Chapter 3, beginning to go on blind dates

She felt that this text message was quite comforting, and thus, despite not having met the person named Hu Zining yet, she had already developed a favorable impression of him in her heart

Qian Fei pressed her forehead and said, "I am the one whose nose was crooked from anger! Yao Jingjing, I beg you, please do not provoke Wang Ruohai again in the future!"

Sister Jin looked at her and asked, "Feifei, did you buy the house by yourself?"

Sister Jin, your efficiency in managing the business is truly remarkable! At least give me a few days to fix my hair before I meet anyone!

Qian Fei was so angry that her whole body trembled

Qian Fei suddenly felt a bit lost

Wang Ruohai left with a scowl on his face

Qian Fei's mood was good all day long, until she encountered Wang Ruohai when she exited the subway in the evening

Ultimately, a person is chosen by herself

Upon returning home, she looked at the empty house and felt very lonely

Qian Fei was momentarily at a loss for words. Although Sister Jin spoke the truth and genuinely intended to comfort her, she couldn't shake the feeling that while Wang Ruohai was being criticized and deemed worthless, she too was losing her dignity and face.

Qian Fei rolled her eyes at the compliment she received

In previous years, in order to save money, she treated herself so harshly; was it really worth it? She relied on her youth, believing she could forgo cosmetics to enhance her appearance, facing Wang Ruohai every day with a gaunt and sallow face without any makeup. After five years of this, he finally had enough.

Yao Jingjing expressed great praise, admiration, and approval for her willingness to go on a blind date, "Well done, little baboon! You can finally stand up and embrace a new life! Take your time, don't rush into marriage. Once I secure the wealthy suitor, I will use his money to give you a big red envelope!"

She agreed in response to Sister Jin

Yao Jingjing let out a sound of annoyance: "What a hassle! I am just trying to help you vent your frustrations! In the future, when you need my help to relieve your anger, I won't be able to assist you!" She paused and informed Qian Fei, "Baboon, I have applied to the company and will be on a business trip for a while. The wealthy client is going to Dalian to open a branch, and I need to go there to strengthen our relationship!"

How long has it been since someone has been this considerate towards her

She quickly shook her head, telling herself not to dwell on the messy affairs between her and Wang Ruohai; she needed to muster her spirits to embrace a new life

After entering the subway, Qian Fei received a voice message from him

How can one make a girl spend money

She took out her phone to call Yao Jingjing: "Can you tell Wang Ruohai that I went on a blind date?"

Yao Jingjing said: "Although I am not physically present, my heart is with you. Moreover, we can maintain our communication through phone!"

Qian Fei was taken aback

In this metropolis devoid of a sense of belonging, she possesses only this one house burdened with a mountain of debt

Sister Jin shifted the conversation and said, "What are you being so beautiful about, Feifei? Are you out of your mind? Let me tell you, with your personality, it can be good or bad. At the beginning, people do find you quite generous and approachable, but over time, you will make men feel that you are not a woman, but one of the guys! You need to learn to be gentle, to have a feminine charm, do you understand? To help you understand, let me give you an example. For instance, if you work overtime until 2 AM, why would you take a taxi home just to spare the man's feelings? Who cares for you when you are worried about the man?"

Qian Fei stopped in her tracks, raised her head, and maintained her composure, "Do you need something?"

Has she really become unbearable without even realizing it?

Sister Jin pushed her and said, "Go to hell! So you've found a new love and your mood has improved, huh? Now you have the energy to tease people! Let me tell you, that young man praised you to my classmates last night, saying you are a pure and graceful girl. When it came time to settle the bill, he even rushed to pay! He is neither delicate nor pretentious; after dinner, he didn't even mention needing a ride home, just took the subway back! He also said you are humorous; after a meal with you, he laughed so hard he almost cramped up!"

Qian Feibai glanced at him and said, "Is this really necessary?"

Hu Zining's rented apartment is located in Muxidi, not far from the dining area, and he can walk back. He asked Qian Fei where she lives and if he should give her a ride back. Qian Fei quickly replied, "No, no, it's still early. I can get home in half an hour by subway!"

