“No,” Qingji shook his head: “It’s just because you can’t have anyone who hates you around you. Once the child’s mother discovers the truth, she will definitely inflict some kind of resentment on the child.”
Qing Ji continued, "Besides, there's no need to apologize to me. As the future head of the Qing clan, every decision you make is correct. You will have supreme power within the clan, and even if you do something wrong one day, the result will only be that you drag the world down with you. That's the Qing clan."
Qing Chen remained silent, speechless.
The Qing family's top management operates in a way that is completely different from the secular world!
“The next one is coming for you, I’m leaving,” Qing Ji said, turning and walking away.
Just then, a dark shadow loomed over Qing Chen's head. A burly woman looked at the playing cards on the table and asked in a gruff voice, "You're here for a blind date, aren't you? I've been waiting for you for ages."
Qing Chen looked up at the woman in front of him, who was around thirty years old, and felt that he wouldn't be surprised even if she had breast hair.
He silently picked up the playing cards on the table, tore them into pieces, stuffed them into his mouth, and swallowed them: "You've got the wrong cards."
Qing Ji: "..."
Chapter 767, The Ambitious Man and Qing Chen
The playing card in Joker's hand has instilled fear in countless enemies.
Now, a woman with a protective heart actually forced the Joker to tear up the playing cards, stuff them into his mouth, and swallow them.
At this moment, the eldest sister looked down at Qing Chen and said, "I know it's you. Even if you eat the cards, it won't make a difference."
As she spoke, the older woman squeezed into the seat opposite her: "Why haven't you ordered anything yet? Waiter, let's order!"
Qingchen swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "Big sister, what difficulties are you facing? I was wondering if your mother also needs a heart stent, or if your family's business has suffered losses?"
While looking at the menu, Sister Hu Xinmao glanced at Qing Chen and said, "Even if you don't like me, you don't need to curse me like that. A mature woman like me has many suitors. Tell me about your family's circumstances."
Qing Chen fell silent.
Those who liked mature women and those who didn't both fell silent.
"Waiter, the bill, please," Qingchen called out. "I need to use the restroom, but to put your mind at ease, I'll settle the bill first."
Sister Hu Xinmao nodded in satisfaction: "She's not very old, but she's quite sensible."
After paying the bill, Qing Chen immediately fled. As he stood outside the tea restaurant getting some fresh air, Qing Ji came up to him and took out a cigarette.
As a result, Qing Ji's hands started to tremble from trying to suppress his laughter, and he couldn't get the fire going for a long time.
Qing Chen took the cigarette from Qing Ji's mouth, threw it on the ground, and then stomped on it several times: "This is too much. It's one thing to force me to go on a blind date, but how can there be people like this?"
Qing Ji said in a serious tone, "According to medical data, she is one of the healthiest people out of 224."
"She's so damn healthy," Qingchen exclaimed. "She doesn't have any financial difficulties. How did you manage to convince this arrogant and domineering woman to participate in a blind date?"
Qing Ji: "I told her that she could order whatever she wanted here, as much as she wanted."
Qingchen thought to himself, "You're quite good at judging people by their appearance."
Qing Ji thought for a moment and said, "Come on, I'll take you to your brother's favorite noodle shop. He hasn't eaten anything and is a little hungry."
Qing Ji and the head of the Qing family have probably figured it out: mentioning Qing Zhun in front of Qing Chen is the most effective approach.
Even with that woman with the protective hair from earlier, if you told Qing Chen that Qing Zhun had chosen her for him, he could probably force himself to chat for a bit longer...
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Return countdown: 38:00:00.
In the Cloud-Leading Cafe in the third district, Qing Chen, wearing a mask, pushed open the door and entered. The door collided with the wind chimes, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Qing Ji followed behind him: "By the way, two more blind dates were added at the last minute."
What's the situation now? Both Qing Ji and the family head hope Qing Chen can make as much money as possible, while Qing Chen only hopes he can get through the 14 days as soon as possible.
If the patriarch hadn't used a bunch of tragic life stories to blackmail him, he wouldn't have given them a second glance and would have just passed them all over.
Qingchen arrived at table number 1.
A girl sat across the table. She was beautiful and gentle, with long, smooth, black hair that cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.
The girl was wearing a dark floral dress that was currently trending in the Federation, but she sat quietly on a brown leather sofa, like a finely crafted figurine.
Unsurprisingly, after getting rid of the shadow of Sister Hu Xinmao, Yi came back to life and started sending messages to Qing Chen: Add her quickly, add her quickly!
Upon seeing Qing Chen, the girl stood up and said, "Hello, my name is Li Kerou. I am a third-year student at Qingshi Public University, majoring in Materials Science. I am currently the president of the student council and also the track and field champion of City 5. I am 173 cm tall and weigh 48 kg. It's nice to meet you."
Li Kerou's antics made Qing Chen feel a little embarrassed.
Previously, the men who went on blind dates either came from families in debt or were short of money, and the girls seemed more or less unwilling.
The person in front of me was much more proactive than the others.
Qingchen sat down opposite her and asked, "Is your family facing any difficulties?"
When he asked that question, he even felt like a mentor on The Voice of China, asking "What is your dream?" beforehand.
That's amazing.
However, Li Kerou shook her head: "My family is not in trouble. If we were, we wouldn't be able to afford to send me to Qing's public university. First of all, my parents are both professors at public universities. I come from a highly educated family, which can make up for your shortcomings in this area and also make up for Qing's lack of reputation in the cultural field."
