Chapter 85

Although he had a scruffy beard, he looked very young! No, he should be too young! When Zuo Xueying entered the room and saw the beard on Ding Hao's face, he thought he was a handsome middle-aged uncle, but upon closer inspection, he realized this was just a kid! Could he be here on someone else's behalf? Did the person who made the appointment with me ultimately not come?

After a brief moment of excitement, Zuo Xueying fell into disappointment! Why was he always so unlucky? This blind date hadn't even started, and it was already like this. Was he that ugly?

"Sorry, I..." Ding Hao also noticed that the smile on the other person's face had disappeared.

Oh no, is he really here on someone else's behalf? No! Why am I so unappealing? Zuo Xueying, Zuo Xueying, the person has already rejected you on QQ, why are you still insisting? This is even more embarrassing! No, I have to take the initiative. He's just a little boy; I can't lose my composure!

Zuo Xueying straightened his clothes and looked up at Ding Hao, "It's okay, I know, you're here on behalf of your friend, right?"

"No." Ding Hao answered firmly. If he was a substitute, it was only for a while at noon, but he was the real deal!

Not? What's going on? Is he afraid to admit it because he's worried I'll be upset? But this guy can't be over 20, right? 20 years old, and so handsome, actually coming for a blind date, who would believe it! Zuo Xueying frowned, seemingly a bit unhappy. The person he was supposed to meet didn't come, and Ding Hao still wouldn't admit it.

"Sorry, this is my sister's doing. At noon, I invited my sister and a friend to have lunch, but the restaurant was closed. My sister was very angry when she got home... and I only found out she had made an appointment with you when I got home in the afternoon..." Ding Hao explained the whole situation in one breath.

"Is that so?" Zuo Xueying clearly still didn't believe him.

"I swear to heaven, everything I said is true!" If this woman had exploded from the start, Ding Hao might have just left, but she sat there smiling at him, even though she didn't believe him! Ding Hao felt it was necessary to explain clearly before leaving.

"How old are you this year?" Perhaps seeing that Ding Hao was a bit anxious, Zuo Xueying changed the subject.

"19." Ding Hao answered helplessly. He didn't know what to do. If it were someone a bit older, it would be a prank, but since they had met, it could be considered a kind of fate, and they could try to get to know each other. Even if they didn't plan to continue, at least this blind date could be smoothed over.

But when he looked at the person across from him, she was older than Chen Fang and Liu Xia, probably around 27 or 28. How could he make do? There was no way to make do, and no way to continue!

"Sorry, really sorry, I didn't mean to. I wanted to explain to you on QQ, but I was afraid you would misunderstand, so... so..."

Zuo Xueying remained silent, and Ding Hao became even more anxious. If the other person were a 20-year-old girl, Ding Hao wouldn't mind. But from her attire, it was clear she had prepared carefully, and she wasn't young. She was definitely serious and very important about this blind date! But what about him? It was just a prank!

Chen Fang and Liu Xia were too frivolous and irresponsible! This joke had gone too far. He would have to scold them when he got back, no, he should make them come over and apologize to this person right now!

"Hey, I'm really sorry. How about I call my sister to come and apologize to you in person?" Seeing the girl remain silent, Ding Hao was worried. As the saying goes, if you don't explode in silence, you will perish in silence!

Is she going to explode or destroy me? Ding Hao was prepared. As long as the other person wasn't too extreme, even if she splashed water on his face or slapped him, he would endure it. After all, this joke was a bit too big! The girl must be very hurt!

"It's okay, what would you like to drink?" Zuo Xueying smiled and nodded at Ding Hao.

"Anything, I'll have anything!" Ding Hao felt like he had been granted a reprieve and thought Zuo Xueying's smile was like an angel's. At this moment, he really didn't care what she ordered, no matter how expensive, he would pay.

"There's no 'anything.'"

"Then what will you have, I'll have the same?" Ding Hao wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled at Zuo Xueying.

"Okay." Zuo Xueying moved a bit and gestured to the bar, and a waiter came over.

Zuo Xueying ordered something, but Ding Hao had no idea what. He was being extremely cautious, hoping Zuo Xueying wouldn't explode. He would pay no matter how expensive it was!

"Hey, what do you do?" Zuo Xueying was originally very depressed, but seeing Ding Hao's nervousness, she didn't think he was lying. This little guy was really nervous, but the more nervous he was, the cuter he looked. In the end, he even lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong, not daring to look at her.

"Oh, I'm still in school. I'm going to Jiangzhe University in September."

