Chapter 1

He Shan continued, "Your third aunt went to the hospital to pick up medicine and happened to run into Feng Rong and her son who were going for a physical examination. The expression on Feng Rong's face was one of pride, tsk tsk..."

"Very useful, very useful," He Shan sat down across from her and rubbed her neck. "Are you still going to work overtime during this period?"

He Shan gave her a glance and said, "You child, why are you so careless? How cold can it be indoors?"

After each group's chief planner reported on their work situation, Dan Yi Feng provided comments one by one, then paused and said with a smile, "There is good news, the IP (copyright) for 'Bu Tian' has been secured"

He Shan flipped through the price tag and said, "After the discount, it's quite a good deal. How about I give it to you?"

How am I?

Lin Yue paused and asked, "What happened?"

Don't! I want to prepare for the wedding. Can you bear to drag me into the hell of overtime?

Lin Yue greatly admires Shan Yifeng; in addition to respecting his work capabilities, he appreciates his concise style of not uttering a single unnecessary word during meetings, which is particularly remarkable for someone suffering from a severe cold

I am not in a relationship; the number of people I met last month was even greater than that of your dance team. Is that not enough sincerity?

Yesterday during the day, you were not present. He is going to the Shanghai headquarters, as a doctor with a degree from the United States is coming in to take over.

Zhou Bo's estimation is inadequate; he is going to be reassigned.

After finishing the glutinous rice balls, He Shan collected the bowls and chopsticks, while Lin Yue went to the bathroom to wash up. Just as he was brushing his teeth, He Shan came in to get hand cream and suddenly said, "Do you still remember Feng Rong?"

No need, I have my own money

Upon entering the house, the first thing one notices is the fragrant aroma of fermented rice. He Shan, dressed in a thick coral fleece robe, is serving glutinous rice balls onto the dining table. "Hurry in, you must be freezing!"

Chai Wei is the same age as her and also joined the company in the same year. She is now the lead artist of the studio's project team. However, their camaraderie goes beyond work; it is also rooted in their shared journey as "leftover women" over the years, where they have made significant progress together. However, in the first half of the year, Chai Wei left her behind and got engaged.

Lin Yue smiled and said, "There is no such thing."

I have a blind date

Chai Wei could not suppress her laughter, "In this day and age, I really don't know where these men get their confidence from. With a face that could save three meals just by looking at it, earning a meager salary, and being all flab with empty pockets, they still have the audacity to criticize others. I think you should give up on the path of arranged marriage sooner rather than later."

Have you caught a cold

Lin Yue's heart skipped a beat, "Have you seen it?"

Lin Yue drove to the Ocean Department Store and spent quite a while looking for a parking space. After having dinner with He Shan, they strolled for more than half an hour, during which she bought a new set of thermal underwear for her father, Lin Liming, in the men's department. As they reached the women's section, they passed by a light brown cashmere coat. He Shan pointed it out, saying, "This one suits you quite well; why not wear it for your blind date tomorrow?"

"Let's see before we talk, let's see before we talk. How many years have you been saying this to me? In just a year, I will be twenty-nine. Why are you not the least bit anxious?"

Lin Yue quickly rinsed his mouth and said, "Mom, I am going to bed now"

Her heart skipped a beat, and her breath momentarily halted

Has your house been renovated yet? Or is it better to move out and live elsewhere, allowing for a peaceful environment

Do I have it

Move after the year

Your third aunt said that this time it is definitely reliable. At thirty-five years old, working in auditing, although the salary is not high, the job is stable. The height is also according to your standards, above 175 cm. I have seen the photos, and he looks quite decent. There is just one thing, he has been divorced once, but the divorce was very clean, and he has no children

I believe that you should still develop from your surroundings. Although our company is filled with clever planners, socially withdrawn programmers, and artistic individuals with peculiar preferences, if you look closely, there are indeed talented young people. Why seek far when you can find what is close at hand

After the meeting, Chai Wei teased, "It really is a 'good news'."

Chai Wei glanced at her and said, "I also came here with a strong desire to marry, but you are completely different from me"

Lin Yuelian worked overtime for three consecutive days and only returned home late at night

Lin Yue remained silent, thinking to himself, if one truly values family, why would they consider divorce

Mom, wait for me at the intersection, I will drive the car over

Lin Yue waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it. The first time we met, he arranged to meet me at the park entrance. We strolled in the park for an hour, and for lunch, we went to a Lanzhou noodle restaurant..."

