Dad said, "When looking for a partner, don't just look at education, looks, work, or family background; more important are character and personality. Tiantian is a good person. She and her family are both well-off, but I can only help. Whether you can catch up with her is up to you. Your grandma recently asked someone to introduce you to a few blind dates, and you haven't shown any interest in either. It seems your heart is with Tiantian."
When some of his old classmates and friends were having a dinner at Grandma's house, Dad mentioned Tiantian and my blind date to Uncle Su. Uncle Su hesitated, saying we weren't a good match. It turned out my money was my fault. When I was little, most boys in the village wouldn't play with me. Now, my future father-in-law doubted my sincerity because I was rich. But my dad was rich too. Didn't he have friends like Uncle Su and Uncle Ma?
On the evening of New Year's Day, my father asked me if I really wouldn't give Li Lingyue a chance, saying she was waiting for me at Siqi Villa again. I said yes, and my father said, "Go to that Qingji Dessert Shop in Dengguang Mall and take a look. I also think that woman isn't sincere with you. I've noticed that she's always neither accepting nor rejecting multiple men. If you're sure you really like Tiantian, I won't give up on this face anymore. I'll ask Su Jinyuan to let you two try to get along."
That night, I ran into Li Lingyue and Gu Zhengnian having supper together. I knew Gu Zhengnian; he'd known Li Lingyue before me and had been pursuing her. She'd said she wouldn't accept him, but she'd been going out with him countless times, even with other male friends, acting on and off. I admired Gu Zhengnian's perseverance and love. Li Lingyue tried to explain, but I didn't want to hear it. I just wanted her to stop appearing in my presence. It's been a year and a half since we broke up. If it weren't for Li Lingyue's constant clinging, I would have definitely forgotten her.
There was a surprise that night. Tiantian was also in the store. I could sit next to her openly and drink the lemonade she ordered for me. She said, "I remember when I was a child, there was a big lemon tree in the yard of Brother Jing's house. Brother Jing loved drinking lemonade." Seeing Tiantian getting more and more beautiful, I made up my mind not to miss her again.
Thanks to my dad. He invited Uncle Su's family to Siqi Farm to set up a formal blind date with Tiantian. Although Tiantian saw Li Lingyue pestering me, I wasn't afraid. There was no further relationship between us. When we were together privately, I explained our relationship clearly. I didn't want any misunderstandings between us. I officially confessed my feelings to her and even pretended to be generous, asking her to reconsider. But I really didn't want her to. I wished it were ancient times, where marriage was a matter of parents' consent. If that happened, I'd definitely ask Dad to pressure Uncle Su. Sometimes I feel a bit bad. I call her Tiantian's sister in my heart, but Tiantian out loud. It's a bit contradictory. So, I'll just call her Tiantian from now on.
I gave Tiantian a melon seed flower, and she was really happy. The next morning, I asked someone to give her a bunch of pink lilies. She hadn't agreed yet, but I had to make my presence felt. Uncle Su once said, "Don't think you can just make a move on your childhood sweetheart." It's a little late for me to pursue Tiantian now, so I should try harder.
I should praise myself. On the night of my blind date with Tiantian, after I sent her home, I drove to Ma Yiqiang's house, waited at his door until Ma Yiqiang came out of Tiantian's house, asked him to get in the car, and asked him about Tiantian. He was reluctant to tell me at first, then I remembered my personality, a rich man. I said that if you don't tell me, I will increase the rent of your second brother's shop or not rent it. But he didn't care: "Brother Jing, if you want to threaten me, just use other things. With the friendship between my father and your father, I'm not afraid of increasing the rent or not renting it." He thought I was kind. If he didn't tell me, I would really be angry. I would disregard the friendship between his father and my father. For Tiantian, I would really be angry.
However, he still told me about Tiantian's previous blind date. He said, "I look forward to you becoming my cousin-in-law. You are better than all the blind dates my cousin has had." Well, this sentence made me very happy. I wanted to give him a red envelope, but he said, wait until you officially become my cousin-in-law, then you can give it to me.
The next day, Ma Yiqiang sent me a WeChat message saying that a classmate brought his family to harass Tiantian. Fortunately, I was at my grandmother's house, close to Su's house. I didn't even change my clothes. I drove to Su's house in casual clothes. Then I drove the man away. Then I became Tiantian's boyfriend. I chatted with Tiantian in her room and coaxed her to post on WeChat Moments. Although I didn't post our photos, I was still very happy. I wanted everyone to know that Tiantian was mine. Su Zhihao, that little milk dog classmate, was so handsome. Fortunately, Tiantian only regarded him as her younger brother.
Tiantian said we should communicate any issues we have. I thought she was right. I didn't want to miss out on spending time with her, so I told my dad I needed a few days off to spend time with her, as she would have to go back to work in Kuozhou soon. Dad said, "Okay, let Huilin handle your work for now. I'll see how you can make Tiantian my daughter-in-law."
I'm going to take Tiantian back to our old house to see the lemon trees and sunflowers and reminisce about our memories. I'm also going to take her out for fun and food, so she can marry me soon. Grandma said it'd be best if she married me before my birthday. Isn't that too hasty? My birthday is the 25th day of the first lunar month, and today is already the fourth day.
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