"I'm very sorry, I think there might be some misunderstanding between us, so..." Wen Xueshan stood up, intending to leave. She had no interest in Qiu Zhun and didn't want to say more.
However, at that moment, a familiar voice emerged.
"Apologies, we had a slight delay on the way, so we're a bit late." Wei Yumeng walked in, her arm linked with Zhan Mohan's.
Initially, it was just Qiu Zhun. Wen Xueshan naturally assumed it was a private meeting between the two of them. Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.
"It's no problem," Qiu Zhun greeted them politely. "Such things are unavoidable."
After speaking, he waited for Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan to be seated before he sat down again.
Wei Yumeng looked at Zhan Mohan, even raising an eyebrow slightly, as if to say: See? This person is quite decent, isn't he? So polite.
Zhan Mohan looked at her helplessly and nodded: He really is quite alright.
Only then did Wei Yumeng begin to explain, "I'm very sorry. I imagine you might be surprised by this arrangement today, as it was indeed a decision Mo Han and I made privately. The truth is, Miss Wen here saved my life previously, so I felt I should do something in return. I chose Mr. Qiu Zhun, who has quite favorable conditions. I heard you were also on blind dates, so I thought it would be good to have you two meet. Perhaps it could even become a beautiful tale."
Upon hearing this, Wen Xueshan could only sneer inwardly. A beautiful tale? She didn't think she could ever accept Qiu Zhun.
Zhan Mohan also nodded calmly, "I agreed to this matter, which is why Yumeng arranged it. I hope you both can seize this opportunity well."
Wen Xueshan had initially planned to find an excuse to leave, but now that even Zhan Mohan had spoken, if she insisted on leaving, it would undoubtedly be a sign of disrespect to him.
And she absolutely could not afford to make Zhan Mohan dislike her any further.
Finally, Wen Xueshan took a deep breath. "I apologize, Mr. Qiu. I was impolite earlier. Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Wen Xueshan, and I am currently collaborating on a project with the Zhan Group."
Qiu Zhun remained as gentle and polite as ever. "Miss Wen, you are too kind. After all, I was also taken aback by the situation at first. However, your type is indeed quite rare and special, Miss Wen."
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan didn't feel awkward at all; they were there to observe the two of them interacting.
On one hand, Wei Yumeng knew that if Wen Xueshan had a problem, she would simply leave, and their arrangement would fall apart.
On the other hand, only with them present could they ascertain whether Wen Xueshan had any underlying issues.
"By the way, Mr. Qiu, you mentioned earlier that you are the owner of a listed company. May I ask about the current situation of your enterprise?" Wen Xueshan inquired.
"Currently, our profits are quite good. We already own two villas in the city, and if Miss Wen likes them in the future, I can arrange properties in other countries for our travels."
Wen Xueshan was somewhat surprised. She had intended to reject him with her high demands, but Qiu Zhun's circumstances seemed rather favorable. Thus, she had to resort to more challenging questions.
She looked at Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan with a slight frown, then spoke to Qiu Zhun, "It's like this, Mr. Qiu. Can you tolerate some of my... peculiar little habits? For example, I really enjoy playing Mahjong. Rather than cooking at home, I prefer to dine at upscale restaurants and enjoy life. Even when I go out, I require a dedicated car and driver to pick me up and drop me off."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng was somewhat taken aback. She had never heard Wen Xueshan express such demands before.
Mahjong? During their collaboration, while construction workers played, Wen Xueshan had firmly refused to join. Once, when they were short one player, she had to step in to fill the spot.
Upscale restaurants? Wei Yumeng knew that during most of her work, Wen Xueshan preferred to bring her own packed lunch.
As for a private car and driver, it was even more preposterous. Given Wen Xueshan's financial situation, it was simply impossible.
Wei Yumeng subconsciously glanced at Zhan Mohan. He looked back at her, his expression unreadable, leaving Wei Yumeng somewhat perplexed.
"This..." Qiu Zhun showed a look of difficulty, clearly not expecting Wen Xueshan to be the type of person she described.
Wei Yumeng thought for a moment, then spoke up, "Mr. Qiu, please don't worry. Miss Wen is just trying to scare you. I believe she's saying this deliberately to test your sincerity. As her partner, I understand her well, and she doesn't have these habits at all."
Wen Xueshan was displeased by Wei Yumeng's intervention and instinctively looked at her.
Wei Yumeng returned a meaningful glance.
Wen Xueshan immediately understood. Wei Yumeng had mentioned at the beginning that she arranged this.
So, was her motive for arranging this truly as pure as she claimed?
It now seemed unlikely. If it were just a normal blind date, Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan wouldn't have stayed present throughout.
The reason they were here was to observe her attitude.
She was still able to remain here because Zhan Mohan hadn't revealed the matter of her poisoning Wei Yumeng.
Now, Wei Yumeng was clearly beginning to suspect her. If she refused again, she wasn't sure what consequences might follow.
"This is..." Qiu Zhun listened to Wei Yumeng's words and felt a pang of disappointment. "I'm afraid I haven't passed Miss Wen's test. To be honest, I did falter just now. Because Miss Wen didn't seem like that kind of person, and it surprised me for quite a while."
"Mr. Qiu, there's no need to jump to conclusions so quickly. After all, Miss Wen hasn't announced her decision yet. You don't need to rush."
Wei Yumeng continued, looking at Wen Xueshan, clearly awaiting her response. "Also, even if it doesn't work out, it's fine. I can introduce other suitable people to you both."
Wen Xueshan gritted her teeth and finally spoke. "Mr. Qiu, you worry too much. My test just now was merely a joke. Hearing what you just said, I believe you have a reasonably clear understanding of me. I am indeed not the kind of person who engages in those activities."
Hearing this answer, Qiu Zhun breathed a sigh of relief. "That's wonderful. I sincerely hope for an opportunity to get to know Miss Wen."
Although Wen Xueshan maintained a smile outwardly, inwardly, she cursed Wei Yumeng countless times. Now that she had been forced into this situation, her future attempts to get closer to Zhan Mohan would be hindered by an additional layer of caution.
She even wondered how she was supposed to interact with Qiu Zhun going forward. This was truly a troublesome predicament.