Chapter One: The Malevolent Blind Date

Sang Youyou was taken aback. She knew her mother, Sang Mama, had a fiery temperament, so she quickly acted cute and said, "Mom, it's not that the company asked me to work overtime; it's that I didn't handle things well myself, which is why it's dragged on until now..." Hmph, although the small restaurant run by her mother was thriving, she always said she needed someone to manage it. However, after studying for so many years, if Sang Youyou were to go back and take over a small restaurant and become a rice bug, it would truly be a disservice to the education she received from the Party over the years, as well as to the RMB she had spent.

Cold and warm, with a displeased glare at Sang Youyou, angrily turned away, wearing her mismatched shoes, leaving the café with an uneven gait and a limp

"Hmm..." Huangfu Hao raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at Sang Youyou with an impassive expression. His beautiful, slender fingers twirled the spoon in his hand, stirring it in the coffee cup

If Huangfu Hao had a girlfriend, then his mother would not have to repeatedly pressure him into blind dates through soft persuasion and hard coercion. Now, not only is she forcing him into blind dates, but she is also shoving potential partners at him, even going so far as to grandly arrange the marriage between Huangfu Hao and Qu Feifei

This morning, Sang Youyou was awakened by the choking smell of smoke filling the room. She coughed incessantly, rubbing her eyes that felt gritty from the smoke, looking at her mother with an innocent and resentful expression. She saw her mother holding a handful of incense that was burning with a fierce flame, continuously muttering around her bed: "Peach Blossom Deity, Peach Blossom Deity, Peach Blossom Deity, please bless our Youyou to find a good husband soon..."

"It's okay." Sang Youyou rolled her eyes helplessly, thinking to herself: Mom, if you are anxious about the blind date results, this is not the way to go about it. How can you ask for results while the blind date is still ongoing? Fortunately, Sang Youyou had already scared off her blind date partner; otherwise, if someone heard this, they would think Sang Youyou was desperate to get married.

Gao Jun smoothed the goosebumps on his forearm and asked, "Then, what do you look like when you don't wear makeup?"

Sang Youyou rolled her eyes, leaped out of bed, then covered her ears and rushed out of the room while coughing incessantly

Sang Youyou's dark, glistening eyes turned slightly, and she hurriedly said, "At that moment, my heart was in chaos, and I didn't know what to do, so..."

Sang Youyou took the white paper and quickly glanced at it. It contained Sang Mama's crooked handwriting, detailing a brief introduction about height, occupation, and emotional experiences, indicating that Sang Mama had indeed done her homework for this blind date. However, she had just seen Huangfu Hao, who was so handsome, courteous, and eloquent, which made her a bit too excited to remember the name of her blind date.

On that day, when Sang Youyou accompanied An Xiayao to a blind date, she was astonished to see a middle-aged man approaching, who appeared to be around 40 years old, with a protruding belly and a shiny bald head, nearly causing her eyes to pop out in shock

But how will you explain it to your mother

Leng Nuanqing hurriedly searched her makeup bag for makeup remover for Sang Youyou. Sang Youyou randomly smeared some on her face, then carelessly wiped it with a cotton pad before suddenly plunging her head into the sink. At that moment, Leng Nuanqing thoughtfully handed her the facial cleanser, saying, "Here, facial cleanser."

Sang Youyou wiped her pretty face, which was splattered with saliva by Mama Sang, and said, "Mom, what kind of joke is this?"

"I understand, I understand." Mother Sang noticed that Sang Youyou was indeed a bit angry, so she decided to stop while the going was good and quickly smiled at Huangfu Hao, "Um, what was your name again, Gao something?" It was evident that Mother Sang was so excited that she had forgotten the name of Sang Youyou's blind date.

Mother Sang swung her paw towards Sang Youyou's head: "Hurry up and confess, otherwise, I will not let this go!"

Nangong Lin glared at Sang Youyou with annoyance: "As a completely irrelevant bystander, why should I unite and be friendly with you?"

Mother Sang took the tissue paper handed to her by Sang Youyou, wiped her tears, sniffed a bit, and finally managed to stabilize her emotions. With a choked voice, she asked, "Tell me honestly, are you the one pursuing Huangfu Hao, or is Huangfu Hao pursuing you?"

"If your mother wants to come, let her come!" Leng Nuanqing said with a nonchalant smile, "It's just one more person for dinner"

Mother Sang was indeed charmed by Huangfu Hao's words about her sister, her heart blossoming with joy, and her gaze gradually shifting from sharp to gentle, much like a mother-in-law growing fonder of her son-in-law with each passing moment

Sang Youyou first rolled her eyes in exasperation, then disdainfully glanced at her mother, her lips twitching slightly as she thought to herself: Mom, you really don't need to be so flustered, do you? Pretending to run into me? This is honestly a bit ridiculous!

Huangfu Hao and Nangong Lin had just been disdainfully criticizing Sang Youyou for eavesdropping on their conversation, yet Huangfu Hao's words precisely indicate that he had also listened intently to every word exchanged between Sang Youyou and Leng Nuanqing

Upon hearing Huangfu Hao refer to his daughter in such a manner, Mama Sang's eyes brightened instantly. Even before Sang Youyou could speak, she hurriedly introduced herself, saying, "I am Youyou's mother"

"Don't come at me with that, okay?" Sang Youyou shot a glare at Leng Nuanqing and continued, "My mom is indeed a one-of-a-kind treasure!"

"Damn it!" Sang Youyou said irritably to Leng Nuqing, "My mother came to supervise my blind date, but now the blind date is gone. What am I supposed to do?"

Sang Youyou bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then looked towards the table next to her, where the two handsome men were still sitting face to face, elegantly sipping their coffee.

"Ah? Is it Auntie?" Huangfu Hao's handsome face instantly showed surprise, and then, with perfect timing, he said: "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have thought, seeing how young and fashionable you are, that you were Youyou's older sister!"

Sang Youyou's lips twitched slightly, and finally, in a fit of anger and embarrassment, she impatiently said, "Mom, do you really need to ask so many details? Should I go through each of his relatives one by one?"

Her long, smooth hair was deliberately tousled and messily piled on top of her head, resembling a large bird's nest from a distance, while her delicate and pretty face was adorned with heavy smoky makeup. Of course, she had intentionally applied uneven eyeliner, a foundation that was not very well blended, and bright red lipstick, resulting in a face that was a riot of colors.

"......" Sang Youyou's lips twitched slightly, still carrying a hint of guilt, "Mom, I'm really a bit tired, could you let me off this time?"

Leng Nuanqing was thoroughly enraged, her delicate face contorted in anger. Wearing Sang Youyou's mismatched shoes, she stood up, her uneven posture causing her to stumble slightly, and she huffed, "Sang Youyou, you are being too much"

Because, Sang Youyou, it is truly unimaginable what kind of family could raise a person like Huangfu Hao!

"What is there to be afraid of not graduating?" Mother Sang shot a displeased glance at Sang Youyou, "Nowadays, there are many people who date in college and get married right after graduation!"

Mother Sang also realized that she had been a bit overly concerned, and couldn't help but smile awkwardly: "Don't be anxious, I was just asking casually..."

Lying comfortably, with a hint of doubt in her eyes, she looked at Sang Youyou and said, "Come on, tell me about your blind date today. How was it?"

Fortunately, Huangfu Hao is merely a temporary stand-in actor. If he were truly a match for a blind date, your sudden appearance would scare him away, even if there was mutual attraction. After all, not every handsome young man can withstand the pressure from Sang Youyou's mother.

