Lin Jingsheng pursed his lips into a smile, his delicate features lively and enchanting, exuding a charisma that captivated both men and women, his schadenfreude barely concealed, “She seems to have quite a bias against you.”
Mu Liang calmly took out his cell phone, “Xiao Wu, check up on Qiao Xia, what’s she up to?
I want her full itinerary for today.”
Ten minutes later, Mu Liang got first-hand information about Qiao Xia, including the matrimonial ad she posted online yesterday.
A cool look flashed through Mu Liang’s indifferent eyes as he tapped his fingers on the table.
So, the girl’s in a hurry to get married?
Lin Jingsheng, ever eager to stir up trouble, said, “Your little goddess is getting married, and the groom isn’t you, a truly sorrowful tale.”
The Mu Liang he knew was a man of few words, meticulous, proud, and cold, yet oddly attractive to women.
He had been waiting to see Mu Liang’s show for many years, but alas, he never got to see it.
Mu Liang closed the file, “Is the Eastern Europe matter settled?”
“Don’t worry, with this young master on the case, what could go wrong?” Lin Jingsheng’s captivating smile was as charming as ever, exuding an air of utter confidence, “Those fools from Nine Places chased me all over Eastern Europe, and didn’t even catch a hair on me.
Just one more step, and the Eastern Europe deal will be secured, wait for my good news.”
“You may leave.”
“So heartless,” Lin Jingsheng knew all too well that he couldn’t stay long in the country given his identity.
Qiao Xia called Meng Qian, “I’ve made my choice; it’s the engineering guy.
We’ll go get the marriage certificate tomorrow.”
“That was quick.
What time is it, and you’ve already decided?”
“I think he’s reliable.”
“Reliable people wouldn’t get fake married for ten thousand.
I think the teacher is pretty good, too.
Why don’t you meet him for a chat, get to know him a bit?
The teacher is definitely more reliable.”
Qiao Xia, “…Is there a difference?”
“Of course, teachers value integrity.”
“You’re quite the teacher’s pet,” Qiao Xia said woodenly.
Since she had no plans for the afternoon anyway, she might as well meet him; the appointment had been made, and it wouldn’t be nice to flake.
With that thought, Qiao Xia went to another cafe.
For the sake of convenience, the two cafes were only a block apart.
The second man was a math teacher at an international school, 37 years old.
When she went over to say hello, the man stood up to shake her hand, with a gentle smile—Qiao Xia was even taller than him.
He wore a pair of thick glasses, looking very simple and honest, fitting the stereotype of a bespectacled man.
Not very good at taking care of his appearance—his shirt was all wrinkled.
Qiao Xia thought to herself, being ugly isn’t your fault, but if you don’t dress up, then you really won’t be able to find a wife.
Nowadays, men can’t rely solely on a down-to-earth image to get married.
After some small talk, Qiao Xia also stated her purpose.
The bespectacled man adjusted his glasses, “Miss Qiao, have you ever considered turning a fake play into a real relationship?”
“What?” Qiao Xia was taken aback.
Turning a fake play into a real relationship?
The bespectacled man said, “Let me introduce myself.
I’m a local, with two houses, one of which is in a central area, an old house just waiting for demolition.
That area’s demolition compensation will be at least four million, plus another decent house.
I’m a high school teacher, with a stable income and no bad habits.
I’ve had two girlfriends, but my mother didn’t like them much, thinking they weren’t good enough for me.
I’m quite picky too, so I’ve been delaying till now.”
“I have property and a car, a stable income, and I’ll treat you well after marriage.
Look… you’re not getting any younger, and finding a partner is not easy.
It’s hard to find a good match.
Why not just get married and live our lives together?”
Qiao Xia, “…”
Mu Liang, sitting nearby, almost spit out his coffee.
He knew the location of Qiao Xia’s meeting with this man, arriving before her.
Seated behind the couch, he had a pleasant time listening to the bespectacled man’s speech.