"Yinyin!" Madam Shu finally broke her silence after a long pause, "Did you and Fu Siye really get divorced?"
Perhaps sensing the immense pain this news would cause Mu Yinyin, she looked troubled as she spoke.
Mu Yinyin was taken aback, nodding silently, unwilling to discuss the matter.
"Then is it completely over? I mean, you regarding him..."
"It's over. I have no feelings for him."
Mu Yinyin answered indifferently. Since Madam Shu insisted on bringing it up, she decided to go along with it, not wanting to seem ungrateful for the older woman's concern.
"That's good then! I was worried you wouldn't be able to move on!" Madam Shu smiled joyfully, seemingly forgetting what she was about to say. Mu Yinyin could only offer a helpless smile and ask again, "Grandma! Can we not talk about this anymore? We should get to the important matters."
"Oh, oh, yes, yes, look at my memory!"
"Grandma has found a good match for you. Not necessarily wealthy, as long as the person is reliable and treats you well. The world of the rich is too complicated; you've just surfaced, you can't get pulled back in."
At this point, Mu Yinyin understood. So the visit was to arrange a blind date for her! Madam Shu was indeed quite shrewd.
As she was contemplating how to refuse, Madam Shu seemed to read Mu Yinyin's mind and tentatively raised an eyebrow, "You're not getting any younger. I truly pity you, a woman working hard alone out there. I want to find you a shoulder to lean on! You will go meet him, won't you?"
"?"
Mu Yinyin's pupils dilated in shock. So if she refused, she'd be disappointing Madam Shu?
Utterly speechless!
"Alright... I guess?"
Mu Yinyin gritted her teeth and agreed.
"Oh, that's great! I'll arrange a time with him, for this afternoon!"
As Madam Shu spoke, she took out her phone and dialed the number of the "blind date man."
Mu Yinyin helplessly rested her forehead in her hands. What was all this about?
After a distracted lunch, and a brief stay at the Shu residence, Madam Shu came to rush her.
Glancing at the address, Mu Yinyin simply acknowledged it and left, too unbothered to even bother dressing up.
It was just a perfunctory meeting anyway; there was no way it would work out.
Madam Shu saw her to the door and, with a sigh of relief, watched her get into the car and drive away.
"It's good that Yinyin is willing to go! It proves she's looking forward!"
"Indeed!" Uncle Li chimed in from beside her.
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Inside the luxurious Chinese restaurant, Mu Yinyin was instantly put off by the extravagant decor. Only the newly rich would choose to frequent such a place.
Suppressing her impatience, she walked in and saw the man her grandmother described as good-looking at a large table by the window.
The man was dressed in a black suit that seemed ill-fitting, as if he had rented it specifically. The large gold chain around his neck, along with the gold watch and gold rings on his wrist, clashed terribly with the dignified and capable suit.
Mu Yinyin rolled her eyes in disdain. He was clearly a nouveau riche.
"You must be Miss Mu Yinyin!"
As Mu Yinyin turned to leave, the man took the initiative to greet her. The moment she turned, his greedy gaze swept over her like fire.
His voice also caught the attention of Fu Siye, who had just entered the restaurant and was preparing to discuss business with a client. He looked around, his gaze finally settling on the familiar figure.
"No need to go to a private room! Tell the client we'll be here!"
He gestured to a seat out of Mu Yinyin's line of sight, his eyes never leaving the woman.
"Are you looking at prey?"
Mu Yinyin frowned, displeased.
"My apologies. I've never seen a woman as beautiful as you. You are truly heavenly. I was momentarily spellbound, please forgive me."
The man's voice was gentle, and his appearance mild. If not for his ostentatious attire, Mu Yinyin might have been willing to sit down and chat with him properly.
But now, she found even a single extra word tiresome! She just wanted to get this over with quickly.
"I've seen him! I will tell Grandma that we are not suitable! I've wasted your time, I apologize."
However, the man had no intention of letting her go so easily. He reached out and grabbed Mu Yinyin's wrist, pulling her to sit at the table. "Suitability can only be known through interaction. We must first have a meal together and get acquainted, otherwise, it would be a disservice to knowing each other!"
Who wants to know you?
Mu Yinyin rolled her eyes to the heavens in her mind, but on the surface, she maintained a polite smile.
"My name is Cheng Xuhui. I'm three years older than you, which is perfect!"
The man introduced himself.
Although he was reasonably good-looking, for some reason, Mu Yinyin felt that every word and action was filled with a certain unctuousness. She was certain he would turn into a truly greasy middle-aged man.
"Mmm."
Mu Yinyin clenched her fists in forbearance, comforting herself that all of this was for Grandma! Once this act was over, everything would be fine.
"I've reviewed your profile, and I'm very satisfied! My family background may not compare to yours, but I can still support you! I don't want a wife who is too assertive."
"After we get married, I expect you to stay home and care for the family. Of course, I'm not saying you should abandon your career and become disconnected from society. You can also offer advice from home. After all, my earnings are your earnings, right?"
"Your grandmother also said she wanted to find you a shoulder to lean on, and I think I'm very suitable! I hope you'll have a child within a year of our marriage."
Cheng Xuhui spoke to himself, casually fiddling with his gold ring.
Was this his way of showing off his wealth?
Mu Yinyin could easily overwhelm him with just a handful of her pocket money. Feeling disgusted and on the verge of losing control, she quickly interrupted him, "I don't think you are suitable! Firstly, as you said, my family background is stronger than yours, and I don't need to be supported."
"And can you be any more calculating? You want me to work from home and offer advice? Free labor?"
"You..."
Cheng Xuhui was somewhat angered, but seeing Mu Yinyin's beautiful face, he dared not lose his temper. "I didn't mean it like that. If we're family, why bother keeping score so meticulously?"
"Who is family with you?"
Before Mu Yinyin could reply, a harsh male voice rang out from behind her.
Mu Yinyin turned around curiously and saw the man, her face showing as much disdain as she had for Cheng Xuhui.
"Fu Siye, why are you everywhere?"
"Do you know each other?"
Cheng Xuhui's gaze darted between the two of them.
"No!"
"Yes, we do!"
They answered in unison.
One was a greasy, conceited blind date! The other was her ex-husband who had caused her so much pain! Why were all the unlucky events converging today?
Mu Yinyin became increasingly annoyed and simply turned away, ignoring both of them.
"What's your relationship with her?"
Cheng Xuhui stood up as if facing a great enemy, trying to intimidate Fu Siye with his presence, only to realize he was no match for him at all.
Despite his apprehension, he forced himself to speak. He couldn't let such a beautiful woman slip away.
"What my relationship with her is none of your business! In any case, you will never have any relationship with her again!"
Fu Siye's dark eyes were fixed on Mu Yinyin, his voice cold and commanding, yet he didn't spare Cheng Xuhui a single glance.
Feeling completely ignored, Cheng Xuhui's resentment flared up.