Qing Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. This was the first girl to mention his Qing family background.
Li Kerou continued, "Mr. Qing, I've always been working out. I have abs, straight legs, and a great back—the perfect physique. My height won't be a disadvantage due to genetics. Also, if you need me, after graduating from university, I can leave research and become your supportive wife, helping you manage all the household affairs. I can be your best personal assistant. My minors in statistics, finance, and public administration can also be helpful in assisting you."
Li Kerou continued, "I am well aware that what I currently possess is still very immature and inexperienced compared to society, but what I want to show you is my learning ability. I can learn anything you need."
These words left Qing Chen completely bewildered. He could clearly sense that Li Kerou had come prepared.
What the other person just said, they must have rehearsed countless times at home.
Everything was exceptionally straightforward!
But what Qingchen couldn't understand was: "What are you after? We've only just met."
Li Kerou said earnestly, "I will change the fate of my entire family through my marriage to you."
Qing Chen secretly gasped.
It was only at this moment that he truly realized the horror of the Crown Prince Qing's selection of consorts through Li Kerou.
The other party was clearly implied to be the heir of the Qing family, so they immediately displayed all their advantages like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
He was an ambitious man, a pure and simple ambitious man.
Just like those noble concubines in palace dramas who represent the rise of their families, her vision has moved beyond the mundane matters of daily life; she wants to use Qingchen to help her family rise to prominence.
Such people are always full of fighting spirit and energy.
The word "depression" simply doesn't exist in their worldview...
Qingchen thought for a moment and said, "We're not a good match, let's just forget about it."
Just as Qingchen stood up, Li Kerou stood up and stopped him, moving closer to him with her body.
Qing Chen quickly returned to his seat: "Miss, let's talk this out. Please sit back down."
Li Kerou returned to her seat, pursing her lips: "You don't like me? Is there something wrong with me?"
Qingchen said patiently, "You are very good, it is I who am not good."
“You are wonderful too,” Li Kerou said earnestly. “I have thoroughly studied your deeds and dream about you every night. I admire you very much. You are able to navigate various conglomerates with ease and return to the Qing family to take the lead. You are my ideal partner. Don’t worry, I will serve you well. I will treat being a wife as a career and strive for it.”
Qing Chen has a toothache. How much of his secrets did Qing Ji actually reveal to this girl?
In fact, if it were any other core scion of a conglomerate, Li Kerou would be the person they need most. Feelings or not don't matter; the most important thing is a wife who can help their business.
This wife not only needs to be a master of domestic affairs and obedient, but also an outstanding politician.
But the key point is that Qing Chen is completely different from those people.
After thinking it over, Qingchen tried to find an excuse to dissuade the other party: "I can understand your thoughts, but you also have to understand that once you enter a wealthy family, it's like entering a deep sea. Someone like me can't be monogamous. There might be mistresses, fourth mistresses, and fifth mistresses in the future. Why would a girl like you go through all the trouble to come here?"
Li Kerou became serious: "There are no mistresses or concubines, they are all my dear colleagues."
Qing Chen: "???"
He truly couldn't understand this ambitious person's worldview!
Just as Qingchen was feeling lost, a silvery laugh came from the side.
Qingchen's expression changed, and he stood up. His gaze went over the partition and saw Yangyang sitting at the next table!
And this table number is for the second person he's supposed to meet on this blind date!
Yangyang is here for a blind date too.
Holy crap.
He suddenly turned around to look at Qing Ji, only to find that the other man was staring at the ceiling, completely indifferent to the matter.
Qing Ji has ruined me!
Yangyang looked at him with a half-smile: "Well, you're always all sweet talk to me, but you end up here on a blind date? Tell me, what did I do that you didn't like?"
As she spoke, Yangyang mimicked Qingchen's tone, saying sarcastically, "I might have a mistress, a fourth mistress, a fifth mistress in the future... I didn't realize I'd have so many colleagues in the future!"
Qingchen's toes were gripping the floor; this death came too suddenly and caught him completely off guard.
He clearly intended to persuade Li Kerou to leave, but suddenly he became a handle in Yangyang's hands!
"Ahem," Qingchen quickly said, "I'm just going through the motions. There's more to it than meets the eye. I'll explain it to you later."
"I won't listen!" Yangyang said, "You go on a blind date with her right away, and then we'll go on one together. Even though I don't have a college degree and I'm not the student council president, I still have abs and straight legs. It's not like everyone else doesn't have them!"
As she spoke, Yangyang gave Li Kerou a provocative look.
Something unexpected happened. Li Kerou looked at Qing Chen's anxious expression and then at Yang Yang's assertive manner, and immediately understood.
The ambitious woman stood up, gave Yangyang a weak bow, and then said to Yangyang, who was three years younger than her, "Sister, I won't compete with you for it."
Now, Li Kerou couldn't even handle Yangyang anymore!
Yangyang froze on the spot. She looked at Qingchen and pointed at Li Kerou: "Where did you find this fairy? She's so adaptable. She's practically here to take care of me during my postpartum period."
Qing Chen was both amused and exasperated: "I didn't find this person... Besides, you don't have anyone to take care of you during your postpartum period, so don't talk nonsense!"
Yangyang looked at Li Kerou: "Do you know how to take care of a new mother?"