Chapter 1, Exceptional Blind Date

Yeran's brows furrowed slightly, and the corners of her mouth grew increasingly stiff. She thought to herself: Your factory, your house, your car, none of these can compare to you as a person, right? Those things are not brought into this world at birth, nor taken away at death. It would be more relevant for you to detail your strengths and weaknesses as a person. I'm not marrying objects; I'm marrying a person, okay?

"Yeran, don't blame me for not reminding you. If you dare not to go, or if you try to sneak away halfway, you will bear the consequences!" Meiyang's ruthless voice came through the microphone clearly to Yeran's ears. After finishing, Meiyang hung up directly, giving Yeran no chance to respond.

"It is best if you do not know him. If you do, keep your distance from that person!" Meiyang said sternly to Yeran.

"This is our first meeting, and you are directly asking if it can be settled? That seems a bit frivolous, doesn't it?" Ye Ran said with an awkward smile. If it weren't for the fear that Mei Yang would split her in half, Ye Ran wouldn't have the patience to indulge Ling Shan's nonsense. Who is this marriage fanatic, asking if it can be settled on the first meeting? Is this what they call a blind date? It is clearly someone who, relying on their wealth, wants to casually take a woman home to serve as a baby-making machine.

"It truly feels like encountering a ghost upon stepping out, what a year of misfortune this is." Ye Ran took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing her anger. She glanced at her damaged long dress and, without hesitation, reached out to tear it along the rip. The originally flowing long dress... at this moment, a genuine spicy girl short skirt was just enough to cover her backside, and it was definitely of the unkempt frayed type.

Ye Ran playfully smiled and said: "Meiyang, about this blind date... I didn't say I wouldn't go, it's just that I'm not mentally prepared yet! Take it slow."

Ah? How could that be? Nightran, feeling embarrassed by Ling Shan's words, awkwardly shifted her gaze to him. Ling Shan stood approximately 1.7 meters tall, sporting a side-part hairstyle that seemed to have been excessively styled with gel, causing several strands to stick together and fall flat on his forehead, making his already elongated face resemble that of a mushroom. His physique had developed somewhat laterally, with a belly comparable to that of someone five months pregnant. His skin was rough and dull, his face plump and glistening with oil. His eyes were not particularly large, and the corners were lined with numerous fine wrinkles. Without needing to look closely, the dark circles under his eyes were clearly the result of excessive indulgence in alcohol and poor rest.

Ye Ran widened his eyes in disbelief as he looked at Ling Shan, thinking to himself: This extraordinary nouveau riche must be from another planet, otherwise, how could I not understand his words!

Due to the threat of the pot lid and the kitchen knife, Ye Ran weakly shook his head and replied wisely, "Alright, even if my old face can still meet people, but a blind date, such a grand and sacred matter, you arranged two for me at once, can I handle this?"

Ye Ran was taken aback for a moment by Ling Shan's righteous shout, unsure of how to respond

However, I truly feel very embarrassed. How about this: you give me an address, and I will buy a similar one and send it to you? The man's dark eyes sparkled with a persistent gaze

Ye Ran had neither the inclination nor the time to study this man, so she elegantly waved her hand at him and said, "Really, no need. I am in a hurry. Goodbye." She then hurriedly made her way towards the taxi.

The driver paused for a moment, carefully scanned the surroundings, and seeing that the car was not parked in a restricted area, nodded and pressed down on the meter

Ye Ran came to her senses from her daze, contemplating how to refuse Ling Shan's words. Although she had already excluded Ling Shan from her thoughts, she could not put Mei Yang in a difficult position; she still needed to put some thought into using subtle expressions to maintain appearances.

As Meiyang had already become the center of attention in the café, Yiran could only quietly tug at Meiyang and softly remind her: "Yangyang, this is a public place, be mindful of your image. Stay calm..."

Meiyang's mouth twitched slightly as he glared at Yeran: "Stop giving me that smirk. If you mess up the blind date again later, I will hold you accountable for both matters!"

Cried, resented, hated, and finally, as time passed, Ye Ran gradually healed her wounds. However, after this sudden heartbreak, Ye Ran slowly became afraid to love again. It is not that she does not want to love, but rather that her capacity to love is limited. She had already overdrawn it from the very beginning. Now, wanting to love recklessly again is too difficult, too difficult

Unexpectedly, there was no pain; Ye Ran fell solidly into a broad chest, and a cool scent of soap wafted into her lungs through her nostrils. Turning her head, Ye Ran was met with a gentle smile.

