Chapter 5 I'm not a marriage scammer or a money fraudster.

The next morning.

Qin Shuzhi opened her eyes groggily and found herself already sleeping in her own big bed.

Still feeling a little dizzy, she sat up, shook her head, and then remembered what had happened last night.

Last night, she was drinking alone at a bar. When Qi Yishan called her, she had drunk quite a lot, which scared Qi Yishan so much that she rushed to the bar and dragged her home.

The phone on the bedside table rang. She picked it up and saw it was Qi Yishan calling, so she answered it while yawning.

"Drunkard, are you awake yet?"

"I'm awake. Thanks for last night."

"You..." Qi Yishan asked cautiously, "Was it because my brother was drowning his sorrows last night?"

Qin Shuzhi rolled her eyes rather inelegantly. "Is his face really that big?"

Why is that?

Qin Shuzhi sighed and told her about what happened when she got home yesterday.

"So, now... your marriage is the most important thing in your family???"

Qin Shuzhi said wistfully, "Yes."

"Then what do we do? There's absolutely no chance between you and my scumbag brother. So where are you going to find someone who meets your marriage criteria in such a short time to fulfill that requirement?"

Qin Shuzhi sighed and lay back on the bed. "Who knows? Maybe... Heaven will take pity on me and send me a perfect partner?"

She said it jokingly, but she had already decided that she still had to go home today to tell her parents about the breakup.

Qi Yishan chuckled dryly twice, mimicking her tone, "Maybe... you drank too much last night, honey. I suggest you get some more sleep; it's good to dream during the day."

Qin Shuzhi replied, "Okay, if that doesn't work... I'll ask the Duke of Zhou in my dreams if he has a partner for me."

Qi Yishan couldn't continue, "Goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Shuzhi suddenly remembered that when Qi Yishan called last night, she seemed to be on another call.

The other party wasn't a salesperson, but...

Mr. Shi.

Recalling this incident, Qin Shuzhi suddenly sat up, immediately searched for last night's call records, and then dialed back the unfamiliar number.

The call was answered quickly, "Miss Qin?"

Before Qin Shuzhi could speak, a magnetic and pleasant voice rang out.

"Hello, Mr. Shi."

Qin Shuzhi smiled sheepishly, "Um... I'm sorry, I was at a bar when you called me last night, so..."

She didn't know how the call ended.

"I know," Shi Yuanxing said in a gentle voice.

When he arrived at the bar last night, she was already gone.

Worried that something might have happened to her, he checked the security footage at the bar and found that it was her friend who took her away. Only then did he feel relieved and leave.

"How are you?"

He was asking her about her hangover.

"It's fine, thank you for your concern... Are you free today? I'd like to return the things you borrowed from me."

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then someone asked, "Have you had breakfast?"

"……not yet."

Shi Yuanxing: "How about we have some morning tea?"

"Okay." Qin Shuzhi readily agreed. Perfect timing, she wanted to treat him to a meal to express her gratitude.

Shi Yuanxing gave her an address, and Qin Shuzhi hung up the phone, quickly tidied herself up, and went out.

Half an hour later, she arrived at the agreed location.

It is a quaint and antique teahouse.

Qin Shuzhi gave Shi Yuanxing the room number he had given her, and the waiter led her to a private room.

Qin Shu knew that Xie had opened the door and gone inside himself.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a beautiful screen.

As she walked around the screen to go inside, she heard a man's voice coming from inside, a voice that was both helpless and tinged with laughter.

"Grandma, if you keep acting, the play will be over."

Qin Shuzhi paused, looked inside, and saw a tall and upright figure standing by the window.

"...Stop arranging blind dates for me, I can find a wife myself...What?"

The man sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation. "You want me to find you a granddaughter-in-law within three days?"

"Grandma, stop joking. Marriage isn't a game. Once you're married, you're responsible for your partner for life..."

As Shi Yuanxing was speaking, he turned around and his gaze unexpectedly met a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes.

"Grandma, I have something to do, so I'll talk to you later."

He hung up the phone in a hurry.

Qin Shuzhi, carrying a bag, stood there somewhat awkwardly. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

She was considering whether to sneak out, but then he turned around.

"It's alright."

Shi Yuanxing put away his phone and smiled gently, "I thought you wouldn't arrive for a while."

Qin Shuzhi explained, "I took a taxi here. The driver probably knew the way, so it was faster."

Shi Yuan walked to the small round table and pulled out a chair for her. "Please sit down."

"Thanks."

After she sat down, Shi Yuanxing walked over and sat down opposite her. He then picked up the teapot beside him, poured a cup of tea, and moved it in front of Qin Shuzhi. "Flower tea, would you like to try some?"

"good."

Qin Shuzhi picked up the warm tea and took a sip. The floral fragrance was rich and refreshing.

"It tastes great," she praised.

"This flower tea can refresh you and help you sober up."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuzhi paused, putting down her teacup, and suddenly looked at the handsome and gentle-looking man.

So, he ordered it specifically for himself who was hungover?

This man is so thoughtful.

"Oh, right, here's your shawl and shoes back."

Qin Shuzhi handed him the bag she had brought and thanked him again.

Upon seeing the shawl again, she guessed that it must have belonged to his grandmother.

I recall that when he called just now, his words, besides showing respect and love for his elders, were gentle and even coaxing.

It is clear that he is a very filial person.

Just then, two waiters knocked on the door and came in to serve the food.

The waiter placed plates of delicate pastries on the table, then left and closed the door.

"These are all local specialties, light and refreshing snacks. Do you think they suit your taste?"

Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but look at him.

Given the pot of hangover tea, it's not hard to guess that he also ordered these snacks especially for himself.

He is not only meticulous, but also very considerate.

Qin Shuzhi suddenly remembered her mother's words: "The first quality of a good husband is to be gentle and considerate..."

Shi Yuanxing used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of milky white pastry and put it in her bowl. When he looked up, he saw that the woman was staring at him intently.

Thinking she disliked having food served to her, he was about to apologize when he heard her suddenly ask:

"Mr. Shi, are you... interested in marrying me?"

Shi Yuanxing's pupils trembled violently as he stared at her in disbelief. "You, what did you say?"

"I just overheard that your elders seem to be quite anxious about your marriage."

They only gave him three days to finish.

Qin Shuzhi mustered her courage and asked, "So, are you willing to marry me?"

Shi Yuanxing's breath hitched, struggling to control the surging emotions in his heart. After a long while, he finally steadied his voice and asked, "Miss Qin, are you sure you're sober?"