CHAPTER 02 The Second Method of Arranged Marriage: Surrounding Wei to Rescue Zhao

He turned around and smiled, "What are you calling me for? You are not my employee. How about coming to work at my company?"

Seeing you so happy, our Fusheng was born with good fortune. On the very day she was born, I received the notice that I had been promoted from a private teacher to a regular one. A pure and good girl like Fusheng is hard to come by; how could Xiang Changning possibly overlook her?

I knew my mother would say that

I suspect he is a gangster collecting protection fees, which is why he knows the owners of every shop on this street. Finally, I couldn't help but ask, "Do you know them all?"

I want to be straightforward with him: "Mr. Xia, we are not suitable for each other, let's leave it at that."

Following the direction of his finger, I indeed saw that a new clothing store had opened not far away, with congratulatory flower baskets displayed outside. Since Xia Changning was so considerate, I naturally felt embarrassed to refuse, and after a few steps, I approached, greeted him, and offered my congratulations. After not confronting him, we never had any further interactions.

Removing the character "女" instantly relaxed my mood, and I greeted Boss Wang with ease

As I came out, he patted Boss Wang on the shoulder and took his leave

I suddenly felt deflated like a punctured ball. It is not that I have become a different person, but rather that I rarely held opposing views to theirs before. However, this is a matter of great importance to me, and I absolutely do not want to be associated with that rogue. "Mom, I am an adult now, I have a job, I am not a child."

I tossed and turned in bed, feeling aggrieved and my heart in turmoil. The blow from Xia Changning and his fifty-three matchmaking companions was too great for me to bear. Comparing people can be utterly disheartening; the disparity in power is glaringly unequal! Everyone is speaking on his behalf, everyone is breathing the same air as him, how can I not feel suffocated and short of breath?

Before I could finish my sentence, "We are not suitable for each other," Xia Changning interrupted me, saying, "I was being abrupt; it won't happen again in the future"

"Fusheng, you go choose some clothes." said Xia Changning

I composed myself and walked over to call him: "Mr. Xia!"

Xia Changning chuckled and said, "Are you free this weekend? A friend has invited me to go to the shooting range for some fun"

I was suddenly overwhelmed by a sense of abandonment. At this point, I can only rely on myself. I cleared my throat and said seriously to my parents: "I am already an adult, and I know how to handle my personal issues. I do not like Xia Changning this summer. Also, please tell my aunt not to disclose my work schedule to Xia Changning. I have just started working at school, and his coming to find me there is not good for me."

My friend has opened a new store on this street and asked me to support it by going to take a look

Xia Changning was taken aback for a moment, did not insist that I accept it, and, holding the bag of clothes, said "goodbye" and left

When I went to work at school, she added, "If you really look down on it, you should have a good talk with Xia Changning and not let the relationship become strained. Their family is considered prominent in the city, and your uncle-in-law is still seeking the help of Director Wang regarding his job transfer."

Despite the removal of the character "女", his acquaintances and friends still regarded me with a rather ambiguous gaze

I have class and am unavailable. I thought this response would be flawless.

What can I say? I can only walk home with him

No, no, this is definitely not what I hoped to see. Shouldn't Dad be furious and pick up the phone to call Auntie to scold her for making such a reckless introduction? Shouldn't Mom be berating Xia Changning for being so shameless?

He smiled and said, "How do you greet someone you don't know?"

Xia Changning smiled and said, "I will take you back."

This is something my mother loves to hear; she also wishes for her precious daughter to find an exceptional son-in-law among a hundred candidates. Immediately, she smiled broadly and said that I have truly grown up

I immediately breathed a sigh of relief; he is quite clever, as he understood my meaning before I even said it. This is better, as it spares me the awkwardness of bluntly telling him, "I don't like you." Just as trees fear being damaged and people fear losing face, it is better for everyone to maintain their dignity.

I have returned home

It seems that my mother sounds quite regretful

He laughed even more happily, "Let's play a few rounds when we go to the club for dinner, it won't affect your teaching during the day."

He is clearly not allowing you to succeed! He is doing it on purpose!

Xia Changning smiled and said, "My mother cannot wear these styles, let's choose a size small."

Ah? So many people? Is he sick?

I will definitely send you back before 9:30, it won't be like yesterday. Yesterday, my friend happened to be in a meeting and couldn't leave.

I returned home in a huff, taking a deep breath before entering. I felt somewhat depressed; would I have to rely on blind dates to resolve my personal issues in the future? The first was the shameless Xia Changning, but who would the next one be? Am I to settle for someone among these blind date candidates, finding someone who is merely adequate?

