Monday, June 12, 2023.

At noon, after lunch, Jiang Feng received a call from his old classmate Hong Zhiwei.

"Brother Feng, I have good news for you. Sisi asked me out shopping this afternoon. This is our first date. My efforts for nearly a month have not been in vain. She is finally moved by me!"

Hearing this, Jiang Feng couldn't help but widen his eyes, "Oh my god, you've been helping out at her barbecue restaurant for so long, and you've never asked her out to play once?"

Hong Zhiwei chuckled and said, "Isn't it because she is too busy? She goes to bed so late every day, and has to get up early to go to the market to buy goods. After buying goods, she has to be busy with this and that. In the few free hours in the afternoon, I want her to have a good rest, so I have never made an appointment with her."

Jiang Feng stroked his forehead and said, "I really admire you. Time is like a woman's cleavage. If you squeeze it, there will still be some. It's right for you to be considerate and caring about others, but if you don't take action, when will your relationship make progress?

Fortunately, the girl is kind and can't help but take the initiative to ask you out.

I just can't figure it out, with your skills in picking up girls, how did you catch up with your ex-girlfriend?"

Hong Zhiwei smiled and said, "Brother Feng, the process is not important, as long as the result is good."

Jiang Feng was speechless. "Well, you do have a point. Since the girl took the initiative to ask you out, it proves that she has a crush on you. As for what to do when you go out shopping, you have a girlfriend before, so I don't need to teach you."

“I understand this…”

The two chatted for more than ten minutes before hanging up the phone.

…

China Overseas.

A high-end coffee shop.

Pei Ying and Fang Yun, the 'financial duo' who are famous in the financial circle, are sitting opposite each other.

Fang Yun stirred her coffee and asked with a smile, "Sister Pei, you told me last time that Master Jiang was already looking for someone for you. It's been over a month, and he still hasn't found someone suitable for you?"

Pei Ying smiled and said, "I found it a long time ago. After I called you that night, Master Jiang arranged a blind date for me a few days later!"

Fang Yun was surprised and asked, "So fast? Sister Pei, why didn't you tell me?"

Pei Ying said: "I originally wanted to tell you about this after my blind date, but at that time I wasn't sure whether I was suitable for that blind date, so I planned to spend some time together and tell you when the relationship was confirmed."

Fang Yun nodded and asked curiously, "Sister Pei, how old is your blind date? What does he do? Are you guys in a relationship now?"

Pei Ying took a sip of coffee and said, "He is 34 years old this year and is a genius mathematician. At the age of 21, he solved the world-class mathematical problem Sitapan Conjecture on his own. Then he was promoted to a professor-level researcher at a 985 university in the capital. My relationship with him has not been confirmed yet, but I won't hide it from you. We will probably be in a romantic relationship soon."

Fang Yun was shocked and exclaimed: "Oh my God, at the age of 21, he can solve a world-class mathematical problem. Your blind date is so amazing!"

Hearing her friend's praise, Pei Ying felt quite proud. "It's OK. He has his career and I have mine. We don't affect each other. No one is a vassal of the other. We have resonance in thought and can live out our true selves. This kind of marriage should be suitable for me."

Fang Yun said with envy, "This is the marriage status I want. It seems that Master Jiang's matchmaking ability is really well-deserved! Sister Pei, please introduce him to me as soon as possible. I need him to help me find an excellent partner."

Pei Ying nodded and said, "I should indeed introduce him to you. Today is the best day. I will call Master Jiang and see when he is free. I will ask him to come to Zhonghai to discuss matchmaking with you."

Fang Yun had long been accustomed to her friend's vigorous and decisive style. In addition, she was also very curious about Master Jiang, whom she had never met before, so she agreed without hesitation.

So Pei Ying picked up the phone on the table and called Master Jiang in front of her friends.

As soon as the call was connected, Pei Ying asked, "Master Jiang, do you have time recently?"

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "President Pei, please come and I have time anytime!"

"Master Jiang, you are still as good at talking as always!"

Pei Ying praised him, and then went straight to the point: "Master Jiang, didn't I tell you last time that if my blind date goes well, I will introduce you to a big client. Now it's time for me to fulfill my promise.

Master Jiang, I am in Zhonghai now, if it is convenient for you tomorrow..."

Jiang Feng interrupted her and said, "Boss Pei, I'll rush to the airport now and take the earliest flight."

Pei Ying was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, Master Jiang, once you buy the ticket, please send me the time when the plane will arrive at Zhonghai via WeChat, so that I can pick you up at the airport in advance."

"Boss Pei, is this too much trouble for you?"

"It's no trouble. I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway."

"Okay then. I won't hold back. See you tonight!"

"Well, see you tonight!"

Seeing her friend hang up the phone, Fang Yun asked after hearing the general situation, "Master Jiang will fly to Zhonghai soon?"

Pei Ying nodded and said, "Yes, Master Jiang will rush to the airport now and will probably arrive at Zhonghai around 6 or 7 in the evening."

"Then I'll book a restaurant right away." Fang Yun picked up the phone on the table, looked at her friend and asked, "Sister Pei, do you know what cuisine Master Jiang likes to eat?"

