Chapter 2: A Curious Encounter at the Dating Event

Haha, scared you, huh?

I bet you’ve never seen such a low-key, naive guy before, right?

Does he make you sick to your stomach?

Xiao Yu, laughing inwardly, struck a pose like a domineering CEO.

That artificially arrogant look made him appear just like a little rooster.

After a moment, Mu Qingwu snapped back to reality and smiled.

Her smile burst forth like a hundred blooming flowers.

It only enhanced her already exquisite and enchanting beauty.

In Mu Qingwu’s eyes, the young man before her…

No, he could only be described as a big boy—but a handsome one.

His high, straight nose gave him a determined look.

Eyes like stars, so deep they hid his true thoughts.

And with his impressive height…

When he first stepped into the private room, Mu Qingwu figured that a big boy must be at least 1.82 meters tall, right?

And when a smile spread across his handsome face, he shone like a blazing sun.

Mu Qingwu wondered, could a guy like this really be without a girlfriend?

Why would he be at a dating event?

Shaking off her wandering thoughts, Mu Qingwu curved her lips and said, “What if I refuse?”

“Refuse?”

With dramatic flair, Xiao Yu declared, “I just hope, Sister, you don’t take this for granted—you might end up boxing yourself in.”

Hahahaha!

Unable to hold back, Mu Qingwu let out a girlish, charming laugh.

That laugh melted all the chill from her body.

Her whole demeanor quivered with an irresistible charm.

The ice queen had come back to life!

Xiao Yu stared blankly at Mu Qingwu, clearly a bit infatuated.

After a long while, Mu Qingwu stifled her smile, her bright eyes almost speaking for themselves.

Lost in thought, a mysterious gleam danced in her eyes as she nodded, “Alright then.”

“Huh?”

Xiao Yu snapped back, puzzled, “What?”

“Didn’t you ask me to accept you?”

A playful smile deepened on Mu Qingwu’s delicate face, “Alright then.”

“Uh!” Xiao Yu wore an expression of utter confusion.

In an instant, his head felt like it was struck by rolling thunder.

How did she agree?

Why didn’t she follow the usual script?

Something about this pace just didn’t add up!

Just as Xiao Yu was at a loss, a knock sounded at the door.

A waiter stepped in, his eyes lighting up when he saw Xiao Yu, and awkwardly said, “Sir, I apologize; I gave you the wrong room number. This is Room 6. The room you need, Room 9, is right next door!”

Xiao Yu: (￣□￣）

This is incredibly embarrassing!

The waiter left.

Suppressing a tidal wave of shame, Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu.

She met his gaze with a knowing, half-smile.

Xiao Yu’s skin prickled, and goosebumps rose on his neck.

He felt an overwhelming urge to bolt from the room and jump into a well.

The embarrassment nearly left him mortified.

No—if I’m not embarrassed, then everyone else is…

“Sister, it appears we had a misunderstanding.”

Forcing calm, Xiao Yu managed a strained smile as he faced her.

Even without a mirror, he knew his expression could be summed up in seven words:

“Awkward yet courteous!”

“Oh?”

Holding back her laughter, Mu Qingwu asked, “What misunderstanding?”

“Um…”

Xiao Yu gave an uneasy laugh, “So you’re not actually my dating match?”

“Who said that?”

Mu Qingwu teased, “Well, now you are!”

“Uh!”

Xiao Yu stood up, his face turning serious, “Sister, I think we just aren’t compatible. Don’t be sad; this farewell is only to pave the way for a better reunion next time… Goodbye!”

With that, he ran off…

Watching the retreating figure of the big boy, Mu Qingwu shook her head with a smile.

She gradually rose, her elegant and icy demeanor returning.

Dating, huh… seems rather interesting.

Yet the thought of it made her expression grow uneasy.

She recalled her mother’s tearful pleas.

And all the things her mother used to say…

“Qingwu, you’re not getting any younger. Even if you’re not ready to get married, can you at least find someone so I can have some peace of mind?”

“For your sake, I’m begging you—you’re 28 already.”

“Sometimes I really resent your father for leaving early and handing the company over to you.”

“Without that damned company, you’d never be the way you are.”

“Imagine if one day I’m not here, and it’s just you—how could I even face your father?”

“Qingwu, just find someone already…”

Mu Qingwu’s face turned complicated.

Should she just pick someone to placate her mother for a while?

But who could it be?

Wait a minute…

Was that big boy really here for dating?

That means he probably doesn’t have an actual partner, right?

Yet his pretentious act seemed more about being annoyingly overdone than genuine.

Ha!

Mu Qingwu chuckled softly, her mind whirling with ideas.

Since no one really wants to start a relationship and nobody likes parental pressure, why not collaborate on a little act?

Could they stage a little romance together?

Room 9, huh… Mu Qingwu smirked.

Strutting with her long, graceful legs, she walked out the door.

Little boy, Sister is here for you!