She feels that the home is indeed too desolate, so desolate that she begins to feel weak, and she inexplicably feels a bit like crying

The next morning, as Qian Fei arrived at the company, Sister Jin rushed over, eagerly extending the pair of gossip antennae on her forehead: "Fei Fei, how was it yesterday? Do you think that young man is suitable?"

She originally intended to lower her head and pretend not to see as she walked past, but was unexpectedly called out by Wang Ruohai.

I am very happy today, please take it slow on your way back, let me know when you arrive home, and let's keep in touch often from now on

Wang Ruohai looked at her and scoffed, "Qian Fei, do you think I am being excessive in my words? But I am speaking the truth! If that man were really as good as Yao Jingjing says, why would he be interested in you? I came to see you today to give you a heads-up, considering our past relationship. I don't want you to suffer losses! Since you don't appreciate my concern, consider it my meddling. Just remember not to say I didn't warn you when you find yourself at a disadvantage in the future"

Qian Fei listened in a daze, struggling to keep up with the fast pace before her

Qian Fei nodded, "Yes," and readily offered the gossip to spare herself from the discomfort of being asked question after question like a persistent itch, "Sister Jin, I broke up almost half a year ago!"

Sister Jin, could you please help me get in touch? I would like to meet with him

The boyfriend has left, and the girlfriend is about to leave as well

Feifei, why do you seem a bit low on energy lately? Is it because you were tired from tidying up the house recently

Qian Fei nodded and said, "Not bad, quite good-looking, and a nice person."

That afternoon, Sister Jin arranged a connection between Qian Fei and the young man from the hotel.

Jin Jie continued, "I have a classmate who works at a hotel. She mentioned that there is a nice single young man in her unit and asked if I knew anyone suitable for him, wanting to play matchmaker. You immediately came to my mind! That young man is indeed quite good; I met him once, and he looks very spirited. Although he is not a local from Beijing, his salary is decent! Moreover, I heard that their hotel plans to go public, and once it does, he will definitely earn even more! Anyway, you have been single for half a year now, so why not give it a try and meet him?"

On Monday, when Qian Fei arrived at the company, she seemed a bit listless. During lunch, Sister Jin from the finance department invited her to eat together, and as they were eating, she began to ask probing questions.

Hu Zining said while taking out money: "Sister Jin said you still have to pay the mortgage! Save a bit, this meal is on me!"

Xiaoyuan's cosmetics were all purchased during her trips abroad, each one a high-end product. With these items applied to her face, Qian Fei felt that it would be difficult not to look radiant.

Sister Jin waved her hand and said, "What are you doing with your hair? It looks like a head full of instant noodles, which is not attractive at all! You look just fine like this; a ponytail is so pure, just like the girls in the movie 'The Girls We Chased Together in Those Years'! Tomorrow, make sure to tidy yourself up, put on some foundation or something, and once you're done, you will definitely be no less than the girls in that movie!"

Qian Fei replied with a smiley face and two words: ^ Okay

Qian Fei

During the lunch break, Qian Fei mentioned the matter of her blind date to Yao Jingjing

After finishing the meal, Qian Fei habitually reached for her wallet, but Hu Zining stopped her

Qian Fei felt quite pleased. Having someone of the opposite sex compliment her like this inevitably brought her some joy

She hopes that Gui Lili and Li Yifei will move in soon

Qian Fei forced a smile: "Hmm, I'm still a bit overwhelmed."

Wang Ruohai was somewhat losing his patience, "Qian Fei, can't you speak to me properly? It's been such a long time, can't you change this habit of yours of speaking so harshly?"

His name is Hu Zining, he is one year older than you, twenty-seven years old this year. I have given him your phone number, and he will contact you shortly. If you have no special plans tomorrow evening, he said he would like to invite you to dinner to meet you. The location can be wherever is convenient for you, just at the Caijingjing Fashion Hotpot inside the Mingyuan Hotel at Fuxingmen

Are you going to be away for a while? I will be the only one left in Beijing? What am I supposed to do?

Qian Fei shook her head, "I don't want to," she looked at Sister Jin from www.hetushu.com, "I want to suffocate you!"

Wang Ruohai said loudly behind her: "I tell you, Qian Fei, that little pretty boy you are dating must be interested in you because you have a house. Don't deceive yourself into thinking that he actually likes you!"

