Chapter 2151: Zhao Xi Recognizes Cen Yi

Chapter 2151: Zhao Xi Recognizes Cen Yi

Shu Yu pondered for a moment and then said, "This shop assistant's behavior wasn't exactly discreet. Despite that, your shopkeeper never noticed. Either he's not attentive to the shop, he suspected but didn't take action, or he's also unaware. Regardless of the reason, he isn't suitable to be the shopkeeper."

Cen Yi and her nanny immediately understood the situation. Indeed, no matter the reason, the current shopkeeper wasn't fit for the role.

Cen Yi sighed, "The previous shopkeeper for my cosmetics shop was someone else, but he had an accident and passed away two years ago. The current shopkeeper, Mr. Fang, doesn't have much experience as a shopkeeper; he learned from others for a few years. I thought he was obedient, so I promoted him."

But now, she realized that she had been too hasty. Mr. Fang was more suited for executing orders.

Shu Yu nodded and didn't say more. She had already spoken enough today, and considering that Cen Yi had willingly offered her shop, she had been somewhat nosy.

The carriage soon arrived at the gate of the southern courtyard. Even before entering, Shu Yu heard the playful sounds of little Huohuo and Xiao Songle inside.

Sure enough, Zhao Xi and the others had returned.

As soon as the courtyard gate opened, little Huohuo rushed over. "Auntie..."

Shu Yu picked up the child, and Hou Shi, who came with her, said, "Is this Shu You's child? He's handsome and cute."

Cen Yi was momentarily stunned, looking at the child who resembled Shu Yu. She understood instantly that this was the child who had been rumored to be Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng's illegitimate child.

little Huohuo was flattered by the compliment. He puffed out his chest proudly. "Cute."

Hou Shi chuckled. "You little smartypants."

She took a small box from behind, opened it to reveal a tiny silver bracelet, and said, "This is a gift for you. Take it."

little Huohuo tilted his head, looking puzzled. He glanced at Shu Yu.

Shu Yu didn't hesitate and accepted the box, placing it in the child's arms. "Say thank you."

"Thank you."

Shu You had just come out and, seeing the situation, cast an amused glance at Shu Yu.

Then she looked at the other people in the courtyard. She recognized Hou Shi but found the young lady next to her unfamiliar.

Shu You took little Huohuo from Shu Yu and said with curiosity, "Who is this?"

"She's not feeling well and came to see Brother-in-law."

Shu You understood and smiled. "My husband is inside. Please have a seat. I'll go get him."

"No trouble." Cen Yi nodded and, feeling somewhat nervous, followed Shu Yu into the main hall.

Zhao Xi had just poured tea when he heard Shu Yu returning. As he entered the room, he began to say, "Who came to see me? I—"

But before he could finish his sentence, his expression changed slightly when he saw Cen Yi. "Miss Cen?"

Cen Yi was taken aback. "Doctor Zhao recognizes me?"

Others in the room also turned their attention to Zhao Xi.

Zhao Xi hesitated and then said, "Of course, Miss Cen. We've met before. You expressed your intention to marry Young Master Meng at that time. How could I not know?"

Wait a minute, wasn't he there when she met Meng Yunzheng for the first time? How could she ignore him like that?

He was irritated, really irritated.

Zhao Xi couldn't help but look at Shu Yu with a strange expression. "Ah Yu, how did you and Miss Cen... become acquainted?"

His expression was too obvious, how could Shu Yu not understand?

"I bought Madam Zhou's shop on Futai Street. Naturally, we became acquainted," Shu Yu replied.