Sang Youyou glanced at her phone; today, her mother had already called her eighteen times. Without exception, all the calls were to tell her that she must go on a blind date! Every time Sang Youyou saw her phone ring, she felt uncomfortable! It was as if she was holding not a phone, but a bomb that could explode at any moment! Just before finishing work, her mother called again, repeatedly instructing her to make sure to perform well.

"Dear, I know you have treated me the best!" Sang Youyou made a pitiful expression and gestured pleadingly towards Leng Nuanqing, "I’m sorry, I’m really sorry, but I have to attend to important matters now, you can leave first."

Mother Sang nodded: "Important"

"What does your removing makeup have to do with my shoes?" Leng Nuanqing said irritably

Unlike Sang Youyou, who, despite harboring ill intentions to sabotage the blind date and having the audacity to deliberately find a temporary substitute, ultimately had her psychological defenses collapse in an instant the moment her mother arrived

Sang Youyou's mouth twitched slightly as she held the toothbrush in silence, brushing haphazardly a few times.

Huangfu Hao rubbed his handsome brows with a troubled expression and said, "I just don't know how to explain it, which is why I asked you to come out and help me think of a solution." Huangfu Hao took a moment to collect his thoughts, "How can I refuse Qu Feifei while also eliminating all the blind dates my mom will introduce to me in the future?"

Sang Youyou took a deep breath, glanced at WeChat, looked at Momo, and even checked QQ. As a result, most of the replies she received were teasing her, a few considered her to be crazy, and there were others who simply did not respond to her at all

These gossiping messages certainly cannot be self-revealed by the blind date candidates, so there is a possibility! That is, Mama Sang has gone to investigate...

Huangfu Hao twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a tone of resignation, "Yes, I know, the simplest solution is to bring a girlfriend home, but that is precisely the most difficult thing to do"

"Yoyo, what are you doing here?" Mother Sang feigned a chance encounter, cheerfully sitting down next to Sang Yoyo, and then, with the gaze of a mother-in-law observing her son-in-law, fixed her eyes on Huangfu Hao.

After a blind date, she lost two pairs of beloved shoes, and Sang Youyou felt extremely frustrated and heartbroken. However, this was not the time to dwell on the lost shoes; her mother was about to arrive. She needed to restore her image and find a temporary blind date to appease her mother. She hurriedly opened her phone, checked her contacts, and searched for someone nearby, hoping to find a substitute for a blind date to deal with her mother.

"What can be done? It's the kind that can't even be found in a crowd," Sang Youyou shrugged casually, "With this makeup, I've already scared him away."

Sang Youyou deliberately squinted her eyes and flashed a lovesick smile, saying, "Thank you!" Then she took the tissue, didn't even bother with the mirror, and randomly dabbed her face a few times before tossing it aside, asking, "Is this a bit better?"

"You are still playing this game, Yu Yu?" Leng Nuan Qing quickly ran over and without hesitation, raised her hand to pat her on the head

Just because of this sentence, it touched the softest corner of Sang Youyou's heart. Her nose felt a bit sour, and she quickly took a few deep breaths, nodding to comfort Sang Mama: "Mom, I know you mean well for me. I understand."

Sang Youyou nodded slightly and said, "In the evening, to force me into a blind date, she made N calls! Now that I see my mother, I truly have a headache!" As she spoke, she reached out to cover her forehead, making a face that expressed her severe headache.

Sang Youyou's peripheral vision quietly swept over Sang Mama, then she turned to the side, propped her chin on her hand, and said in a lowered voice to Huangfu Hao: "That is my mom"

Sang Youyou watched as Gao Jun ran out like a streak of smoke, feeling overjoyed: Little one, after just a few moments, you couldn't handle it and ran away? Sang Youyou had originally planned to eat a double portion in an unrefined manner, intending to scare him with her big appetite and ugly eating style.

"You mean to say that my mother is extraordinary, right?" Sang Youyou responded with understanding.

Is that so? Do you also think that whoever marries my family’s Youyou is fortunate? Then you must not miss out on it...

Mother Sang looked increasingly satisfied as she gazed at Huangfu Hao, nodding in agreement and saying, "Indeed, Youyou is just the kind of person who makes one worry. I am now hoping that she can find a good husband soon, someone who can take good care of her, and then I will be at ease!"

"Mom, the nouveau riche you introduced to cousin An Xiayao last time, who has a car and a house, and whose parents have passed away, you also said he was very handsome. I guess I don't need to describe it any further, right?" Sang Youyou pouted, clearly remembering that her mother had introduced a match to her cousin An Xiayao, and at that time, she also mentioned that the young man was charming and talented.

"My mom will definitely see from head to toe, and if she finds out, I'm doomed," Sang Youyou said as she hurriedly squatted down and took off the two shoes on her feet. Seeing that Leng Nuanqing was still unmoving, she couldn't help but grab her foot and without hesitation took off one of her shoes, then slipped it onto her own foot, fortunate that she and Leng Nuanqing wore the same size, fitting perfectly.

This is great, her stomach has been saved. Sang Youyou quickly sent a message to her best friend, Leng Nuanqing, inviting her to join for a meal, so as not to waste the double portion of the set meal. After hanging up the phone, Sang Youyou pounded the table and suddenly laughed triumphantly at the sky! Hahaha, she is truly too clever! In this way, she neither offended Sang Mama nor successfully resolved the blind date dilemma

Huangfu Hao, resting his handsome chin, said with a serious expression: "Then I will continue to observe the performance."

Sang Youyou rolled her eyes in annoyance and said, "Mom, you can't accept it, but you've already called him your son-in-law!" Then she pouted and quietly added, "Whether this works out or not is still uncertain; you're just getting overly excited for no reason!"

"Indeed. Whoever can marry Youyou is truly fortunate" said Huangfu Hao, maintaining his composure as he echoed Mama Sang's words

However, it is fortunate that Mother Sang has safely passed this hurdle. For the time being, Huangfu Hao can serve as a shield for Sang Youyou. As time goes on, when Mother Sang presses for marriage, Sang Youyou can simply say that she was dumped by Huangfu Hao, and then Mother Sang will only feel sympathy and will not pursue the truth any further

"Oh dear, don't mention Yao Yao to me! Just thinking about her makes my heart feel heavy!" Upon hearing this, Mama Sang immediately became agitated and earnestly advised Sang Youyou, "As the saying goes, for girls, it's better to marry well than to do well in their careers. Look at Yao Yao, her career is quite good, but she lacks a partner. She's getting older, and your uncle and aunt are almost ready to put a clearance sale tag on her!" After saying this, Mama Sang took a breath and said seriously, "With your cousin An Xiaoyao as an example, I think it would be wonderful for you to find a man to date and marry at the beautiful age of twenty-four. Otherwise, if you focus on your career first, by the time you reach twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and then start dating, after a year or two, you'll be thirty. After getting married, when you start preparing for a baby, you might inadvertently become a high-risk pregnancy..."

Then, in a calm tone, Gao Jun said: "What you ordered, you will pay for yourself later"

"Exactly!" Mother Sang nodded seriously, "If you dare not go, you will bear the consequences yourself"

How is the matchmaking going?

"You are already foolish enough, you won't become any more foolish, don't worry." Leng Nuanqing sat down with a smile opposite Sang Youyou, looking at Sang Youyou's dreadful makeup, and couldn't help but furrow her delicate brows deeply, "Youyou, weren't you here for a blind date? Why do you look like you've been robbed?" If it weren't for her familiarity with makeup, she would really think it was bruises from a beating, with patches of blue and purple.

