Upon hearing Song Meiyue's words, Jiang Qi completely collapsed. Originally, he still harbored a glimmer of hope, but now, hearing her admit it herself, his mind exploded... He felt like he was going crazy, overwhelmed by a mix of hysteria and helplessness, emotions surging from deep within.
Oh my god!
He actually went on a blind date with his mother's best friend... What... what kind of mess is this? And the worst part is that his mother actually agreed to introduce her friend to her son... Oh my goodness, this is beyond absurd!
Wait a minute!
This can't be right...
If he remembered correctly, his mother had already informed him that his blind date this time was her friend.
Recalling what his mother had said on the phone at the time, she was very clear, telling him to dress nicely, not to be sloppy, because it was her friend... But he thought it was her friend's daughter.
But no matter what...
His mother's trickery was a bit too much. Who would have thought that his blind date would actually be his mother's friend? And she even nonchalantly let him go, it's not just about wanting grandchildren, right?
Could it be a case of selling her son for money?!
Thinking of his mother's greedy nature, Jiang Qi's heart turned cold... He never imagined that his mother would actually sell her son for money. But did his mother consider the issue of seniority? What if things got serious? How would they determine seniority? Would they just ignore it?
"And also..."
"I'm only four years older than you, I'm only thirty-one this year," Song Meiyue glanced at Jiang Qi, who was in a daze, and casually said, "Don't call me auntie, I'm not that old."
As his thoughts returned to his mind, Jiang Qi awkwardly touched his head and said embarrassedly, "Sorry, Miss Song... No, sorry, Sister Song... I... I'm a bit mentally confused, um... you and my mom are best friends, commonly known as good sisters, and then you and I are on a blind date."
Jiang Qi pursed his lips and then suddenly realized, "Oh! I get it now! You must have been fooled, right? Did my mom trick you into coming on this blind date without realizing it?"
Song Meiyue shook her head and replied calmly, "No, she clearly told me that she wanted to introduce her son to me."
"Huh?"
Jiang Qi opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. He sighed helplessly, then said, "Sister Song... Actually, you're only thirty-one this year. From a theoretical perspective, there's no age difference between us. After all, there are couples with a ten-year age gap, and society is quite open-minded nowadays."
"The key is..."
Jiang Qi cautiously lifted his head to steal a glance at Song Meiyue and carefully said, "Have you ever thought about the identity issue between us... in the future, my mom will be both your mother-in-law and your good sister."
Song Meiyue raised her embroidered eyebrows slightly, carefully assessing Jiang Qi, and calmly replied, "You're thinking too much. I only agreed to let Yaling come and visit, I have no intention of developing anything with you."
"Oh..."
"I see."
Jiang Qi let out a long sigh, feeling the tension in his chest instantly dissipate, murmuring cautiously, "That scared me... almost blew it."
As soon as he finished speaking, a trace of annoyance flashed across Song Meiyue's face, and she asked coldly, "Blew what?"
Hearing Song Meiyue's question, Jiang Qi realized he misspoke and hurriedly explained, "It's not... let me explain, I don't mind that you're older than me, or that your status is higher than mine, it's just... well, we're not suitable for each other. Since we're not suitable, being together would be painful. Song... Song Jie, don't you think that makes sense?"
Song Meiyue didn't answer him directly. She delicately picked up the teacup in front of her, took a gentle sip, then slowly placed it back down, and said seriously, "You're quite eloquent. Being in the technical department seems like a waste of your talents. Would you like to join the sales department?"
"To be honest, I'm thinking of resigning." Jiang Qi pursed his lips and said seriously, "And then start my own business."
"Start your own business?"
Song Meiyue slightly furrowed her brow and asked calmly, "What do you want to do?"
"Deal with capital."
As a former prodigy in the business world, Jiang Qi was skilled at dealing with capital. Now, he wanted to return to his old profession and immerse himself in the capital market, using his abilities and instincts to manipulate capital.
"Play with capital?"
"How much capital do you have?" Song Meiyue asked.
"It's because I don't have capital that I'm still working." Jiang Qi shrugged and said casually, "But recently, I've been chasing my dreams."
