Zhou Rong was indeed nearby and came over quickly. She said in surprise, "Sister Yaoying is in the car?"
Ren Yaoying lifted the carriage curtain, held the hand of the maid, and walked out. She happily took Zhou Rong's hand and said, "Sister Rong'er, long time no see. How have you been recently?"
Ever since Ren Yaoying stepped out of the carriage, Zhou Wen's gaze had been fixed on her, not leaving her body for a moment. Ren Yaoying glanced at Zhou Wen, her face slightly flushed. She lowered her head and stepped forward, bowing softly, "Greetings, Master Zhou."
The gentle and soft voice made Zhou Wen feel numb in his heart, and he was unwilling to take his eyes off her.
At this time, Ren Yaohua also got out of the car and greeted the two brothers and sisters of the Zhou family politely.
Zhou Rong didn't like Ren Yaohua, so after greeting her, she ignored her and continued, "There's a teahouse not far away that only accepts women. There's a female storyteller inside. I've wanted to go there for a long time, but unfortunately I never had the chance. Today is a coincidence. Sister Yaoying, how about we go together? It's been a while since we last met, so let's catch up."
Zhou Wen saw the opportunity and made flexible arrangements: "I'll have someone go to the teahouse to take care of it for you."
Ren Yaohua stopped them, saying, "That's not necessary. We came to Yunyang City with our elders. It's against the rules to stay outside without their permission."
Zhou Rong was unhappy: "It's just the Lantern Festival in the first month of the lunar year. According to Yanbei's customs, women can go out and play with their sisters at this time."
Compared to Kyoto, Yanbei has slightly fewer restrictions on women. For example, women are allowed to travel in groups on festivals like the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Chinese Valentine's Day, the Zhongyuan Festival, and the Double Ninth Festival, and they usually have their brothers at home to accompany them and take care of them.
It was not long after the first lunar month and the festive atmosphere was still there, so there were still some women on Zhengyang Street, which is why Zhou Rong said this.
Ren Yaohua glanced at her calmly: "Miss Zhou, you also know that the Lantern Festival has passed, right?"
Seeing his sister's face full of dissatisfaction and about to retort, Zhou Wen, fearing a conflict, hurriedly said with a smile, "Miss Ren San has a point. How about this, doesn't Miss Ren San like Fu Man Lou's dim sum? I'll pick out some freshly baked ones for you. Also, I heard Fu Man Lou has recently introduced some new creations, so I'll buy some for you to take back. Why don't you two wait in the carriage first and take this opportunity to catch up?"
It's best not to hit someone who smiles at you. Zhou Wen was so polite and considerate that Ren Yaohua didn't want to offend him too much, so she softened her voice and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Zhou. However, I've already asked my maid to buy it, so I won't bother you anymore."
Zhou Wen laughed and said, "It's not a bother, it's not a bother. I'm the best at buying snacks." As he said that, he winked at the angry Zhou Rong and Ren Yaoying who was looking at her with a smile, then turned around and went into Fumanlou.
There was no need for the young master of the Zhou family to buy snacks. He did this just to give Ren Yaoying and Zhou Rong a chance to reminisce and talk. He meant well, so Ren Yaohua couldn't be angry.
Ren Yaohua politely asked them, "Why don't you wait in my carriage?"
Zhou Rong took Ren Yaoying's hand and refused coldly, "No need, I have my own carriage! Sister Yaoying, please get in my carriage!"
Ren Yaohua didn't force it, nodded and wanted to get in the car.
At this moment, several young men in gorgeous clothes walked out of a restaurant opposite. Ren Yaoying looked over there, then seemed to see something terrible. She hid behind Zhou Rong with a pale face.
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