Chapter 5

Qin Liang and Xin Qi on the opposite side were awkwardly laughing at a head of black lines, heheh.

Although the experience of blind dating has not been pleasant, Xin Qi has indeed gone further and further down this path, ultimately reaching a dead end

For example

Mei Wenfang had the words on the tip of her tongue but swallowed them instead, closing her mouth in frustration. However, she heard Ji Changfeng ask, "The company is currently developing a wine project. Would you be interested in trying it out?"

Qin Liang's gaze lightly swept over Ji Changfeng, and then he said to Qin Lang: "You will graduate next year, right? How is your job search going?"

After a long silence, Ji Changfeng suddenly spoke up: "Qin Lang is looking for a job?"

Until the girl tentatively called out: "A Liang"

This fruit is indeed quite rare, originating from Shuiwan, and is called wax apple. It has a scent reminiscent of apples, and Young Master Shen had a basket brought to him from Shuiwan.

In the stillness of the deep night, Qin Liang fell asleep while lost in thought. Her sleep quality has always been poor. She sleeps lightly, is easily awakened, and has many dreams. Indeed, she dreamt again.

In mid-June last year, during the graduation season, Ji Changfeng delivered a recruitment speech on behalf of Huancheng in the grand auditorium of their school. At that time, Qin Lang had no idea that this man, whom he admired from afar, would eventually become his future brother-in-law

Qin Liang understood that Mei Wenfang intended to place Qin Lang in Ji Changfeng's company. Qin Lang is not a fool; over time, he would definitely notice that their relationship was off. He cast a wary glance at Ji Changfeng and spoke up to stop her: "What does Qin Lang, who studies chemistry, have to do in his company? Enough, stop worrying about it. I will ask Zhong Qiao another day; a pharmaceutical company should be suitable for him."

For example, ...

Qin Liang pulled her in just as the last note sounded, saying: "Miss, what time is it now?"

Ji Changfeng took it and said softly, "Thank you."

Ji Changfeng certainly understands his mother-in-law's intentions. As soon as Qin Lang entered the company, he stated that whenever a woman entered or exited his office, Mei Wenfang would definitely receive a notification.

Very well. After he has fallen a few times, been stabbed in the back a few times, and suffered some losses, he will come to understand that appearances are always just appearances, and he should not even attempt to know the truth. When you come to know the truth, you will realize that your ignorance is the greatest happiness, allowing you to hold onto hope and fantasy, freely imagining anything about this world

Ji Changfeng merely cast a faint glance at her and said: "I am not using Qin Lang because he is your brother. I have heard that he is the first place winner in the provincial Chemistry Olympiad. Why would I not utilize such talent? If he does not perform well, I will naturally not hesitate to criticize him."

The setting sun slowly descends from the horizon, and the western sky seems to be ablaze with a clear orange hue, evoking a sense of "the shimmering autumn waters by the red maple bridge, with rosy clouds rolling like a spring night." Although Beichuan is a first-tier city, the urban area is filled with the vibrant scenes of neon lights, bustling traffic, and a lively atmosphere. However, Qin Liang's home in the suburbs, while not as lively as the city center, is tranquil, with wide roads and only a few cars scattered about.

Mei Wenfang's eyes lit up as he pushed Qin Lang's head, saying: "What a great opportunity"

Qin Liang hid in the room, desperately covering himself with a pillow, pretending to be oblivious to everything around him

As soon as the two of them stepped out, Qin Liang said angrily: "Are you crazy? Why did you bring my brother into your company? If your daily schedule for meals and other activities ends up in my mother's bag, don't say I didn't warn you."

Qin Liang simply does not like to rely too much on one person, because when it comes time to part, it will be very painful. Some things must be nipped in the bud before they take root and sprout. Committing the same mistake once is ignorance, but repeating it a second time is sheer foolishness

The two arrived early, and the morning café was nearly empty, with only a few people remaining. Qin Liang casually found a spot to sit down with Xin Qi. It was not until Qin Liang sensed a burning gaze behind her that she couldn't help but turn around. Even though the girl was wearing sunglasses, her radiant smile startled Qin Liang, evoking an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

As soon as Qin Liang entered the door, he rushed into the bathroom to wash his face. Looking at his slightly flushed cheeks, he gently patted them and murmured, "I am no longer a young girl in my teens, why am I still so easily excited?"

Qin Lang hesitated for a moment but still nodded. Qin Liang looked at Ji Changfeng in surprise, with an expression that seemed to say, you clearly didn't drink any alcohol last night, so why are you acting as if you are drunk.

Qin Lang has a very handsome appearance, with delicate and refined features, tall and slender. It must be said that good-looking individuals have significant advantages in job hunting and various aspects. Qin Lang graduated from a prestigious university, but his major is somewhat niche, which is why he has not yet found a satisfactory position. Qin Lang's eyes flickered slightly as he evaded Qin Liang's probing question, saying, "No, I'm still looking."

But society, is it really as simple as they think?

All that filled Qin Lang's ears were comments like "Is it really necessary to be this exceptional?" "I would be willing to let him work for free for a few years!" "What did he just say about their company hiring?" "These guys are completely on a different starting line compared to the boys at our school." "His father must be the chairman, right?"

Mei Wenfang has this kind of personality; she is not very good at pleasing others, and her displeasure is clearly written on her face. However, she is quite tolerant towards Ji Changfeng, and when it comes to quiet moments, she doesn't know what to say. On the contrary, Qin Lang, who is full of words, keeps talking: "Brother-in-law, do you know Tang Fei? Could you help me get an autographed photo?"

