"Miss Chen, I only just found out about our meeting.
But I don't want to lie to you, I don't have any intention of dating or getting married right now, so you've probably come all this way for nothing."
Unexpectedly, Chen Xinyue showed no displeasure after hearing this. "We've only just met, and we don't understand each other yet. It's normal for you not to want to marry me.
Since we've met, it's a form of fate. We can start by being ordinary friends. If we get along, we can date, and if not, we can continue to be friends. Isn't that good? Why rush to reject me?"
Her candid words left Liu Yifeng speechless, so he nodded in agreement. "Then from now on, we're friends."
"Since we're friends, we should at least have each other's contact information, right?" Chen Xinyue took out her phone.
Afterward, they not only exchanged phone numbers but also QQ and WeChat accounts!
Li Rongfang, who was secretly watching from the back door, excitedly ran back to tell Liu Chasheng the good news.
"They just exchanged contact information. I think there's a good chance!"
"It's just exchanging contact details. Don't get too happy too soon!" Liu Chasheng seemed much calmer.
"What do you know? When I was waiting for Yifeng at the door just now, he sternly said he didn't want to date. But then they exchanged contact information. This means Yifeng will definitely meet her again, which shows that Yifeng also thinks this girl is quite good," Li Rongfang explained.
Liu Chasheng then smiled. "It would be great if he really liked her. This woman looks like a virtuous type, and she'd be a good match for Yifeng.
Moreover, she's divorced and doesn't have her own children, so she won't be biased against Tongtong."
"Let's hope they get together. We're just making the introduction; ultimately, it depends on them."
In the living room, Liu Yifeng and Chen Xinyue were searching for common topics to talk about to avoid awkwardness.
Just then, Lu Fei's call came in.
"Is something wrong, Yifeng?" Lu Fei's voice came rapidly over the phone.
Liu Yifeng glanced at Chen Xinyue before asking, "What's up? Just tell me if you need something."
"What could I need? I've set up a barbecue grill at Xingfu Reservoir and bought some ingredients for an outdoor barbecue. I've already called Qiangzi, and he's on his way home from work. He'll go directly to Xingfu Reservoir and won't come home.
Now, all that's left is you. If you're free, come over quickly!" Lu Fei said while busy igniting the charcoal.
Liu Yifeng's interest was immediately piqued. However, Chen Xinyue was still here, and he didn't want to leave her alone. He was about to refuse.
Suddenly, a spark of inspiration struck him, and an idea formed in his mind.
He didn't answer Lu Fei immediately but asked Chen Xinyue, "Miss Chen, my friend called and said he's having an outdoor barbecue at the nearby reservoir. Would you mind coming along?"
His idea was simple: he wanted to introduce Lu Fei to Chen Xinyue.
Lu Fei was single, and Chen Xinyue was also single. What if they hit it off?
Chen Xinyue thought Liu Yifeng was introducing his friend to her and readily agreed. "Not at all. I haven't had barbecue in a long time. Don't laugh at me if I eat too much later."
"Being able to eat is a blessing; why would I laugh? I'll tell my friend right away!" Seeing that she agreed, Liu Yifeng was about to speak to Lu Fei when Lu Fei's voice rang out, "Who are you talking to? I hear a woman's voice."
"Just a friend. I'll bring her with me later. Are there enough ingredients? Do you want me to bring more?" Liu Yifeng asked.
Upon hearing that he was bringing a female friend, Lu Fei immediately put on a sly expression. "We've known each other for so long, and this is the first time you're bringing a female friend to see us. Could it be you're dating?"
"Don't overthink it, boy. She's just a friend!"
"I understand, I understand. Come over with peace of mind; we have plenty of ingredients!" Lu Fei thought Liu Yifeng was being shy and didn't press further.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifeng went to the kitchen and specifically informed his uncle and aunt. "Miss Chen and I are going out to eat. Uncle and Aunt, please have your own dinner and don't waste anything."
"Ah, going out to eat? Where are you two going to eat at this late hour?" Li Rongfang asked, putting down the knife she was using to cut vegetables.
Liu Yifeng immediately replied, "At Xingfu Reservoir. A friend of mine has set up a barbecue there and invited me over. Miss Chen is coming with me."
"Alright, you two go. Remember to bring Xin Yue back tonight," Li Rongfang instructed.
Liu Yifeng nodded. "I know. We'll be going now."
Then Liu Chasheng and Li Rongfang came from the kitchen to the living room. "Xin Yue, please visit us often when you have time!"
"Okay, Auntie. Goodbye, Uncle Liu!" Chen Xinyue waved to them.
Then she opened the driver's side door. "Yifeng, where is Xingfu Reservoir? Give me directions, and I'll drive you there."
"Okay, Xingfu Reservoir isn't far. Let's go!" Liu Yifeng sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seatbelt.
When they first arrived, he had noticed the red Audi A3 and guessed it must be the car of this blind date, so he wasn't surprised when she opened the car door and got in.
Under the watchful eyes of Liu Chasheng and Li Rongfang, Chen Xinyue drove away from their house.
Watching the car disappear from view, Li Rongfang exclaimed excitedly, "They just met, and Yifeng is taking her to meet his friends, and Xin Yue didn't refuse. You still say there's no hope for them?"
"Looking at it this way, there really is hope. Hurry and call Chun Sheng so he can be at ease!" Saying this, Liu Chasheng immediately took out his phone and called Liu Chunsheng.
"Just keep driving straight along this main road. When you reach the end, turn left and drive about 400 meters, then turn left again, and you'll be at Xingfu Reservoir," Liu Yifeng instructed from the car.
At this moment, Chen Xinyue saw four large characters written on a high embankment not far away, which read Xingfu Reservoir.
However, since it was all farmland, they couldn't drive directly there and had to go around by the road.
"Is the Xingfu Reservoir you mentioned over there?" she asked, pointing out the left window.
Liu Yifeng smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's it.
When I was little, I often swam there naked with my friends, and then I'd be chased and beaten by my parents when I got home. Over a decade or two has passed, and it's all become a memory."
"I envy you country folk for having a happy childhood. Unlike me, I grew up in the city. Unless my parents took me out, I was usually confined to the house and had no one to talk to." Chen Xinyue said enviously.
Liu Yifeng remembered his aunt saying that she was an only child, and it must have been lonely to be by herself at home if she couldn't go out and play.
Although he was also alone when he was little, he could go out and play with his friends every day, so his childhood was quite enjoyable.
Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Miss Chen, if you like the atmosphere of the countryside, you're welcome to come often!"
"Still Miss Chen? Haven't we become friends? Just call me Xin Yue. Don't be so distant. Otherwise, your friend might think we don't know each other well when she sees me, and it'll be awkward!"
"Alright, then I'll call you Xin Yue from now on. Where do you work?"