"What did you say???"
Zheng Shufen pushed away Qin Yi's support, her eyes wide as she stared at Liu E.
Liu E, arms crossed, said calmly, "Shufen, we used to be in the same circle. Most of the people you know, I know too! You looked for Brother Zhang and Sister Mao, wanting to introduce their daughters to Qin Yi. I got the news the moment it happened..."
"If you don't believe me, you can try contacting Brother Zhang and Sister Mao right now. See if they're still willing to have their daughters go on a blind date with Qin Yi!"
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
As the other party spoke, Zheng Shufen's heart inexplicably fluttered.
Immediately, she actually took out her phone and sent messages to Brother Zhang and Sister Mao in her contacts via WeChat.
But, to her surprise, all her messages showed red exclamation marks. Both of them had blocked her.
"How is this possible..."
Zheng Shufen looked incredulous. She found Brother Zhang's number and called him directly.
The call also couldn't connect. The other party had blocked her number.
Unwilling to accept it, Zheng Shufen called Sister Mao.
Sister Mao hadn't blocked her number, but when she called and the other party answered, before she could even speak, the other party started cursing.
"Zheng Shufen, do you take us for fools, to be taken advantage of?"
"Your son has been to jail, and you still want him with my daughter? Is he worthy?"
"If Liu E hadn't warned me in time this time, I would have fallen for your trick! Don't contact me again, you jinx!"
"..."
After a few curses, the other party hung up without giving Zheng Shufen a chance to speak.
Zheng Shufen tried calling again, but it didn't go through. The other party had blocked her number.
Zheng Shufen put down her phone, her feet unsteady as she took a step back, her face filled with despair. "How could this happen, how could this happen..."
Qin Yi, afraid she would fall, quickly supported her. "Mom!"
"Mom!"
Qin Lei, standing nearby, also called out with concern.
Zheng Shufen ignored them. She pointed at Liu E, her eyes seeming to spew fire. "Liu E, you, you're deliberately messing with me!!!"
Liu E, far from being bothered by her anger, felt incredibly pleased with herself and Huang Shanshan.
Liu E nodded and replied, "Yes, I am deliberately messing with you and your son!"
"Shufen, don't worry. I've already spread the word about Qin Yi's past jail time, and about your family being poor and living in hardship."
"Now, many of our old friends know about it. So, if you want to find a partner for Qin Yi in the future, it will be even harder!"
"Tsk tsk, you even looked down on our Shanshan. Qin Yi, you just wait to be a bachelor your whole life!"
"Liu E!!!"
Zheng Shufen could no longer control herself and was about to rush forward to hit Liu E.
However, Qin Yi stopped her.
"Xiao Yi, let me go, let me beat this shameless woman to death..."
"Mom, don't be angry, it's not worth it for someone like her!"
"Xiao Yi, she's harming you!" Zheng Shufen said emotionally, "She's ruining your reputation everywhere, how will you find a wife in the future!!!"
Zheng Shufen was so agitated that her eyes reddened, and tears were about to fall.
Originally, Qin Yi had been to jail, and she was already worried about his future, fearing he wouldn't find a partner.
Now, with Liu E causing trouble, Zheng Shufen was both angry and anxious!
Let alone Zheng Shufen, at this moment, Qin Lei's hands were clenched into fists, wanting to go up and beat Liu E.
The other party wanting Qin Yi to be a bachelor forever was too hateful!
Sensing Zheng Shufen's agitation, Qin Yi patted her back and comforted her, "Mom, don't worry. Actually, I already have a girlfriend, so no matter how much she slanders me or ruins my reputation, it doesn't matter!"
*Swoosh.*
As Qin Yi spoke, as expected, everyone, including Zheng Shufen, Qin Lei, Liu E, and Huang Shanshan, froze.
"Pfft..."
Then, Liu E burst out laughing. "Haha, Qin Yi, you have a girlfriend? Are you telling us a joke? You've only been out for a few days, and you already have a girlfriend? Did you find your girlfriend while you were in jail?"
Huang Shanshan also sneered, "Qin Yi, I think being in jail has made you stupid. You can't even lie properly!"
"If you have a girlfriend, why were you going on a blind date with me this morning?"
Not to mention the two of them, even Zheng Shufen and Qin Lei didn't believe Qin Yi's words, thinking he was just lying to save face.
Therefore, Qin Yi prepared to explain further. This time, before he could utter a word, his phone rang.
He took it out and saw it was Han Xin calling.
Instantly, Qin Yi's lips curved into a sinister smile as he answered, "Hello..."
"Mr. Qin, I've arrived at your neighborhood entrance. Which building do you live in?"
"You're at the entrance? Alright, wait a moment, I'll be right out to pick you up!"
"Okay."
Hanging up the phone, Qin Yi immediately said to Zheng Shufen, "Mom, my girlfriend is here, I'm going out to pick her up!"
"You don't believe me, right? It's okay. Hearing is not as good as seeing. Wait until later and you'll see for yourselves!"
Qin Yi specifically said to Liu E and Huang Shanshan, then quickly walked out of the villa to pick up his guest.
By the time Zheng Shufen and the other three reacted, he had already walked out the door.
"Heh..."
Liu E chuckled, sat down on the sofa, crossed her legs, and said, "Fine, I'd like to see where you're going to conjure up a girlfriend from!"
Huang Shanshan sat beside her. "Put on an act. Let's see how long you can keep it up. If you can't bring back a girlfriend, let's see how you'll handle it then!"
Zheng Shufen and Qin Lei exchanged glances, seeing confusion and bewilderment in each other's eyes.
...
Qin Yi arrived at the neighborhood entrance and immediately spotted a red Porsche parked by the roadside.
Han Xin was standing next to the Porsche.
Han Xin had changed her clothes since she was at Han Corporation.
Now, she was wearing a yellow T-shirt paired with a white skirt. She wasn't wearing high heels anymore, but a pair of ordinary white sneakers.
Her long hair cascaded naturally down her back. She exuded an elegant and tranquil aura, appearing poised and graceful.
This aura, combined with Han Xin's stunning beauty, made her a beautiful sight as she stood by the roadside. Passersby, both men and women, couldn't help but glance at her.
Qin Yi walked over. Seeing him, she also walked towards him.
As they approached each other, Qin Yi spoke first, "Miss Han..."
However, before he could even utter three words, Han Xin interrupted, "Mr. Qin, you asked me to pretend to be your girlfriend today. Is it appropriate to still call me Miss Han?"
Qin Yi was taken aback. "It's not appropriate. Then what should I call you?"
Han Xin thought for a moment, and a blush involuntarily appeared on her face. "You can call me by my nickname, like my dad does."
"Xin Xin?"
Han Xin nodded slightly, the blush on her face deepening.