Chapter 1

"Brother, brother, are you asleep?"

"not yet."

"Do you have time now? Could you play a dungeon with me?"

"good."

Mo Wansheng was engrossed in playing a game when a phone call suddenly came in. It was her father, Mo Ningchuan.

The black dragon monster on the computer screen now only had one bar of health left, while she collapsed to the ground, dead.

This is the 57th time I've died in the game tonight.

She threw the controller on the table, her face full of sorrow, realizing she could only rely on the big shot opposite her.

The phone kept ringing incessantly.

Good heavens, can't this old ancestor just let her go?

The other person on the screen is still holding on.

Finally, a piercing wail came through the headphones, and the black dragon monster collapsed in front of the city gate and vanished.

Mo Wansheng clapped her hands and then quickly answered the phone.

"Hey, Dad, what's up?" She had just been irritable while playing games, but instantly transformed into a gentle and obedient girl.

"Why aren't you answering my calls again? I called twice before you picked up." You could tell the person on the other end of the line wasn't very happy.

Mo Wansheng retorted, "Oh, Dad, I was just taking a shower. Calm down, Dad. I answered the phone as soon as I saw it was your call."

"Okay, stop it. It's already 10 p.m. If you're not playing games at this hour, I'll walk backwards."

Mo Ningchuan knew his daughter's character very well.

Mo Wansheng's lips twitched; she had been exposed again.

"Dad, what's the matter so late?"

She had a bad feeling, and if nothing unexpected happened, it would be as expected.

"Come with me on a blind date tomorrow, Huo Yuzheng from the Huo family."

Mo Wansheng's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. Sure enough, it was another blind date.

"I've seen him. He has a good character, strong work ability, and is quite good-looking."

“You’re only a year older than me. If you can settle down, your Uncle Huo and I will be at ease.”

"..."

She pretended not to hear the subsequent barrage of praise.

After her father finished venting, Mo Wansheng started coaxing her father again.

"Oh dear, no matter how good-looking she is, can she be better looking than our dad?"

Mo Ningchuan doesn't fall for other people's tricks, but he does fall for his daughter's.

His tone rose noticeably by half an octave.

"Hmph, don't mess it up."

"Xiao Sheng, remember to dress nicely tomorrow. Ten o'clock, Songfu Restaurant, Qingzhu Pavilion."

"Okay, Dad, okay, okay, you should get some rest." Mo Wansheng responded repeatedly.

After hanging up the phone, Mo Wansheng collapsed onto the bed, already facing another blind date.

Mo Ningchuan also sent over the photo of the other party's blind date, and she clicked on the "blind date photo".

The man had a very handsome face, but he looked a bit cold.

It seems like the photo was taken under duress; the person in the picture doesn't look very cooperative.

Even so, his refined and noble demeanor still radiated from his every move.

With just one glance, Mo Wansheng was bewitched.

Her phone chimed with a new message, snapping her back to reality.

It was her gaming partner, "Blueberry Cake".

"Should we continue?"

After defeating the Black Dragon, Mo Wansheng was busy answering phone calls and didn't reply; her game connection also dropped.

But the other side remained quiet, without any anxious urging, just waiting patiently.

After a long while, the message finally came.

"If you have time, could you help me fight that pig-snake in a few days?"

Mo Wansheng added a "Please" emoji.

"I've been practicing for a week, but I still can't beat them."

She typed away on the keyboard in a flurry of clicks.

"Sure, just call me tonight."

"Hehe, thanks a lot, boss! Mwah!"

Her gaming partner is quiet but incredibly skilled. She has an adorable blueberry avatar and has been playing with her for years. She's probably a super-skilled, cute girl.

Both of them were pure gamers. A few years ago, Mo Wansheng asked a gaming expert in a gaming community to help her beat a game, but her complete lack of gaming skills scared away dozens of people who wanted to help.

Later, she met "Blueberry Cake," who was very patient and taught her how to make it step by step. Even if she failed, she wouldn't get angry.