This is Brother Wang, the owner of this shop. My friend Ning Fusheng

I was dumbfounded

"Miss, are you ready?" the shop assistant asked me from outside the fitting room

In any matchmaking scenario, if one party is dissatisfied, they either cease contact or subtly inform the introducer, who will convey their sentiments. I belong to the third category; I must personally tell Xia Changning, who is waiting at the school gate.

Fusheng! Let me introduce you.

I do not want it. I knew it would turn out this way. If you want to use sweet talk, I have the integrity of bamboo

I sat on the sofa and began to recount everything in detail, expressing my extreme grievances and deep frustration... However, an even more frustrating event occurred

I wanted to think simply, but it turns out I was completely wrong

He called out to me, "Fusheng, although this is our second meeting, can we consider ourselves friends?"

His words are not wrong, but why do I feel that this is a case of "there's no silver here, three hundred taels"

Ah? Goodness, it turns out to be a rogue

"Fusheng, I see that Xia Changning really likes you. She established the relationship on the first meeting. Not bad!" This is what Dad said

I wiped my mouth and firmly told my mother: "I really don't like him!"

Sigh, you young people, what do you mean by feelings? Your father and I had an arranged marriage, and aren't we very happy now?

It was my grandfather who personally proposed to my grandmother back in the day. My grandmother agreed after looking at my father's photo without asking my mother. It was a genuine arranged marriage. However, my mother, you are fortunate; my father is not a rogue, but a virtuous gentleman who loves his wife.

How could I have known that I would fall into this trap again

I have nothing to do anyway, so I will accompany you back.

I am not him

I am foolish! Is it not enough that I am foolish?

I remember that he said he would come to school to pick me up after work tomorrow. I want to take revenge! I want to make it very clear to Xia Changning that I disdain him, and tell him to roll away and disappear from my sight!

Dad and Mom jumped up from the sofa. Mom, with a stern face, said, "Fusheng, why are you home so late? Didn't we say you should be back by 9:30? You didn't even answer my calls!"

I remained silent. After arriving home, I let out a long sigh and said goodbye to him, which meant that I never wanted to see him again

Looking at my mother's gaze, I decided to take a detour, "I can't just rush to hang myself upon seeing a crooked tree, can I? Mom, how about I go on a few more dates and make some comparisons?"

When I got up in the morning and was drinking porridge, my mother said: "Fusheng, if you really don't like Xia Changning, your father and I won't force you. Arranged marriages are no longer in vogue."

He casually handed me the pocket, saying, "Yours."

Upon entering the store, Xia Changning greeted the owner warmly while I casually looked at the clothes hanging in the shop, waiting for him to finish before leaving

Tell that rogue this! My bag is thrown on his lap, how am I supposed to answer the phone? I am filled with resentment.

No need, my home is not far from the school

In the evening, mother ... ...

Sigh! After talking with Mei Zi for half a day, the conclusion I reached is that I have been played. Xia Changning is simply toying with me. Is it really necessary? If he doesn't want to go on a blind date, he doesn't have to play tricks on me like this! This is only our first meeting! He is indeed a rogue! A rogue who makes fun of young girls!

The sound of the plum instantly calmed my heart and mind, a true confidant is indeed different! I gritted my teeth and said: "On a date for matchmaking, he invited fifty-three people to accompany us!"

I almost choked. The expedition did not go well; he was not very talkative yesterday, but today, as soon as he opened his mouth, I discovered he has a sharp tongue. I smiled awkwardly, unsure of how to respond to this remark

Hmm, today you look like a teacher! He examined me from head to toe, clearly pleased.

I instantly blushed, realizing that all the styles in the store were worn by young people. He casually handed me a set of clothes and pointed to the fitting room, so I naturally walked in, feeling that something was off, pondering this question while changing clothes. ... Xia Changning needed to support a friend and had to spend 5,000 yuan to buy clothes from the store. Since they were women's clothing, he also needed to buy a small size, so he asked me to help him try on the clothes ...

Friend? Can I bluntly say, "Xia Changning, we are not friends"? My mother just reminded me this morning not to let our relationship become strained. There are many kinds of friends, and we are the kind of "friends" who will never see each other again! I nodded perfunctorily.

Perhaps I am also hating myself for not having the courage to leave boldly in front of so many people. Now, as I think back hard, if I could do it again, I would definitely leave without looking back. Unfortunately, heaven does not grant me this opportunity; I can only hide alone in my room, filled with resentment

My mother glanced at me and asked curiously, "Fusheng, why do I feel like you have become a different person since you started working?"

How did I suddenly become friends with him? How did I agree to go to the shooting range with him this weekend? Wasn't I determined never to see him again? Xia Changning is truly impressive

I eagerly anticipate the arrival of a romantic, heart-pounding, dreamlike, and beautiful love... A handsome boyfriend, gentle, considerate, and attuned to the nuances of romance, who is also capable of cooking...! ... Just dreaming.! In summary, I have entered the house.

