Beside him sat a young gentleman in white, with delicate features. Shi Chun, who was serving tea and water, had just noticed them when the gentleman in white smiled at Dongliang Ying behind the counter and said, "Liang Ying."
Dongliang Ying recognized him immediately, her cousin from her maternal uncle's family, Fan Wuzhe.
Far from home, they hadn't seen each other for several years, so upon recognition, she exclaimed with delight, "Cousin, why have you come?"
Saying that, she quickly stepped out from behind the counter to pay her respects.
Fan Wuzhe looked her up and down with a cheerful smile and said, "It's been years, you've grown into a young lady, almost didn't recognize you."
Dong Wenshu gestured with a raised hand to indicate they had things to say and should move to the inner house, and as they passed through the study hall, he glanced at Shi Chun who was busy, with a hint of hesitation.
