Upon hearing that he was a doctor, Xiao Chengji immediately felt a sense of goodwill towards him.

Doctors are compassionate and benevolent. Those who are capable of saving lives are unlikely to be of poor character.

Originally, he felt that his daughter was still young and there was no rush to find a partner. But good marriages wait for no one, and his daughter was already 20 years old and about to graduate. It wasn't impossible for them to meet first, talk for a while, and then consider marriage.

"How old is that man? What are his circumstances like? Tell me in detail."

"If possible, we can meet Xiao Re while she's back."

Xiao Re is already married, so how could she go on another blind date? She blushed with anxiety and kept waving her hands in refusal.

"No way, I haven't graduated yet, what kind of relationship am I talking about? I'm not seeing him!"

When Xiao Chengji took Xiao Re home, he was nearly fifty years old. Now he is approaching seventy and his health is declining. He only hopes that his daughter can marry a good husband and have a stable support for the rest of her life.

Now, after hearing Cui Lili's introduction, she realized that the man was indeed a very good catch, and she was even more determined to have Xiao Re go and meet him.

"Xiao Re, you're twenty now, at the right age for marriage. You can start looking for a partner. The girl next door, the great Niu, is the same age as you, and she already has a three-year-old child."

"Your Aunt Cui said that doctor is quite qualified, so let's go meet him!"

"Father!" Xiao Re wanted to argue and make excuses, but Xiao Chengji's face darkened and his tone left no room for argument.

"No, you have to go. Your Aunt Cui cares so much about your situation, don't let her down. When you meet the man, speak politely and don't be sarcastic. Otherwise, don't come back."

Looking at her father's white hair, Xiao Re felt a pang of pity. She had been naughty and mischievous in the past, causing him so much trouble for so many years. Now that her father was old, she should just go along with him.

It's just a blind date. You can just do it casually.

"Okay, okay, I'll go see him. As long as Dad's happy, I'll even let him go on a blind date with Gouzi."

Seeing that Xiao Re had relented, Cui Lili immediately got to work. Originally, she had planned to arrange a meal at a restaurant in town.

But the man, wanting to show his sincerity, brought gifts to the door, saying he wanted to meet the elders as well.

Xiao Re was holed up at home with Yang Erni, munching on candied plums, when Cui Lili suddenly brought in a tall, refined man.

"Dr. Xiao, Xiao Re, I've brought Xiao Li with me."

As he spoke, he deliberately pulled the person behind him to stand in front of Xiao Re.

The man was dressed in a clean and crisp light gray Zhongshan suit, the collar buttoned up neatly. He stood tall and exuded the refined and modest air unique to scholars. He was indeed a handsome man.

"Hello, my name is Li Yunhe, nice to meet you."

The moment Li Yunhe saw Xiao Re, he was completely mesmerized. He had heard Aunt Cui praise the girl's beauty before, but he never imagined she was this beautiful.

She was prettier than all the doctors and nurses in his hospital combined.

He shyly extended his hand, his face turning red before he could even shake it.

Xiao Re was caught off guard by this sudden visit. Weren't we supposed to meet outside after lunch? Why is he here so early in the morning?

She hurriedly wiped the sugar stains off her hands on Yang Erni's body and awkwardly shook her hand in return.

"Hello, Xiao Re!"

Yang Erni looked at the black stain on her skirt and asked unhappily.

"Hey kid, your hands are dirty, why are you wiping me? Don't I need to be clean too?!"

Xiao Re glanced awkwardly at Li Yunhe, then glared reproachfully at Yang Erni.

"I couldn't find a hand towel! It's your fault for being so greedy and making me buy sour plums."

Li Yunhe rubbed the sticky residue off his hands, looked at the lively and cunning girl in front of him, and couldn't help but laugh, but he pursed his lips and held it in.

Upon seeing Xiao Chengji emerge from the inner room, he hurried forward, carrying his belongings, and bowed respectfully in greeting.

