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Chapter 84 Prelude to the Blind Date (Please Subscribe)

"Brother Sheng, you're back."

He Yushui was as enthusiastic as ever.

Every time Gao Xiaosheng knocked on the door, he could hear the little girl running over to open it, her lips always upturned, revealing two dimples.

Who wouldn't want such a cute, obedient, sensible, and clingy little sister?

While the two were cooking and chatting in the kitchen, news of Jia Dongxu's scandalous affair had already spread throughout the yard.

This time it wasn't He Yuzhu who did it; he wouldn't go so far as to speak ill of Yi Zhonghai in private.

The culprits were two human punching bags in the newly recruited children's corps and unofficial members—Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu.

Although the two boys had Gao Xiaosheng as their backer, they didn't rely on him as their only support.

Occasionally, I would do what I could to please Liu Haizhong.

It's obvious that today's gossip was deliberately orchestrated by Liu Haizhong.

If we're talking about who in the courtyard is at odds with Yi Zhonghai and has a certain ability to resist, besides Gao Xiaosheng, it's Liu Haizhong, and Sun Youtian, this honest guy, can only be ranked third.

"Rain, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Gao Xiaosheng was unaware that Yi Zhonghai and his apprentice had become the talk of the town. He was putting food into He Yushui's bowl while discussing strategies for finding a partner.

"Huh? Brother Sheng, you're going on a blind date?"

He Yushui looked at Gao Xiaosheng in surprise, her face displaying an unusually colorful expression, changing like a mask, switching four or five different faces in just a few seconds.

There was confusion, worry, joy, and sadness.

Gao Xiaosheng couldn't figure out what the little girl was really thinking.

"Ahem, it's just a formality. It was arranged by the boss, and I can't refuse. I have to meet with him."

"I reckon she might not come to my house for the first blind date, but she'll definitely come for the second one. If my schemes don't work out, I'll have to rely on you to persuade her to back out."

"Just say that when the time comes—"

"You must cling to me and not let go, preferably cry for a while, and then do this and that."

"Did you remember?"

Since this was a matter of lifelong importance, Gao Xiaosheng had to ensure that nothing went wrong and that he couldn't be tricked by Section Chief Zhou's niece into going to the street office to get their marriage certificate.

He Yushui is his last trump card, which he doesn't use lightly, but once he plays it, it's like a royal flush.

"Okay, okay, I got it."

"Little Sheng, you're so naughty, hehehehe."

He Yushui covered her mouth, nodding and laughing.

She really wanted to get involved in something this interesting.

The young girl had it all planned out: as long as Xiao Sheng's girlfriend showed up, regardless of whether anyone else cooperated, she had to put on her best performance and rely on her own abilities to ensure that Xiao Sheng remained single.

Having finally found a brother who is even closer than her own, He Yushui is unwilling to share him with anyone else.

I've heard that married couples sleep in the same bed every night, like Brother Jia and Sister Qin from the Intermediate People's Court.

As time goes by, maybe Brother Sheng won't like her as much as he does now.

Although she is only ten years old, Gao Xiaosheng is more important to her than her most beloved toy, and she must protect him with utmost care.

Besides, Brother Sheng made it very clear that he doesn't plan to get married in the next few years.

What's there to hesitate about? Smash it, we have to smash it.

Xiao Sheng's family doesn't allow any strange women to come into their home.

Gao Xiaosheng couldn't guess He Yushui's little thoughts, but seeing her agree so readily, he nodded with relief, and the stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground. Two days later, on Thursday, Gao Xiaosheng had just arrived at the steel rolling mill when Zhou Jiasheng called him into his office.

"Xiao Gao, sit down and have a smoke."

Zhou Jiasheng tossed a cigarette, which landed steadily in Gao Xiaosheng's outstretched hand.

"I've finished talking to my comrade. It's hard to explain over the phone, so I made a special trip to his house last night."

"You're on duty this Sunday morning, are you free this afternoon?"