And just like that, the two hit it off immediately.

In recent years, two-player games have all been completed together.

...

The thought of going on another blind date made Mo Wansheng's whole body go numb.

In a whole month, she had met fifteen potential partners, all elites from various industries.

Mo Wansheng didn't have any particular preference for her future marriage partner. She could even accept an arranged marriage without any emotional foundation, given the family she came from. Business interests far outweighed personal feelings.

Besides, she hasn't fallen for anyone yet.

I wonder what tomorrow's person will be like.

Mo Wansheng took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

She had heard rumors about this blind date: a young family heir and a ruthless business tycoon.

This label makes him seem like a ruthless person.

"So annoying, so annoying!"

Mo Wansheng rolled around on the bed a few times, patting the mattress.

They finally stopped because they were too exhausted to continue.

She gazed at the light on the ceiling and gradually drifted off to sleep.

9:45 the next day. Songfu Building, Qingzhu Pavilion.

Wearing a bright green cheongsam that accentuated her curves, Mo Wansheng slowly walked into the private room.

The gold thread on the cheongsam was embroidered with two or three bamboo leaves, which complemented the rockery and flowing water decorations in the private room.

In front of outsiders, she had to maintain the image of a dignified and elegant young lady from the Mo family.

"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting." Mo Wansheng smiled gently.

She glanced around the private room; both families' elders were present today, indicating that they took this blind date very seriously.

This was the first time she had ever encountered such a large-scale event.

Her dad didn't come to her blind date. She spent all her time with her date on her own.

But today, is this the first time we're meeting, and we're already meeting the parents?

Mo Wansheng gave her father a meaningful look, demanding to know what was going on.

Mo Ningchuan simply smiled and looked at the waiter beside him.

The waiter, with keen insight, went to get the gift box and stood next to Mo Wansheng.

She immediately realized what was happening and bowed slightly to the Huo couple.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt, this is a gift I brought for you."

"Oh dear, it's enough that Wansheng came, but she brought us so many things. You're too kind." The Huo couple seemed very kind.

"I didn't know what my uncle and aunt liked, so I just prepared a little bit of tea and wine."

Mrs. Huo was even more affectionate, calling Wansheng "Wansheng" repeatedly, and even took her hand, inviting her to sit next to her.

"We might be family in the future, so don't be so polite."

Mo Wansheng's smile froze; perhaps she had spoken a little too soon.

But politeness is an essential aspect of decorum at all times and in all places.

After Mo Wansheng sat down, she looked around. The other main character of the day hadn't arrived yet.

There were still five minutes until 10 o'clock, and he was afraid he would be late.

Mo Wansheng was secretly pleased; it seemed her blind date was even less enthusiastic than she was.

This deal is probably going to fall through.

The four of them chatted casually, but it was somewhat inappropriate that the male protagonist wasn't there.

Madam Huo gently patted Huo Chengsheng, "Oh dear, Old Huo, why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"I'm so sorry, everyone, Xiao Huo has an important meeting today. His assistant said he'll be there soon."

“It’s good that young people are busy; it saves us older generation a lot of trouble,” Mo Ningchuan said, trying to smooth things over.

"Look at my family, they can't help at all."

Mo Wansheng secretly complained, yet she spoke ill of her to her face.

The minute hand of the clock in the private room moved to between the numbers eleven and twelve, which was quite extreme.

A crisp knock sounded on the door.

Following the sound, Mo Wansheng looked up at her blind date today; the person in person was far more elegant than in the photos.

He has a high, straight nose, deep-set eyes, and an air of natural heroism about him. The beauty mark under his eye is the perfect finishing touch.

"He's really handsome." Mo Wansheng's lips moved, but she didn't utter a sound; instead, she expressed her thoughts through lip reading.

She was in a daze again.

"Sorry I'm late." The deep voice carried a captivating magnetism.

"It's alright, it's normal for young people to be busy. Come, Mr. Huo, please have a seat." Mo Ningchuan stood up and extended his right hand.