Two strokes? Why?

After hearing this, Mei Yang quickly took out her phone from her bag, dialed a few numbers, and her expression was entirely that of someone looking to pick a fight. Ye Ran, remaining calm and composed, took a small step back, silently repeating to herself: I do not know this woman, ... I do not know ...

Ye Ran was pulled back from her fantasies into reality, and with a hint of disappointment, she pouted and replied stiffly, "It's fine!" Of course, Ye Ran was clearly muttering in her heart with dissatisfaction: If apologies were effective, why would we need the police? Moreover, no matter how good your car's performance is, even if it can be driven like a sports car, this narrow alley is not a racetrack.

There is no time spent together, so why marry a wife? Just because the girl looks good, to bring her home as a decorative vase? This is truly a sign of a troubled mind! Yet, Ye Ran muttered discontentedly in her heart, while still maintaining a gentle smile on her face, nodding foolishly: "Yes, I understand that Mr. Ling is very busy, so I won't disturb you."

Ye Ran nodded and then shook his head, scratching the back of his head before saying: "Acquainted? Not really, just happened to run into them twice today"

These eight years of friendship have indeed not been in vain; Meiyang truly understands Yeran too well, even predicting that Yeran was about to make a run for it. Well, with no way out and facing threats and temptations, Yeran decisively closed her phone and walked forward with her head held high.

After paying the fare, Ye Ran navigated through the gaps between numerous cars and finally made her way to the pedestrian street. She paid no attention to the gazes of the leisurely shoppers around her, clutching her bag tightly and sprinting towards her destination.

Ye Ran was wearing 8-centimeter high heels when she was unexpectedly pushed by Mei Yang. She was about to have a close encounter with the ground, and it was going to be headfirst, which would truly be a "tragedy" if she ended up with a concussion

"So what about our matter, do you think it will work out?" Ling Shan asked eagerly, not waiting for Ye Ran to respond, and added, "I think we are quite suitable for each other. You look good, and my conditions are not bad either. Shall we just settle it this way?"

"It's all my fault, I was driving too fast! Your skirt is ruined, let me compensate you with a new one!" That man was indeed very self-aware

Meiyang was quite startled, incredulously staring at Yaran: "Tell you? Why?"

"How was Mr. Ling just now?" Meiyang nudged Yeran's arm with his elbow.

The man opened the car door and stepped out, grinning widely and apologetically looking at Ye Ran, saying: "Miss, are you alright?"

Meiyang was in an agitated state, completely ignoring everything around him, continuing to shout at a high volume: "If he really has a problem in his heart, then he should go see a doctor, damn it, what the hell is he coming out for!" After finishing his outburst, he hung up the phone, entirely unconcerned about the glances from other patrons in the café.

"Ranran, do you know that man from earlier?" Meiyang asked as soon as she left the café

If being flashy is what it is, then so be it; she has the means, and Ye Ran has no objections. However, in order to evade the fate of being hit by a car, she took a large step back, her long skirt snagging on a nearby building. At that moment, her high heels wobbled unsteadily, and she lunged forward again. The flowing long skirt tore with a sharp sound, creating a long gash... it was quite a showy rip, and the sound was indeed crisp... but isn't this too much of an eyesore?

Meiyang stared at Yaran with a smile that was not quite a smile, gently patted his chest, and made a great effort to make his voice sound softer: "What preparations are needed for a blind date?"

Jiang Hao gazed at the hurriedly departing figure of Ye Ran, standing in contemplation for a moment, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curling up slightly, before bending down to enter the car

"Yeran, if you don't want to die, you better behave well later, otherwise, the consequences... hmm..." Meiyang wore a chilling smile on her face, but the moment she pushed open the door to the tea room, it suddenly transformed into an incredibly radiant smile! This woman, her ability to change her expression is truly extraordinary!

Speaking of this, one cannot help but mention Ye Ran's first love, a topic he seldom speaks of lightly

Ling Shan casually pulled up a chair and sat down next to Ye Ran, his eyes rudely scanning Ye Ran from head to toe.

