This director is so innocent.

Chapter 187, a story about a blind date, was posted in the wrong place and cannot be deleted. If you don't like it, you don't have to subscribe.

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When I was 28, my mother told me that I had a blind date the next morning and that I should get up early so that I wouldn't be still in bed when the other person arrived. She also told me to dress up and that the person who came this time was very good-looking.

I secretly pursed my lips, not believing my mother's nonsense at all; their aesthetic sense was simply too different from mine.

They think that being strong, not short, and not having a fancy hairstyle makes someone good-looking.

The next morning, while I was still asleep, my mom started banging on my bedroom door, telling me to get up quickly.

I rubbed my eyes, glanced at my phone, and saw it was only a little past eight. Was this really necessary?

I stretched in bed and then got up.

I have to get up!

If people actually come and I'm still sleeping in, they'll think I have bad manners.

Around 9:30, they finally arrived. Otherwise, I would have wanted to go to bed already, as the weather was really a bit cold. There were three people there: his mother, my aunt (the matchmaker), and himself. I stood in the living room and took a look from afar; he was indeed good-looking.

He was about 180cm tall, dressed all in black, with a straight posture, short hair, a buzz cut, and a tan complexion. He had a smile on his face and was constantly offering cigarettes.

If the maximum score is 10, this person would be a 7 out of 10, someone who would turn heads on the street.

I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. With looks and height, why would I need to go on a blind date?

I'm really baffled. Could it be that the "sea king" has come ashore?

Of course, I'm not worried that this person is too good-looking and makes me feel inferior; I'm worried that this person is too flashy.

I'm not bad either. I'm 162cm tall, and when I wear high heels, I'm a queen. I have fair skin, a rosy complexion, a slender figure, long legs, and a clean, flawless face. If I were to give myself a 7 out of 10, I'd be a 7.

This rating isn't something I gave myself; it's been tested over time, for example, by frequently receiving WeChat requests from men while at school or shopping.

You might be wondering, why would a girl like me, who's only 7 out of 10 in looks, have to resort to blind dates?

Brothers and sisters, it's not that I want to go on blind dates. I was busy studying in high school, busy studying in college, and I also got addicted to games. I felt that men would affect my hand speed.

After starting work, I went to teach at a university in the provincial capital. I didn't want to find a colleague, so I've been single ever since.

Also, I've always felt that I'm still young, still a fairy, but my mother doesn't think so! She thinks I'm already an old maid, unwanted by anyone.

After reading it, I quickly went to pour tea, so they would think I was a very polite person.

This is something I've learned from blind dates over the past two years: as soon as I pour tea, the other person thinks I'm a really nice person, very polite, and that they really like me.

One by one, cups of tea were served to everyone. When it came to him, he took the tea, said thank you, and his voice was deep and magnetic.

I'm starting to like him, what should I do? I really like boys with nice voices.

After exchanging pleasantries, the elders from both sides asked the two of us to go for a walk alone. We walked silently for a short while, and he didn't ask me anything.

I was wondering why this person wasn't saying anything! Why was this person so quiet? Did I, a girl, have to speak first?

Just as I was about to speak, I suddenly heard him say, "My name is Jiang Siyan, the 'Si' in 'thought' and the 'Yan' in 'speech'."

"Yan Hui, the 'Hui' in fennel." I was startled by his abrupt words and quickly replied.

"I heard from my elders that you also work in the provincial capital?"

"You too? You're here too?"

He nodded. "Yes, have you stayed in the provincial capital since graduation?"

"Yes, my parents didn't want me to be too far away, so they asked me to come back to work."

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"And then you tested the teachers?" he continued. "What did they teach?"

"The English I teach."

"English? Not bad. Which school did you graduate from?"

Shanghai International Studies University.

"Shanghai International Studies University?"

"Yes, both bachelor's and master's degrees."

He sensed the boastfulness in my voice, then calmly asked, "Do you know which school I went to?"

I shook my head and said I didn't know. He replied, "Central South University."

"That Central South University in Changsha?"

"right."

Ya ya ya————

This attempt at showing off failed.

In the past, when I went on blind dates, as soon as I mentioned my university and academic qualifications, it would elicit admiration from the other person. I never expected to run into such a formidable opponent.

Indeed, it's best not to show off unnecessarily.

We asked each other about our jobs and hobbies, added each other on WeChat, and then headed home.

Overall, this guy is indeed an exceptionally good-looking and successful man.

