"Hello, I am Liang Qingzhou." Liang Qingzhou stood up, extended his hand with great poise, and signaled to Yan Mo, "Miss Yan, please sit."
"Are you the blind date my dad arranged for me?" Yan Mo had intended to plop down, but feeling that it was a blind date after all, she decided she should be a little more gentle, and in the end, she sat down gracefully.
"Yes."
Liang Qingzhou waved to the side and called over a waiter, "Miss Yan, what would you like to drink?"
"Americano, thank you."
Liang Qingzhou nodded. While he was explaining some details to the waiter, Yan Mo opened her mobile phone to confirm the message her dad had sent her. The name matched; the person in front of her should be her blind date for today.
Not bad, he looked good.
Yan Mo raised her head and gave a polite smile. Only then did she truly see the face of the man opposite her.
He looked even more handsome than when seen from a distance earlier. He was wearing a navy blue parka with a fur collar, looking very much like a college student. However, before she left home, her parents had told her some information about Liang Qingzhou. Qing Zhou's home was her dad's business partner, and he was two years older than her, turning thirty after the new year.
The man had a delicate and handsome face, with bright eyes and defined brows. A high-bridged nose sat above lips that held a faint, enigmatic smile. His attractive side profile was sharply defined by the warm light in the coffee shop.
Yan Mo's heart raced; she was much more excited than when she saw those male models yesterday.
However, the man looked a bit more mature. His face carried the composure of time, making him appear more steady.
Yan Mo sighed inwardly, not expecting that for her first blind date in this life, the other party's appearance would be so high.
Liang Qingzhou looked at Yan Mo's slightly distracted expression, and the corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily, "Miss Yan, hello!"
His voice was low and magnetic, bringing Yan Mo back to her senses.
"Hello, Mr. Liang." Yan Mo responded politely.
"It seems that Miss Yan is much more ladylike today than she was in front of the wedding car yesterday." Liang Qingzhou smiled.
"You watched the video?" Yan Mo became vigilant instantly. She was very curious; since the Liang Qingzhou opposite her had watched yesterday's video, why would he still come to a blind date with her?
There could only be one possibility: he was here to see her make a fool of herself.
Yan Mo couldn't sit still, "Mr. Liang, haven't you seen enough of the joke in the video?"
"Miss Yan, you misunderstood. I didn't watch the video; I was at the scene yesterday." Liang Qingzhou's tone had no fluctuations; he spoke very straightforwardly.
"What? You didn't see enough at the scene?" Yan Mo stood up, ready to leave.
Since Liang Qingzhou was here to see her make a fool of herself and not for a blind date, there was no reason for her to stay.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. If the waiter hadn't brought the coffee yet, she would have wanted to splash it on him.
So what if he was handsome? Could he belittle people just because he was handsome?
"I am not here to see you make a fool of yourself. On the contrary, I appreciate you." Liang Qingzhou said slowly. Seeing Yan Mo stop, he continued to explain, "Yesterday at the wedding car scene, I saw you bravely expose the scumbag and take back the money that belonged to you without any hesitation. That decisiveness and courage made my eyes light up. I think you are very clear-headed. Feelings are feelings, and money is money."
"So?" Yan Mo was a bit confused and sat back down with a face full of suspicion, "Are you mocking me?"
Liang Qingzhou waved his hand and said seriously, "Of course I am not mocking you. I truly believe you are very rational. To be able to remain calm and protect your own rights in such an awkward and angry scene is very rare. I think you are a person with principles, and I happen to appreciate people with principles."
Hearing his words, the vigilance in Yan Mo's heart eased slightly, but she was still a bit suspicious, "Just because of this, you came to have a blind date with me? Mr. Liang, don't tell me you fell in love with me at first sight."