Ye Ran nodded in agreement: "Mr. Ling, if you are busy, you may leave first"

Ye Ran looked at the golden Rolex on Ling Shan's wrist and thought to himself: "Isn't it obvious that your watch is two minutes fast?" However, he forced a dry smile on his face and awkwardly apologized: "I’m sorry, Mr. Ling, there was traffic on the way"

This is akin to an ultimate riddle, yet it never yields an answer. Each day apart, longing becomes a calamity, tears uncontrollably stream down my face, and I suffer from sleepless nights. My spirits have sunk to the point of growing weary of this world. It was also from that time that I began to frequent bars, enjoying the intoxication of late nights, for only in drunkenness can I forget the pain and the events that once transpired.

My conditions should be considered quite good

Chen Mingxuan is a high school classmate of Ye Ran. The two belong to the typical category of early romance. However, because it is their first love, they invested the most beautiful moments of their lives, creating a pure and beautiful memory of youthful innocence

Miss Ye, you will receive a letter from my lawyer! Goodbye. " Ling Shan abruptly opened the door to the private room, dropped this remark, and strode out.

Ling Shan felt his face flush with embarrassment upon hearing Ye Ran's gentle rejection, and he angrily shot her a disdainful glance, saying: "It would have been better if you had said earlier that you are not interested in me. Why waste my time? After waiting for you this long, how many meetings could I have attended, how many contracts could I have signed, and how much money could I have earned?"

The man in front of her smiled apologetically at Ye Ran and said, "Miss, I am very sorry!"

At this moment, Ye Ran felt fortunate that her flowing long dress had turned into a short skirt; otherwise, if she had to sprint a hundred meters while holding up her skirt, it would truly have been a "striking" sight.

Ling Shan looked at Ye Ran, who remained unmoved, and his face showed even more anger. He slammed the table in frustration and said: "Miss Ye, your behavior is completely mocking me! I demand that you compensate me for my mental distress!"

Ye Ran chuckled and said: "Yang Yang, have you already seen through that this person is unreliable?"

If Mei Yang were to find out that Ye Ran was late for her first blind date, Ye Ran would definitely be in big trouble! It's not that Ye Ran is truly timid or afraid of trouble, but rather that Mei Yang has a strong explosive temperament. I still remember when we were in school, Mei Yang helped Ye Ran arrange a meeting with a certain handsome guy, and as a result, Ye Ran was late. When they returned to the dormitory, Mei Yang put on a dark face and didn't speak to Ye Ran for the entire day. Ye Ran had to flatter her with countless smiles and wasted a lot of breath before Mei Yang reluctantly forgave her. Mei Yang went on and on, educating Ye Ran about the importance of punctuality and not being late. Ye Ran was left confused, only able to nod in response. Later, when Mei Yang said she was tired and lay down to rest, Ye Ran finally felt relieved.

At the age of eighteen, she is already considered a "leftover woman" in this era. Her parents have worried endlessly about this matter, their hair turning white countless times; they urge her every day, reminding her daily, almost more punctually than reading the Bible each day

Single women are never short of attentive men, especially around beautiful and elegant single women, where the number of eager men is naturally overwhelming. Each spark ignites with great intensity, but once a romantic relationship begins, all the passion inexplicably fades away

Yeran, what time is it? How can you still have the mind to read magazines at this hour? Are you feeling itchy, or do you need a beating?

Jiang Hao once again watched as Ye Ran's figure receded from his sight, the smile at the corner of his mouth becoming increasingly bright.

Why? The corners of Ye Ran's mouth curled into a sly smile

You probably have a general understanding of my situation. I own a factory with thirty workers, three villas, a Mercedes-Benz, and a Buick business vehicle. Ling Shan recited his circumstances as if he were reciting a text, feeling quite pleased with himself.

"Stop talking nonsense, go right now. One at a time, we can talk when it's too late." Meiyang roughly snatched the magazine from Yiran's hands, then pushed and kicked Yiran out the door, slamming the door shut with a loud bang.

For instance, buying a beautiful outfit, changing to a nice hairstyle, and getting a full-body spa... Nightran's voice grew softer and her confidence waned.

Ye Ran suppressed a smile and said seriously to Mei Yang: "He is preparing to sue me!"

Ye Ran threw the torn piece of cloth into the nearby trash can, then straightened her posture and carefully adjusted her short skirt.