Mother Sang busily whispered into Sang Youyou's ear, "This matchmaker is quite good, so I want to promote you vigorously, to make my life a little easier..."

Sang Youyou was utterly speechless, and after a while, she finally found her tongue and weakly said, "Mom, at least I am your biological child, you don't have to look down on me like this, do you?"

Huangfu Hao and Nangong Lin looked at Sang Youyou in astonishment, then exchanged glances with each other in inquiry.

Gao Jun could no longer sit still: "Miss Sang, I apologize, but I have matters to attend to, so I must take my leave now"

"My mom is coming!" Sang Youyou instinctively replied to Leng Nuanqing

"Alright, be punctual at 7 o'clock, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" Mother Sang said, and with a snap, she hung up the phone.

Huangfu Hao had just taken a sip of water when he suddenly choked, "Cough cough cough..." After coughing for quite a while, he finally regained his composure and looked at Nangong Lin with a face full of exasperation, "Nangong Lin, please, can you be serious for once?" Bringing a boyfriend home, how could he even think of that? At that time, Huangfu Hao's mother would definitely be so furious that it could trigger a heart attack!

Upon entering, she kicked off her shoes, clasped her hands together, and recited fervently: "Thank you, Peach Blossom Deity, thank you, Peach Blossom Deity, for finding such a good son-in-law for my daughter, Amitabha..."

Sang Youyou covered her head, which had been hurt from the beating, and cast a resentful glance at Mother Sang. Innocently sniffing, she slowly said, "Actually, I have known Huangfu Hao for a little while, and we have mutual feelings for each other, but we just haven't made it clear yet." Taking a deep breath, under the intense gaze of Mother Sang, Sang Youyou could only brace herself and continue to lie, "Today, just before the blind date, I hesitated for a long time before telling him that I was going on a blind date, and then he confessed his feelings to me!"

Ahao, are you really unwilling to accept Qu Feifei

"Youyou, what is wrong?" Leng Nuanqing looked at Sang Youyou, who had just hung up the phone, appearing lost and bewildered, and couldn't help but wave her hand in front of her.

Sang Youyou waited for a while, and finally, there were no more signs of Sang Mama coming in. She quickly took a refreshing shower, then lay down on the bed, yawned, and fell into a drowsy sleep

Sang Youyou smiled and stuck out her tongue, it seems that her current appearance is quite stunning

Mother Sang said: "Youyou, let me tell you, recently I specifically sought out the Peach Blossom Fairy and arranged a Peach Blossom formation for you. You must get married in the quickest and shortest time possible, so that I can rest assured"

"Do you think I haven't talked to my mom about it?" Sang Youyou sighed helplessly, "What my mom means is that for girls, it's better to marry well than to do well in their careers. If I don't go out on blind dates, she will definitely force me to quit my job and become a parasite!"

Sang Youyou initially wanted to resist, but Sang Mama was too dominant, and the two were not on the same level, so she chose silence and submission

Huangfu Hao's expression was gentle, his tone warm, and he politely feigned looking at Sang Youyou, asking, "Youyou, who is this?"

"I am shopping nearby, and I will stroll over to take a look in a little while," said Mother Sang in a cheerful tone

This appearance is indeed unbearable to look at. Sang Youyou is not incapable of applying makeup; she is deliberately trying to scare off her blind date. She wants that young man, who has failed to settle down despite meeting numerous girls, to also find her, Sang Youyou, unappealing. Once he finds her distasteful, Sang Youyou will have a good excuse in front of her mother, Sang Mama, to reject any future blind dates arranged by her. Therefore, today's battle must succeed; failure is not an option

"What good is just knowing? What matters is to perform well during the blind date tonight; I just need a good son-in-law!" As soon as Mama Sang finished speaking, Sang Youyou choked on a piece of bread, quickly rolled her eyes, grabbed her milk cup, and gulped it down. Once she caught her breath, she hurriedly grabbed her bag and rushed out the door, saying, "Mom, I'm leaving"

"I never said that," Leng Nuanqing hurriedly waved her hand. Although the term 'exquisite' is not at all inappropriate when applied to Mother Sang, after all, she is an elder and also the mother of Sang Youyou, such words should not be spoken lightly

Gao Jun was studying the menu when he raised his eyes to look at her, instantly frowning, with disdain clearly visible in his eyes. However, he still forced himself to invite her to sit down, his tone laced with contempt.

"I am quite serious, just tell your mother directly that you like men and not women," Nangong Lin said with a smile, "Just pretend to admit that you are gay. Your mother will definitely stop pressuring you to go on blind dates and get married in the future, after all, she wouldn't want a son-in-law who is a man"

Mother Sang nodded and said with a sense of pride, "Of course, I must be strict in selecting a partner for my daughter. This is a matter that concerns your lifelong happiness"

"Then tell me, how about bringing a boyfriend home?" Nangong Lin raised his handsome brows slightly, a captivating smile that could topple nations appearing at the corner of his mouth, as he looked at Huangfu Hao with a playful expression

As Sang Youyou was about to leave the company, the spare pair of shoes she had prepared came in handy. At that moment, she was wearing one white high heel that she had worn at home and one spare red high heel. Wearing mismatched shoes was actually acceptable, but the height difference between the two heels was significant, a full 3 centimeters. Therefore, when Sang Youyou walked out, she appeared unsteady and swayed from side to side. From a distance, it looked as if she was limping.

Sang Youyou rolled her eyes, indicating her disagreement

Mother Sang cast a resentful glance at Sang Youyou: "You have been single for so long that I am almost losing my hair from worry. Suddenly, you present me with such an outstanding son-in-law. I am surprised, excited, and curious to ask a few more questions. Why are you so impatient? Do you really look down on your mother like this..."

Leng Nuanqing was taken aback and nodded, saying, "It seems so. What will you do then?" If Mama Sang saw Sang Youyou dressed in such a ghastly manner and scared off her blind date, she would surely be furious and would want to strangle her to death when she invited Leng Nuanqing over for dinner.

"It is always right to help each other." Sang Youyou looked at Huangfu Hao, who had agreed to her, but this man was being so relentless that she couldn't help but feel a mix of embarrassment and anger. She turned to the side and stared at his delicate, fair face, saying, "Besides, I am not asking you for help. Trouble, you, a bystander, can you please keep your mouth shut?" Hmph, if he keeps talking, what if Huangfu Hao changes his mind? What should she do?

"You all seem to be cut from the same mold; I can tell at a glance." Huangfu Hao chuckled slyly, a gentle smile playing at the corners of his mouth, and curiously asked again, "From the looks of your mother, she should be well-educated and reasonable, right? Why would she think of setting up a peach blossom array for you, so eager to marry you off?"

"What?" Sang Youyou raised her voice in disbelief, as if afraid she had misheard, "Mom, what did you just say?"

Sang Youyou seemed to have caught a hot potato, neither able to take it nor throw it away, her delicate face filled with entanglement. Encouraged by the warm and clear gaze, she finally took a deep breath, steeling herself to answer the phone: "Hello, Mom"

Sang Youyou does not wish to go on blind dates, get married, and have children at the age of twenty-four just to avoid becoming an advanced maternal age mother

"Being in sales, can one really drive such a good car?" Mother Sang began to feel puzzled.

