Zip

After their breakfast, Feng Ye Isey asked her to get ready. Although she was confused, she still changed her clothes. Walking out of the guest room, Qin Ru was startled to see him waiting outside.

"Did I take too much time?" She asked sheepishly.

"It's alright. Let's go" He simply said.

Qin Ru felt it was a little odd but perhaps he was still upset about Zhi Yin. She felt a little jealous inside, but she pressed those feelings and smiled brightly. Following him out, they both went back to give back the horse. Ye Isey needed to pay extra since he exceeded his time period. She wanted to pay, but he strongly refused. Without a word, he took her to sit under a shady tree.

Since they left, Ye Isey had not said a single word. He was too quiet like he used to be in his past life. Unease crept inside Qin Ru's heart.

Tin-Tin

She heard the chimes of the bell. Without thinking twice, she stood up and walked towards the source of the sound. Feng Ye Isey had closed his eyes, so he didn't know that she wasn't with him.

Tap-Tap

He felt someone standing in front of him. Opening his eyes, he saw a pink candy floss in front of him. He froze for a second and then his gaze moved upwards to see a fair face smiling at him.

"Here, it's for you," she said sweetly.

Feng Ye Isey had complicated expressions. He felt lost, without a word, he grabbed her soft wrist and pulled her to him. Qin Ru who was suddenly pulled had no time to react. Closing her eyes, she fell on a warm embrace. She was surprised to see herself sitting on his lap.

"Feng Ye Isey" she said uneasily. They were in the middle of the market, and it wouldn't be good if anyone saw them like this. She struggled in his lap but was pressed down firmly.

"Don't struggle. Just stay put" His suppressed breath circled her ears making her flush red. Using her Candy floss, she hid her face. As promised, he let go of her soon.

"I am sorry" He apologized. Even he didn't know why he had the urge to hug her. It was just that, her pretty smile stirred something inside his heart. A repressed feeling which he never knew existed.

"Wanna?" Shoving the floss in his direction, she asked him.

He denied it so Qin Ru ate it himself. After she was finished, she just sat there. She wondered whether they came here to enjoy the fresh air. She was startled when her hand was suddenly grabbed,

"Hello. Ye Isey" she whispered but he turned a deaf ear. Pulling her, he stopped in front of a shop. It wasn't a designer boutique but was decent in size. Its corners had glass windows which made it easy for customers to see their design from outside rather than coming inside and facing the awkwardness of not buying it. It was like an open display of what they could sell. She praised the shop owner for his wits and business strategy.

"Why are we here Ye Isey."

"So, you can buy some clothes for yourself. I don't want anyone to think that you don't have good clothes. It will only make me look like a miser. No matter how poor I am, I can't let my fiancé down. Even if you are namesake, I still ought to respect you" he said in one go.

Before Qin Ru could say a word, she was again dragged inside the shop.

Tin!

"Welcome," she was entertained by a beautiful attendant. The lady attendant was thin with curly hairs neatly tied in a bun. Her fair cheeks had a mole near her lips, giving her a slightly seductive look but the look on her face was pure.

Qin Ru clicked her tongue in understanding. Even if this shop wasn't big, the strategy and the beautiful attendant were sure to give the owner of this shop a huge benefit.

The girl smiled brightly when she saw Feng Ye Isey.

"Mister. Welcome"

He nodded his head in response. "I came here to shop for some dresses for her. Can you show us?"

The girl's smile dimmed at the mention of Qin Ru, as she was a professional. Giving a curt smile, she nodded and led the way.

On a big table, she spread 7-10 dresses. All of them were made of soft fabric and even the quality was good. As for colors and patterns, she felt confused. Each of them was pretty but she couldn't ask Ye Isey to buy them all for her. Nor can she buy it herself or else, it would hit his pride.

"Did you like anything mam?" The girl asked politely.

Qin Ru smiled awkwardly." They all are pretty, I am just confused."

"It's okay. Take your time".

"Thanks"

Qin Ru took a long time, but she wasn't able to pick. Pitifully she looked at him.

Feng Ye Isey" …"

He sighed when he saw how useless she was. She can't even shop by herself. He took one look and picked up three dresses, handing them to her. "Go, try them."

Qin Ru was relieved. Dashing to the trial room, she started changing. The first dress was an iliac dress. A plane hanfu with white embroidery on its borders. It is simple and sophisticated.

"How is it?" Qin Ru came out as she twirled around.

The attendant was surprised when she saw Qin Ru. Unlike before, her persona changed with the dress. She looked like an innocent-shy girl.

However, Feng Ye Isey just nodded.

Pouting, she went back only to come back again with a different dress. This time it was a yellow dress. It had long sleeves as well as frills on its borders. When she wore it, she looked like a sunshine girl. Smiling radiantly, she again asked, "How is it?"

The attendant lady again swooned.

"Pretty" she squealed again.

However, again Feng Ye Isey didn't say anything.

The third time, instead of coming out, she called.

"Is there anyone out?"

"Yes, I am here," he replied.

"Can you ask the attendant lady to come inside for a second?"

"Why?

"There is a zip here and I am not able to pull it up."

"Oh! Is it so? But the lady isn't here. She was called by the shop owner, so she left."

"I see. Then can you help me?" She joked.

It was just a zip, there was nothing wrong with it, however, his heart skipped a beat when he heard Qin Ru.

"You want me to?" he asked in surprise.

Pff-

She enjoyed it. "Yea"

She thought he wouldn't come that's why she took this joke this far but was surprised when she saw him coming inside. Her little heart started pounding loudly.

"Ye Isey. You...." she whispered.

However, Feng Ye Isey had a stoic expression. Pulling her shoulders, he turned her around, zipping it as fast as he could, he wanted to flee but Qin Ru flustered and tumbled, was caught by his steady arms. The space was congested, and they were now face to face. Their breath intermixed.

"Miss," The lady attendant called.

Feng Ye Isey nearly had a panic attack as his passive expressions started cracking. As for Qin Ru, she was embarrassed. She cursed herself for testing out his guts.

What was she supposed to do now?