"Jiangzhe University? I'm your senior!"

"Senior, hello!" Ding Hao quickly responded.

"Are you from Qianjiang?"

"No."

"Then your sister?"

"Oh, the thing is..." Ding Hao had to make up the story about Chen Fang again. Now, Liu Yiding had given him the identity of a French-Chinese, so he couldn't tell everyone. When Zuo Xueying asked, he didn't say, only explaining how Chen Fang became his sister.

Zuo Xueying couldn't help but laugh a few times. Ding Hao's talent for storytelling finally came in handy. Zuo Xueying seemed to start believing that Ding Hao was being tricked by his sister, not coming on behalf of someone else. So she gradually forgave him in her heart.

Ding Hao was the kind of person who would take advantage of any opportunity. Seeing that Zuo Xueying wasn't as nervous as Qiao Yunna, and now she was smiling, he relaxed and even started to gossip.

"Senior Zuo, you're so beautiful, why are you here for a blind date?"

"Well... do you really want to know?" Flattered by Ding Hao's compliment, Zuo Xueying's mood improved a lot.

"Not really, I'm just curious, just asking." Ding Hao was extremely curious. Zuo Xueying had a great figure, a beautiful face, and graduated from Jiangzhe University. Her job should be good too. From her demeanor, she seemed to be a bit of a bourgeois.

Why would such a woman need a blind date? Was the situation of single women in Qianjiang that serious? Of course, Ding Hao wouldn't admit to being curious, as that would make others dislike him.

"It's okay, I know you're curious. I'm curious too. Why am I sitting here? It's all because I was forced! Sigh..." Zuo Xueying looked profound, sighed, and smiled mysteriously at Ding Hao.

"I had a boyfriend in college. We dated for eight years, and we were about to get married. But at the last moment, he backed out! Do you think I'm that unappealing?" Zuo Xueying smoothed her hair and asked Ding Hao seriously.

"No, you're very beautiful."

"You're learning to be slick even at your young age! Sigh..."

"No, I'm being sincere! Your boyfriend backing out is his loss. With your great conditions, you'll definitely find someone better."

"You don't have to comfort me. It's time to go. Since it was a misunderstanding, and you're too young and not suitable for me, let's end it here."

"Oh." Ding Hao quickly stood up to pay the bill.

"No, let me. You're still a student, and I have a job. I'll pay. Thank you for chatting with me today."

"Sorry, I should be the one to say sorry."

"It's nothing. You're a pretty honest person, and I believe you're innocent. I had a good time today, so don't argue with me, okay?" In Zuo Xueying's view, although Ding Hao was always very gentlemanly, he was still just a teenager, so she felt she should pay.

"Okay. How about I drive you home?"

"No need, I drove here myself. You go ahead." Zuo Xueying smiled, but there was a hint of regret in her smile. This young man was indeed very cute and handsome. It was just that he was too young, only 19. If he were 29, it would be perfect!

Zuo Xueying not exploding was a huge relief for Ding Hao. Now that she was insisting on paying, he didn't want to argue, just standing there and waving to her, "Senior, see you."

"Let's not see each other again." Zuo Xueying said with a playful smile.

Ding Hao didn't argue. She was here for a blind date, and his age clearly wasn't suitable. Moreover, he had no intention of a blind date, so it would be a waste of her time to keep seeing him. He just didn't expect that he would see Zuo Xueying again soon.

When Ding Hao got home, he called Chen Fang. On the other end, Chen Fang and Liu Xia were laughing foolishly. Clearly, getting Ding Hao out of Xia Lin's shadow was just a pretext; the real reason was to get back at him! Ding Hao was very depressed and told them about Zuo Xueying, finally saying, "Why do women make things so difficult for each other?"

The blind date was just a side story. The auction for Shanwai Shan was quickly on the agenda. After the previous on-site visit, Ding Hao was full of confidence in Shanwai Shan's future.

The upcoming auction was just a formality. Many of the major players in the Jiangnan catering industry who were interested in Shanwai Shan had come to Qianjiang. Most of them had already met and communicated with each other. However, they were later informed by the main leaders of the Qianjiang City State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission that they could participate, but they were not to cause trouble and disrupt the normal auction.

That meant Shanwai Shan already had an owner, and others were not allowed to interfere. Among those informed were the Lei and Lin executives from the meeting, and the determined Ding executive! Especially the Ding executive, who had already made arrangements with all parties, even reaching an agreement with the Qianjiang Catering and Hotel Association!

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