Chapter 249 – Couple’s Outfit
“Little Brother Xu isn’t young anymore. It’s time for him to take a wife and have children. What do you think of Miss Yan?”
Yan Shuyun had been working at the Xu Family Fur Store for a time now, and she was diligent, hardworking, meticulous and careful. Liu Ke had seen all of this.
As for Yan Shuyun’s character and appearance, she was quite satisfied.
“I don’t have any particular thoughts. As long as Little Brother Xu likes her, I’ll be happy with anyone.”
Xu Hailin said, “In that case, why don’t we directly hire a matchmaker to go to Shaoyao Village and inquire?”
“No.”
Liu Ke thought for a moment and said, “Let’s first ask Little Brother Xu’s opinion. After getting Little Brother Xu’s consent, we can hire a matchmaker to make a trip to Shaoyao Village.”
“That works too.”
Before Yan Shuyun could even reach the door, she saw Yan Xiaosi and Long Yu walking in side by side.
“Xiaosi, why are you here?”
After asking Yan Xiaosi, she shifted her gaze to Long Yu, her body bending down, subconsciously about to salute Long Yu.
Daxing Town had a mix of people, and Long Yu’s identity was really unsuitable to be exposed.
Seeing Yan Shuyun bending over, Yan Xiaosi swiftly stepped forward and deftly extended a hand to support her up.
“Third Sister, Big Brother Long Hao came to Daxing Town on business, and I hitched a ride on his horse to pick you up.”
Long Yu watched her actions, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, his eyes flickering with a hint of appreciation.
This kid’s reaction was indeed quite keen.
Yan Shuyun was interrupted by her, then understood and looked at Long Yu, respectfully addressing him, “Big Brother Long Hao.”
“Mm.” Long Yu nodded slightly.
After greeting Long Yu, Yan Shuyun looked at Yan Xiaosi again and said, “I know the way back to Shaoyao Village, so why did you need to come pick me up? These past few days that I haven’t been home, are Mom and Big Sister and Second Sister doing well?”
“Not very well.”
Hearing these three words, Yan Shuyun’s heart instantly clenched, anxiously asking, “Xiaosi, did something happen?”
“The cave on Big Sister Peak caught fire the night before last…”
Yan Shuyun’s face turned deathly pale.
“Were Mom and Big Sister and Second Sister burned? How could a fire suddenly start?”
“Third Sister, don’t be anxious. Listen to me finish speaking first. Although the cave caught fire, Mom, Big Sister, and Second Sister are all fine. It’s just that we’ve lost our place to live again and can only rent a place at Brother Dazhuang’s house for now. Fortunately, Auntie Tian is kindhearted and takes care of us in every way.”
At these words, Yan Shuyun, Liu Xu, and the couple Liu Ke and Xu Hailin all let out a sigh of relief.
Seeing Yan Shuyun’s sad expression, Liu Xu hurriedly went to her side to comfort her.
“Miss Yan, don’t be too sad. It doesn’t matter if the residence and belongings were burned. As long as everyone is safe, that’s what counts.”
Liu Ke said, “That’s right, Shuyun. Since your family has suffered a mishap, you can come back to work the day after tomorrow instead. Stay home and rest for an extra day to keep your mom and two sisters company.”
Yan Shuyun was feeling sad, so receiving concern from Liu Xu and Liu Ke made her feel a bit better.
“Many thanks to Sister Liu Ke and Young Master Liu for your concern.”
The siblings were both comforting Yan Shuyun and had ignored Long Yu’s presence. Only Xu Hailin was paying attention to Long Yu. Seeing his extraordinary bearing that showed he was someone important, Xu Hailin cautiously asked Yan Xiaosi, “Young Master Yan, did this Master Long come in to buy clothing?”
Yan Xiaosi said, “Right. Boss Xu, whichever clothing is most expensive in your store, recommend that one to him.”
A person of Long Yu’s status shouldn’t be lacking in silver.
Long Yu glanced at Yan Xiaosi and said, “Why don’t you choose one for me instead?”
“Why should I choose for you?”
“It’s not like you haven’t chosen clothes for me before.”
This kind of response actually left Yan Xiaosi at a loss for words, finding it a bit hard to refuse.
“Well, all right then.”
Yan Xiaosi turned in a circle, extending a hand to point at a dark-colored robe hanging on the rack, with golden cloud patterns embroidered on the two sleeves and shoulders, and red thread borders on the cuffs and collar.
This kind of robe carried a hint of allure within its solemnity.
“That one then.”
She had noticed that Long Yu usually wore plain dark robes without extra embroidery. She suddenly really wanted to see what kind of demeanor Long Yu would have after changing into this kind of clothing that was solemn yet a bit showy.
Xu Hailin took that robe down and walked to Long Yu with it in hand.
“Master Long, would you like to try it on?”
Long Yu hadn’t come to buy clothes at all and originally wanted Xu Hailin to just wrap up the robe, but seeing Yan Xiaosi say to him with an expectant face, “Clothes that are too big or too small are uncomfortable to wear. Brother Long Hao, go try it on. Trying it on won’t take much time.”
Long Yu nodded in agreement, but before he took the clothes and walked to the fitting room, he pointed at a robe of the same style as the one in his hand, just two or three sizes smaller, and said to Xu Hailin, “Manager, please bring that one too.”
Xu Hailin did as he instructed.
Yan Xiaosi thought he was buying an extra set to give to Murong Qinjian or to bestow upon the five Dragon Guards by his side.
But unexpectedly, after he took the clothing from Xu Hailin, he directly stuffed it into her arms.
“You go try it on too.”
With the clothes unwittingly in her arms, Yan Xiaosi froze for a moment and said, “I don’t have money. I’m not buying clothes.”
“I’m buying it for you.”
“Can I choose not to accept unearned favors?”
Actually, what she wanted to say was that if Long Yu bought the exact same style for her, wouldn’t it become a couple’s outfit?
“No, this is a gift.”
Using his status as the War King to pressure her, Yan Xiaosi had no choice but to pout helplessly.
“Then can I change to a different style? This robe’s fabric is top-notch and too expensive, not very suitable for a country bumpkin like me.”
“No, buying you a set of robes is still within my means.”
With this not allowed and that not okay, Yan Xiaosi could only accept it reluctantly. Suddenly, one of her hands was grabbed by Long Yu and pulled toward the inner fitting room.
Although the Xu Family Fur Store was large, there was only one fitting room. Usually, customers buying clothes would line up to try them on.
Seeing that she was about to be pulled into the fitting room by Long Yu, Yan Xiaosi hurriedly arched her back, pushed her bottom hard backward, not letting Long Yu pull her inside.
“Brother Long Yu, you go in and change first. I’ll go after.”
Long Yu stopped, turning his head to look at her uncomprehendingly. “What are you afraid of? We’re both men.”
“The fitting room is too narrow. I’m afraid of crowding you.”
Long Yu sized up her frame.
“With your size, the two of us going in together won’t be crowded.”
With her wrist tightly gripped by him, hurting a bit, Yan Xiaosi said through gritted teeth, “Brother Long Yu, although the two of us are both men, we still need to avoid suspicion, lest people misunderstand that there’s some improper relationship between us.”
In front of Liu Ke and her husband, Liu Xu, and Yan Shuyun, only then did Long Yu release her wrist. He walked into the fitting room alone and quickly changed clothes, coming out neatly dressed.
The instant he walked out, Yan Xiaosi stared at him fixedly, dazed.
