I won 90 million, all I want to do is lie down and relax!

Zhang Shuying is a typical example of someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

I miss my son terribly when he's not home, and when he does come home, I can't help but nag him about it within two days.

So, after staying at home for three days, Lu Zhaoyang slipped away.

He had already sensed danger.

Upon arriving in Yunzhao County, Lu Zhaoyang first found a hotel to settle in.

He has two close childhood friends and relatives who have settled in the county town.

However, he did not intend to ask for lodging.

People nowadays all have families to support, so it's very inconvenient for them.

Yunzhao's cost of living isn't high; chain hotels cost only a hundred or two hundred yuan, and the stays are quite comfortable.

After checking in, Lu Zhaoyang didn't drive out, but went straight to an electric vehicle store to buy an electric vehicle.

The small county town has narrow roads and many intersections.

Driving is not as comfortable as riding an electric bike.

The dealership offers one-stop service, and they even neatly attach the license plate.

Lu Zhaoyang got on his electric bike, intending to take a look around first.

He has been away from home for the past few years, and Yunzhao County has undergone tremendous changes.

Especially in the past few years, the real estate market was booming, and new housing projects sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Lu Zhaoyang hummed a little tune as he strolled through the alleys of the small county town, finding the place increasingly delightful with each visit.

This place has the feel of everyday life, the warmth of everyday living that he longs for, and most importantly, the sense of belonging that he cherishes.

A small river flows through Yunzhao County. Lu Zhaoyang watched with great interest as an old man fished by the river.

Lu Zhaoyang waited until almost noon before riding his bicycle to the old town.

He was familiar with this area.

I used to come here often with my classmates when I was in high school.

There were two internet cafes around here at the time. They would occasionally come to use the internet, and sometimes they would also come to a restaurant to satisfy their cravings.

He cycled along the river through the old town and soon arrived at a familiar courtyard.

This courtyard, amidst the towering buildings of the county town, is like a secluded paradise.

That's right, his plan is to buy a small courtyard here.

This is where his dreams came true.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Looking at the unfamiliar local number, he answered it with suspicion.

"Hello there."

"Hello, are you Lu Zhaoyang?" a girl's clean voice asked.

"Yes, that's me." Lu Zhaoyang glanced at his phone again, confirming that he didn't recognize the person.

"Hello, my name is Chen Bing. Aunt Lu gave me your phone number. I think I've already said hello to you, right?" the person on the other end said.

"Oh, hello, hello."

Chen Bing, this is the blind date my second aunt mentioned.

The "Aunt Lu" mentioned by the other party is naturally Lu Zhaoyang's second aunt.

Lu Zhaoyang had already heard from his aunt that the other party was introduced by a relative whom his second aunt knew, and that the other party worked in Yun Zhao's formal workplace.

"Do you have time at noon? If it's convenient, we can meet up?" Chen Bing asked.

Lu Zhaoyang immediately said, "No problem, you decide on the location. I haven't been back for the past two years, so I'm not very familiar with the area."

"Starbucks, is that okay?" Chen Bing said on the phone.

"Sure, no problem."

Lu Zhaoyang had no idea that Yun Zhao even owned a big brand like Starbucks.

He glanced at the time; it was almost midnight. He offered, "It's almost lunchtime. How about I treat you to a meal?"

"No need, it's not good to spend too much on our first meeting. Let's just order some drinks and get to know each other," Chen Bing said politely.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. See you later."

"Okay, sure."

Lu Zhaoyang glanced longingly at the large courtyard in front of him before getting back into the car.

Anyway, there's nothing urgent to do, so I might as well grab a coffee, rest my feet, and get a feel for life in this small town.

At Starbucks, Lu Zhaoyang met Chen Bing.

At first glance, it's the kind of look that grows on you.

Her features were well-proportioned and gentle; she wore light makeup and her hair was styled meticulously.

Her attire was simple, and her smile was gentle.

After ordering their drinks, Lu Zhaoyang looked around and laughed, "I didn't even know Yunzhao had a Starbucks!"

"It only opened last year."

Chen Bing smiled gently, "I heard from Aunt Lu that you just came back and are planning to stay and develop your career in Yunzhao, is that right?"

"I guess so," Lu Zhaoyang nodded in response after taking a sip of coffee.

In the south of the city, coffee is a daily necessity, and I've really been missing it since I came back and haven't had it for a few days.

"I've heard Aunt Lu mention you before. She said you were doing quite well outside, so why did you come back to this small county?" Chen Bing took the initiative to steer the conversation.

"It's not easy to make a living out here. The pace is fast, and I'm working overtime all the time. If I keep going like this, I'm afraid I'll lose my hair."

Seeing that Chen Bing had taken the initiative to ask questions, Lu Zhaoyang was happy to have some peace and quiet.

"Is it like the 'escape from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou' phenomenon that was popular a couple of years ago?"

Chen Bing laughed and said, "Besides, small county towns aren't so easy to just give up these days."

"I feel okay. Besides, small towns need young people, right? If young people all leave, there will be fewer and fewer people in the future. I guess I'm going against the trend."

Lu Zhaoyang remained noncommittal. "And you, have you been working at Yunzhao all your life? Have you never worked outside of Yunzhao?"

Chen Bing nodded, holding her coffee, and said softly, "Yes, I'll go straight back to Yunzhao after graduation."

"Wouldn't that be a bit of a shame?" Lu Zhaoyang asked with a smile.

"What's there to regret?" Chen Bing asked back.