Before parting ways, Hu Zining added Qian Fei's WeChat.

Sister Jin glanced at her and said, "With the time you spend growing hair, you might as well grow your chest! Treat the young man well, and if it works out, don't forget to repay your benefactor!"

Hearing her repeat the same old story, Qian Fei felt overwhelmed

Although they are merely tenants, at least after their arrival, she will no longer be alone in the house.

The next day, she finally listened to Sister Jin's advice. Without finishing washing her face, she simply applied some Dabao cream. Just before getting off work, she borrowed a makeup bag from the secretary, Xiaoyuan, washed her face, and then began applying foundation

Qian Fei was filled with anger, and she turned back to Wang Ruohai: "Wang Ruohai, are you sick? What, is it that no one is allowed to like me? Considering we had a good seven years together, even after our breakup, I never said anything excessive to you! I hope you can learn a bit about how to respect others! Especially your ex-girlfriend!"

Sister Jin put down her chopsticks, clapped her hands, and said excitedly: "Breaking up is good! I could see that your ex-boyfriend didn't know how to cherish you! There were several times when we worked overtime together, and while other men came to pick up their partners, you were the only one who had to take a taxi home at two in the morning. When I asked you about it, you said you felt sorry for him because he was tired from work, but he didn't care that you were a woman! Let me tell you, people in the company have long lost faith in that guy! Breaking up is good; someone who doesn't know how to cherish others should have been broken up with long ago!"

After a while, she received a text message. The sender claimed to be named Hu Zining, expressing a desire to get to know her. They reassured her not to feel pressured, stating that even if the blind date did not work out, they could still be friends. Since they were both from out of town, having more friends in Beijing was always a good thing.

Qian Fei recalled the scene of encountering Wang Ruohai on the subway that day. After their breakup, he lived a carefree and fulfilling life, which was truly enviable and infuriating. In contrast, she was stuck with a house burdened by a mortgage, feeling empty, lonely, and cold every day. Her family had been urging her to find a partner quickly, warning her not to let a heartless man delay her from becoming an unmarried woman. Half a year had passed, and she was about to turn 27; it was indeed time for her to move on.

Wang Ruohai pointed to the R&F City behind him and said to Qian Fei: "Let's go to the Pizza Hut on the first floor and sit for a while"

Yao Jingjing responded enthusiastically: "Of course I have to tell him! Such a good thing, how can I not make him jealous? So, did he come to you? I knew it, this man is just shameless. Clearly he has a new love, yet he can't stand to see his old flame forget about him! I spoke highly of your blind date, enough to defeat him a thousand times over! How is it, is he furious?"

Sister Jin winked at her and said, "Do you want to know how he evaluates you?"

Qian Fei tilted her head and pouted, saying, "Sister Jin, you don't understand! Having more hair represents sexiness!"

Sister Jin pointed at her forehead with her index finger and said, "You should learn from Xiaoyuan, look at how she draws her eyebrows and applies her eye makeup every day. Just look at your eyebrows, you haven't even groomed them, they're almost growing down to your lower eyelid! That young man actually praised you for being delicate-looking yesterday, I really doubt if the light in Caopingjing is broken!"

Sister Jin, stop it! I beg you, give me a bit of courage and motivation to start a new life! Don't keep bringing up those old, trivial matters! I promise I will definitely live my life like a little fairy from now on, okay?

Qian Fei nodded sincerely, "Alright, I will waive the red envelope for your wedding!"

After a meal, Qian Fei had a good impression of Hu Zining. He indeed looked as Jin Jie described, very handsome and spirited, and he exuded an air of cultured elegance. She was most easily attracted to boys with such refined qualities; her agreement to Wang Ruohai's pursuit back then was also due to the same charm he possessed. It seemed that he was quite satisfied with her as well. After more than an hour, they found themselves in quite a harmonious conversation.

Qian Fei bypassed him, "Why don't I choke others? I can't talk to you!"

Qian Fei's stomach was filled with harsh words, but they were all silenced by her.

Hu Zining took her to the subway station

Qian Fei felt a warmth spread through her heart

Looking at her refreshed self in the mirror, she suddenly felt a sense of uncertainty