Chapter 84

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Your sister and you are from different worlds. I won't indulge in those unrealistic fantasies. But you have to promise me, don't get infatuated with women who aren't right for you. Including the one downstairs!"

"Big Sister, why are you bringing her up?"

"I'm just saying. I'm telling you, let go of Xiaolin early and find a proper girlfriend in college. If you have any problems, come to me, and I'll help you plan everything out!" Chen Fang had been thinking it through these past few days. Ding Hao had been very good to her, so she naturally wanted to return the favor.

Although she was angry about the dowry Ding Hao had given, people are different! If Ding Hao wanted her body, she would give it to him anytime. But if she were to hope for a future with him just because he cared for her, she wouldn't be Chen Fang! She was already 25 and had been married once, so she knew better.

What worried Chen Fang the most was that Ding Hao might sink into despair because of Xiaolin's disappearance. If he were to ally with another family to get closer to Xiaolin's family, it would be disastrous. So she had to find a way to help him move on quickly. When Liu Xia took her for a drive in the afternoon, she even bluntly reminded Liu Xia, with a warning tone.

Chen Fang's attitude was clear: Ding Hao wasn't her man, and she wouldn't纠缠 him. Liu Xia didn't say much; she thought Ding Hao was a good person, but he was much younger than her. So when they returned to Ding Hao's villa, they even planned how to help him get over the shadow of the past.

"Go down, Liu Xia has something to tell you."

"Are you serious, Big Sister? I already have a Ph.D. advisor like you, why are you trying to push me out to others?"

"It's about Xiaolin."

"Ah?" Ding Hao quickly stood up and followed her.

"To help you get over the shadow of the past and move on from Xiaolin, we discussed it and decided to set you up on a blind date."

"Come on, no way! Big Sister Chen Fang, I'm only 19. You're not trying to get rid of me because you want to get married, right? Don't worry, I won't be a burden to you!" Ding Hao thought Chen Fang was joking, so he played along.

"We're talking about your situation, don't change the subject. I don't use WeChat, but Liu Xia has already arranged a blind date for you on WeChat. You'll meet tonight."

"Ah?" Ding Hao was about to break down. He would rather be raped by Chen Fang in the bathroom than go on a blind date. He was handsome, intelligent, and wealthy, and he didn't need a blind date. These two women must have hit their heads on the way here. It had to be that!

"Come on, hurry up, Liu Xia still needs to brief you." Seeing Ding Hao's worried face, Chen Fang suddenly felt that her decision was very wise.

When they reached the living room downstairs, Liu Xia was ready.

"Ding Hao, let me explain the purpose of this blind date."

"Purpose? What purpose could a blind date have?" Ding Hao still thought the two women were joking, so he smiled along.

"Of course, everything should be planned. We arranged this blind date for you to..."

"Did you use my WeChat and QQ?" Ding Hao saw the open laptop and felt like crying. The two of them were chatting back and forth...

"It's for your blind date, of course, using your accounts. Oh, right, the ultimate goal of this blind date is to help you find a girlfriend quickly and get into a relationship, so you can forget about Xiaolin... It's not for marriage, so don't feel pressured." Chen Fang added.

"Big Sisters, do you know what you're doing? Blind dates without the intention of marriage are just playing around! Spare me, I'll even bow to you!" Ding Hao cried while looking at the chat records.

"This can't be changed. I've already made the arrangements. You can see for yourself. It's not just for you, but also for the girl..." Liu Xia said sternly.

"Yes, Ding Hao, be serious! We're doing this for your own good!"

"Alright, alright, Big Sisters, let me have some peace!" Initially, Ding Hao thought Chen Fang was joking, but looking at the chat records, they had moved from WeChat to QQ, exchanged phone numbers and photos. It seemed quite serious... These two women hadn't even married themselves, yet they were setting him up on a blind date!

"Alright, we'll leave first. Talk to the girl properly. Oh, don't shave your beard, it makes you look more mature. Give us the QQ key, we're going back to the villa!" Chen Fang signaled to Liu Xia and headed out.

Chen Fang wanted the key to prevent Ding Hao from using QQ to chat with the girl. Ding Hao was completely at a loss. He wondered if he had offended the two beautiful women at lunch, leading to this in the afternoon!

After the two women left with strange smiles, Ding Hao carefully read the chat records between Liu Xia and the girl. He then sent a message on QQ: "Sorry, I wasn't home at noon, I was out. My sister used my WeChat and QQ... So I won't be able to make it tonight, sorry!"

