Shortly after returning to school, Shi Jing will face another monthly exam, after which she will have a holiday.

On the day of her holiday, Shi Hai called, again inviting Shi Jing to dinner. This was the third call this month; he had called once after she returned from the physics competition, and then again after she returned from the math Olympiad. She had declined the previous two calls with excuses, but unexpectedly, he called her so soon after her holiday.

Shi Jing rubbed her temples. She thought she had made herself clear enough and didn't want to have any more involvement with that side.

This time, however, Shi Hai relented and did not ask Shi Jing to come back to the Shi family home for dinner. Instead, he changed the date to a restaurant. In order to get Shi Jing to come, he even said that Aunt Qiu was at home taking care of the children and would not come over.

I have no idea what he's up to. It can't really be because her grades improved and he's overflowing with fatherly love, can it?

If it weren't for his son, she might still believe it. Now, all we can say is that he's fulfilling his duties as a father, but perhaps not much fatherly love remains.

Shi Jing felt indebted to Shi Hai. Now that Shi Hai was still sending her living expenses every month, she couldn't keep objecting, especially given how humble he was being.

"Fine, let's go see what Shi Haibo is up to." With that thought, Shi Jing finally agreed.

Shi Jing arrived at the restaurant right on time for the dinner arranged by Shi Hai.

After finding out which private room it was, the receptionist led Shi Jing up to the sixth floor.

This is a luxurious restaurant; attention to detail is evident from the moment you enter. After Shi Jing took the elevator to the sixth floor, a waiter from the sixth floor continued to serve her.

We walked through a wide corridor and stopped in front of a private room with double doors.

This private room looks quite large. The father and daughter haven't seen each other for a long time. Do they need to book such a big private room for a meal?

The waiter opened the door to the private room for Shi Jing. As soon as Shi Jing stepped inside, she saw several people sitting in the room. At the head of the group were Old Mrs. Shi and an elderly woman with gray hair and a kind face.

Below, on either side sat Shi Hai, a middle-aged couple, and further out sat a young man and a young woman.

The group was chatting in a harmonious atmosphere. When the door to the private room opened, they all looked over.

Upon seeing Shi Jing, Shi Hai quickly stood up to greet him.

"Xiao Jing is here! Come in, come in quickly, everyone is waiting for you."

Shi Jing took a few steps inside and felt that the expressions of these people were really strange.

Before Shi Jing could think it through, the middle-aged couple greeted him, "Shi Jing, right? Come on, sit down. There's a seat next to Zi Kun. Zi Yue, come over here, don't crowd your brother."

Then he said to the boy, "Zikun, take care of Shijing."

Faced with this eerie atmosphere, Shi Jing suddenly had a flash of inspiration and finally remembered where he had seen this scene before.

Isn't this exactly the kind of blind date scene you see in jokes?

Thinking about this, she was speechless. Did the old lady and Shi Hai still remember how old she was?

She's only seventeen this year, not even an adult yet, okay?

Is it because she's become too easy to talk to since she transmigrated, that these people have forgotten the original owner's arrogance and domineering nature?!

Just then, the old lady Shi and the white-haired old lady said happily, "This is my granddaughter, Shi Jing."

The white-haired old lady looked Shi Jing up and down, and when she saw the slender and beautiful girl in front of her, she nodded with satisfaction: "She is a very beautiful girl."

Shi Jing looked at the white-haired old lady and said with a smile, "Yes, grandma, I take after my mother. I'm beautiful, but my personality isn't very good. I like to get into fights."

Upon hearing this, the previously lively and relaxed atmosphere suddenly froze, and the young man paused in his hand as he was about to set the table for her.

Shi Hai quickly pulled Shi Jing aside, saying, "The child doesn't know any better; he was just joking."

Shi Jing would never respond to him.

"My dad is right, I was just joking. I don't usually hit people, just punches the punching bag."

"Shi Jing!" Shi Hai said, somewhat annoyed.

Shi Jing was much angrier than him; the fact that she didn't flip the table was only because she was in a good mood.

Hearing Shi Hai angrily call her name, Shi Jing turned to look at Shi Hai and said, "Dad, why are you angry? Did I say anything that was nonsense?"

She scoffed, "But you, didn't you say you missed me and wanted to have a meal together? What kind of meal is this?"

If there really is a dinner invitation, they should reschedule for another day, or make it clear to her in advance. What's the point of trying to trick him into coming?

Shi Hai was speechless for a moment. Of course he knew Shi Jing might be angry, but given the girl's temper, how could she possibly come over obediently after he told her in advance?

He greeted the others at the table and then pulled Shi Jing to a side room.

"Xiao Jing, this is Dad's business partner. Be good, let's finish this meal first, okay?" Shi Hai coaxed softly.

If they had a deep affection for each other, perhaps she would have agreed. But since she came into this world, she had almost never met Shi Hai without getting angry, let alone having any feelings for him. Why should she compromise herself for Shi Hai's business?

"You asked me to come here today just to arrange a blind date for your business partner's son?"

Shi Hai coaxed, "It's just a meal. If you don't like it, we adults won't force you."

Shi Jing scoffed, "Dad, do you remember how old I am this year?"

Shi Hai stiffened. Seeing that Shi Jing's attitude remained unyielding, he had no choice but to coax her again: "Little Jing, if you're a good girl, Dad will transfer 100,000 yuan to you after dinner. You and Zikun can go shopping and buy some bags, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Jing not only didn't feel happy, but became even angrier.

Offering money as a bribe with strings attached? What does she think she is?

"Dad, do you think I'm stupid? You just said it was up to me, and now you want me to go shopping with someone?"

Seeing that even bribery had failed, Shi Hai was starting to lose his temper.

"Shi Jing, you're not a child anymore. It's time for you to learn to be sensible. Tell me, how has your father usually treated you? Is it really that difficult to ask for a meal or a shopping trip?"

Shi Jing chuckled: "If the family business can't keep going, as your daughter, I will definitely take care of you in your old age. As for the rest, don't worry about it. I'll be going now, you can enjoy your meal."

She didn't want to argue with this person anymore, since it was all just moral blackmail anyway.

Seeing that Shi Jing was about to leave, Shi Hai became somewhat exasperated: "Shi Jing, if you leave, your living expenses will be stopped!"

Shi Jing paused in his steps.

Shi Hai thought there was a turning point and was about to speak when Shi Jing spoke up: "Dad, if you want to stop the living expenses, then stop. Let's not contact each other unless necessary."

Putting aside her current generous bonus, just consider that she is currently in school with no tuition or fees, receives a monthly food allowance, and gets a scholarship at the end of the semester. Would she be afraid of having her living expenses cut off?

After saying that, Shi Jing turned and left, ignoring the stunned crowd in the private room and Shi Hai's ashen face.