Ten minutes ago.
Zhao Yuheng sat with his legs crossed, chewing gum, slouching carelessly, looking completely undisciplined.
At this moment, he was the handsomest street punk in all of Jingdu City.
Ten minutes later
Zhao Yuheng sat upright with his legs together, posture impeccable, face serious and dignified.
Now, he was the shrewd and capable Second Brother of the Zhao Family in Jingdu City.
Zhao Zongze smiled with satisfaction.
Haha, you little rascal, after all these years, we’ve finally managed to keep you in line.
“Wife, impressive!” He gave his wife a thumbs up in praise.
Liu Juan gave a faint smile. “It’s nothing. Anyone with brains could do it.”
Zhao Zongze awkwardly tugged at the corner of his mouth.
Wasn’t she just mocking him for not having any brains?
If it were someone else, Zhao Zongze would have gotten angry long ago, but the person before him…
Can’t afford to offend, can’t afford to offend.
“Why aren’t they here yet?” Liu Juan took her phone out of her bag and checked the time.
“Hengtian must be busy with something. It’s normal if he’s running a bit late.”
Liu Juan thought so too and put the phone back in her bag.
“By the way, has that Liu Yue girl gotten hooked on games recently too?”
“Yeah, Hengtian has complained to me more than once, saying he wants to shut down the game company. But every time he sends people to investigate, there’s not a word of news. Xiao Juan, you have no idea how funny his grim face looked.”
“Is it a serious game?” Liu Juan looked at him skeptically.
“No idea. The operating company of Immortal World is too mysterious. The authorities have been checking for ages and haven’t found a single clue.”
“Foreigners?”
At that, Zhao Zongze couldn’t help but laugh.
“With the organization’s resources, as long as it’s on Earth, there’s no way they wouldn’t find anything.”
Liu Juan’s eyes widened in surprise. “Could it be aliens?”
Zhao Zongze was amused by this cute side of his wife.
“I think it’s even crazier—what if it’s another world?”
Liu Juan pouted and slapped Zhao Zongze’s shoulder.
“I wasn’t joking.”
“If aliens are here, you’re definitely joking.”
The loving exchanges between husband and wife were perfectly normal, but to Zhao Yuheng, it was a real eyesore.
Showing off your love? Don’t do it in front of a single dog like me, will you.
Forget it. For the sake of my future wife, I’ll endure it.
Zhao Yuheng, who feared neither heaven nor earth, completely caved the moment Liu Juan said she’d make Hai change gender.
Not a trace of temper left.
Immortal World?
When Zhao Yuheng heard his parents’ conversation, he immediately caught on to this term.
He knew about Immortal World too. Back then, he was late and didn’t manage to snatch a helmet.
He’d even paid a high price to buy back a helmet, only to find it was useless.
Each helmet could only be bound to one person, and the binding couldn’t be removed.
At that time, Zhao Yuheng broke down, falling to his knees and howling at the sky.
As the world’s first full-dive holographic online game, of course Zhao Yuheng wanted to play Immortal World, but fate just wouldn’t allow it.
He heard that today’s blind date was with Liu Yue, the youngest daughter of the Liu Family.
The most important thing: she was an Immortal World player.
Immortal World players were the envy of everyone online now.
No wonder. Out of hundreds of millions of gamers, there were only fifty thousand Immortal World players. Wasn’t that ratio just absurd?
“An Immortal World player, huh?” Zhao Yuheng stroked his chin, eager to meet this Liu Yue girl.
About ten minutes later.
A plain business car pulled up outside Baizuilou.
A middle-aged man in a black suit got out and handed the keys to a waiting attendant.
“Welcome, Mr. Liu.”
The attendant was very respectful, not looking down on the man at all because of the car.
Baizuilou—Liu Hengtian had been here more than once, so of course the staff recognized Secretary Liu of Jingdu City.
On the other side, the car door opened and a middle-aged woman stepped out, holding a Mini Fan and dressed in a cool, traditional outfit.
Her name was Chen Ru, a famous figure in Jingdu City’s literary circles.