My aunt told me that his family is quite wealthy!

His parents said they own a shoe factory in Zhejiang, making millions of yuan a year, but I don't know if that's true.

He himself owns a restaurant, or rather, a eatery, catering mainly to young, sophisticated people. He already has three restaurants and earns over a million yuan a year.

After returning home, the elders of both sides exchanged pleasantries for a while. After they left, the relatives gathered around and asked me what I thought of the other party.

To be honest, the other person is good-looking, comes from a good family, and has a good job, but with such good qualities, why did he end up going on blind dates?

When my mom heard what I said, she scolded me, "Why do you care why other people come to blind dates? As long as they like you, that's all that matters."

"This is good, right? It's better than the previous ones, you won't complain anymore, will you?" my mom continued.

"This is definitely better than the previous ones." I nodded.

"Good luck, keep it up. Don't just wait for others to come to you; you have to be proactive and take the initiative."

"I heard from your aunt that the parents in this family are very nice people, not nagging at all. You'll be blessed if you marry into their family. Besides, they only have one son, so all their money will be yours in the future."

"It's not even close to being settled yet, what are you enjoying the good life for!"

"Can't you write it yourself if you don't even have a hint? In a little while, send a WeChat message to ask if the other person has gotten home yet."

"Okay," I said helplessly.

I sat in the yard thinking about Jiang Siyan. Apart from being a bit older (31 years old), he's really something! The more I thought about it, the more I liked him. I took out my phone from my pocket and asked him if he had arrived home yet.

I waited and waited, one minute, two minutes, five minutes passed, but I still didn't get a reply. Could it be that this person doesn't like me?

A dozen minutes later, Jiang Siyan finally replied to my message: "Sorry, I didn't bring my phone with me. I just got home."

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"It's okay, it's okay. How far is your house from mine?"

"It's about four or five kilometers, a ten-minute drive."

After a brief chat, they introduced the topic of the day.

In the evening, my aunt called and said that they had a good impression of me and that I would take care of the two children.

My aunt was our matchmaker; she knew Jiang Siyan's mother.

The next day at noon, after I finished eating, I sat in the yard and casually took a picture and sent it to Jiang Siyan. Immediately afterward, I received a message: "The weather is so nice today."

"Yes! The weather is great!" Jiang Siyan also casually snapped a photo for me.

I was a little annoyed when I saw this message. Was this guy ignorant or just pretending? Didn't his mother teach him that he needed to ask girls out more often to succeed?

"Ugh! Staying at home is so boring! There's nothing to do." I typed back.

"Bored? I've been busy all afternoon. Yesterday afternoon I went to my uncle's house to help him catch fish in the fishpond.

It's infuriating! Can't you even see something this obvious?

No wonder he's 31 and still doesn't have a girlfriend.

What are you doing right now?

"Just finished eating and am sunbathing at home."

"When you went home yesterday, did your mother teach you anything?"

A minute later, Jiang Siyan replied, "How about we go for a stroll in the county town?"

It seems he remembered his mother's teachings, but I can't just agree to him like that. I have to be reserved and reply, "Go to the county town! But I have some things to do later."

"Something came up? Never mind then, let's do it another day!"

This person...

Is he really that straightforward?

Couldn't you at least ask me what's wrong? Why did you have to just say another day?

I was planning to wait for him to ask me what was wrong, and then I would cancel the matter and go to the county town with him. That way, he would feel that I am a very nice person!

"I got it mixed up. My mom said tomorrow afternoon. I'm free this afternoon."

"Okay, then wait for me at home, I'll come pick you up."

"Mmm-h ...

While he was picking me up, I quickly went upstairs to touch up my light makeup, put on my beloved long coat, and styled my hair into big waves—perfect.

A dozen minutes later, I received a WeChat message from Jiang Siyan saying that he had arrived.

I jogged over with my little shoulder bag on my back, then slowed down to a leisurely walk as I got closer.

Jiang Siyan is a nice person; instead of sitting in the car, she got out and stood in front of the car to wait for me.

He looks so handsome today!

Most importantly, he was also wearing a long black coat, which matched mine perfectly! If we went out, people would probably say we were wearing matching outfits.

Jiang Siyan saw me, pointed to my clothes, then to her own, and said with a smile, "It seems we're on the same wavelength today."

I didn't answer, but gave a subtle smile.

Jiang Siyan opened the car door for me, and then walked around to get back to the driver's seat herself.

