Chapter 127: The Sadness of Qin Song
Chapter 127: The Sadness of Qin Song
The dishes were all served, and the alcohol was opened. It was a bottle of 58-proof Vodka, which was even stronger than Huaguo’s traditional liquor. However, its taste was not like that of regular liquor. With one sip, it felt like a fiery, stinging sensation as if ice and snow were melting in the mouth, making the two women and Qin Song frown.
This was perfect—exactly the effect the Master wanted.
They drank the strongest liquor and had the most awkward blind date.
After a few introductory sips, Li Zian took action.
“Mr. Qin, it’s our first meeting. I’m very glad to meet a friend like you. I’d like to propose a toast. I’ll finish mine; you can drink as you please.” Li Zian raised his glass, tilted his head back, and downed a shot of Vodka that was about five qian in amount.
“Mr. Li, you really have a high tolerance for alcohol. If it were any other liquor, I’d definitely finish it, but this one… I can’t handle it. May I just take a small sip?” Qin Song felt very awkward and passive.
The other person had made a toast and finished it in one go. If he didn’t do the same, according to drinking etiquette, it would be seen as disrespectful, as if he didn’t want to be friends.
Just as Li Zian was about to speak, Yu Meilin cut in, “Qin Song, just drink a little to show your respect.”
“Thank you, thank you.” Qin Song repeatedly expressed his gratitude, picked up his glass, took a small sip, then pursed his lips and frowned, showing a pained expression.
This liquor was definitely not something just anyone could down in one gulp.
But for Li Zian, even finishing a whole bottle in one go wouldn’t be a problem. Not only did his liver metabolize the alcohol, but the Great Sluggish Cauldron also helped, and he had Zhenqi to protect his body. He was truly someone who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.
However, since Yu Meilin had stepped in to protect Qin Song, Li Zian couldn’t push Qin Song to drink more. If he targeted Qin Song too obviously, someone as clever as Yu Meilin would surely see that he was trying to sabotage this blind date.
Mu Chuntao was in a similar situation. Among the four at the table, she was the one who most wanted to leave, but she had to brace herself and pretend to be very engaged. For no other reason, she had to show Yu Meilin a certain attitude: See, you introduced me to someone, and I came. Your husband and I are completely innocent.
“Where do you work, Mr. Qin?” Mu Chuntao entered the blind date mode herself.
Qin Song smiled and said, “At GlaxoSmithKline. I’m a manager in the marketing department at the Asia headquarters.”
Yu Meilin said with a laugh, “GlaxoSmithKline is a world-famous biopharmaceutical company. Being a manager in the marketing department is quite a lucrative position.”
Qin Song replied modestly, “Not at all, it’s just a job. When the conditions are right, I plan to leave the company and start my own business.”
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Mu Chuntao’s lips. She thought to herself, “Why not just say you’re excellent?”
Qin Song noticed the slight smile at the corner of Mu Chuntao’s mouth and felt secretly pleased. He added, “I heard that Miss Mu enjoys outdoor sports. I like them too. In my free time, I go outdoor adventuring. Last month, some friends and I went rock climbing at Krabi Beach. We’re planning to go to Mount Qomolangma. If you’re interested, we could go together then.”
Mu Chuntao smiled and said, “Great, I’ve been wanting to climb Mount Qomolangma for a long time.”
Li Zian suddenly felt a kick under the table. He froze for a moment, unsure what was happening. Because the square table was small, with one person on each side, the kick could have come from either Yu Meilin or Mu Chuntao. He glanced sideways at Yu Meilin, who was looking at Mu Chuntao with a big smile on her face. He then glanced sideways at Mu Chuntao, who was smiling as she watched Qin Song talk nonstop and show off.
He wondered to himself, “Could it have been that show-off who kicked me?”
Just then, the foot came again. This time, it was without a shoe—a foot in stockings pressed against his calf and pinched his leg with its toes.
Now he didn’t need to guess who it was.
He felt completely uneasy.
Oh my god, this is your blind date! How dare you flirt with me right in front of my wife and your date? Your courage is way too bold!
Seeing that Mu Chuntao agreed, Qin Song felt even better and grew more confident. He said with a smile, “Miss Mu, if it’s convenient, could I have your phone number? We could chat about outdoor sports.”
Mu Chuntao smiled and said, “No hurry.”
Li Zian thought to himself, “You’re not in a hurry, but I am! Can you please move your foot away? I’m being…”
Stockings held an inexplicable, mysterious allure for men.
Qin Song froze for a moment, seemingly not expecting Mu Chuntao to refuse his request for her number. He was momentarily stunned, but he quickly recovered, maintaining his graceful smile. “Ah, I was too hasty. I really acted a bit improperly today.”
That show-off was still so skillful with his words. See, you’ve already charmed me into a daze.
If he suddenly crouched down at that moment and took a look under the table, he would find the reason for his failure.
No matter how outstanding you are, when a Master-level Handsome Guy lover is sitting there, unmoving like a mountain, how could you possibly win over the Master’s woman?
“Ahem.” Yu Meilin coughed.
The foot finally retreated.
Li Zian sighed with relief inwardly, thinking that for future meal appointments, he must choose a super large round table—one so big that even Yao Ming couldn’t reach across with his foot.
“Husband, come out with me for a moment. I have something to tell you.” Yu Meilin blinked at Li Zian, then stood up and walked toward the private room’s door.
Li Zian said, “You two chat; I’ll step out for a bit.”