Lu Zhaoyang thought for a moment and said, "I feel that for people like us who come from small towns, if we have any great skills or special opportunities, we will inevitably have to slowly return to our hometowns. We may only have the opportunity to venture out when we are young and have just graduated from school. Whether we can make it or not is secondary. The main thing is that we don't have much pressure at this age. Even if we see the outside world, we can still leave some good memories."

"There's some truth to that."

Chen Bing nodded thoughtfully, indicating her agreement with Lu Zhaoyang's point of view.

Then she jokingly asked with a smile, "So you're saying you don't have any special skills or encounter any extraordinary opportunities?"

"Yes, mainly because I love my hometown!"

Thinking about the huge sum of money in his account, Lu Zhaoyang felt that he was obviously someone who had a special opportunity.

Chen Bing smiled and lowered her head, "kindly" refraining from reopening his wounds.

"Sorry, I don't have much experience with blind dates. After saying so much, shouldn't I introduce myself first?" Lu Zhaoyang suddenly realized that he was there for a blind date.

"If it matches what Aunt Lu said, then there's no need for an introduction," Chen Bing said with a smile.

"Oh, what did my aunt say about me?" Lu Zhaoyang asked casually.

Chen Bing tilted her head slightly and recalled, "Yes, he graduated from a prestigious university, has a car and a house, is preparing to come back to start a business, and is tall and handsome."

"Forehead……"

Good heavens, this really is my aunt!

He's being praised so much, it's like he's been showered with compliments.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Chen Bing, holding her coffee, froze, and asked in confusion.

"It's not that it's wrong, but it's fair to say that it's highly inflated."

Lu Zhaoyang himself blushed a little as he listened.

"The university I attended was just an ordinary first-tier university, far from being a prestigious one. I do own a tram, but as for a house, I actually only got back yesterday, so I don't have one yet. If I were to start a business, I might open a small shop or something, but that's just an idea for now."

Seeing Chen Bing pause for a moment, Lu Zhaoyang smiled frankly, "Don't mind me, my aunt probably exaggerated a bit because she thinks I'm the kind of person who's very protective of her own."

"No, it's normal for middlemen to act as intermediaries, but you..."

Chen Bing paused, holding her coffee, and couldn't help but chuckle. She quickly stopped and said, "You're quite the rare honesty."

In the past, almost every blind date she went on would try to embellish their own image; she even once saw someone rent a car to meet her.

This is all human nature, and she can understand it.

But Lu Zhaoyang was very puzzled.

His candid self-disclosure of his shortcomings seemed almost as if he was worried about being misunderstood and overrated.

Chen Bing took a sip of coffee and looked up at Lu Zhaoyang, who kept glancing out the window.

It seems there's something outside the window that's far more interesting than the blind date itself.

Chen Bing followed the gaze.

But there was nothing outside, only pedestrians and vehicles coming and going.

Chen Bing chuckled inwardly; she hadn't expected to be so observant.

"However, one thing is still true."

Lu Zhaoyang: "?"

"You are indeed quite handsome," Chen Bing said with a light laugh.

"You are beautiful too."

Lu Zhaoyang quickly replied.

Lu Zhaoyang isn't exactly a handsome man, but he's certainly quite good-looking.

Chen Bing is indeed very good-looking, and speaks with poise and grace.

One can imagine how popular she would be in a county like Yunzhao.

"My aunt said you work for the government, which is considered a top-notch job around here. Do you still need to go on blind dates?"

Lu Zhaoyang had heard of the hierarchy of contempt.

A girl like that would probably be highly sought after within her workplace.

"Blind dates are unavoidable, and I'm currently on a contract basis," Chen Bing said.

"Oh, that's pretty good too."

The two chatted for a while, and the atmosphere remained quite relaxed.

Soon after, Chen Bing checked the time and said she had to go back to work.

"Was this blind date a success or a failure?" Lu Zhaoyang asked with a smile as he stood up.

Lu Zhaoyang wasn't exactly smitten with Chen Bing, but he thought she had a great personality and a rationality that was rare among women.

At least, it should be good to be friends with them.

"It went pretty smoothly. It's not easy to meet a normal person on a blind date," Chen Bing said casually.

"A normal person?"

Lu Zhaoyang asked in confusion, "Are your requirements really that low?"

"It's not low at all; you'll understand once you see more of it."

Chen Bing took out her phone and chuckled, "If it's convenient, how about we add each other on WeChat? I think we can be friends first."

"Great, friend! I'm really looking for friends."

Outside the coffee shop, Chen Bing got into a Corolla and slowly drove away.

After driving for a while, she subconsciously glanced at the rearview mirror.

Lu Zhaoyang was still by the roadside, squinting and looking up at the sun, looking as relaxed as if he were on vacation.

She recalled the expression on his face when he said "you can lie down".

My blind date was unambitious and only talked about being lazy.

Chen Bing felt that this guy didn't seem to be joking at all; he just said something that he thought was very ordinary.

This left her somewhat speechless.

It wasn't that she disliked him, nor did she like him; she just felt that this person was a little different from everyone else she had ever met.

"They are indeed quite different."

Chen Bing looked in the mirror and muttered to herself.

She found herself somewhat hoping that they might meet again.

At least he's not a boring person, even if the two of them don't end up as a couple.

"The weather is really nice today, the sun feels so good."

Lu Zhaoyang squinted at the sun overhead.

It was early time to fill his stomach, so Lu Zhaoyang turned around and walked into a fast food restaurant next door.

He spent the morning leisurely wandering around, but when Chen Bing mentioned going to work, he actually felt a little flustered.

"What a shameless bastard!"

Lu Zhaoyang, gnawing on a large bone, couldn't help but curse himself.