Then, the back door opened, and out came a girl in the bloom of youth, wearing black-rimmed glasses.
She wore an ink-white traditional long robe, her hair draping over her shoulders, exuding a scholarly elegance.
It was just a shame that those black-rimmed glasses ruined the overall beauty.
“Let’s go.” Liu Hengtian led his wife and daughter to the top floor of Baizuilou.
Liu Hengtian hadn’t actually wanted to accept this invitation.
He knew all about what kind of person Zhao Yuheng was, but he just couldn’t resist the temptation of a Zhao Family investment.
In the corridor.
Liu Hengtian deliberately slowed his pace and walked beside Liu Yue.
“Do you still remember Zhao Yuheng?”
Liu Yue nodded. “I do, Dad.”
“Hmm. What do you think of him?”
Liu Yue gave a bitter smile at this.
So, it really is a blind date?
Although Liu Hengtian hadn’t clearly stated the purpose of this meal, the fact that he insisted she come along gave her a pretty good guess.
She just hadn’t confirmed it yet.
Now, with this question, Liu Yue’s suspicions were fully confirmed.
“He’s okay.”
Okay?
Liu Hengtian’s eyes widened a little, surprised by his daughter’s answer.
Zhao Yuheng’s notorious reputation as a wastrel was well known in Jingdu. Could she really not know?
“What do you think of his character?”
“He’s okay.”
“Is he worth entrusting your life to?”
“He’s okay.”
“Are you asking for a beating?”
“He’s ok—um, no.”
Liu Yue snapped back to herself and looked up at her father, whose face had darkened, biting her lip.
Knowing she couldn’t escape this, she simply decided to be direct.
“Dad, I don’t want to go on a blind date.”
Liu Hengtian stared at her expressionlessly, his eyes seemingly without a hint of emotion.
At that moment, Liu Yue felt as if a mountain had settled on her shoulders, making it hard to breathe.
Liu Hengtian, being a man of high status, had perfected the art of exuding authority without anger. She simply couldn’t withstand that intimidating aura.
“Hengtian,” a gentle voice suddenly sounded beside them, instantly dissolving the oppressive atmosphere.
Liu Hengtian turned away at her words, walked ahead, then suddenly stopped and turned back. “Your Oldest Sister and Second Brother are both married now, it’s just you left. If you don’t want a blind date, that’s fine—bring home a husband for me to meet.”
“Xiao Yueyue,” Chen Ru patted her daughter’s head.
“You’re not a little girl anymore. It’s time to find a boyfriend. Back in ancient times, someone your age would’ve been gossiped about if not married, you know?”
“Mooom~” Liu Yue looked up at Chen Ru, her eyes brimming with tears.
“I don’t want a blind date, and I don’t want a boyfriend. Actually, there’s already someone I like.”
Chen Ru brightened at this.
“Really? Which family’s lucky boy is it?”
Liu Hengtian also pricked up his ears nervously.
What? My precious cabbage has already been dug up by someone?
Damn it, fists clenched, which little rascal is it?
If I don’t sort you out, I’m not surnamed Liu.
“I can’t say yet, because I’m not sure if she feels the same way.”
Chen Ru didn’t push further. Instead, she smiled and pinched Liu Yue’s cheek.
“Mom will wait for your Destined Child.”
“Okay, Mom.” Liu Yue gave a sweet smile.
“Wait, are you sure you’re not lying to me?” Liu Hengtian frowned and walked over.
Liu Yue shook her head.
She really wasn’t lying. It’s just that it wasn’t the Destined Child—it was the Destined Daughter.
“All right, when it’s time to eat, stick with your mom. I’ll handle the Zhao Family.”
It’s just an investment—if we lose it, so be it.
“If you don’t even want Xiao Yueyue to go on a blind date, why not just let her go home now?” Chen Ru was a little dissatisfied.
Liu Hengtian rubbed his forehead and replied earnestly, “I’d like to, but I’ve already agreed.”
“Zhao Zongze is not so easily fooled.”
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