420 Ding Yuehua's Engagement
Shu Yu said mysteriously, "It's an imported item that I acquired by chance."
Zhao Xi became even more curious. "Let me see it, and I'll appraise it for you and see how much it's worth, so you don't get scammed on the black market."
Shu Yu certainly couldn't produce any; the only imported item she had was sunflower seeds.
She knew the value of this item, but others didn't. Even the people in the black market didn't know; they couldn't possibly appraise it.
So she needs to bring out other valuable treasures, which she doesn't have yet, but she'll make them herself another day.
Therefore, she said to Zhao Xi with a serious expression, "The thing is not here. I hid it. I will be able to get it in a few days."
Zhao Xi was somewhat disappointed. "Alright."
Shu Yu let out a breath. "Alright, I'm leaving now."
Her silhouette looked quite dashing, even light as she left the Meng family courtyard.
However, as soon as she stepped outside, her steps quickened.
A month? That's a really short time.
But actually, she doesn't have much left to do; now she'd rather spend more time with her family. Although Meng Yunzheng said he'd be back in three months, nothing is absolute, and who knows what unexpected things might happen?
Back home, Shu Yu found it hard to fall asleep, a rare occurrence for her, and finally managed to close her eyes around midnight.
The next day, Shu Yu woke up feeling listless. She slapped her face hard twice to wake herself up before carrying her things to Yi Ren Ge.
It was still early, so she rested in the shop for a while before Mrs. Deng came over.
Sitting in the fitting room, Ms. Deng felt inexplicably nervous.
Shu Yu naturally noticed, probably because she hadn't seen her cousin for a long time, and especially since Chang Shi's status was different now, which made her feel unusually uncomfortable.
Shu Yu was always very attentive to her guests, and while doing her makeup, she chatted with Deng to distract her.
As they talked, the topic naturally shifted to Ding Yuehua.
As a mutual friend, her presence was naturally strong.
Shu Yu also learned that Ding Yuehua had gotten engaged in just over ten days.
The news came rather suddenly, and Shu Yu was taken aback for a moment. "When?"
“Just yesterday,” said Madam Deng. “The groom is the third son of the Fan family in our county. It is said that he took the initiative to ask his parents to propose marriage to the Ding family.”
According to Deng, Shu Yu also deserves credit for this.
Although Ding Yuehua was capable in the past, she rarely faced outsiders because she was dissatisfied with her appearance. Even though she managed part of the Ding family's business, she mostly gave advice behind the scenes, while the business negotiations in public were handled by the Ding family's stewards.
Therefore, many wealthy families in the county knew of Ding Yuehua, but not many had actually met her.
The Fan and Ding families had little business dealings, and when they did have gatherings, it was usually the eldest son of the Ding family who attended; the third son had never even met Ding Yuehua.
But things are different now. Shu Yu did Ding Yuehua's makeup twice and found a style and clothes that suited her face shape and features. Ding Yuehua's temperament is now completely different. Not to mention anything else, the confidence she exudes makes her seem like a different person.
She no longer hid behind the scenes; even with the scar on her forehead still visible, she could still appear in public with bandages on. This scene was witnessed by Young Master Fan, and the next day, the Fan family came to the Ding family to discuss marriage.
The Ding family was satisfied with the other party, but still arranged for their children to meet.
(End of this chapter)
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