I’ll be damned, a family? You say it as if it’s so breezy and carefree.
Wang Qingyun imdiately flared up, her brows furrowed in anger, pointing at Shen Jiayi and scolded, "You girl, stirring up trouble again, aren’t you? Get back to your room, Ah Zheng and I need to talk."
"Geez, it must be nopause, such a temper!"
Shen Jiayi pouted, muttering under her breath and gave Xiao Zheng a reassuring glance, stomping back to her room.
Wang Qingyun then glanced at Shen Wenlong, who, unable to withstand her reproachful glare, also skulked off to cook.
Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and frowned, speaking indifferently, "Aunt Wang, if you have sothing to say, just speak plainly. Now that there’s no one around, it’s quite peaceful!"
Hmm?
Wang Qingyun was taken aback. Had this kid already guessed my intentions?
Impossible! My plans are so ticulous, my considerations so thorough.
With that thought, she forced a smile and said, "Well, Ah Zheng, Auntie wants to ask you sothing. Do you have a girlfriend right now?"
I’ll be damned, asking about a girlfriend?
So, this is what she’s been waiting to talk to about. Let’s see what mischief she’s up to.
She must have been quite uncomfortable holding back since last night, all because of this trivial matter. Is it really necessary?
If Laozi wants won, there are plenty of charming girls flocking to . But alas, I’m a man of integrity and purity, not soone who’s casual with these matters.
Even though I have a wife, it’s a contract marriage. Strictly speaking, I have a wife, but I don’t have a girlfriend. This statent is solid, no problem there.
Xiao Zheng gave a shy smile, "Where would I have found a girlfriend? No one is with . I’m still alone, just and my shadow."
"Oh? That’s great then. Aunt Wang can introduce soone to you," Wang Qingyun imdiately perked up, seeing this as a decisive mont, hoping to achieve success in one fell swoop.
Introduce to a girlfriend? Heh, why do I feel a bit embarrassed? Could it be a case of recomnding her own daughter to ?
That would be perfect, Laozi would be more than willing.
Xiao Zheng scratched his head and rubbed his nose, saying happily, "Aunt Wang, you an Jiayi, right? She’s great, I’m willing!"
What the hell!
Wang Qingyun’s face lined with frustration, unable to get angry, she barely squeezed out a smile and forcedly said, "Hehe, Ah Zheng, what are you thinking? Jiayi is still young, and she has always seen you as a brother. It’s absolutely impossible between you two."
"Uh..." Xiao Zheng was speechless.
This old lady is really sothing, going round in circles. I guess the last statent is the only sincere one.
Knowing soone’s face but not their heart, even though we talk about free love and mutual affection these days. This woman is really fussing over nothing.
If she’s not introducing Shen Jiayi, then Laozi couldn’t care less!
You say it’s impossible with Jiayi? Does your word make it so? So things are not for you to decide. If it cos to that, we can just elope. Where would you find us then?
"Aunt Wang, I’m still young and not considering having a girlfriend right now. You’re overthinking it," Xiao Zheng said as he stood up, his expression unreadable as he looked at the roosters in the yard. Am I the kind of man to be controlled by others?
Psh, clearly not!
Wang Qingyun was imdiately confounded, distinctly feeling an unnad pressure from Xiao Zheng, stifling her breath.
This youngster, not old but with an imposing presence, is certainly not a good sort!
She beca even more determined in her thoughts, forcing a smile as she persuaded him, "Hehe... Hold on, Ah Zheng, your parents are gone, and you should settle down soon to take care of your daily needs. It’s really ideal for you."
Also, the girl is very nice too, a local lady, pretty, and her parents are still around, so they can help you look after the kids in the future."
"Oh? So you’re saying it’s a must to et her?" Xiao Zheng asked indifferently, lighting up a cigarette and smoking alone, his eyes slightly squinted.
"It’s best to et her, otherwise it’d be impolite!" Wang Qingyun said sheepishly.
Xiao Zheng, not wanting to trouble himself or snub her, nodded in agreent.
As arranged, Xiao Zheng was waiting at a coffee shop that afternoon, having ordered a latte for himself to enjoy alone.
In this coffee shop, most of the custors were business professionals, or snobbish and pretentious people who were either rich or acting as though they were.
Xiao Zheng seed a bit out of the ordinary, standing out among the flattering and scheming clientele like a lone crane amidst a flock of chickens.
However, Xiao Zheng’s casual attire, which clearly wasn’t brand-na, seed out of place to others.
But he was quite content with himself, showing no discomfort, just naturally at ease.
Soon, two girls were peeking around the front desk, looking over in his direction.
They were two young won, one fat and short with a an-looking face, the other tall and slender with an arrogant complexion, holding her head high as if she were of noble descent, not one to smile casually.
With the waiter’s guidance, they approached Xiao Zheng’s table.
The taller girl just glanced over him briefly and sat down at the table nonchalantly, as if she didn’t care much.
The plump girl, however, pretended to be enthusiastic and greeted him, "Are you Xiao Zheng? Did Aunt Wang Qingyun introduce you for the blind date?"
"Yes, I’m Xiao Zheng, nice to et you!"
Xiao Zheng didn’t intend to shake her hand but slightly inclined his body as a polite gesture.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the plump girl quickly introduced them: "Xiao Zheng, I’m the matchmaker—Zhang Lei, and this one is your blind date—Wang Weiwei. You two should get to know each other!"
"Hello!"
Xiao Zheng greeted Wang Weiwei with a slight smile and began to scrutinize her, thinking she looked okay.
If a girl could score a hundred points, he would give his dear wife—Leng Ruobing ninety-nine, reserving that last point for after their wedding night.
As for the Wang Weiwei before him, at most he could stretch to give her seventy points. She was sowhat attractive, but there was nothing about her that drew his interest.
She was the kind who, if kneeling and pleading before him, would not receive any special favors from him.
As he was appraising her, Wang Weiwei was also taking stock of him, with a fleeting look of joy in her eyes, perhaps because Xiao Zheng was quite handso.
"Hello, I’m Wang Weiwei, it’s nice to et you."
Wang Weiwei was also just minimally courteous because she had noticed Xiao Zheng’s clothes, which were obviously cheap, unbranded, and did not flatter the wearer.
What’s the use of being handso these days? It’s not like you can eat good looks.
Money is the most important thing! It all cos down to whether he’s wealthy or not.
With that in mind, she gave the matchmaker Zhang Lei a knowing look, and Zhang Lei smiled faintly.
"Well, Xiao Zheng, let’s not beat around the bush and keep it simple. Do you own a house in Zhonghai?"
"Yes, I do. It’s just in the sa village as Aunt Wang’s, a bungalow, big enough for living!"
Xiao Zheng told the plain truth; although he was currently living in Yunlan Villa, it belonged to Leng Ruobing and wasn’t his property.
Besides, a small bungalow was still a house, and owning one in Zhonghai City, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, was quite good indeed.
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