Lin Yue felt restless, only focusing on eating the glutinous rice balls in silence

Not needed for the time being

Lin Yue wrapped his clothes tightly around himself and shivered as he ran towards the parking lot. To his surprise, upon arriving at the parking lot, he found that his car was blocked inside by a Ford Mustang, with the two cars closely pressed against each other, completely obstructing the driver's side door.

Chai Wei was shocked: "So did you give it?"

Upon seeing him, she became very small, so small that she was almost like dust. Yet in her heart, she was joyful, blossoming like a flower from the dust

That is just right, your third aunt has a friend whose son is available recently, you will meet him this Saturday

A wail of despair immediately erupted from below

Lin Yue shrank his neck and said, "It's cold; wearing this will freeze me to death"

I haven't finished speaking yet! Will you accompany me to go shopping on Friday!

"The New Year is approaching, take care of your health," Chai Wei reminded her, and then asked what plans she had for this week and whether she could accompany her to try on wedding dresses

The single peak smiled, "Is it really necessary? The novel 'Repairing the Sky' is so popular; producing it would be a guaranteed profit. Who has the energy to step up and take the lead?"

The sky was overcast, with signs of impending snow. Until the end of the workday, Lin Yue was still pondering the words spoken by Chai Wei. A flame seemed to have ignited within her heart, leaving her restless and anxious.

Lin Yue nodded and said in a muffled voice, "I am getting older and can no longer stay up late"

Stepping outside, I finally realized that the snow had fallen, drifting gently, and a layer of white had already accumulated on the ground. In recent years, snowfall in Jiangcheng has been scarce; it usually snows for a while and then stops. Such a heavy snowfall is indeed rare.

Lin Yue silently ate the glutinous rice balls, without saying a word

He Shan snorted, "Her son has returned from abroad, and has just found a job. It is said that his annual salary exceeds 300,000 in the first year, not including bonuses."

Lin Yue looked around to find the car owner and soon saw a tall man in front of him, who was walking this way while talking on the phone

It has been given.

I see that you have not seriously considered the matter of lifelong commitment at all. In good times or bad, how many have you brought back over the years

It is evident that Brother Dan places great trust in you, as this is indeed a significant project

The ceramic spoon touched the bowl's wall, producing a crisp sound. Lin Yue scooped a spoonful of rice wine and fed it into his mouth, mumbling, "Oh."

Chai Wei nodded, "Not attending the company's social events, being forced into blind dates by my family, and never taking the initiative myself—Lin Yue, have you suffered some emotional injury that you haven't yet overcome?"

He Shan laughed and said, "In any case, I find this quite reliable. A divorced man has experience and values family more. You are marrying for the first time; although it may seem a bit disadvantageous, after all, you are not young anymore, are you"

Lin Yue glanced at her and said, "Is it not a problem? The massage pillow I bought for you is of no use?"

Lin Yue had no choice but to give it a try, and the effect on the upper body was quite good

Ding Yi Feng is forty years old this year. Starting from planning, he is now a well-known game producer in the industry. He possesses remarkable market insight. Five years ago, he was transferred from the Shanghai headquarters of Fenghuo International to Jiangcheng, leading a mediocre team. After six months, he developed a low-cost yet extremely popular mobile game, which completely saved the studio that was then on the verge of collapse

Who? Oh, I haven't seen him, I've only heard from Liu Weiwei in Human Resources that he was personally interviewed by Brother Shan, and his technical skills are quite impressive. He is also handsome, and he is not married yet, so the young ladies in Human Resources, who are as fierce as wolves, have all set their sights on him

As the year-end approaches, everyone is already too busy to catch their breath, resulting in a few seconds of silence where no one speaks. Lin Yue also lowers her head, pretending to be an ostrich. However, Shan Yifeng surveys the room and finally fixes his gaze on her, saying, "Lin Yue, you take the lead in organizing this."

I do not know if you have money This is a small token of my appreciation from me as a mother

Your lifelong affair has been settled; if not you, then who else to exploit?" After a moment of laughter, Lin Yue waved his hand and said, "I will go find someone. Everyone is extremely busy, and I don't know who would be willing to come. I will first ask Zhou Bo.

Lin Yue was rinsing his mouth when suddenly he shivered, swallowing the water down, feeling extremely nauseous. He coughed, choking again, and it took him quite a while to recover.

Truly, if it were possible to unite, who would not wish to do so

I have no comments for now; let's see how it goes.

