Chen Cang returned under cover of night. Before he even entered the house, he could hear lighthearted chatter and laughter from inside.
He pushed open the door to find Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin seated around three sides of the round table, each propping up her head and leaning forward, their faces close together.
They seemed to be discussing something private. At the sight of Chen Cang, they all fell silent at once and looked at him with differing expressions.
Qing Lin was the most natural of the three. She sweetly called him "Young Master," her smile so infectious that anyone who saw it could not help smiling along.
Xiao Yi Xian's smile was gentle and tender, her eyes curved with affection. Like a young wife newly married, every smile and movement carried a distinctive charm.
Xun'er smiled softly as well, though a trace of quiet grievance lingered in her clear eyes. She had long prepared herself for what would happen between Chen Cang and Xiao Yi Xian, but now that the day had truly come, she still felt somewhat emotional. It was only natural for some of those feelings to show when she saw the man himself.
But that was all. In some respects, this girl was clever and quick-witted; in others, she was utterly single-minded, even stubborn. Once she had made up her mind, she devoted herself wholeheartedly.
Besides, she knew her circumstances differed from those of ordinary girls, so she would not quibble over such things.
"It's been seven days, and you've finally finished your work, Brother Chen Cang. We were just planning to browse the markets tomorrow. Now that you're back, you can't miss out."
Xun'er rose and walked over to Chen Cang, inviting him with a radiant smile. Out of Xiao Yi Xian