If you're going on a blind date, do it properly, don't confiscate my property!

Wang Wanfu, Xu Lang's best friend from university, is a local from Hangzhou. While he can't compare to the "million-dollar-a-year husbands of his colleagues" or the "mysterious bigwigs in municipal government departments" that the women on blind dates talk about…

But he has a motorhome and a car, his parents' retirement pensions are as secure as a rock, and he has a stable job at the police station—his salary is enough to keep him from starving but not enough to make him rich, but the benefits are a hidden luxury package.

With this kind of configuration, in the marriage market, she would definitely be a "top choice for a comfortable life".

However, at this moment, Wang Wanfu was like a domesticated Chinese rural dog in front of the blind date woman, his tail wagging and his eyes filled with "please feed me".

Xu Lang, watching from the side, had a headache: "Dude, your sycophantic attitude is just too perfect! You've got the role of the ultimate victim all figured out."

Xu Lang wanted to awaken it, but now was not the right time; if he didn't pay attention to the timing, the effect might be counterproductive.

Upon hearing the questions from his female friends on their blind date, Xu Lang exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and said:

"Me? I'd definitely choose the place with the best value for money. After all, eating is secondary; getting to know people is the real purpose. If we can't even get used to this affordable meal, how can we share hardships in the future?"

The girl was taken aback, not expecting him to answer like that; he was quite direct. She glanced at her friends out of the corner of her eye.

I understood instantly!

Xu Lang was subtly mocking his sisters for being too proud and putting on airs.

"Value for money?" She chuckled softly, the cigarette butt flicking slightly upwards between her fingers.

"Mr. Xu, are you worried that you won't be able to afford food after you get married?"

Xu Lang took a deep drag on his cigarette, his face sincere:

"Not really. It's just that I feel that when it comes to eating, if a roadside stall can solve the problem, there's no need to go to a Michelin-starred restaurant to pretend to be something you're not. After all, in the future, there will be daily necessities like firewood, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, which are all money. If you think that even a home-cooked meal is too meager, then you're afraid that life will not be easy in the future."

His words were half true and half false.

He saw his brother being scolded like a dog somewhere, and the two girls had clearly rehearsed their lines beforehand.

He wanted to lay bare the harsh reality that his brother was unwilling to talk about, and see how the other party would respond.

After all, these two are in cahoots. If the girl in front of you is just like the woman who believes in you, then you should break up with her as soon as possible. If they are different, then you might be able to help mediate between them.

"Pfft!"

The girl couldn't help but laugh and looked towards her sisters:

"Xu Lang, are you implying that we're all just girls who only care about appearances and pay money?"

"Everyone yearns for 'life is like the first time we met,' which means that the first meeting is the most beautiful peak for two people. If even the first meeting is not given enough attention, the hardships in the future are unimaginable."

"So don't think my sister is making a mountain out of a molehill. This is called seeing the big picture from a small thing. My sister is beautiful and has no shortage of suitors. I've been out with her a few times, and we've never been to such a low-end restaurant before."

"If he never met my sisters' requirements in the first place, then breaking it off now would save time and effort, and be better for everyone. What do you think?"

Xu Lang suddenly realized!

Exhaling smoke, birds of a feather flock together; these two sisters are of the same kind.

Bro, you're really going to lose this round...

I disagree with your point of view.

The disdain that had previously been hidden in the girl's eyes was gradually becoming apparent:

"You mentioned you're a programmer. As far as I know, the salaries in this industry are quite high. How much do you earn?"

Xu Lang's mind flashed back to the salary the first matchmaker of the day had calculated for him:

"More than 30,000!"

The girl's eyes lit up!

Although being a teacher seems respectable, their salary is really low. After paying social insurance and housing fund contributions, they only get a little over four thousand yuan.

A monthly salary of 30,000 yuan is already considered satisfactory for her.

If all other conditions meet her requirements, then he is a good marriage prospect and worth a try.

Do you own a house and a car?

Just then, a familiar and pleasant voice rang in my mind:

[The female lead is ready; the blind date officially begins! Endure for half an hour, and the host will receive a reward of 100,000 yuan! Warning: Leaving midway will be considered a mission failure, and the reward will be forfeited!]

Geek!

Xu Lang's heart tightened, and he instantly focused, his nerves on edge.

Has the matchmaking system been activated?

