Chapter 1441: Chapter 1444: This Must Be Your Boyfriend (1)
Regarding Shen Qiu, Yang Chuxia had nothing more to say. She had just talked about this matter with Yang Dayong the day before, and the very next day, news spread through the town that the two of them had first gone to the cloth shop, then to the rouge store, and afterwards, they probably would dine at Judeau Pavilion.
After learning of this, Yang Dayong followed the crowd directly to Judeau Pavilion.
The Zhang Family was a prominent household in the town, and Yang Chuxia, fearing Yang Dayong would be at a disadvantage by going alone, thought it over and decided to take Yang Qingtong with her to the town.
It was quite a coincidence, just as Yang Dayong entered Judeau Pavilion and began going up the stairs, he ran into Shen Qiu and the Eldest Young Master of the first branch of the Zhang Family coming downstairs, and Young Master Zhang’s hand was openly draped over Shen Qiu’s shoulder, eventually sliding to her waist.
Yang Chuxia could only sigh. Were these two a bit too bold? They were still outside, in a restaurant no less, and here they were, arm in arm. Was that really appropriate?
Shen Qiu was shocked to see Yang Dayong, but she quickly regained her composure, and to Yang Chuxia’s surprise, she actually took Young Master Zhang’s arm in front of Dayong and said, "Dayong, what brings you to town? You didn’t even tell me. Let me introduce you. This is my sworn brother, the Eldest Young Master from the first branch of the Zhang Family, whom I recognized when I came to town."
While introducing him, Shen Qiu reminded herself not to panic, not to panic. The time for a real choice had not yet come. The woman from the Zhang Family was not dead yet, but it would be soon, just a little longer. If the woman was still not dead after the New Year, making a choice then wouldn’t be too late. So, at this moment, she absolutely must not arouse Dayong’s suspicions, lest all be lost in the end.
Sworn brother!
Sworn brother!
Yang Chuxia’s ears were ringing with these words.
So the custom of ’sworn’ relatives had such a long history, dating back to ancient times.
Yang Dayong’s face darkened as he glanced at Young Master Zhang and said nothing.
Shen Qiu went on to introduce Dayong to Zhang, "Brother Zhang, this is a neighbor from my time in Yangshu Village, named Yang Dayong. His family runs a carpentry business."
In her understanding, the toys and chairs Dayong made were considered carpentry work, and naturally, in her heart, families like the Zhangs who ran shops held more prestige.
Upon hearing that Yang Dayong was a carpenter, Young Master Zhang’s face showed disdain, "So he is just a carpenter after all."
Yang Dayong, upon hearing the exchange between them, felt his face darken to an extent that could not darken further. Shen Qiu’s introduction clearly regarded him as merely a neighbor, not as a fiancé who had exchanged tokens of betrothal.
Listening to the conversation among them, Yang Chuxia also felt that there was something off about Shen Qiu’s words. Was this introduction too conservative, trying not to make clear to either side?
If that was the case, she might as well add fuel to the fire, to prevent Shen Qiu from later denying the engagement and clinging to Uncle Dayong.
"Shen Qiu, it seems he is more your lover than your sworn brother," Yang Chuxia took a step forward. "Look at you, even your lips are swollen. And what’s this about recognizing him upon coming to town? You knew him years ago, didn’t you?"
Her words caused Shen Qiu’s face to change color. This Yang Chuxia was simply her nemesis, always spoiling her plans.
Young Master Zhang also felt embarrassed by her bold statement.
"When you came out with Young Master Zhang to buy jewelry and clothes, did you tell him that you were already betrothed?"
Yang Chuxia was gambling, betting on whom Shen Qiu would ultimately choose between Yang Dayong and the Eldest Young Master of the Zhang Family.
"Xiaxia, what nonsense are you talking about? Young Master Zhang is my sworn brother, and isn’t it normal for him to give me a few pieces of jewelry and clothes?"