Ye Ran stared blankly at the happiness and romance magazine in her hands, a wave of bitterness rising in her heart. How she once longed to meet her prince during the most beautiful years of her life, to hold hands and grow old together in happiness. However, the reality was that the prince had appeared, but she was not the princess. Time flew by, and seven years passed; she gradually transformed from an innocent and carefree girl into a "leftover woman." Her parents began to worry, her friends started to feel anxious, and her relatives were also eager to celebrate a wedding. Yet, Ye Ran remained there, stubbornly waiting for an unfinished promise, a vow made in her youth. Time flew by, and seven years passed; she gradually transformed from an innocent and carefree girl into a "leftover woman." Her parents began to worry, her friends started to feel anxious, and her relatives were also eager to celebrate a wedding. Yet, Ye Ran remained there, stubbornly waiting for an unfinished promise, a vow made in her youth.

Jiang Hao had not yet had the chance to ask Ye Ran for her name when Mei Yang, in a state of surprise, pulled Ye Ran over and scrutinized her from head to toe, exclaiming, "That was close, fortunately, you didn't fall. Ran Ran, let's go!"

"No eggs, what nonsense!" Mei Yang said angrily as she pushed Ye Ran aside, scolding, "You idiot, aren't you usually quite clever? You don't even realize when you're being bullied. If I don't stand up for you, are you just going to wait for that perverted man to speak ill of you first?"

"I don't mind, how could I mind?" Ye Ran secretly ground her teeth, feigning compliance with Ling Shan, feeling extremely frustrated. Mind? How could she not mind? Clearly, she was not late, yet she was labeled as such. Fine, she politely apologized, but this person took advantage of the situation and began to lecture her as if it were only natural.

Ye Ran wholeheartedly loved for three years, always believing that Chen Mingxuan was her prince, and that they could continue to grow together slowly until they grew old. However, on the eve of their high school graduation, Chen Mingxuan unexpectedly flew abroad without any warning and remained out of contact for many years

Ye Ran glanced at his watch for the Nth time in the taxi, damn it, stuck in traffic when he was in a hurry

"Is the ceiling really that beautiful? Miss Ye hasn't looked at me properly since she entered; does she find me unappealing?" Ling Shan asked with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

Isn't it just blind dating? Isn't it just casually chatting with a stranger? What's so difficult about it? One comes, one kills; two come, one kills a pair. I will let them gracefully fall at the feet of my floral skirt. With a grand ambition, I encourage myself, wearing 8-centimeter high heels, taking dainty steps, walking with such elegance.

Having experienced much, she gradually transitioned from sadness to habituation, then to numbness, and finally to despair. These men who play with emotions truly cannot lead her into the grave of marriage, as they are unreliable

Ye Ran truly does not understand why those who are in love, when they part ways in the end, are so stingy that they do not even say a word of goodbye

Because that man looks unreliable at first glance, your main goal now is to successfully find a match during the blind date later and get married before the New Year! This is to avoid becoming an advanced maternal age mother in the future" Mei Yang said with a serious expression

At this point, it is necessary to introduce Ye Ran

Ye Ran waved his hand, forced a smile at him, and said gracefully: "It's nothing!"

As for why Ye Ran has fallen into the inexplicable intimacy with these unfamiliar men, it is a long story

On her twenty-seventh birthday, Ye Ran, in front of her friends, firmly made a vow of anti-marriage. However, she was thoroughly educated by her friends Mei Yang and Mina to the point of tears. After reflecting on her actions and resolving to change, she embarked on the great and sacred journey of matchmaking.

Just as Ye Ran was about to knock on the door, Mei Yang opened it and poked her head out, unhesitatingly shoving the magazine back into Ye Ran's hand. She kindly reminded, "This magazine is a signal. I have to go pick up the child soon, so I won't be accompanying you for the first blind date, but I will join you for the second one! You must take it seriously and not mess around!"

Ah? Ye Ran was taken aback

Hmm? Do these need to be prepared? Are you too ashamed to face anyone? Meiyang let out a cold snort from her nose, brandishing the pot lid and kitchen knife in her hands, eager to take action

Over there, someone replied something, and Mei Yang's anger flared up, her emotions becoming even more agitated. She shouted without holding back: "With such a short stature, a round face, a big belly, and a bald head, how can you still have the nerve to introduce him? I won't even mention how ugly he is, but his character is so poor. After failing at blind dates, he actually sends a lawyer's letter to accuse my friend of wasting his time. There must be something wrong with his mentality!" I won't even mention how ugly he is, but his character is so poor. After failing at blind dates, he actually sends a lawyer's letter to accuse my friend of wasting his time. There must be something wrong with his mentality!