He stood up and followed Yu Meilin out of the private room.
Yu Meilin didn’t go far, stopping right outside the private room door. As Li Zian came out, she pulled the door shut.
It was clear she didn’t want to stay inside and be in the way, but she still wanted to hear what Mu Chuntao and Qin Song were talking about.
Li Zian also knew she didn’t really have anything to say to him. He didn’t speak either after coming out, just stood beside her. He too wanted to hear what Mu Chuntao and that show-off were discussing.
But there was no sound of conversation from inside the private room.
Yu Meilin whispered, “Husband, do you think Chuntao and Qin Song will hit it off?”
Li Zian looked at her.
If they do, I’ll fry a fish in the palm of my hand.
But what came out of his mouth was: “I think they might. This Qin Song is so young and already a manager at a multinational company. His future is limitless. Most women would like a man as outstanding as him.”
Yu Meilin was silent for a moment, then said, “But Mu Chuntao isn’t like most women.”
“You mean it’s not going to work?” Li Zian cooperatively asked.
Yu Meilin said, “Qin Song is indeed outstanding, but not top-tier outstanding. A department manager at a multinational company is, to put it bluntly, just an employee. Uncle Mu only has Chuntao as his daughter, with assets of no less than a billion. She isn’t short on money. She herself is a socialite in Shanghai, with a wide circle. There are certainly more outstanding young talents than Qin Song, and many people pursue her. I doubt she’s interested in Qin Song; otherwise, she wouldn’t have refused to give her WeChat or phone number. She’s only talking to Qin Song for my sake, or else she probably would have left already.”
Li Zian felt a slight chill inwardly. He thought to himself, “It seems she already guessed the outcome. Then why arrange this blind date? Could it be to test me and Chuntao?”
Yu Meilin added, “It seems I’ll have to find someone more outstanding. This Qin Song isn’t suitable.”
Li Zian nodded calmly.
What he really wanted to say was: You can arrange whatever you want, but please don’t invite me again.
Yu Meilin suddenly turned her gaze to Li Zian, her eyes seeming to penetrate. “Husband, what kind of man do you think Mu Chuntao likes?”
Li Zian froze for a moment.
You’re asking me what kind of man Mu Chuntao likes?
I know it all too well.
First, he has to be as handsome as me.
Second, he has to be as capable as me.
Also, his temper and personality have to be like mine.
And most importantly, he has to be exactly like me.
Hahaha!
But hell, can I say that?
“Hmm?” Yu Meilin made a questioning sound.
Li Zian coughed dryly. “You’ve stumped me. I’m worst at guessing what you women are thinking. You know me—I’m honest and don’t understand these things. Look at me; I’m good at cooking, taking care of the elderly lady, and performing Divination to solve worries. How would I have the mind to study such matters?”
“People change. A six- or seven-year-old child isn’t the same as a sixteen- or seventeen-year-old. Incompetent people are different from capable ones. Six- or seven-year-olds grow up, and incompetent people can also become capable through hard work. Even the world is constantly changing. Am I right, Husband?” Yu Meilin stared straight at Li Zian.
Li Zian looked back at her.
This motivational speech was toxic.
Still, he cooperatively replied, “Yes, you’re right. But what does this have to do with Mu Chuntao’s blind date?”
“I was just asking you what kind of man Chuntao likes. You’re the Master—if you don’t know, then who would?” Yu Meilin said.
That motivational speech was truly toxic.
Li Zian smiled and said, “The Master isn’t all-powerful either. But if you insist on my opinion, I’ll say… Mu Chuntao probably likes…”
Still couldn’t say it.
Yu Meilin chuckled. “Husband, she wouldn’t like someone like you, would she?”
Li Zian’s smile instantly froze, like a picture glued onto his face—utterly fake.
Yu Meilin murmured to herself, “That would make things difficult. Someone like you is really hard to find. It’s hard to find anyone handsomer than you, and even harder to find anyone more capable. Someone as handsome, capable, yet not arrogant, and with a good temper—that’s even harder to find. What do you think we should do?”
On the surface, this sounded like praise for her husband, but in reality, it was a test.
“Maybe she likes women,” Li Zian said.
Yu Meilin made a strange expression.
Li Zian said, “Why not introduce her to a woman and see?”
Yu Meilin: “…”
Just then, voices came from inside the private room.
“May I ask how much assets you currently have, Mr. Qin?” It was Mu Chuntao’s voice.
“Hehe, not much, just around twenty million or so.” Qin Song’s voice carried clear pride.
“As for me, let’s just say I have over a billion.”
Qin Song fell silent.
“May I ask how old you are now, Mr. Qin?”
“Twenty-eight.”
“I’m twenty-three. You’re five years older than me. That’s actually not a big deal, but at your age, if you start your own business, by the time you succeed, you’ll probably be around forty. If I want a successful husband, wouldn’t I have to wait more than ten years?”
Qin Song was silent again.
Li Zian could imagine the awkward expression on that show-off’s face then.
He thought he was outstanding, but in Mu Chuntao’s eyes, he was just a high-level employee, nowhere near a truly successful person. With his qualifications, he could easily win over many women of certain levels, but Mu Chuntao was simply not within the range of women he could conquer.
“We’re not a good match. Let’s leave it at that. I have things to do, so I’ll take my leave now.” It was Mu Chuntao’s voice.
Yu Meilin sighed.
Did it have to come to…
armed conflict?