They traveled in silence and arrived in the county town half an hour later.

"I don't come here often. Is there a place to park here?" Jiang Siyan asked as she drove.

"There are many parking spaces along Chunjiang Lake, but it's the end of the year and there are a lot of cars, so I don't know if there will still be any spaces left."

Jiang Siyan did not answer, but the car had already turned right and headed towards the road leading to Chunjiang Lake.

Sure enough, it was the end of the year, and everyone had come back for the New Year. There were cars everywhere, and the parking lot was full. Finally, we found an empty parking space on the side of the road where someone had driven away.

Afterwards, the two strolled around casually. It was a small county town, so there wasn't much to see. They played billiards, watched a movie, shopped at a mall for a while, and finally had a meal together.

During dinner, I asked him, "How come you're so outstanding, yet you don't have a girlfriend at this age?"

Unexpectedly, he delivered a stunning blow, saying, "It's precisely because I'm too outstanding that I haven't found a girlfriend."

Then he asked me who I was, a severe case of social butterfly syndrome, and I joked, "I've never met anyone as outstanding as you, that's why I'm single."

He was stunned when he heard what I said. He probably had never met a girl as shameless as me before!

Jiang Siyan looked up at the girl opposite her. She had bright eyes, white teeth, and fair skin. She was quite a pretty girl!

He took a bite of food and said, "Look, since we're both so outstanding, doesn't this fit the idiom 'a match made in heaven'?"

Aquaman—Aquaman—I cried out in my heart.

This person is so good at it, their emotional intelligence and flirting skills are irresistible.

Haha, did you think I had no way to deal with that?

Watch my move: feigning reluctance.

I lowered my head shyly, smiled demurely, pretending not to dare look at him, and my cheeks were flushed, like a lotus flower or a peach blossom bathed in rain.

I learned those movements and expressions from TV dramas.

I practiced in front of the mirror for half a month to learn this move before I could achieve this pure and innocent look.

It's a surefire way to win against men, and Jiang Siyan is no exception.

Jiang Siyan stared at me blankly, as if she hadn't reacted yet. Did this person have two faces? How did she go from being shameless to being a pure and innocent person?

He gave a wry smile, then used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish and put it in my bowl. "Eat your food."

"Thank you," I said, looking up at Jiang Siyan.

If I only say thank you, then you are really underestimating me.

I casually picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Jiang Siyan's bowl, saying softly, "You eat too."

See?

This is called reciprocity, this is called virtue and gentleness, this is called inner and outer beauty.

When it was time to pay the bill, I said, "May I pay?"

He had already picked up his phone, pretending to be about to grab the bill.

Jiang Siyan said, "No need, you can treat me next time."

It seems Jiang Siyan has a good impression of me today!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that he wanted me to treat him next time.

As the two exited the mall, a gust of cold wind swept over them, and they both pulled their coats tighter. Luckily, I was wearing a jacket underneath.

She was wearing a turtleneck sweater and a scarf.

Jiang Siyan wasn't so lucky; it's unclear whether she prioritized style over warmth or something else.

Underneath his coat was only a thin crew-neck sweatshirt. He was so cold that he crossed his arms over his chest and stomped his feet a few times to ward off the chill.

I walked up to him and saw a flash of surprise in his eyes, as if to say, "What is this guy up to?"

"Dry----"

I interrupted him and said softly, "Lower your head."

"what?"

"Lower your head."

Jiang Siyan looked into my determined eyes, knowing I wouldn't explain it to him, and then lowered his head.

I reached out and took the scarf off my neck, then wrapped it around his neck, one loop at a time.

"Perfect," I said with a smile, patting him on the shoulder.

Jiang Siyan stared at me blankly, as if a beam of light was shining in her eyes.

As the saying goes: Starry eyes sparkle like rainbows, who can understand longing and sorrow?

It is also said: You're in trouble, you've fallen in love.

Jiang Siyan's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't. Then she smiled and said, "Let's go!"

I smiled faintly, put my hands in my pockets, and followed Jiang Siyan.

Hahaha----

You little brat, trying to mess with me and talk dirty. Now you're going to be completely outmaneuvered.

I know what Jiang Siyan wanted to say in the end.

However, you can guess what he wants to say.

After walking a short distance, Jiang Siyan asked, "Shall we watch a movie or go straight back?"

"It's your decision."

I didn't make a choice and threw the question back, because I could find out if Jiang Siyan was really interested in me.