Sang Youyou, upon seeing her mother's demeanor, couldn't help but feel flustered. She hurriedly reassured her, saying, "Mom, how could I ever dislike you? It's just that I worked overtime today and encountered so many issues; I am really a bit tired. I was wrong, I was wrong, isn't that enough? Whatever you want to know, just ask. I will tell you everything without reservation, and I will definitely share all the details with you"

"Hmph." The man let out a displeased grunt, his gaze filled with disdain as he swept over Sang Youyou. Instantly, Sang Youyou felt a bit uncomfortable; she averted her eyes in frustration, thinking to herself that this man was truly petty. With such handsome looks, wasn't he meant to be admired? If he didn't want to be appreciated, he should have covered his face with a cloth before going out!

Huangfu Hao nodded honestly: "After all, there are not many girls who behave as strangely as you do, and I was just curious, so I looked a little longer..." In reality, he was secretly wondering whether she was mentally ill or...

Sang Youyou sensed the burning gaze and could not help but restrain her smile, looking over sensitively. At the adjacent table, two men were seated face to face, to be precise, two very handsome men, yet they embodied two completely different styles.

As Huangfu Hao drove his luxurious BMW 7 Series to take the Sang mother and daughter home, Sang's mother had completely accepted him as her future son-in-law

"Last time was an accident!" Mother Sang's expression showed a hint of embarrassment, but she quickly adopted a serious demeanor typical of a parent, saying, "Stop with the cheeky remarks. If you dare not go tonight, I will not let this go!"

Sang Youyou unknowingly glanced a few more times; it must be said, it is truly rare to see two such eye-catching handsome men at the same time

Huangfu Hao gently and considerately handed over a tissue, looking at Sang Youyou with warmth: "Youyou, after all, you still have a child's heart, so it's inevitable to be a bit impatient when doing things. Take your time, okay"

Sang Youyou bit her lip, fell silent for a moment, then raised her delicate face, steeling herself to look at Huangfu Hao. She swallowed nervously and cautiously spoke, "I need a blind date to deal with my mother. I hope you can help me with this"

What do you plan to do

Huangfu Haofeng's expression, light and carefree like the clouds, momentarily stiffened, and within his deep, enchanting black eyes, displeasure flashed and vanished.

Sang Youyou let out a long sigh, feeling somewhat exhausted as she lay on the bed, weakly gazing at the ceiling, her heart filled with immense frustration. Look, good children cannot tell lies; once a lie is told, one must use N lies to make up for it.

"You probably scared off your blind date, ordered a table full of dishes that you couldn't finish by yourself, and then called me to come eat, right?" Leng Nuanqing furrowed her brows as she spoke, reaching out to pat Sang Youyou on the head again, "Is there anyone as stingy as you?"

Sitting across the aisle from Sang Youyou was a handsome man, seemingly in his early twenties. Under the dim yellow light, his fair and handsome face was captivating, making it hard to look away. Describing his appearance as resembling that of Pan An is by no means an exaggeration. He wore a pure white shirt, tailored to fit perfectly, accentuating his figure with a noble and ethereal quality akin to that of a deity. What fascinated Sang Youyou the most, compelling her to steal glances, were his dark, deep-set eyes, which seemed like a magical pool, radiating a beautiful and enchanting warmth.

Sang Youyou was actually feeling very nervous and awkward inside, but seeing that Sang Mama was about to come over, she could only steady her mind, looked at Huangfu Hao, and with great difficulty swallowed her saliva, saying seriously: "Just now, I heard the conversation between you two."

"Go take a shower, I will go thank the Peach Blossom Deity." Mother Sang turned and walked out, also helping Sang Youyou close the door to the room.

Sang Youyou's dark eyes glanced around, thinking to herself that if Mama Sang found out she had deliberately scared off her blind date and then hastily brought in a substitute, even if she didn't end up strangling her tonight, she would have to face the full brunt of the top ten tortures of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, she could only brace herself, steady her mind, and with as calm a demeanor as possible, she said, "Mom, since you already know, I won't hide it from you any longer!" Taking a deep breath, her mind raced, contemplating how to lie in a way that would be both reasonable and convincing.

Huangfu Hao also turned to the side, mimicking Sang Youyou's manner, and lowered his voice to say, "From the moment she walked in, I knew she was your mother"

Huangfu Hao cast a gentle glance at Nangong Lin, his handsome face showing no signs of displeasure. However, his tone became slightly more serious as he said, "Nangong, you may leave first. I will discuss the remaining matters with this young lady."

Sang Youyou nodded and said, "Rest assured, I will definitely help you as well." After saying this, she hurriedly handed her phone to Huangfu Hao with great respect.

Mother Sang furrowed her brows and said lightly, "The introduced aunt mentioned that the young man is 1.75 meters tall. I haven't seen him in person, but I heard that he has delicate features and is quite handsome"

Huangfu Hao lightly withdrew his gaze from Sang Youyou and looked at Nangong Lin, gently nodding his head and speaking in a calm tone: "That delicate young lady, we are not strangers; if I were to accept her, wouldn't that be clearly asking for trouble?"

Having seen people raise goldfish and even large goldfish, Sang Youyou had never seen anyone raise large black fish. In her family's living room, there was a super large fish tank containing several pitch-black fish. At first glance, each fish seemed to weigh around two to three pounds, and each fish was tied with a red ribbon. The sight of them swimming in the water was truly bizarre.

Sang Youyou spoke straightforwardly, which slightly surprised Huangfu Hao, causing a playful smile to appear at the corner of his mouth: "Why should I help you?"

"Go ahead and ask." Mother Sang waved her hand and nodded with great delight.

At the next table sat two individuals, unable to resist turning their heads in curiosity to look at Sang Youyou. This girl, at one moment laughing heartily towards the sky, and at another frowning, displayed a range of expressions on her charming face, which was indeed quite amusing

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Sang Youyou's drowsy eyes suddenly widened. She took a few steps back in disbelief, warily looking at Mama Sang: "Mom, I absolutely do not want to drink that. That thing of yours looks so unsanitary, it will ruin my stomach, what should I do then?" Sang Youyou took a breath and continued, "Besides, why do I need so many peach blossoms? I only need to marry one husband, not a whole bunch."

1

"The person you are set up with is clearly named Gao Jun, but where did this Huangfu Hao come from?" Mother Sang handed the crumpled white paper she had fished out of the trash can to Sang Youyou, "Don't think that just because I am old, you can fool me; your mother is quite sharp."

Sang Youyou sighed deeply and helplessly, having passed through this time without any danger, but what will happen next time

Sang Youyou cannot possibly find a substitute to impersonate her blind date within three minutes

I find it hard to believe that someone as outstanding as Huangfu Hao would be interested in you. I am looking for the shining qualities in you!" Mother Sang said earnestly

Sang Youyou dragged Leng Nuanqing, limping back to her seat once again. She spotted a handsome guy of suitable age and quickly signaled for help. While anxiously waiting for a response as she sat in her chair, her eyes turned back to her feet, urging Leng Nuanqing, "Nuanqing, hurry up and take off your shoes for me"

"I am not exaggerating, how can I achieve the effect of scaring away my blind date?" Sang Youyou anxiously reached out to Leng Nuanqing, "Sister, please hurry and take out the things, if my mom sees my face, she will definitely skin me alive tonight!"

Sang Youyou curled her lips, a smug smile of triumph playing at the corners of her mouth, and said with self-satisfaction: "If it weren't for this look, would I scare away my blind date? Can I invite you to have a meal with me?"