"Of course not. I just think you are clear-headed. If we were married, you wouldn't check my mobile phone, nor would you make unreasonable demands. You just went through a breakup, so you wouldn't fall in love with me either. When a woman falls in love with a man, she will make a fuss and act out, leaving the man unable to breathe. So I don't need a woman who loves me; I just need a wife in name only."
Seeing the shock on Yan Mo's face, Liang Qingzhou poured out his heart, "To be honest with you, I am being urged by my family to get married, and I need to get married to cope with my parents."
"Since you didn't take a fancy to me, why would you ask me to marry you?" Yan Mo was stunned for a long time before she reacted, realizing belatedly, "So, you want to have a marriage of convenience with me?"
Liang Qingzhou nodded, "Yes, Miss Yan. You are not only clear-headed, but your understanding is also perfect."
Yan Mo looked disdainful, "Mr. Liang, why do you think I would agree?"
"Because I can give you 288,000 in betrothal gifts."
Yan Mo laughed in anger, "Mr. Liang, I think you are mistaken. My family is not short of this 288,000."
"I know your family is not short of it, but you need someone to spend 288,000 in betrothal gifts to marry you, to anger your ex-boyfriend, to vent the frustration in your heart, and to regain your scene."
Liang Qingzhou looked at Yan Mo with a firm gaze, as if he had seen through her thoughts.
Yan Mo was startled. She didn't expect him to know her situation like the back of his hand. Asking herself, she had indeed thought about marrying into a wealthy family to "take revenge" on Zhang Zheng and make that scumbag regret it.
But this marriage of convenience sounded strange.
Liang Qingzhou smiled slightly and said sincerely, "Miss Yan, our marriage of convenience is beneficial to both of us. I can cope with my family's urge to marry, and you can vent your frustration. It is beneficial to both of us. After marriage, we will not interfere with each other's lives and will maintain the relationship of husband and wife to the outside world. Moreover, Miss Yan, I know you work in Haicheng. After we get married and the new year passes, you can go to Haicheng at any time. After one year, we will set a time to return to Nancheng to divorce, and this transaction will be over."
"How do I know if you are a liar?" Although Yan Mo believed in the blind date arranged by her parents, she was still drumming in her heart.
"You can rest assured about this. As long as you agree, I will directly find a lawyer to sign a prenuptial agreement to protect your rights."
Yan Mo fell into deep thought. Liang Qingzhou's proposal was indeed attractive. She could anger her ex-boyfriend, not be bound by a real marriage, and have a prenuptial agreement to protect herself.
Most importantly, Liang Qingzhou's appearance was very resistant to pressure. It wouldn't be a loss to have a marriage of convenience with him; perhaps his appearance was even more powerful than that 288,000.
Yan Mo was a bit shaken. She thought of Zhang Zheng's ugly face, and the anger in her heart burned again.
She looked at the honest man in front of her. Not having to live together after marriage, and being able to end the marriage after a year—with such a good thing, she was naturally a bit tempted.
The Liang Qingzhou in front of her was introduced by her parents, so a background check had naturally been done. His family background was very good, and he was a reliable person. Since that was the case, she was moved.
Not by Liang Qingzhou, but by the 288,000 in betrothal gifts that Liang Qingzhou proposed.
She was not a person who lacked money, but this 288,000 could prove that she was not someone who couldn't get married. She could cope with her parents' blind date and let Zhang Zheng know that she, Yan Mo, was not someone nobody wanted.
Yan Mo's heart began to waver. She gritted her teeth and nodded in agreement, "Okay, I agree to you."
Liang Qingzhou showed a relieved smile, "Then it's settled. To thank you for helping me act for this year, I don't need the 288,000 in betrothal gifts; just treat it as your performance fee."
Yan Mo waved her hand, "Mr. Liang, since we are having a marriage of convenience, I helped you block your family's urge to marry, and you helped me save face. We are helping each other, so I naturally won't want your money."
Speaking of this, Yan Mo paused, "However, when signing the agreement, I only have three requirements. As long as you agree, we can go register the marriage immediately."
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