Chapter 7

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Young Master Shang's smile shocked the Shang family beyond words.

Especially Shang Guozhang, because he knew how expressionless his son was for so many years. Yet this child, He Changning, made his son show such a knowing smile – it was simply unbelievable. Glances were exchanged between Shang Yushang and He Changning; they knew that this was the first time they'd met. While they knew that their son must have thoroughly investigated his marriage partner, it was not their son's usual behaviour to gain interest in someone based on a few documents. Something must have caught his attention, otherwise even with old Madam Shang pressuring him, it was still possible that he might not be agreeable to this marriage. Plus, this marriage was only going to last for a year.

Not caring about everyone's surprised expressions, He Changning stabilized his emotions and replied calmly, "It's pretty good." Modest and unpretentious – using an ordinary tone to describe the truth.

Shang Yushang's lips curled even wider, "You're modest, Changning."

He Changning shook his head lightly with his lips pursed, "It's just the truth."

Old Madam Shang smiled at the interaction between the two young adults–not bad, at least Yushang is willing to talk to Changning. With more opportunities to interact, their relationship could become even better.

Shang Yushang focused on Changning's soft, trembling eyelashes. Even though he could not see the emotions in his eyes, that did not stop him from continuing his previous topic, "Have you thought of furthering your studies?"

He Changning raised his head and looked at Shang Yushang with those bright-looking black diamond orbs. "I've no such plans at the moment."

"Oh, which is to say, you would do so in the future?"

"No one knows what will happen in the future." I thought this fellow was supposed to be a man of few words? Why is he so talkative today?

"Then, perhaps in a year?"

"Maybe, I don't know." He Changning was speaking the truth. He certainly couldn't confirm what choices he'd make in a year.

Shang Yushang was not a person who would let things escape his control. Since this little lad had become of interest to him, and since he would be living with him as his wife, then he would be deemed as his belonging. As to those things that belonged to him, Yushang had a very strong possessiveness over them.

The two ladies from the Yin family did not know what type of person Shang Yushang was, but Yin Zhinian certainly knew; more than just knowing, he understood Shang Yushang's character. Although his knowledge and understanding was only through the business trading, it was more than enough.

Witnessing Shang Yushang and Changning speaking to one another and even smiling, Yin Zhinian not only felt shocked but also reassured. That was not only for the discussion that was going to happen, but also because, deep in his heart, he still hoped that Changning's days after marrying into the Shang family would be less miserable, and that he would not be despised.

Elder Yin was grinning from ear to ear as she started making plans in her heart. They only had to make sure that old Madam Shang and Young Master Shang were satisfied, then the dowry amount was definitely negotiable.

Since the meal was almost done, it was time to talk about the marriage details.

Seeing how impatient Elder Yin was, old Madam Shang sipped on her tea and asked, "Madam Yin, what do you think of the dishes served today? Were they satisfactory?"

Elder Yin's face was full of smiles, "Satisfied, perfectly satisfied." Feeling relieved, she thought, finally they're getting to the main topic, she had been holding back for the whole night!

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