Until the car slowly came to a stop beneath her building, the night breeze finally helped to cool down the warmth that had just begun to burn within her. She politely expressed her gratitude and opened the door to get out, saying, "I will handle the matter regarding Qin Lang myself."

After graduation, she experienced several relationships that ultimately went nowhere. Although this did not diminish her enthusiasm for men, the range of options seemed to have narrowed. During a few blind dates, she encountered some rather exceptional men.

Qin Qi snorted and said, "Hurry up and brush your teeth, wash your face, and change your clothes. If my partner waits even one more second, I will pull out all your hair."

Longfeng, could you please check if there are any suitable positions for Langlang in your company

Chanel - Qin Liang held back for a long time before finally refraining from saying that sentence: "The current strong women are all forced out by you men"

In her dream, Xin Qi chased her all night. When the sky turned fish-belly white, Qin Liang woke up, glanced at the calendar on the bed, and suddenly froze. It seemed that today was the day he was supposed to accompany her on a blind date

Qin Lang also heard a bolder remark: "I want to sleep with him... sleep with him... with him... him..."

Ji Changfeng's gaze followed the departing figure of Qin Liang, his deep eyes resembling a still, deep pool of water

After dinner, Qin Nan went next door as usual to play chess with Old Liu. Ji Changfeng, with his hands folded and one hand resting casually on the sofa, watched Qin Liang's busy figure in the kitchen with a calm demeanor. Mei Wenfang brought out some fruit and called out to Qin Lang to eat quickly, her gaze somewhat awkwardly sweeping over Ji Changfeng: "This is something Aunt Qin Liang had someone bring from Shuiwan, I don't know what it's called, but it's quite sweet, have some."

Ji Changfeng closed the car door for her, propping himself against the window ledge as he said lightly, "Am I supposed to let you find another man to help you?" After saying this, he gave her a deep look before turning around, walking around the front of the car, and getting into the driver's seat. Qin Liang was momentarily taken aback, unable to regain her composure.

Ji Changfeng's lips curled slightly, "Not familiar."

"What happened? Qin Lang, do you like Tang Fei?" Suddenly, a suspicious voice from behind came from Qin Liang. Mei Wenfang felt somewhat relieved in her heart and then shot a fierce glare at Qin Lang. Qin Lang lowered his gaze and mumbled, "It's not me; I was just helping a classmate."

After speaking, he still pretended to pinch her

Liang Weiwei was momentarily taken aback, then smiled lightly: "As you wish."

I have to apply a lot of products every time I go out, so you need to wake me up an hour earlier. I want to prepare a room to store my cosmetics, and yours and mine must be kept separate. By the way, what cosmetics do you usually use? Lancôme? Estée Lauder? Or... Chanel's perfume is quite nice

Within less than ten minutes of meeting, we began discussing the matter of purchasing a house. "Houses in the city are indeed a bit expensive, but it will be more convenient for the children’s education in the future. Living in the suburbs can be somewhat inconvenient. Where do you currently live? How much did you buy your house for..."

Unexpectedly, as Ji Changfeng took a sip of water, the surroundings suddenly fell silent. The girl's face flushed instantly; after all, the tough girl was still a girl, unable to withstand the murmurs around her, and immediately lowered her head.

Qin Liang looked at the large red annotations on the calendar, and his temples suddenly throbbed with pain. As an older single woman, Xin Qi had contemplated overturning these adult mandates several times, which explicitly prohibited her from dating in her youth, threatening her with expulsion from the family if she did not comply.

However, she was already 23 years old when she graduated from university, so what is there to be picky about? Good suitors were already taken during high school, and now what remains are either scoundrels or truly incompatible oddballs.

Qin Lang tugged at Mei Wenfang's hand; he had no desire to rely on Qin Liang's connections to secure a seemingly high-paying job. This is a common affliction among university graduates: high aspirations but low capabilities. Qin Liang understood this well, as she had felt the same way when she first graduated, always believing that she was different from others and that she could carve out her own path through her own efforts.

Ji Changfeng was wearing a neatly ironed white shirt, with the buttons on his chest casually undone. His handsome features were particularly striking under the stage lights, and his magnetic, deep voice resonated throughout the auditorium. The topics of conversation among the female classmates had completely shifted away from "How long is the internship period?" and "Are there five social insurances and one housing fund?"

Then, she fell onto the soft bed, and as soon as she closed her eyes, her mind was filled with Ji Changfeng's words: "Are you really going to find another man?"

At that time, Qin Lang was secretly mocking in his heart; those wealthy second-generation individuals with prominent family backgrounds, apart from what their families provided for them, were no different from ordinary people. But isn't the reality of this society one that revolves around money and power?

Before the dawn had fully broken, Xin Qi appeared at Qin Liang's doorstep, banging on the door and shouting: "Darling—my sweetheart—my sweet heart—"

Upon hearing this name, Mei Wenfang immediately became angry. She quickly glanced at Qin Liang, who was busy in the kitchen, and gave Qin Lang a hard slap, scolding, "Are you still chasing after stars? Have you found a good job yet? What are you thinking about all day long?"

The auditorium was surrounded by people, packed to the brim with three layers inside and three layers outside, resulting in the central air conditioning being set to the lowest temperature yet still proving ineffective, as each person fanned themselves with materials from the Ring City Group.

A glimmer of brilliance flashed in Xin Qi's eyes, and she boldly called out: "Qin Liang, don't hide in there without making a sound. I know you are home. You have the ability to steal a man, so why don't you have the ability to open the door? Qin Liang, Qin Liang, open the door! Open the door, open the door, open the door!"

Qin Lang nodded slightly

Qin Liang cleverly dodged and cast a gloomy glance at her