"Mr. Mo, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Mo Wansheng's lips twitched slightly; her father's flattery was far too meticulous and subtle.

The next second, the man turned to face him.

"This must be Miss Mo. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Huo."

Mo Wansheng bowed slightly and gently shook hands with Huo Yuzheng.

After the five people arrived and sat down, Huo Yuzheng sat next to Mo Wansheng.

The two elders chatted happily, and Mo Wansheng would occasionally chime in with a few words, but not much.

The man beside her, however, spoke even less. At most, he would offer a few words like "um" or "yes."

Seeing that things were not going well, Madam Huo gave Huo Yuzheng a few pointers.

"Oh dear, Wansheng is so thin, Yuzheng, aren't you going to take care of her?"

Mo Wansheng waved her hands repeatedly, "Aunt Ye, I've eaten quite a lot, look." She deliberately gestured to her bowl, which was already full of food.

"Oh dear, you should eat more."

Huo Yuzheng picked up a shrimp from a plate on the table and put it into Mo Wansheng's bowl.

"Thank you." Mo Wansheng looked at him beside her and smiled politely.

The man's face was expressionless, and he offered no response.

Mo Wansheng felt somewhat annoyed. She couldn't see through this person at all; he seemed more like a robot, a real waste of such a handsome face.

Mo Wansheng didn't eat much during the meal; she was full from acting and smiling.

At the end, the elders of both families stood up, and Mo Wansheng stood up as well.

"Wansheng, sit down, sit down." Madam Huo quickly gestured for Mo Wansheng to sit down.

"We elders are just getting in the way. You young people can chat here for a while, and we'll go out for a walk."

Mo Wansheng readily agreed on the surface, but inside she was feeling incredibly awkward.

What kind of torture is this?! We can't just let her talk to a wooden doll like this forever.

She watched them walk out of the private room silently, powerless to do anything.

She's very pretty and her work skills are somewhat well-known, but her personality is simply a bug in the system.

At this moment, the large private room was completely silent except for the sound of flowing water from the artificial hill.

Mo Wansheng cleared her throat, deciding to let her explain this time. But unexpectedly, Huo Yuzheng spoke first.

Are you satisfied with me?

Mo Wansheng was stunned. Does anyone ask this right off the bat on a blind date? Saying she was satisfied would seem superficial, while saying she wasn't would be rude.

Therefore, she could only offer an answer from the middle.

"fine."

"Thankfully, it's acceptable?"

Huo Yuzheng's voice was calm, without a trace of extra emotion.

"Should? Sure." Mo Wansheng hesitated before answering, then realized she had fallen into a trap.

If you can accept a blind date, then it's basically like the progress bar is halfway done. This is probably just a cliché.

"Stop, why do you ask that?"

Huo Yuzheng glanced at her thoughtfully, then continued speaking to himself.

"Let me be frank, I don't plan to spend much time on this marriage. If the Huo family is satisfied, then I'm satisfied. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement for you to marry into the Huo family, and I won't interfere too much in your affairs."

Mo Wansheng raised her head and looked at the ice sculpture in front of her. She understood. He was direct. He didn't talk about feelings. He went straight to talking about the benefits of marriage.

Mo Wansheng joked, "So you mean we're each doing our own thing?"

She rested her chin on her hand, looking directly at Huo Yuzheng, curious about his expression.

"No, the Huo family only recognizes one daughter-in-law." Huo Yuzheng said each word slowly and deliberately, showing that he was very serious about this matter.

"Really?" Mo Wansheng didn't quite believe it, her words carrying a hint of mockery.

Huo Yuzheng did not respond; he seemed to be pondering something.

Mo Wansheng chuckled, "Is there a reason?"

Huo Yuzheng: "What reason?"

Her gaze sharpened. "Why me? There are plenty of people better than me, aren't there?"

She didn't understand why it had to be her.

She had heard that the young master of the Huo family was quite popular with the daughters of various families because of his good looks, regardless of his personality.

