After sending this message, Zhan Ruoqing immediately went offline. She let out a long sigh.
Today’s blind date had truly made her feel emo. She had wanted to play a few games to feel better, but unexpectedly, she seemed to have encountered another scumbag. It looked like she needed to consider finding a new partner.
Afterward, Zhan Ruoqing put away her phone, closed her eyes, and began to sleep.
In the chaotic and disordered dream, a young swordsman in white stood shoulder to shoulder with her. They fought against evil together, slew monsters together, and roamed the martial world together.
In an ancient-style house, every piece of furniture was crafted by their own hands. In the garden outside the door, there were flowerbeds, medicinal herbs, and fruit trees they had planted themselves.
Zhan Ruoqing walked out the door. She saw the young swordsman in white standing on the edge of a cliff and softly called out to him. The young swordsman in white turned around, and his once blurry features gradually became clear…
“Ah—!” Zhan Ruoqing suddenly screamed and sat up in bed.
She took several deep breaths, still not having recovered.
It was too terrifying! How could she still dream about such a distant event after so many years? Thinking about it, it must be the fault of the “Ten-Year Pact.” Why did he have to ask her if she had played games before!
In the morning, seeing Zhan Ruoqing with large dark circles under her eyes caused her parents immense heartache.
Zhan Li thought that this was because the blind date with Liang Tao had so frightened Zhan Ruoqing, and he was immediately filled with guilt.
Afterward, Zhan Li quickly arranged for Liang Tao to be transferred. It was a promotion in title but a demotion in practice, and he planned to send him to another city.
Liang Tao naturally disagreed and tried all sorts of ways to see Zhan Li. Zhan Li didn’t give him the chance. He had people from the human resources department issue several notices to Liang Tao. Seeing that Liang Tao refused them all, Zhan Li directly used this as an excuse to have the human resources department dismiss him according to normal procedures.
Zhan Ruoqing enjoyed a few days of peace and quiet. However, before these peaceful days could pass, the Zhan family arranged another blind date for her.
“Another blind date?” Zhan Ruoqing looked at them in shock. “Dad, Mom, do you think I haven’t suffered enough?”
“This time is different. We’ve gotten to know this young man in advance, and we’ve even interviewed him. He’s excellent in every aspect. His family background is good, his character is good, and his abilities are strong. He’s a great match for you,” Zhan Li nodded with satisfaction.
“Look how much you’re praising him…” Zhan Ruoqing complained. “These kinds of guys with strong aesthetics usually have rather plain looks. He wouldn’t be very ugly, would he?”
“That child is very handsome, like a movie star!” Liang Xue praised with a smile. “You’ll definitely be satisfied when you meet him!”
“Really? I don’t believe it.” Zhan Ruoqing looked disgusted. She turned to Zhan Ruofeng. “Brother, say something!”
“Sister, go meet him,” Zhan Ruofeng said in a deep voice. “Don’t worry, if you’re still not satisfied this time, we’ll never arrange blind dates for you again.”
Hearing the last sentence, Zhan Ruoqing was greatly moved.
Even if she didn’t object to blind dates, she was utterly exhausted after this period, even starting to feel nauseous.
Moreover, this blind date candidate could make her entire family so satisfied. She was actually curious to see if this blind date candidate had any special abilities.
“Then you have to write a written promise!” Zhan Ruoqing said assertively.
The three of them felt both amused and exasperated, but they still followed Zhan Ruoqing’s request and drafted the promise for her.
In the evening, Zhan Ruoqing arrived at the appointed restaurant.
She entered the private room and saw a food documentary filmed by Taoxun playing on the room’s television.
This documentary had become very popular as soon as it aired, with many people using it as a mealtime companion. Although the documentary had already finished, its popularity remained undiminished. Various television stations and websites had purchased broadcasting rights at high prices, and even overseas websites were negotiating with Taoxun for the overseas premiere rights.
Taoxun had earned a fortune. When she had persuaded Zhan Ruofeng to invest together, they had also shared a substantial amount of money. Even now, whenever this matter was brought up, her parents would beam with joy, constantly praising her and Ye Zhi for their good judgment.
Zhan Ruoqing felt a little hungry as she watched. Just as she was considering ordering some dishes, the door to the private room opened, and a young man walked in.
Her eyes suddenly lit up. Wasn’t this the handsome bartender she had met before, Si Luo?
Wait! Why was he here?
“You…” Before Zhan Ruoqing could ask, Si Luo grabbed her wrist, and he said with a solemn expression, “Sister, come with me quickly.”
The two of them walked out of the private room like that. The bewildered Zhan Ruoqing’s mind was already racing with a dramatic scenario. Could it be…
The last time they met, Si Luo had fallen in love with her at first sight, loving her uncontrollably. Later, he had inquired extensively and discovered that she was on another blind date, so Si Luo had rushed here to disrupt her blind date and elope with her?
Zhan Ruoqing’s heart was suddenly filled with deep self-reproach. She was truly a woman burdened by sin…
Seeing that they had already left the restaurant, Zhan Ruoqing abruptly stopped. She said firmly, “Stop! It’s impossible between us!”
Si Luo turned back, looking at Zhan Ruoqing with confusion, “Sister, you…”
“Si Luo, listen to me first,” Zhan Ruoqing interrupted him. She took a deep breath and said very calmly, “I mentioned before that I wanted to find a handsome man to marry into our family, but that was just talk. My family would never let me be with a bartender.”
Si Luo seemed somewhat surprised. It seemed Zhan Ruoqing had misunderstood, thinking he had come to cause trouble?
He pondered for a moment, “Then I’ll quit my job?”
“Is it about the profession?” Zhan Ruoqing was exasperated. “Let me be blunt. Even if this blind date fails, my future marriage partner will only be chosen from people of similar social standing. If you want to be with me, you can only be by my side without status, a lover hidden from the public forever. Would you still be willing to do that?”
Zhan Ruoqing deliberately made her words so harsh. She had only met Si Luo once, and he was so enthusiastic towards her. After thinking about it, there was only one reason: he was after her money.
She did have a good impression of Si Luo, but things like love at first sight or being burdened by sin were just her fooling herself to feel happy. She wasn’t actually believing it.
Si Luo suddenly understood and said somewhat hesitantly, “So, Sister likes such excitement? It’s not impossible.”
Zhan Ruoqing: What is this…
If it weren’t for Si Luo’s handsome face, she would have slapped him a few times. She had finally developed a good feeling for someone, only to encounter someone who was determined to be a kept man!
“You can, but I can’t!” Zhan Ruoqing said with disappointment. “I will only choose to marry someone I like and who is also accepted by my family! Even if there are problems in my marriage, I will only choose to divorce and start over. I don’t play the game of infidelity within marriage!”