Soon, he received a reply: "Am I that unattractive? How can you be like this?" followed by many angry red faces.

"No, that's not what I meant!"

"If not, then let's meet and talk. I won't eat you! Don't forget you're a man!" The girl went offline after saying this, leaving Ding Hao staring at the computer in a daze.

What was this all about? Ding Hao was very frustrated. The girl was also unreasonable. He had already explained, why couldn't she understand? And what did it have to do with him being a man? Did she think he was incapable in some way?

He knew he couldn't blame the girl. They had chatted for hours, set a time and place. Suddenly, a sister and brother appeared, how could she believe it? He wouldn't either. Besides, she was a girl, and he was a man. If he refused to meet, how disappointed would she be?

Fine, he would go and explain in person, apologize, and then leave!

Since he had a blind date in the evening, Ding Hao didn't have the heart to go to the magical space in the afternoon. He stayed by the computer and carefully reviewed the chat records between Liu Xia and the girl.

The meeting time was 6 PM, and the place was on Hubin Road, chosen by Liu Xia. There were many options for eating, drinking, shopping, and watching movies. Overall, Liu Xia, a college graduate from Qianjiang, knew what she was doing.

South of Hubin Road was Nanshan Road, with many entertainment venues and bars. If the two felt good about each other, they could go there directly. To the east was the commercial center of Qianjiang. If the girl was a bit of a hipster, they could go to Lakeview for tea or coffee...

In short, there were many choices!

Out of politeness, Ding Hao didn't arrive late. Since Liu Xia had taken his QQ, he drove his Audi. He arrived at the meeting place ten minutes early.

It was a coffee shop near West Lake called Tchibo. At his age, Ding Hao rarely drank coffee, but with the internet, he had looked up some information before coming.

Tchibo, headquartered in Germany, is known as the fifth-largest coffee retailer globally. The company's logo is a golden coffee bean on a blue background.

In addition to selling coffee, Tchibo in Germany also sells various consumer goods. Most cafes offer predictable items: besides lattes, you can order an Italian cookie or a slice of cake—maybe even a CD.

But in the over 1,200 Tchibo cafes across Europe, you can always buy something new from the server—like a telescope, a mobile phone, or a cordless phone.

In China, Tchibo has shown the meticulousness of the Germans. They haven't blindly expanded like other companies but have chosen office buildings and commercial squares for market research. They have been in business for over 60 years.

It seemed that the woman he was about to meet was someone who admired the meticulousness of the Germans. Ding Hao reminded himself to be more serious. Of course, if possible, he would offer the girl a cup of coffee, and if things didn't go well, he would apologize and leave.

The coffee shop was quiet. Ding Hao found a corner by the window and sat down, then took out his phone to play. About five minutes later, his phone rang. It was the girl, and he quickly answered.

"Hello..." a gentle voice said, "Are you..."

"Nine Heavens, Full Moon, I'm here. Where are you?"

"I'm at the Tchibo entrance."

Ding Hao stood up and saw a young girl on the phone. "Are you wearing a red and white striped shirt?"

"Yes."

"I'm in the corner by the window." As Ding Hao waved to the entrance, the girl saw him, smiled faintly, and walked over.

About five seconds later, the girl was at Ding Hao's table. Up close, she was really beautiful. She wore a red and white striped short-sleeved shirt with black collars and cuffs, which made her look petite and delicate. Her round neck revealed a beautiful collarbone. A light blue mini skirt showed her long, slender legs, and a pair of red canvas shoes were simple and elegant.

On her left wrist were a series of small red bracelets that shone under the lights. Her hair was loosely tied up, and her snow-white earlobes had silver hoop earrings. She had light makeup, with a light pink lip gloss, and her curled eyelashes fluttered, giving her dark red eyes a seductive look.

The girl was clearly well-dressed, beautiful, and sexy yet dignified, even a bit seductive but not vulgar! Ding Hao was taken aback for a moment, then extended his right hand, "I'm Ding Hao."

"Zuo Xueying." The girl smiled faintly.

"Please sit, please sit!" After shaking hands, Ding Hao quickly pulled out the chair opposite him.

"Thank you!" Zuo Xueying bent slightly, sat down, and began to observe Ding Hao. So far, she had a good impression of him—punctual, trustworthy, and gentlemanly.