I feel nothing

How could I be deceived? I immediately laughed and said, "Then let it be wasted"

I shook my head, "I do not buy clothes"

I believe there is nothing wrong with this statement. Acting decisively, without hesitation or ambiguity. Thus, I walked out of the school gate with my head held high

I called my high school friend Mei Zi, "I went on a blind date today, and the other person is a rogue!"

I suddenly realized and asked him: "What size does your mother wear? Or what about your friend?"

"Fusheng Mianqian, don't joke around." Xia Changning said with a smile to her friend

"Anyway, since you bought them all, they are all your size, so there's no waste in wearing them. The girls I know aren't as thin as you. Since we are friends, let's not be so formal with each other." He said it very naturally

Xia Changning did not dress formally in a suit today; instead, he changed into casual attire, which made him appear vibrant and energetic. Standing next to him, I realized he is at least 1.78 meters tall, a height that is sufficient for me to look up to him. He sports a neat crew cut, and now that I can see him clearly, Xia Changning is not particularly handsome, but he falls into the category of men who are quite marketable. Unfortunately, I have come to understand that, at his core, he is nothing more than a rogue. He sports a neat crew cut, and now that I can see him clearly, Xia Changning is not particularly handsome, but he falls into the category of men who are quite marketable. Unfortunately, I have come to understand that, at his core, he is nothing more than a rogue.

I have not yet figured out this issue; being urged by her reminded me that many people came today to show their support, and it is not good to occupy the fitting room. I hurriedly changed my clothes and walked out.

After I finished speaking, ignoring my parents' astonished expressions, I closed the door and went to sleep. In my entire life, this is the first time I have spoken to my parents like this. Will they be unable to sleep tonight just like me

I turned around and returned to the fitting room, quickly changing back into my own clothes. When I came out, Xia Changning was already holding several bags in her hand, chatting amiably with Boss Wang

He explained in a low voice: "This store sells women's clothing. I will buy 5,000 yuan worth of clothes to support it. You can choose whatever you like, just consider it helping me out."

Upon seeing the store again, I will not enter. If he wants to go in, I will say: "You take your time browsing, I will leave first"

This statement undoubtedly struck a heavy blow; upon hearing the word "sister-in-law," I felt a surge of anger.

What more can I say, I can only nod again. In front of Xia Changning, I feel like a chicken pecking at grains.

Xia Changning did not go inside either; he merely walked to the outside of the shop and greeted the owner loudly. The shopkeeper would come out to speak with him, and he would repeat the introduction over and over again. The ambiguous gaze still accurately fell upon me. I began to regret why I had chosen to walk home. I had even promised to let him give me a ride. It truly was like lifting a stone only to drop it on my own foot

Upon returning home, I was filled with confusion. How did I suddenly become friends with him? How did I agree to go to the shooting range with him this weekend? Hadn't I firmly decided never to see him again? Xia Changning is truly remarkable. I cannot go this weekend, absolutely not

Xia Changning's eyes sparkled with amusement as he looked at me with satisfaction, and I couldn't help but resent my own foolishness. He could casually select clothes worth 5,000 yuan and easily give them to a girl he knew, so why did I have to try them on

I felt much more comfortable. I continued, "Mom stipulated that I should be home by 9:30, but he delayed until 10:30 to take me back; in the meantime, I wanted to leave, and he actually asked the tea house waiter to play the song 'Going Home'! I even listened to the whole thing! Meizi, I actually listened to the whole thing!" I was utterly heartbroken over my embarrassing behavior.

Mother knows, but society is too complex. How long have you been working? Listening to mother is not wrong. Xia Changning has good conditions in all aspects. Why don't you think it over? Mother will not harm you, and your aunt will not harm you either

Oh, sister-in-law, you look truly beautiful in this outfit

I readily agreed

The usual ten-minute journey suddenly felt very long. Along this road, there were various boutique clothing stores, leather goods shops, and craft stores. Today, Xia Changning appeared particularly relaxed; every time he passed a store, he would go in to take a look. I followed him into two stores and heard him introduce to the shop owners: "My friend Ning Fusheng, this is × × ×."

I am afraid that I am too petite to hold my ground, so I wore a slightly more formal thin dress. One should not strike a smiling face; with his compliment, the anger I felt last night and the fighting spirit I had built up today were instantly diminished. My frustration was such that I could only respond with, "It's okay, I suppose." Remembering the purpose of today, I quickly added, "It was not appropriate for you to introduce me to your friend like that yesterday, I..."

My scalp suddenly tingled, could it be that he is introducing his girlfriend again

Some of the cameras are installed by my company, and some belong to friends of friends; over time, they all become friends. My brother happens to be at the police station in this jurisdiction, and I come here often. He explained it this way.