This... came too suddenly.

The appearance of Brother Tongzi means that this girl is interested in a blind date?

It wasn't a question asked by a sister or just casual conversation, but rather a tentative inquiry with the intention of setting up a blind date?

The long-awaited 100,000 yuan reward is about to be yours!

She glanced warily at the brother groveling over there; if the two of them broke up and went their separate ways, this girl would definitely follow them.

In less than thirty minutes, the 100,000 yuan had vanished.

No, we have to think of something!

He fixed his gaze on the girl in front of him, looked her over, and noticed that her face was somewhat blurred by the swirling smoke.

I'd seen him before he started smoking; he was fairly good-looking.

"Owns a house with no mortgage, but no car."

The house is in my hometown county town. I don't own a four-wheeled vehicle, but I do have a small electric scooter.

Since the other party didn't specify that the house had to be in Hangzhou, let's keep them calm for half an hour first.

The girl wasn't disappointed when she heard this; instead, her eyes lit up. A house was the real big deal.

The main thing is that he paid for his house in full, and with his monthly salary of 30,000, he could buy a car anytime.

He perfectly meets her criteria for choosing a partner.

"Xu Lang, I've thought about it carefully, and I think what you said makes sense. The most important thing in a relationship is to share joys and sorrows. When going on blind dates, the most important thing is character; everything else is secondary."

"Actually, she and I are not on the same path. My colleague is just vain and always likes to measure her own value by the success of others."

Xu Lang's eyes narrowed, and he was overjoyed!

It seems this girl is quite satisfied with my conditions!

Her attitude suddenly took a 180-degree turn, and she even went so far as to belittle her sisters to elevate herself.

This half hour doesn't seem too difficult!

Just as he was about to continue chatting with the girl in front of him, the woman he was on a blind date with walked back angrily.

Xu Lang looked at his good brother, whose morale was low and who was dejected. It seemed that he still hadn't been able to persuade him to stay.

"Xiao Zhou, let's go!"

The woman on the blind date pulled her friends away.

"Wait!" Xu Lang exclaimed anxiously!

That's my 100,000 yuan, don't take it away!

In a moment of urgency, he stood in front of the two.

The woman on the blind date looked at Xu Lang with a cold and unfriendly gaze, her voice sharp:

"What? You're going to bully us in the street?"

Wang Wanfu quickened his pace and grabbed Xu Lang, saying hurriedly:

"Xu Lang, no, don't be impulsive."

The two were quite close during their university years, and he was worried that Xu Lang might do something outrageous in order to stand up for him.

Xu Lang threw down the cigarette butt in his hand and smiled wryly:

Do I look like a thug?

His gaze shifted to the girl surnamed Zhou, and he flashed a sunny smile:

"I admit that my brother's arrangements for today were inappropriate; so, I thought I'd treat you all to tea at Hai's Story tonight, just as friends, it has nothing to do with your blind date, just as an apology and to make friends."

The Sea Story is a level above the Sea Restaurant, and a single meal there costs at least four thousand.

The two primary school teachers earn just over four thousand yuan a month after taxes, so they probably don't go there often. For them, it should be considered a high-class event.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the woman's expression softened slightly. She glanced at Wang Wanfu out of the corner of her eye, as if to say, "Your brother is much more sensible than you."

The girl surnamed Zhou smiled slightly and immediately spoke:

"Xiao Wang, we went to all that trouble to put on makeup, we can't let it go to waste. Let's give them a chance to make amends, it's just about making friends, okay?"

She was a little surprised that Xu Lang had initially expressed his feelings about roadside stalls and hardship, but now he was taking the initiative to invite them to such a high-end restaurant as The Story of the Sea.

She wasn't in the mood to investigate further; she was more interested in getting to know Xu Lang better, whether he had a girlfriend, and whether she had a chance.

The woman on the blind date feigned agreement: "Okay!"

Xu Lang turned to look at Wang Wanfu, only to see that his previously listless state of mind had instantly become full of energy, and a smile appeared on his lips:

"Brother Fu, drive over!"

"Okay, wait for me, I'm coming right away!"

Wang Wanfu patted Xu Lang on the shoulder, his eyes full of gratitude.

He thought Xu Lang was trying to create an opportunity for him; as long as the girl he was meeting hadn't gone home, he still had a chance.