Mother Sang then asked Sang Youyou, "What does his family do?"

Sang Youyou listened to the beeping sound, feeling anxious in her heart: What should I do? What should I do?

You really have a lot of leisure time

Mother Sang looked at Sang Youyou's silhouette and shouted with great force: "Sang Youyou, if you dare not go today, I will come to your company, and you know the consequences!"

Sang Youyou looked at her mother with a mix of embarrassment and anger, gritting her teeth as she said, "Mom, if you keep this up, I will really be angry." Even if she is her biological mother, she shouldn't sell her out like this in front of Sang Youyou. The most shameful part is that after being sold out, Sang Youyou still has to help her own mother count the money!

"Well, when I don't wear makeup, my face is full of pits and bumps, with many blackheads and acne, I really can't face anyone!" Sang Youyou said with a feigned look of distress, "Fortunately, there are cosmetics now; otherwise, when I go out, I would probably scare quite a few people."

4

Tomorrow is Saturday, so Sang Youyou nodded and said, "It's convenient, as long as it's not too early or too late, I am available."

However, Mama Sang still vaguely felt that something was amiss. Upon returning home, she hurriedly searched for the notes she had previously recorded about her blind date candidates. As a result, the names did not match up in that particular section!

"To get back to the point, today I acted with you, and tomorrow you must help me act as well." Huangfu Hao reached out his hand towards Sang Youyou, "Give me your phone."

"Nuanqing, you shouldn't keep hitting my head, I will become stupid." Sang Youyou raised her face in dissatisfaction, pouted, and cast a resentful glance at the spirited Leng Nuanqing, while reaching out to touch her head that had been hurt by the hits.

Lengnuanqing chuckled and said, "With your makeup like that, it would be strange if you didn't scare anyone away. If you don't want to go on a blind date, just tell your mom directly; why go through all this trouble to make yourself look like this?"

Mother Sang was a bit taken aback, blinking her dark eyes at Sang Youyou. Had she become forgetful? She clearly remembered the name starting with Gao... However, Mother Sang quickly adapted and accepted the name Huangfu Hao: "Huangfu Hao, Huangfu Hao, your name is very imposing and also quite pleasant to hear!" After repeating it a few times, she cheerfully added, "But I think if I call you Ahao, it would feel a bit more intimate."

Sang Youyou immediately interrupted, "Mom, I am only 24 years old, and I haven't officially graduated from university yet! I don't want to get married so soon! Besides, I just found my internship job, and I've only been working for a week!"

Is it really him who is pursuing you

"Mom, you are thinking too far ahead!" Sang Youyou finally couldn't help but roll her eyes, interrupting her mother. "Cousin isn't even in a hurry to find a partner, so instead of worrying about me, you might as well go out more and help her find a suitable match." Sang Youyou's cousin, An Xiayao, is a writer for a relationship column, a young woman of twenty-eight, still single, and a seasoned homebody who has become quite reclusive.

"Because you also need a girlfriend to deal with your mother, I think I might be able to help you." Sang Youyou looked at Huangfu Hao seriously, "As for us, we actually belong to the same category. You don't want to go on blind dates and get married, and I don't want to go on blind dates and get married either. Therefore, teaming up to help each other is the best combination."

Do you know? This morning, my mother unexpectedly set up a grand peach blossom array at home, filling the entire house with thick smoke, and the property management almost thought there was a fire!

Nangong Lin stared in astonishment at Huangfu Hao and Sang Youyou, and asked in disbelief, "Ahao, are you really planning to fool around with her?" Helping each other to deal with both sets of parents sounds utterly childish.

Sang Youyou's expression carried a hint of disdain as she twitched her lips and asked, "Tell me the truth, how long have you been observing me, and what do you know?"

"You dare!" Mother Sang struck at Sang Youyou's head again, "I will not hold today's blind date against you, but if you dare not accept Huangfu Hao, I will not recognize you as my daughter..."

"Your mother is going through menopause, so you should be more understanding. Come on, answer the phone!" Leng Nuanqing joked with Sang Youyou, casually handing her the ringing phone that was placed aside, "It's your mother!"

Mom!" Sang Youyou shouted anxiously into the phone, but Sang's mother had already quickly hung up the call

Huangfu Hao innocently blinked his beautiful black eyes and said in a gentle, calm tone, "Since the moment you walked in and came out of the bathroom with that strange hairstyle, I have been quietly paying attention to you..."

"So, you deliberately made a mess and scared Gao Jun away, didn't you?" Mother Sang interrupted Sang Youyou before she could finish speaking. Today, the reason she went to check on things was that Gao Jun had just left the café and immediately reported to her, disparaging the matchmaker aunt, saying she had set him up with some kind of lunatic. The aunt immediately called Mother Sang to question her, and since Mother Sang was unaware of the situation, she had no choice but to come over in person to take a look.

Sang Youyou's mouth slightly formed an "O" shape, and then she nodded: "Sure, I'll take care of the bill!" She then called the waiter and ordered a table full of dishes, all in double portions.

Sang Youyou finished her grooming and makeup, and as she stepped out, she bumped into a waiter. She lowered her head apologetically and said, "I’m sorry, I’m so sorry!"

Sang Youyou waved her hand hurriedly and began to explain anxiously: "I didn't eavesdrop on your conversation on purpose; it's just that you were speaking so loudly that I couldn't help but hear it." The last half of her sentence was mumbled and swallowed in her throat.

Sang Youyou looked at the ceiling in silence, her heart racing with waves of cold sweat, wondering what on earth was going on

Sang Youyou was taken aback, then gently reached out and soothingly patted Sang Mama's back, comforting her: "Mom, is this question really that important?"

Huangfu Hao quickly entered his phone number, and before long, his phone rang. "Alright, I have saved the number. I will contact you tomorrow with the specific time. Is that convenient for you?"

Sang Youyou quickly changed into Leng Nuanqing's shoes, then raised her face and smiled at Leng Nuanqing, saying, "Nuanqing, dear, you are indeed right. You really can't join us for dinner today. My mom is coming over soon, so you should step aside for a bit. Consider this meal as a debt I owe you, and I will make it up to you later"

If Huangfu Hao were to become an actor, he would undoubtedly be able to become a best actor, with such charisma and acting skills that are absolutely top-notch

"If you like, you can just call me Ahao, Auntie." Huangfu Hao said with a warm smile, speaking lightly to Mama Sang, "Actually, I think you are a very nice person, and very kind too..."

Yoyo, although I know you are anxious, hiding in the bathroom is not a solution

"It's pointless to ask you, just come here!" Sang Youyou pulled Leng Nuanqing over, casually grabbed her bag, and quickly headed towards the restroom

Sang Youyou truly wants to say: Brother, if you also want to scare away your blind date like this, then at the very least, you need to be more obvious about it!

Huangfu Hao's expression was slightly awkward as he discreetly glanced at Sang Youyou. With his thin lips slightly parted, he politely said to Aunt Sang, "Aunt, I believe you are mistaken; my surname is not Gao."

This method was once conceived by Huangfu Hao; however, due to his deep understanding of his mother's decisive and forceful tactics, he had long since abandoned this approach. He certainly did not wish to be ensnared or drugged by his own mother, forced into a situation against his will.

"I am not joking!" Mother Sang looked at Sang Youyou seriously and introduced, "The young man is named Gao Jun, a local, twenty-seven years old, owns a car and a house, works as a civil servant, and has quite good conditions in all aspects, but he is a bit picky. I heard he has met quite a few girls, but none of them caught his fancy..."