It's almost nine o'clock now. If you choose to watch a movie, it means you're interested in me, and vice versa.

"Let's watch a movie!"

Moon stars are rare.

The roar of the car engine broke the silence of the night.

I unbuckled my seatbelt, opened the car door, stood in front of the car, and silently counted, "One, two—"

Before the count of three was even finished, the roar of the car engine abruptly stopped, followed by the sounds of the car door opening and closing.

I looked at Jiang Siyan and smiled wryly, and he smiled back at me.

Jiang Siyan walked to my side and said, "Let me see you off!"

"Um."

At this point, there's no need to say thank you; that would be too formal. A simple "hmm" says it all.

Of course, don't say things like "I don't need it, my house is right in front."

Comrades, you need to give men a chance to shine, even if it's a tiny one, he'll be very happy.

The two walked forward together in silence.

Under the dim streetlights, the two shadows were stretched long and overlapped, creating an indescribable sense of tranquility.

A few minutes later, we arrived at my house.

"Good night," Jiang Siyan said softly.

"Good night."

A dozen minutes later, I had finished washing up and was lying in bed. I took out my phone and sent a message to Jiang Siyan, asking if he had arrived home yet.

I waited and waited, but Jiang Siyan didn't reply, which made me a little uneasy.

Could it be that Jiang Siyan was just faking everything before?

Impossible. When I was tying the scarf around his neck, his eyes were clearly filled with shock, as if a beam of light had suddenly appeared in them.

And back then, he would tell me everything he wanted to say.

He was moved.

She at least has a good impression of me.

I'm so annoyed, I'm going to sleep.

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Bang bang bang————

The door to the room was banged on repeatedly.

My mother was calling me from outside the door, telling me to get up and have breakfast.

I checked my phone and saw it was only 8:10. That's way too early!

"Mom, I'm not eating breakfast."

"Open the door and let me in."

What are you doing here?

"Hurry up, get up and open the door."

My mom didn't explain anything, she just wanted me to open the door. I could probably guess that she wanted to ask me about what happened yesterday when I went to the street with Jiang Siyan.

I had no choice but to get up and open the door for her, otherwise she would definitely go find the key to open the door.

"DouDou, how did your chat with Jiang Siyan go yesterday?" Mom asked with a smile as she sat on the edge of the bed.

DouDou is my nickname. Yan Hui, the "Hui" in this context means fennel beans.

"What else can we do? Let it be!" I replied casually.

"What do you mean?" Mom asked, puzzled, then asked, "What did you guys do yesterday?"

"Eating, watching movies, shopping, that's it."

"Shopping?" Mom asked thoughtfully, then pressed, "Has he thought about buying you clothes?"

"Yes, but I didn't want it."

"That's more like it."

That's more like it. There's one thing I didn't want, but the main thing was that Jiang Siyan brought up the matter of buying clothes.

In our area, blind dates happen very quickly. If two people are older, they will get engaged in no more than two weeks. That is, they meet at the end of the year and get engaged at the beginning of the year.

When the two go out, the elders will naturally remind the boy to buy clothes for the girl.

If the girl accepts the offer, the elders won't think she's greedy; they'll be very happy, believing she's taken a liking to the boy and that a good thing is about to happen.

If a boy doesn't mention buying clothes for a girl, she might think he's tactless, stingy, and lacks social skills.

I still don't understand their way of thinking.

"Who paid for the meal?" Mom continued to ask.

"Jiang Siyan".

Mom nodded in satisfaction, thinking that this son was very good at handling things and would be a good son-in-law.

"What time did you get back last night?"

I got home around 11 o'clock.

"He brought you back?"

"Yes," I replied helplessly, "They not only brought me back, they even took me all the way home. Are you satisfied now?"

"Jiang Siyan didn't lay a hand on you, did he?" Mom suddenly asked.

"Mom, what are you thinking!" I said irritably. "What about Auntie?"

"He was very polite; he didn't touch me at all, not even leaning his body near me."

"Huh?" My mom looked me up and down, then said, "There seems to be something wrong with him!"

"No, I have to call your aunt and ask her." After saying that, Mom hurriedly went downstairs to make the call.

"Mom—Mom—don't talk nonsense! There's nothing wrong with the other people," I shouted hurriedly.

Forgetting how comfortable I was in bed, I hurriedly got out of bed and went downstairs to check on things, just in case my mom asked me any unnecessary questions.