It is not over yet; he paid for lunch. After finishing the meal and dispersing, he directly asked me for half of the meal cost on WeChat.

Indeed, what one fears often comes to pass, Lin Yue sighed and replied: "Alright"

The shopping mall closes at 8:30 in winter, and He Shan felt somewhat unsatisfied, but she had no choice but to leave

How is that one from last time?

Lin Yue lamented, "I was still hoping to have a period of leisure before the year ends"

Just after opening the computer and sitting for a while, my direct supervisor, Ding Tou Shang, notified me of a meeting. Upon opening the meeting room door, I saw Chai Wei waving at me, and Lin Yue greeted me as I sat down next to her

He Shan became angry upon hearing this. Back in the day, Lin Yue refused to listen to advice and insisted on studying science, shedding ten jars of tears over three years, and finally got accepted into the Computer Science Department of Jiangcheng University, all for the sake of "finding a boyfriend easily." In her university class of forty students, there were only four girls in total, and the other three all managed to get married smoothly, with the earliest child already in kindergarten. Only Lin Yue, at the age of thirty, still had no prospects.

The indoor heating was sufficient, and Lin Yue finally came back to life. She took off her coat, washed her hands, and sat down at the dining table, saying, "Don't wait for me in the future, go to bed early."

I sometimes feel that you do not genuinely want to get married

Lin Yue, feeling helpless, went along with her

He Shan suppressed her anger, "Lin Yue, let me tell you, I am speaking out of good intentions, so don't be too picky. Your conditions are not the best, what kind of person are you planning to find? Someone like Wu Yanzu? Even if you like him, you don't have the capability to do so!"

Thank heavens, it has finally arrived

My throat also hurts, and I suspect I am really coming down with a cold

The man hung up the phone, raised his head, glanced over this way, and suddenly paused

Lin Yue tugged at the corner of his mouth, his ears buzzing. After a long while, his own voice finally emerged with difficulty from his dry throat, carrying a hint of uncontrollable tremor, "Chen Luchuan"

You treat marriage as something that falls from the sky, with a very passive attitude, merely waiting for opportunities to come by.

Lin Yue took a few steps back to the bedroom, slammed the door shut, stood still for a moment, and raised a hand to wipe away the toothpaste foam from the corner of his mouth. He had just coughed too hard, and his lung lobes were aching.

Lin Yuexiao said: "If I don't go, my mother could nag for a month"

A person wore a black down jacket, with the pant legs tightly pressed against their calves by the wind, their legs tall and slender. In the glow of the lights, their features were strikingly beautiful, resembling a sword drawn from its sheath, sharp and gleaming.

Lin Yue suddenly lost his appetite. As he inhaled, he realized his nose was blocked. "I can't just settle for anything."

Four seconds, or five seconds? Then a clear voice rang out, with a hint of hesitation: "Lin Yue?"

On Friday, dark clouds loomed ominously, and the north wind blew fiercely

Lin Yue called He Shan and patiently waited in place for ten minutes, yet still did not see anyone coming. The air was extremely cold and damp, as if it had seeped into her bones, with snow falling in flurries onto her shoulders and hair. She stamped her feet, unable to bear the cold, and was just about to leave when she suddenly heard the car make a "beep" sound.

Purchasing a house is the only significant event that Lin Yue undertook this year. In June, after being scolded by He Shan, she impulsively bought a small apartment.

The cold wind suddenly swept in with the snowflakes, enveloping my mouth and nose like a giant hand.

Lin Yue remained silent, casting a sidelong glance at her

So stingy

Lin Yue was taken aback, "Where is it being transferred to? I haven't heard anything about it"

The largest internet company in Jiangcheng is Fenghuo Games. When she listened to He Shan yesterday, how could she not have thought of it—where else could that person go besides Fenghuo?

After a brief chat, colleagues arrived one after another, and Shan Yifeng was the last to enter the room. He casually closed the door and took a seat at the head of the conference table

"It's nothing," He Shan yawned and said, "I've been having insomnia these past few days, so I can't sleep anyway."

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He Shan expressed some dissatisfaction, "Why don't you share your opinion?"

After sleeping until noon, Lin Yue woke up to find both nostrils completely blocked. He took a dose of Banlan Gen granules, but it was of no help. The next day, when he returned to the office to clock in, his nose was red from blowing, resembling a broken bellows as he gasped for breath

After He Shan settled the bill, she chose a bright red down jacket for herself—after turning fifty, she increasingly favored these vibrant colors