"Miss Ye, is it?" Ye Ran, who originally held some expectations for the blind date, was taken aback for a long time upon seeing her date holding the signal—a copy of the magazine "Happy Marriage and Love." He skillfully half-supported and half-dragged her into the private room, enthusiastically pressing her down into her seat, yet she still found it hard to regain her composure

"With these conditions of mine, am I not more than enough for you?" Ling Shan said confidently, winking at Ye Ran. Ye Ran thought resentfully, "Big brother, you are already quite old, why are you trying to act so youthful? Especially with those prominent buck teeth of yours, grinning like that is just ridiculous. Moreover, your words are quite uncomfortable to hear; what do you mean by saying I am more than enough for you? If we were to seriously compare, it might not even be clear who is more suitable for whom! Besides your wealth, what advantages do you have?"

Ye Ran glanced nervously at Mei Yang, who was surrounded by an apron, holding a pot lid and a kitchen knife. Her appearance resembled that of a shrew scolding in the streets. How could it be that the gentle little lamb from school had, upon marriage, fallen into such a state? It truly evokes a myriad of emotions.

Ling Shan hung up the phone and grinned at Ye Ran, revealing his buck teeth: "Miss Ye, you see, I am really quite busy"

I am very busy and do not have that much time to spend together" Ling Shan lamented

There is nothing more to say, is there? Then go ahead and participate in a blind date

Upon hearing this, Ye Ran realized that Ling Shan was just like her, having taken out double insurance by arranging two blind dates. If A doesn't work out, then there's B

Ye Ran covered her mouth and coughed lightly a few times, suppressing the urge to laugh out loud

"Miss Ye, what are you thinking about?" Ling Shan waved at the distracted Ye Ran and asked directly

Ling Shan answered the phone without changing his expression, his bold voice clearly reached Ye Ran's ears: "Hmm, we're almost done here. If it gets settled, I won't go over. If not, I'll come to your side; anyway, we need to finalize things today! My mom is eager to hold her grandson!"

At this moment, the white BMW once again made a striking return, and then came to a halt directly in front of Ye Ran.

Finally arrived at the café within the agreed time, Ye Ran was so exhausted that he patted his chest to calm himself. After taking several deep breaths, he finally settled down, feeling quite pleased with himself: Haha, it seems that the champion of the 100-meter dash at school is still in great form. Aside from the high rate of people turning their heads to look, his speed is truly impressive.

Oh God, such an extraordinary man, he is simply unparalleled in history, with no predecessors or successors. Ye Ran touched his nose and finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Miss Ye, you are late by two minutes and thirty-six seconds!" Ye Ran's cough caused Ling Shan to retract his gaze. He raised his hand to check his watch, his tone extremely serious.

Ye Ran glanced at the traffic jam outside, then looked at the watch again, and finally resolutely decided to walk to the appointment: "Master, I want to get out!"

"Yeran, stop pretending to be dead!" Meiyang roared like a lion from the kitchen, rushing out with a fierce aura, and then angrily complained to Yeran, "At first, it was you who asked me to introduce someone. Now that you've made an appointment for a blind date, you keep making excuses to avoid going. What do you mean by this? Are you deliberately looking for trouble? Are you trying to make me unhappy on purpose?"

Ye Ran politely nodded and smiled slightly: "Yes, what a coincidence! Thank you!"

Ye Ran, at the age of 28 this year, stands 1.65 meters tall and weighs 50 kilograms. Her appearance is quite pleasing to the public, and she occasionally makes guest appearances on magazine covers, showing her face. Of course, Ye Ran works as a human resources manager in a clothing company, earning around ten thousand yuan a month. As a woman of modest means, she can be considered a beautiful sight among the crowd. Additionally, Ye Ran takes pride in her culinary skills, as she is capable of cooking delicious dishes. To win a man's heart, one must start from his stomach! With her looks and abilities, she is well-suited to be a virtuous wife and good mother, regardless of the man she chooses.

After Jiang Hao steadied Ye Ran, he looked at Ye Ran, lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, raised his eyebrows slightly, and then greeted him amicably, "I didn't expect to run into you again"

As soon as the call was connected, Mei Yang instantly roared like a lion: "Cheng Cui, what kind of person are you introducing to me as a friend?"