"Since you understand, then make sure to seize the opportunity with Huangfu Hao!" Mother Sang swept away her sorrowful expression and instantly became animated, "I see this young man as a good man. For women, encountering a good man is as rare as winning the lottery; it all depends on luck. You are currently favored by the God of Peach Blossoms, your luck is quite good, the fate is already here, and whether it ends or not depends on how you grasp it yourself"

"May I ask a few questions first?" Sang Youyou hesitated as she looked at Mother Sang. Although she felt a strong resistance inside, seeing the situation created by Mother Sang made it clear that the blind date was inevitable.

Sang Youyou was well aware that her first impression on Gao Jun must have been quite dreadful. Since that did not scare him away, she decided to give him a little unexpected surprise. With a smile, Sang Youyou looked at him and said, "Mr. Gao, look, shall we chat while we eat?"

"It is precisely your mother who is so worried about you!" Mother Sang cast a resentful glance at Sang Youyou and continued, "Youyou, it’s not that I’m criticizing you. Although you are young now and do not wish to settle down, as a woman, no matter how strong your career is, you still need a man to rely on. I truly do not expect you to be exceptionally capable or successful; I just hope that you can live a stable and good life." At this point, Mother Sang sighed helplessly and said, "I do not want you to suffer the hardships I have endured, do you understand?"

Mother Sang was seated a bit far away, making it difficult to hear the conversation between Sang Youyou and the gentleman. However, from her perspective, it appeared that the two were enjoying their chat and even exchanged phone numbers. After enduring for quite some time, Mother Sang finally could not remain calm any longer and got up to walk over.

What is the situation

"Just look at my shoes and you'll understand!" Sang Youyou lifted her foot towards Leng Nuqing and then quickly urged, "Hurry up, bring me your makeup remover, cotton pads, and all your makeup removal tools as fast as you can." Cleaning this face of hers is no small task.

Have you taken care of that now

"No need, I have to attend a cocktail party shortly!" Gao Jun waved his hand without hesitation and patiently added, "Order whatever you want yourself!"

Huangfu Hao's handsome face bore an air of calmness, yet his dark, profound gaze shimmered with brilliance. He slightly tilted his head, thoughtfully considering Sang Youyou's suggestion. Noticing her anxiously glancing at her watch and then at the door, he found it quite amusing. Unable to help himself, he turned his handsome face towards Nangong Lin and said, "Nangong, you should head back first"

"Alright!" Sang Youyou sighed helplessly, "It is Huangfu Hao who is pursuing me."

Mother Sang merely thought that Sang Youyou was shy, and she let out a hearty laugh, ruffling Sang Youyou's hair as she said, "I didn't say anything, I just hope to see you married off soon..."

"Is that so? Ah Hao, you truly understand me!" Mother Sang's face blossomed with joy, and she began to chat and interact continuously with Huangfu Hao.

Leng Nuanqing smiled and said, "Is that so?"

As a background actor, it would be one thing to have to improvise, but to suddenly change the lines as well makes it impossible to cooperate; whether she cooperates or not puts her in a difficult position.

Mother Sang circled the burning incense around Sang Youyou's head a few times, not responding to her words, and continued to mutter: "Namo Amitabha, may the Peach Blossom Deity bless us..."

The originally colorful big face, when carelessly wiped by Sang Youyou, resembles a mixed palette even more.

Sang Youyou took a deep breath, furrowed her delicate brows, looked at Huangfu Hao, gritted her teeth, and asked in a lowered voice, "If I hadn't shamelessly sought your help just now, what would you have done?"

"I just forgot my shoes in the bathroom when I changed them, and maybe someone has taken them away by now!" Sang Youyou's delicate face was also scrunched up, showing a look of distress. She had two pairs of shoes, but now only one of each pair remained, and the crucial issue was that these two were not the same as the other two, making them completely unwearable.

Perhaps it was Sang Youyou's bright and sharp demeanor that caught Gao Jun's attention. He glanced at her thoughtfully and then handed her a tissue, saying, "Miss Sang, your makeup is smudged"

2

Mother Sang cast a discontented glance at Sang Youyou and said with concern, "At your age, you still choke on water."

Sang Youyou squinted her eyes, tugged at her mouth, and nodded: "Yes, today I have already applied a light makeup! Usually, I would be even more extravagant!"

"Ah? I haven't had a proper chat with you yet." Sang Youyou pouted her lips, deliberately acting cute, but with her current appearance, it completely frightened Gao Jun, giving him goosebumps all over. He had been on countless blind dates, encountering all kinds of women—beautiful, not beautiful, willful, obedient, silent, and composed—but this was truly the first time he was scared. He hurriedly stammered, "Miss Sang, we are not really suited for each other, no need to continue this conversation!" After saying that, he grabbed his bag and quickly fled in a panic.

Mother Sang continued, "You are currently interning, and your work is not demanding, so you have plenty of time for blind dates. Once you find a suitable partner, you can date for a while, and by the time you graduate, you will be able to get married. It is the right age to have a baby, and your figure will recover quickly..."

The man's beautiful black eyes glared at Sang Youyou, and he spoke in a harsh tone, "After hearing what we said, what exactly do you want?"

Mother Sang extinguished the incense in her hand and quickly walked to Sang Youyou's side, grabbing her and heading straight for the kitchen: "My daughter, I have gone to great lengths to obtain this peach blossom talisman, you must drink it together with this sweet dew!" As she spoke, she hurriedly brought out a bowl of dark substance and held it up to Sang Youyou's mouth, "After drinking this, you will have peach blossoms blooming all around you..."

Nangong Lin glared at Sang Youyou with dissatisfaction and spoke in a harsh tone: "Who do you think you are, with such poor manners, eavesdropping on our conversation? Truly lacking in decency"

Sang Youyou watched Nangong Lin leave, then steadily and properly moved in front of Huangfu Hao, offering him a friendly smile: "Hello, my name is Sang Youyou. Sang as in Sang Youyou, Youyou as in Sang Youyou."

"Mom, what are you doing?" Sang Youyou cleared her throat and rubbed her sore eyes. She noticed that the entire room was filled with yellow paper notes written in large red characters. It felt as if she had entered a fortune teller's place, and she couldn't help but ask in astonishment, "Mom, what are all these things?"

Upon seeing the arrangement in the living room, she completely lost control and shouted, "Mom, what on earth are you doing?"

Nangong Lin, caught off guard by Sang Youyou's sharp retort, could not maintain his composure. He turned to Huangfu Hao and said, "Ah Hao, look at this woman. Her lack of manners and cultivation makes it a hassle for you to collaborate with her. I advise you against it! Otherwise, she will surely become the second Qu Feifei!"

"Yoyo, I suddenly remembered a question." Mother Sang looked at Sang Yoyo seriously and asked, "What does Huangfu Hao do?"

Sang Youyou was taken aback, looking at her mother in astonishment: "Mom, have you already investigated this?"

I said, I happen to be wandering around here, so I will just take a look. Don't worry, I won't disturb you; I will quietly observe from the side, and you don't need to acknowledge me later, just pretend you don't know me! Mother Sang said cheerfully, "Alright, I will be there in fifteen minutes."

"The way you are now may not be that good," Gao Jun said ambiguously, his voice very low, yet controlled just enough for Sang Youyou to hear clearly.