Moreover, the Huo family is one of the top wealthy families, with the Mo family ranking below them. If we're really talking about family interests, the Huo family wouldn't have much of an advantage.

"Does it have to be a reason?" A hint of surprise flashed in Huo Yuzheng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared back into the deep, calm pool.

Mo Wansheng tilted her head slightly and teased, "You don't even look down on our family's wealth. What if I end up marrying into a wolf's den if there's no other reason?"

She wanted him to back down.

"Is this reason sufficient?"

“Hmm…” Mo Wansheng pursed her lips, thought for a moment and then replied, “Yes, that’s a suitable reason.”

She looked up, the playful expression on her face replaced by seriousness, as she silently considered her words.

"Then, Mr. Huo, let's talk about 'cooperation'."

Mo Wansheng looked directly at him, her calmness no less than Huo Yuzheng's.

"First, I cannot accept marital infidelity; I want a divorce."

Huo Yuzheng: "Okay."

"Secondly, you have no right to interfere in my life."

“Yes,” Huo Yuzheng added, “but only if your actions are harmless.”

Mo Wansheng clicked her tongue. Could she be more harmful than the person in front of her?

Seeing that she didn't continue speaking, Huo Yuzheng lightly tapped the wooden table with his slender fingers.

"Miss Mo, is there any more?"

"No more for now."

"If you have any, send me a message and I'll add them all to the prenuptial agreement." Huo Yuzheng stood up, preparing to leave.

Mo Wansheng remembered something and quickly called out to him.

"Wait, if we meet someone we like, can we get a divorce?"

Huo Yuzheng stopped in his tracks, his gaze lingering on Mo Wansheng's face for a moment before shifting away.

"No." His voice carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Why?" Confusion and resentment were evident on Mo Wansheng's face.

“Since it’s ‘suitable,’ there’s no day when it’s ‘unsuitable.’ I have a meeting later, so please excuse me, Miss Mo. I’ll have the driver take you home.” Huo Yuzheng opened the door to the private room, leaving Mo Wansheng alone.

She listened quietly to the sound of the flowing water, his words filtering through her mind.

He's right; what matters most is that it's appropriate.

Mo Wansheng has never been in a relationship. She has no unrequited love or any unattainable love.

If she were to truly marry Huo Yuzheng, she wouldn't have any complaints. He's handsome and easy to sleep with, so she wouldn't have trouble sleeping. The Huo family is much larger and more powerful than the Mo family, which would undoubtedly be a great benefit to her father's business.

No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation.

It can also help you avoid blind dates that may never end.

Do the work you love, play the games you love.

The only downside is that Mo Wansheng has never been in a relationship before, so she doesn't know what love is like.

She also wondered if love was really like the otome games she played, where the male protagonist made a vow to be with one person for life.

That's why she made a hypothetical statement: if she really fell in love with someone else and was trapped in the shackles of marriage, she would truly miss out on true love.

Without the slightest hesitation, Mo Wansheng immediately sent a message to "Blueberry Cake".

"Darling, what do you think of an arranged marriage?"

There was no reply from the other end for a long time, and it wasn't until the evening that there was any movement.

"I think it's just a matter of each party getting what they need."

Mo Wansheng sent a nodding kitten emoji.

"Are we going to do a dungeon run again today?"

She had completely forgotten about the arranged marriage and Huo Yuzheng.

"Come on, log on!"

The two of them played the game all night.

Around 1 a.m., feeling somewhat tired, Mo Wansheng said goodbye to "Blueberry Cake" and logged off.

The blacked-out electronic screen reflected her face, which was now filled with hesitation.

"It's just a matter of each person getting what they need," the "blueberry cake" is right.

Besides, Huo Yuzheng, he can't affect her shooting speed in the game.

After all, she's terrible at games.

If I had to choose one from among many potential blind dates, he would undoubtedly be the best option.

Mo Wansheng opened the WeChat account she had just added at noon. That person should be asleep by now.

"Mr. Huo, let's get married."

The other party replied almost instantly.

"good."