26: Chapter 26 He'll definitely like it

After the meal, the two walked onto a three-arched bridge. The Wind and Rain Pavilion on the bridge was antique, quiet, and elegant. This was the Phoenix Rainbow Bridge.

"This bridge is called Rainbow Bridge; it is said to be an ancient bridge."

Bai Mengxi walked beside Yang Shiguang, half a step behind as she spoke.

Yang Shiguang slowed his pace to walk side-by-side with her.

"Yes, it was originally built in the seventh year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, though it has undergone many repairs and renovations since then."

"Wow, you know more about it than I do."

Yang Shiguang rubbed his head and laughed, "I quite enjoy traveling, so I tend to learn the details of various tourist attractions."

Yang Shiguang turned to look at her, paused, and continued, "Besides, you aren't a local, so it's normal not to know. Furthermore, there are some locals who don't even know these bits of trivia."

Bai Mengxi lowered her head, remaining silent as if lost in thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Hearing Yang Shiguang's inquiry, Bai Mengxi looked up at him. Her willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking a bit shy and troubled.

"Um, what should I call you..."

"As for that, you can call me whatever you want, as long as it's not 'stinky little Brother,' hahaha."

Bai Mengxi ignored Yang Shiguang's joke and continued to lower her head in deep thought.

Calling him by his full name felt disrespectful, and calling him Mr. Yang felt too distant—she was extremely resistant to that in her heart.

As for calling him Shiguang, being relatively introverted and raised under traditional education, she wasn't thick-skinned like Yang Shiguang to directly use the given name of a member of the opposite sex she had only just met.

After thinking for a long time, she shyly reached out with her fair, tender fingers to pinch Yang Shiguang's clothing and said, "Can I... call you... Brother?"

This form of address took Yang Shiguang by surprise.

"No problem at all, Little Sister."

At this moment, what he was thinking inside was: Oh well, gained another good little sister.

...

Strolling down the street corner, at the turn was a rather large silver jewelry store.

Silver ornaments of the miao ethnic group are famous nationwide. Yang Shiguang thought that this was the perfect place to buy souvenirs for the people at his company.

After entering the store, a Sales Clerk quickly attended to the two of them.

Yang Shiguang and Bai Mengxi looked at many items, such as silver necklaces and silver hair accessories, but none were particularly suitable.

Eventually, in the pure silver section, he chose a small, square silver bar that cost over six hundred each. This item was good; it could be given to anyone regardless of gender. Of course, it was also because he was too lazy to put in the effort.

Yang Shiguang bought 5 pieces directly, one for each member of the company's management team.

However, his two childhood friends had to be treated differently from the others, which meant he would have to put in some effort.

Yang Shiguang saw a silver bracelet with butterfly carvings and asked the Sales Clerk to take it out.

At this moment, Bai Mengxi was also leaning against his shoulder, examining the silver bracelet, and asked cautiously, "Brother, is this meant for... a girlfriend?"

"Oh, no, it's for a childhood friend. I don't have a girlfriend yet."

Hearing Yang Shiguang's denial, Bai Mengxi breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang Shiguang turned his head and saw that Bai Mengxi was also examining the bracelet in his hand, so he asked, "Do you like it?"

"I... no, I don't. It's not a matter of liking it. Silver ornaments are commonplace for girls of the miao ethnic group; they can be considered a regular part of daily attire."

Even though she said that, the flash of dejection in her eyes was still captured by Yang Shiguang.

Indeed, for an ordinary girl of the miao ethnic group, silver ornaments are common, and the family would prepare some after she comes of age. But Bai Mengxi was not ordinary. Not to mention whether her uncle had the means, even if he did, would he give them to her?

Therefore, she must envy the girls of her age who wear silver ornaments every day.

He looked at the silver bracelet in his hand again. This didn't seem very suitable for An Miaomiao; the bracelet was thick and dignified, which didn't match An Miaomiao's petite figure and lively personality.

Thinking of this, he asked the Sales Clerk, "Do you have any delicate and dainty jewelry, like a bracelet?"

Before the Sales Clerk could speak, Bai Mengxi answered first, "Brother, pure silver has high purity, low hardness, and is easily oxidized. It is only suitable for making large items. The kind of jewelry you are talking about is generally made of 925 silver; it's over here."