Taking a deep breath, the conversation between the two of them clearly surfaced in her mind. Sang Youyou quickly stood up and, without hesitation, walked towards their table, sitting down beside the man.

Sang Youyou's jaw nearly dropped in shock: "So, you know that I deliberately scared off my blind date? And you also know that my mother is intentionally coming over to check on me right now?"

Although Sang Youyou is merely acting alongside him, the standard should not be allowed to drop so significantly

Sang Youyou hurriedly stepped back, evading: "Hey, is there anyone as unreasonable as you? I just wanted to meet you since I was in your neighborhood, not that I specifically invited you to dinner! You are overthinking it, alright?"

"How tall is he? What does he look like?" Sang Youyou wanted to be mentally prepared. For instance, if he is very tall, she would wear shoes with very low heels; if he is not tall, then she would wear a pair of shoes with super high heels. If he is of average height, then Sang Youyou would have to resort to drastic measures, starting with undermining her own image. In any case, since blind dates are unavoidable, she must find a way to create a mismatch, beginning with the discordance in their heights and appearances, followed by their incompatible personalities, leaving Sang Mama with nothing to say.

Huangfu Hao slightly narrowed his dark eyes and glanced at Sang Youyou, who was continuously making gestures pleading with him. Her beautiful starry eyes inadvertently swept over to the doorway, where a woman in her forties entered. She had an elegant demeanor that still retained its charm, dressed in casual loose clothing, with a warm smile that frequently turned towards Sang Youyou. She strolled in leisurely and sat down in a corner nearby. Meanwhile, Sang Youyou's expression became entirely awkward; her fair and delicate face instantly flushed crimson, and the pressure of her biting her lip increased correspondingly, causing her lips to turn slightly pale.

Mother Sang was clearly still in a daze, so she couldn't be bothered to argue with Sang Youyou. She casually remarked, "I might as well go thank the Peach Blossom Deity again," and turned around, leaving Sang Youyou's room in a flurry.

The handsome man sitting opposite this man had features as beautiful as a sculpture, yet he exuded a few more hints of masculinity. A faint smile played at the corners of his lips as he looked at Sang Youyou with a teasing gaze, and his pair of clear, bright eyes contained an endless allure, as if their depth could draw a person in.

The noise from the neighboring table diminished, and Sang Youyou's fruit-cutting game also broke the record, prompting her to cut with even greater focus

Sang Youyou was completely taken aback, watching her mother become increasingly outrageous in her words, and could not help but interrupt, saying, "Mom, what are you talking about?" Is there really such a thing as promoting one's own daughter like this... It's simply too shameless!

The sound of knocking on the door was heard, and Sang Youyou quickly restrained her smile, steadied her mind, and calmly said, "Mom, please come in"

Sang Youyou was dawdling in the office, and when the time to leave work arrived, she was reluctant to go, wanting to come up with an excuse for overtime to placate her mother, Sang Mama. As soon as it was 6:15, Sang Mama called again, not willing to give up, and upon realizing Sang Youyou was still at the company, she immediately became furious: "Sang Youyou, what kind of terrible company are you working for? It's truly inhumane! You're just an intern, and you have to work overtime after hours? What will happen when you officially start working? No way, you should quit and come home to help me!" After saying this, Sang Mama took a moment to calm down, "Forget it, right now, immediately quit for me! No more overtime, hurry up and go on a blind date! I'll help you pack your things later!"

"No, I do not look down on you," Mother Sang hurriedly waved her hand and patted her chest, speaking somewhat uneasily, "It's just that, suddenly having such an outstanding son-in-law appear, I find it a bit hard to accept..."

Sang Youyou was choked by the saliva, and she forgot that Mama Sang particularly liked BMW cars. Therefore, she was more knowledgeable about the prices of car models than she was. She couldn't help but brace herself and continued to say without changing her expression, "He is the sales manager." She added, "The family's financial situation is decent, so what car one drives isn't the main point."

The waiter glanced at her and hurriedly said it was no problem, then ran away with the tray as if he had seen a ghost

Can Sang Youyou say that things are not going well? If she were to say that, Sang Mama would probably come over right now to demand her resignation and help her move! Sang Youyou quickly tried to please and reassure Sang Mama, saying, "Alright, I just finished, and now I'm going on a blind date. That should be acceptable, right?"

"Your mother came to see you, but she didn't even look at your feet. You don't need to change your shoes, do you?" Leng Nuanqing's expression was conflicted, with a hint of reluctance on her face

"Sang Youyou, what is your attitude? I am your biological mother; how could a mother harm her own child? I have raised you from infancy, taking care of you through thick and thin..." Sang Mama's lengthy discourse was about to begin again. Sang Youyou felt a sense of dread in her heart, glancing at her watch as the time to go to work drew nearer. She hurriedly interrupted Sang Mama, saying, "Alright, Mom, I understand. I'm going to be late for work!" She quickly grabbed a slice of bread and stuffed it into her mouth.

Sang Youyou laughed triumphantly, joyfully pounding on the bed, one could hardly describe how delighted she was! Look, she is truly clever!

As she spoke, Mama Sang began to cry, her nose running and tears streaming down her face as she lamented the ungratefulness and disloyalty of Sang Youyou, while also expressing just how much she had suffered. Of course, as she continued to speak, she struck a chord deep within her heart, and tears truly began to fall.

Mother Sang turned her face away, her gaze sternly sweeping over Sang Youyou

Sang Youyou took a deep breath, blinked her eyes, and suddenly came up with a plan. This time, handsome guy, my blind date, you are probably in for a shock!

"I am not hiding in the bathroom, rather, I am going to remove my makeup, and by the way, hand me your shoes!" Sang Youyou said to Leng Nuanqing, as if it were perfectly reasonable.

Sang Youyou made up her mind, picked up the high heels she had set aside at the company, and quickly took a taxi to the agreed-upon coffee shop. She glanced at her watch; it was 6:45. Then, she hurriedly dashed into the restroom to start getting ready.

Sang Youyou was like a constrained young bride, quietly and obediently tidying up the shoes that Sang Mama had kicked away, arranging them neatly on the shoe rack. As she turned to return to her room, before she could close the door, Sang Mama had already put away her smiling face, now looking serious, propping the door with one hand while holding a crumpled piece of paper in the other, staring at Sang Youyou and saying sternly: "You did not go on a blind date today"

What a good match for a blind date, one must promote it vigorously; if Mama Sang finds out that this is just a temporary actor, she would probably slap Sang Youyou to death!

"Even if I am overthinking it!" Mother Sang, with a serious expression, glared at Sang Youyou and said, "Sang Youyou, at 7:15 PM tonight, at Starbucks on Renmin Road, you must go on a blind date for me!"

Sang Youyou nodded and waved to call the waiter over

Where are the shoes you originally changed out of? Leng Nuanqing's lips twitched slightly; she really did not want to swap shoes with Sang Youyou because she did not have the courage to wear those mismatched shoes out. Doing so would definitely make her be regarded as mentally ill!

Huangfu Hao smiled gently and elegantly, and spoke softly: "My name is Huangfu Hao. The surname is Huangfu, and the given name is Hao, which is composed of the character 'Hao' from the word 'Wu Hao'"

The coolness and warmth are merely silent smiles, waiting for Sang Youyou's forthcoming lengthy discourse

"No way?" Sang Youyou was so startled that her toothbrush fell to the ground

Sang Youyou forced herself to nod, constantly apologizing to Huangfu Hao in her heart, saying that tonight was indeed a nuisance, having borrowed from you too many times. You sneezed, your ears turned red, please don't blame me!