"Chasing your dreams?"
Song Meiyue asked with some curiosity, "What dream? And how are you chasing it?"
"Spending a hundred bucks a week on lottery tickets. If I hit the jackpot, I'll get five billion. After taxes, I'll still have at least three or four billion. With that, I'll play with capital." Jiang Qi laughed and said, "Based on a hundred percent annual return, in ten years, I'll have over four trillion. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll be in the top three on the rich list. Of course, don't take it to heart, because I'm joking."
Song Meiyue narrowed her eyes and said earnestly, "You'll succeed. Believe in yourself."
Jiang Qi didn't pay much attention to Song Meiyue's words and asked curiously, "Song Jie... how did you meet my mom?"
"At the hospital."
Song Meiyue replied.
At the hospital?
Making friends through illness?
Jiang Qi hesitated, the question on the tip of his tongue, forcibly held back.
Just then, the waiter began serving the dishes, averting the silent and awkward situation between them.
After a meal, the two of them basically had no communication. However, the considerate Jiang Qi occasionally picked a dish for Song Meiyue, using the public chopsticks, of course.
"I'll buy the items I need. Say hi to Yaling for me."
Song Meiyue took a tissue, elegantly wiping the corners of her mouth, expressionless.
"Mm..."
Jiang Qi nodded and watched this 31-year-old leftover woman leave until she disappeared from sight.
Ah...
This situation... turned out to be meeting my mom's friend for a blind date.
But then again, although this woman is a bit overage, her figure and appearance are indeed not bad, especially the kind of temperament she exudes, charming yet mature... with a hint of intellect mixed in. Truly remarkable!
It's a pity, she's my mom's friend. Even if I were shameless, I couldn't possibly date my mom's friend, right?
Just as Jiang Qi was lost in thought, his phone rang from his pocket, and the caller was the mastermind behind this farce.
"Darling son?" Jiang Qi's mother asked with a smile, "Have you met her? What do you think? Did mom deceive you? Is this girl cute or not? Let me tell you... Meiyue is not only beautiful, but also has a good figure, and she's very capable. And most importantly, her family is wealthy."
Upon hearing his mother's words, Jiang Qi could confirm that he was being sold out. His money-loving mother actually willingly let her son marry for money... and the other party was of the same generation as his mother, so he would have to call her aunt.
"Mom!"
"That's enough... what are you thinking?" Jiang Qi helplessly said, "You actually introduced your friend to me, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the neighbors and losing face?"
"Laugh?"
"What's there to laugh about?"
"Laugh at you, the future multimillionaire?" Jiang Qi's mother said unkindly, "If you marry Meiyue, you won't have to struggle in this life. So many people are pursuing Meiyue, the line stretches from the south to the north. Let me tell you... you brat, don't be ungrateful. I've finally fought for this opportunity. If I miss it, let's end our mother-son relationship here."
"Mom... it's not that serious." Jiang Qi said helplessly, "Besides, with her conditions being so good, can she really like a poor guy like me?"
Facing his son's words, Jiang Qi's mother said seriously, "I think there's hope. Meiyue's suitors are all rich young masters. She might treat you as a treasure if she accidentally encounters a waste like you."
"Mom!"
"Be realistic!" Jiang Qi said bitterly, "Stop daydreaming all the time."
"I'll ask you two questions." Jiang Qi's mother questioned seriously, "Is Meiyue beautiful?"
"Um..."
"Honestly speaking, she's quite beautiful." Jiang Qi replied.
"Can you accept a four-year age difference?" Jiang Qi's mother continued to ask.
"It's actually acceptable." Jiang Qi said casually, "My limit is... six years older and nine years younger."
"Since you can accept it, then stop talking nonsense. Anyway, I want to be Meiyue's mother." Jiang Qi's mother said sternly, "It's settled."
For a moment, Jiang Qi was stunned. She calls you sister, but you want to be someone else's mother-in-law.
"I almost forgot to tell you, but I just found out about this too." Jiang Qi's mother smiled and said, "Meiyue is the vice president of your company."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qi almost fell off his chair.
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