After Ye Ran was taken aback by the scene, she suddenly remembered that she had not yet asked Mei Yang who she was actually going on a blind date with. Upon arriving at the café, she was unsure which one was the main character of the blind date. Did she really have to ask each person one by one?

Ye Ran awkwardly shifted her gaze away from Ling Shan's face, as his uneven buck teeth made her feel quite uncomfortable, stirring a strong impulse within her to take a file and smooth his teeth down.

Ye Ran wore a stiff expression, unsure of how to respond. Should it be a rebuttal, or should one uphold the virtue of silence in this manner

Ye Ran honestly recounted every word that Ling Shan had said to Mei Yang, and after finishing, he did not forget to blink his innocent big eyes pitifully, expressing his grievance: "Today, you cannot blame me for this matter. I have tried very hard, very hard to communicate with him, but he is truly an exceptional person, and I cannot bear it."

As the car window rolled down, a man's face emerged from within: a smooth, fair complexion radiating sharp, handsome features; deep, dark eyes glimmering with an enchanting hue; thick eyebrows, a prominent nose, and perfectly shaped lips, all exuding this person's nobility and elegance; the soaring sword-like brows and a gentle, refined smile at the corners of his mouth seemed to overlap with the youthful boy from my memories, yet at this moment, there was an added sense of mature composure, still handsome but with an air of steadiness. Chen Mingxuan, is that you?

As Ling Shan opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something more, Ye Ran quickly interjected, gently ushering him out: "Mr. Ling, your time is so precious, you should go and attend to your matters first. It would not be good to delay important business! Let us discuss our matters later."

The wolf has fallen madly in love with the sheep

Ye Ran's hand, gripping the magazine, involuntarily trembled, and her heart raced with a sudden thump, beating several times faster. Instantly, a few words flashed in her mind as a reflex: There is no escape, there is no escape... The mother tiger is about to unleash her fury

Ling Shan smiled at Ye Ran, bringing the topic to a close: "Miss Ye, I am someone who speaks my mind, so please do not take offense."

Although Miss Ye was not late for long, and traffic jams can be considered understandable, being late is still being late. I believe that an elegant woman should not make a man wait, not even for a second. Ling Shan's tone shifted as he looked at Ye Ran and began a profound lecture, "Miss Ye, do you know? For business people, every second counts and cannot be wasted..."

Magazine? Code? Why does it feel as mysterious as a meeting with an underground party?

Secondly, many people believe that Ye Ran is a "flower butterfly" dancing and frolicking among a myriad of flowers and grasses. If she does not find a long-term partner to marry soon, it will be very difficult for her to find a suitable match in the future! In her parents' words, she has become overly picky!

Ye Ran was even more confused about what she had done wrong. Chen Mingxuan was leaving, and she was actually the last to know. If there is no love, why be together? If there is love, why leave her so quietly without a word?

Ye Ran left with the support of Mei Yang, and as she passed by Jiang Hao, she smiled and nodded at him

"Yaran, I must tell you, if you dare to say you are not going today, I will not let this go!" Meiyang, with one hand on her hip and the other holding a kitchen knife, pointed angrily at Yaran, issuing a warning

Ah—" With a gasp, Ye Ran bit her lip and silently watched the white BMW 760 whiz past her side. It is a fine car! However, speeding through such a narrow street is a bit too ostentatious, isn't it?

One should not strike a smiling face; since he has apologized repeatedly, Ye Ran could not muster any anger. Glancing at her skirt, which was merely a bit short and had some torn edges, it was not particularly outrageous. Thus, Ye Ran shook her head and said, "I am fine"

Ye Ran raised her eyes, innocently gazing at Mei Yang's undulating bosom, regretting so deeply that her insides felt twisted. She thought to herself: I should not have sung about being lonely for a lifetime when I was at my lowest; I should not have pretended to have a desperate desire for marriage in front of the enthusiastic matchmaker Mei Yang; and I certainly should not have joked about going on blind dates...! ... to the point where I am now forced to go on a blind date!

Ling Shan could not wait any longer and spoke up, clearing his throat: "Miss Ye, as you know, I am usually very busy, so let us settle this quickly!"

That scorching gaze made Ye Ran's heart race and skin crawl, causing a wave of dizziness to wash over him, prompting him to involuntarily clear his throat