After speaking, Bai Mengxi walked with quiet, graceful steps toward the national standard silver counter on the other side.

Seeing that Bai Mengxi had moved a short distance away, Yang Shiguang signaled the Sales Clerk in a very low voice to wrap up this silver bracelet, then walked over as well.

The Sales Clerk naturally understood what he meant.

Soon, Yang Shiguang had finished selecting a silver bracelet with flower decorations for An Miaomiao.

Finally, only You Ge's was left, which made him think for a long time.

The Sales Clerk looked at the big customer in front of her and did not rush him. Bai Mengxi wanted to help him brainstorm.

"Brother, is this for a boy or a girl? Let me help you with some ideas."

Yang Shiguang continued to ponder and replied, "A boy, the childhood friend I mentioned earlier. He and I have a special relationship, so I can't give him anything ordinary."

Hearing this, Bai Mengxi also ran out of ideas and could only watch him think from the side.

After a long while, Yang Shiguang suddenly looked up, clenching his left fist and striking it against his right palm, as if he had an idea.

Then he said something that stunned both the Sales Clerk and Bai Mengxi. "Beauty, do you have any nose rings?"

...

"It doesn't look big, but the weight is truly not light."

Yang Shiguang bounced the bag in his hand and said. The two decided to put the items back in their room before continuing to stroll.

Shortly after, they saw a woman on the side of the street wearing traditional clothing of the miao ethnic group, covered in silver ornaments.

"Mengxi, don't women of the miao ethnic group feel it's heavy when they go out wearing so many silver ornaments?"

Bai Mengxi smiled upon hearing this and said, "Of course it's heavy, but I'm used to it, and this is nothing."

"On the day of the wedding, the silver ornaments alone on the body weigh dozens of jin."

After speaking, a trace of imperceptible envy appeared in her eyes.

Seeing this, Yang Shiguang secretly took something out of the bag and held it in his hand, then said to Bai Mengxi, "Mengxi, give me your hand."

"Ah? What's wrong?"

Bai Mengxi was puzzled, but still obediently stretched her hand out in front of Yang Shiguang.

He saw Yang Shiguang place something around her wrist. She looked closely and saw the silver bracelet she had been examining earlier was now circling her left wrist, shining with brilliant light in the sunlight.

In an instant, her bright eyes widened, her pupils trembled slightly, and her delicate lips parted slightly.

"I... I can't accept this... it's too precious!"

However, Yang Shiguang seemed to have anticipated her refusal and poured out the excuse he had already prepared, "Am I not your Brother? Isn't it only natural for a Brother to give his Little Sister a bracelet?"

"Besides, I've already bought it. If you don't want it, I'll just have to throw it away. Do you want it or not?"

"You! How could you be like this... I want it!"

Bai Mengxi had no choice but to let out a coquettish sound, placing her left hand on her chest, while her right hand gently stroked the bracelet on her left wrist as if it were a treasured item.

Her bright eyes closed gently, curving into two crescents. A tear slipped from the corner of her eye, but this tear was full of joy and emotion. The corners of her mouth curled up, and she smiled beautifully.

Having received the bracelet, Bai Mengxi's heart was filled with happiness and joy, and her steps turned from quiet to light.

Striding with her slender, jade-like legs, she walked side-by-side with Yang Shiguang at times, and at other times walked in front of him, turning around with a beautiful smile.

Seeing Yang Shiguang change the bag to his right hand because his left hand was too tired, she laughed like a nightingale and said, "Brother, the thing inside that is heavy is mainly the last thing you bought. That isn't silver either, it's iron."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shiguang took out the iron ring, which was larger than a palm, from the bag. Hmm, it was indeed heavy.

"This one?"

"Yes, yes. You said this is for your childhood friend. Does he raise cows at home?"

Hearing this, Yang Shiguang smiled and replied, "No, this is for him personally."

"Ah? How is a person supposed to use this?" Bai Mengxi expressed her confusion.

Yang Shiguang toyed with the iron ring in his hand. Of course, this thing wasn't bought at a silver jewelry store. After leaving the silver jewelry store, he saw a passing cowherd, and Yang Shiguang had him take it off the cow's nose on the spot. The man didn't want to sell it at first, but he couldn't resist Yang Shiguang's high offer.

"How to use it is his business, but I understand him; he will definitely like it."