Gao Xiaosheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

As expected, the section chief wanted him to complete the blind date process as soon as possible.

"Yeah, I'll be fine after lunch."

"That's good," Zhou Jiasheng nodded. "I've arranged it for you at 2 PM, at the main entrance of Beihai Park."

"Hmm—no need to dress too formally, this uniform is fine, it looks clean and neat."

Gao Xiaosheng did not understand the section chief's intention.

Is wearing a uniform on a blind date too casual?

Although the security department uniform is better looking than the workers' uniform and has the word "security police" on it, it's still not appropriate to wear this to a blind date.

"Section Chief, this... isn't this inappropriate?"

"It's not that I don't want to wear the uniform, it's just that I'm afraid your niece will misunderstand."

"Haha, no, no." Zhou Jiasheng chuckled twice and waved his hand.

For some reason, Gao Xiaosheng always felt that there was a hint of guilt in the section chief's laughter.

"Let me tell you about my niece's situation first."

Zhou Jiasheng carried a chair and sat down next to Gao Xiaosheng.

"My niece is 18 years old, her name is Liu Shengnan."

"He's a little over 1.6 meters tall."

"Short hair, usually likes to wear military uniform."

"All of my comrades' old military uniforms were altered to fit her."

That's why I said—

After hearing the first sentence, Gao Xiaosheng had already sentenced this blind date to death, and it was an immediate death sentence.

Let alone the fact that he doesn't plan to get married now, even if he really wanted to find a wife, he would never choose a girl named "Shengnan".

To be fair, many people in later generations were named "Shengnan," and nine out of ten of them had cheerful and easygoing personalities.

If I remember correctly, Section Chief Zhou mentioned that his niece was cheerful last time, right?

This kind of girl isn't really suitable as a wife, but she'd be great as a sworn brother.

This is not a stereotype of Gao Xiaosheng, nor is it superstition or prejudice.

Instead, Sheng Nan's parents definitely raised her like a boy.

Ignoring gender differences from a young age means that by the time children reach puberty and realize the differences between boys and girls, many childhood habits are already too late to change.

"You two are both wearing yellow military uniforms, so even if there are many people at the Beihai Gate, you shouldn't be mistaken for each other."

Zhou Jiasheng managed to steer the conversation back on track.

His niece is indeed very beautiful. While she may not be considered a stunning beauty, she has bright eyes, white teeth, and regular features, making her a good match for Gao Xiaosheng.

But as for his personality, well, describing him as cheerful would be a bit too conservative.

To be precise, he should be called a tomboy.

Although she had the short, ear-length hair popular among female students, she was like a boy since childhood, either climbing trees or swimming in rivers and ponds.

In junior high school, I even had the glorious experience of making a male classmate cry.

Of course, in this era that emphasizes that "women hold up half the sky," this kind of personality is not too outrageous; to put it nicely, it can be called confidence and magnanimity.

From Zhou Jiasheng's perspective as someone with experience, his eldest niece, a girl who is simple-minded and careless, is a perfect match for Gao Xiaosheng, as they complement each other perfectly.

Gao Xiaosheng lowered his head, his face turning purple with suppressed laughter. He barely managed to hold it in and not burst out laughing.

Who in their right mind would wear a military uniform on a blind date?

Two people in yellow military uniforms strolling together in Beihai Park—is this supposed to be a blind date? More like old comrades-in-arms meeting up for a chat.

Having arranged a blind date for next Sunday, Gao Xiaosheng left the office and ran to the detention room, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Going on a blind date with a tomboy named Liu Shengnan doesn't seem so bad.

These kinds of girls are usually straightforward and will say what they mean to each other face-to-face. Even if a blind date fails, they won't hold a grudge against the matchmaker.

Moreover, they never drag things out; they believe in parting ways amicably and not disturbing each other.

From this perspective, she is much better than those little women who cry and whine at the drop of a hat.

After all, Gao Xiaosheng was aiming for failure.