"Uncle, hello. My name is Li Yunhe. This is my first visit. I have brought a small gift with me, please accept it as a token of my respect."

Upon taking one look, Xiao Chengji saw that the young man had regular features, a handsome face, a gentle temperament, and was exceptionally polite; he was a well-mannered and sensible young man.

Moreover, the cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks he was carrying were all high-quality, beautifully packaged items, clearly indicating that he had put thought into them.

"You silly child, you've come all this way, why did you bring so much stuff? Come on, sit down!"

"Xiao Re, hurry up and wash the fruit and make tea. Treat Dr. Li well, don't be clumsy."

Xiao Re's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned pale.

She's already married, how could she possibly go on blind dates with other men? If Lu Yanzheng found out, he'd punch her to death.

But her father was old and in poor health, so she didn't dare to contradict him directly and could only grit her teeth and agree.

"Okay, I got it."

She walked unsteadily toward the kitchen, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Yang Erni followed behind her, lowering her voice and leaning closer: "Xiao Re, this guy is really handsome, better looking than all the young men in town, why aren't you happy?"

Xiao Re pinched her hard, her eyes reddening with anxiety: "What do you know? Don't talk nonsense!"

"I don't like pretty boys!"

She hurriedly washed the apples, brewed two cups of coarse tea, and placed them on the table. She didn't dare to look up at Li Yunhe the whole time, and just sat next to Yang Erni, wishing she could shrink herself into a ball.

Li Yunhe kept his eyes on her the whole time, shy and gentle, and occasionally started a conversation with some mild topics.

"Xiao Re, are you settling in well with your studies in Jingzhou? Is it very tough?"

"Your uncle said you'll graduate in the second half of the year? Will you stay there or come back to work?"

"Actually, my job is open to transfers." His implication was that he could go with her!

"This? I haven't decided yet."

Xiao Re was absent-minded and could only give vague answers, nodding and humming, not daring to say a word more, for fear of letting slip that she was already married.

Xiao Chengji sat to the side, increasingly pleased with what he saw, and chuckled as he remarked, "Our little rascal has always been mischievous and unruly, but thankfully he went away to study for a few years and has finally tamed his nature. Dr. Li works at the county hospital, a respectable job, and is also a very reliable person; he's truly a rare find."

Li Yunhe's cheeks flushed slightly, and he quickly said, "Uncle, you flatter me. I think Xiao Re is lively, cute, and has a cheerful personality. I like her very much."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Re felt extremely uncomfortable, his fingers gripping the hem of his clothes tightly, his palms sweaty.

She secretly looked up and met Li Yunhe's gentle gaze. Startled, she immediately lowered her head, her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest.

Oh no, if this continues, we're bound to be exposed.

Just as she was figuring out how to find an excuse to get away, Yang Erni suddenly spoke up in a carefree manner, and her words almost scared Xiao Re out of her wits.

"Dr. Li, don't waste your time. Xiao Re just said in the kitchen that she doesn't like pretty boys like you."

The moment those words were spoken, the room fell into complete silence; the awkwardness was so palpable that even the air seemed to stand still.

Li Yunhe's shy smile froze instantly, his fair face flushed red, and he clutched the hem of his clothes in embarrassment, his eyes filled with panic and awkwardness. He stood there stiffly, not daring to lift his head.

萧承济又气又恼,脸色沉得发黑,恨不得给这蠢闺女揍一顿。这幺好的对象都不喜欢,她到底要嫁个啥样的?

Xiao Re's mind went blank for a moment, and she stared at Yang Erni with panicked eyes, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

That silly girl, she's as stupid as a pig. She just casually made up a thoughtless remark, and she actually said it to people's faces.

Finally, Cui Lili awkwardly stepped in to smooth things over with a forced laugh.

"Erni, what nonsense are you spouting? You're not thinking straight, don't yell like that. Girls often say one thing but mean another, they're just shy!"

"Little Re has always liked handsome guys since she was little, unlike you who are so simple-minded that you can't even understand what I'm saying."

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