"Mom, how could you say that in front of my blind date?" Sang Youyou secretly ground her teeth, finally disregarding her pride, tugged at her mother, leaned close to her ear, and spoke helplessly.

Ah? Sang Youyou stared at him in astonishment, her mouth agape in shock: "How did you know?"

It is merely that Sang Youyou scared off her blind date

Moreover, with such a disheveled appearance, I, Sang Youyou, have no qualms about being the subject of your jokes. Why should you look down on me after seeing it? Forget it, no matter how good-looking it is, Sang Youyou no longer cares! She gloomily clutched her phone and started playing a fruit-cutting game, while the clearly audible conversation from the next table, which was not intentionally lowered, drifted into her ears.

"Cough cough cough..." Sang Youyou had just wanted to take a sip of water to steady her nerves, but was abruptly choked back by Huangfu Hao's words. She set down her cup, caught her breath, and looked at Huangfu Hao, who, under Sang Mama's fierce gaze, remained calm and unperturbed. In that instant, Huangfu Hao's image grew larger in Sang Youyou's heart; she felt compelled to worship this shameless deity, who could lie so effortlessly without changing his expression.

Sang Youyou nervously averted her gaze, avoiding eye contact with Sang Mama, her expression awkward as she looked at Huangfu Hao across from her, introducing him to Sang Mama: "Mom, this is Huangfu Hao. He is my blind date today"

"No way? Your mother's thoughts are truly shocking, it seems your mother is really..." Leng Nuanqing thought for a moment, and ultimately could not find a suitable adjective, so she left the statement half-finished.

"Peh peh peh—children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint!" Upon hearing this, Mama Sang quickly became alert and looked around, continuing to mutter under her breath, while fixing a serious gaze on Sang Youyou, saying, "The peach blossom fortune slips from Su Yuan Temple are the most effective!"

What does it mean for someone like Huangfu Hao to take an interest in you? This statement makes it sound as if Sang Youyou is truly that inferior

Sang Youyou nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Mom, you are absolutely right." Then, expressing her weariness, she yawned and added, "But, Mom, it's getting late. Can I wash up and go to bed? I have to work tomorrow."

Sang Youyou looked silently at Huangfu Hao, this man truly had a face of a demon and a heart of a demon. Just listen to what he says, is it even human language? It is simply the kind of words that could drive a person to their grave.

Sang Youyou was too lazy to even roll her eyes. With her mouth full of toothpaste foam, she mumbled indistinctly to Mama Sang, "Mom, you are overthinking it!"

"Mediocre, mediocre." Huangfu Hao humbly waved his hand, "For matters that are generally unexciting and lack highlights, even if you invite me to watch, I would be too lazy to do so..."

"Miss Sang, do you usually apply your makeup like this?" Gao Jun said with a furrowed brow and a neutral tone

You should know that this morning, Sang Youyou was truly frightened by Sang Mama's grand gesture

"I don't know." Huangfu Hao shrugged his shoulders, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalance and helplessness, "Let's think of another way."

"Mom, I don't want this either, but I really like Huangfu Hao!" Sang Youyou tried hard to play the innocent role, then deliberately looked at her mother and said, "You've met Huangfu Hao, and if you're not satisfied, I won't accept him and will continue to let you arrange blind dates for me."

Mom, are you really my biological mother?

Then continue speaking

Is this what Mama Sang meant by a person of outstanding appearance? Sang Youyou pondered, how should one describe him? His face was the kind that would be lost in a crowd, a typical face with a large visage, small nose, and small eyes, all glistening with oil, which was quite eye-catching. His figure was slightly plump, and his hair was styled with a strong gel, each strand distinct and standing upright, resembling nails on a board. As for his taste in clothing, Sang Youyou discreetly assessed it; the formal suit was impeccably tailored, with no apparent flaws, but the shoes he paired with it seemed questionable. Those white athletic sneakers did not match at all with the black suit pants!

Mother Sang remained silent, her gaze intensely scrutinizing Sang Youyou from top to bottom, making Sang Youyou feel a sense of unease. "Mom, what's wrong?" She carefully reflected on her previous conversation with Mother Sang, finding no flaws or inappropriate remarks, which allowed her to slightly calm her mind. She then tried to pull the corners of her stiff mouth into a smile.

Huangfu Hao, with his arms crossed, lazily leaned back in his chair, his brows and eyes curved as he watched the whispering mother and daughter of the Sang family. The smile at the corner of his mouth grew increasingly bright, and his mood lifted from its previous gloom, becoming exceptionally comfortable.

Sang Youyou felt a sudden jolt in her heart, forcing a smile and pretending to be confused, "Mom, what are you talking about? I did go on a blind date, okay?" She said this with great conviction, as she indeed had gone.

"It seems quite difficult," Nangong Lin said, staring blankly at Huangfu Hao. "You know your mother's temper well. Now that she is so eager for you to get married, if you don't bring a girlfriend home, it will probably be very hard for you to get through this. Even if this time Qu Feifei doesn't work out, there will still be a continuous stream of blind dates pushed your way in the future."

"Yoyo, what kind of shoes are you wearing?" One high, one low, one red, one white. She hadn't noticed it earlier, but now, Lengnuanqing was so surprised that her mouth almost couldn't close, "Aren't you being a bit too extravagant?"

Nangong Lin opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was met with a casual glance from Huangfu Haofeng, which made him immediately swallow his words. Reluctantly, he said, "Alright, then I will take my leave. I will contact you again later"

"If my mother doesn't die from anger, she won't force me to go on blind dates anymore; instead, she will directly pressure me to get married and consummate the marriage, using every possible means to correct my sexual orientation." Huangfu Hao said seriously, looking at Nangong Lin, lowering his voice and articulating each word, "You must not underestimate my mother's methods."

Sang Youyou rolled her eyes in silence and said, "Even if it is the best, I still won't drink it." After speaking, she quickly rushed to the bathroom, took out a cup, squeezed some toothpaste, and hurriedly washed up

"No nonsense, no nonsense." Sang Youyou eagerly interrupted Nangong Lin, "When we were young, our teacher taught us that we should be united, friendly, and help each other! This time, it is indeed a case of urgent assistance in the world of martial arts"

Sang Youyou haphazardly washed her big flower-patterned face clean, then took a deep breath in front of the mirror. After that, she calmly took down the messy hair piled on top of her head and tied it into a ponytail. Finally, she tidied up her bangs, and at last, she regained her elegant appearance. She couldn't help but smile slightly, looking at Leng Wanquing and said, "Alright, next, just give me your shoes and we'll be all set"

It seems that this is the mother of Sang Youyou, who causes her great distress and leads her to the brink of losing her sanity

Leng Nuanqing glanced at Sang Youyou, her lips twitching in silence, then raised her hand and took off the other shoe to give it to her: "I have seen arrogance before, but I have never seen someone as unreasonable and domineering as you. If I had known, I wouldn't have mooched off your meal today, what a loss for me!"

Sang Youyou casually replied, "I work in sales." This is because Leng Nuanqing is in the same industry, and relatively speaking, if Sang Mama were to ask some business-related questions, Sang Youyou could still manage to answer them.

Sang Youyou had made all the preparations. She glanced at the time, which was exactly 7 o'clock, and limped towards the designated table: "Hello, Mr. Gao Jun." Sang Youyou greeted politely, squinting her sparkling black eyes and deliberately contorting her features.