"I know this. Master Jiang likes all kinds of food. As long as the food is delicious, he likes it no matter what cuisine it is." At this point, Pei Ying smiled and suggested, "Boss Fang, you are famous for your cooking skills. Why don't you just cook a whole table yourself? This is much more sincere than eating out."

Fang Yun glanced at her friend and said with a half-smile, "Sister Pei, if you want to eat my cooking, just tell me directly. Don't beat around the bush and bring it up with Master Jiang."

Pei Ying was not embarrassed by being exposed, and laughed: "Boss Fang, when I visited your house last year, the flying dragon soup you made was extremely delicious. Can you make it again this time?"

Fang Yun was actually very happy to receive praise from her good friend. After all, with her good friend's wealth, what delicious food in the world had she not tasted?

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you. It's getting late. Since we're inviting Master Jiang to our home, we can't drink this coffee anymore. We have to hurry back and prepare for dinner."

"Well, let's go, go back to your place and rest for a while, I'll go to the airport to pick up Master Jiang later."

…

evening.

An airport in Zhonghai.

Jiang Feng looked at the white convertible Phantom in front of him, and a touch of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Boss Pei, your car is so beautiful, it fits your temperament very well. Seeing this scene, I can't help but think of the four words 'beautiful woman and beautiful car' in my mind."

In the driver's seat, Pei Ying took off her sunglasses and said with a smile, "Master Jiang, stop praising me and get in the car quickly. If you dawdle any longer, we'll be on the news!"

Jiang Feng looked around and saw many people took out their phones to start recording. He didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly opened the car door and got in.

After he fastened his seat belt, Pei Ying said, "Sit tight," and then stepped on the accelerator. The white Phantom shot out like an arrow, and its starting speed was much faster than that of his Volvo XC90.

After getting away from the airport, Pei Ying slowed down the car.

Jiang Feng said with emotion: "It is worthy of being the king of cars. Not only is it high-end and classy, ​​but the experience is also unique. No wonder this car is sold at such a high price. In addition to the brand bonus, other aspects are also top-notch."

"Master Jiang, do you like cars too?"

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "Nine out of ten men like cars."

Pei Ying smiled and said, "That's true."

The two did not discuss this topic in depth. After chatting for a few minutes, Pei Ying took the initiative to introduce her friends.

"My good friend is Fang Yun, 40 years old, the founder of a private equity fund, with a net worth of billions. She is divorced and has two daughters, the eldest is nine years old and the youngest is seven years old.

Although she is divorced and has children, she has excellent conditions. In addition to financial freedom, she also has a high level of education, is a good cook, is a black belt in Taekwondo, has practiced dance for many years, and has an interesting life.

Therefore, she has very high requirements for her partner and has not met the right person in the past few years.

So, last year, she published a marriage proposal online, and quite a few men responded. Unfortunately, most of the men’s profiles were fake, and they were basically after her money.”

Pei Ying shook her head and said, "When she wanted to find a partner online, I told her that it was not reliable, but she was determined to give it a try. After meeting the carefully selected applicants, she finally gave up."

This was the second time Jiang Feng heard Pei Ying say that her best friend had high requirements for her significant other.

Last time she just mentioned it casually, so he didn't ask. This time when he heard her mention it again, Jiang Feng couldn't help but ask: "Boss Pei, I wonder what your friend's requirements for his other half are?"

Pei Ying replied while driving: "I remember her requirements very clearly, they are mainly the following five points:

1. 985 or above university or overseas equivalent.

Second, be rational, objective and calm, and don’t be angry or emotional.

Third, have a certain wisdom, foresight or insight, and do not follow the crowd.

Fourth, have a career, profession or hobby that you love, and be able to continuously drive yourself and work hard for it.

5. Aged 20-50, height above 178cm, in the top 20% of the population in terms of appearance, with a well-proportioned body and good health, and with a confident, self-loving and sunny temperament.

Jiang Feng nodded silently and said, "No wonder you, Mr. Pei, always say that she has high standards. No wonder she hasn't met the right person. Those who can meet all these conditions at the same time must be excellent enough. They may not necessarily be interested in her because she is divorced and has children."

"That's the reason. I once advised her to lower her standards for a partner, but I don't know if she was influenced by her first marriage. She refused to lower her standards. If she can't find someone who meets her requirements, she would rather stay single."

At this point, Pei Ying shook her head helplessly and asked, "Master Jiang, do you have the confidence to help her find someone who meets these requirements?"

Jiang Feng said confidently: "Don't worry, Mr. Pei. Although she has high requirements, her own conditions are indeed excellent. It should be no problem to help her find someone who meets these requirements."

Pei Ying heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Master Jiang, as long as you have confidence, I will take you to her house now. She will cook for you personally today. I am taking advantage of you, haha!"

"Boss Pei, you are so excited. It seems that Boss Fang's cooking skills are even better than I thought!"

"Indeed, her talent for cooking is no less than her talent for finance. I really admire her in this aspect."

…

A luxurious villa.

Fang Yun calculated the time to prepare the meal and arrange the dishes.

For a cooking master like Fang Yun, what they pursue is color, aroma and taste. The color here not only refers to the color of the dishes, but also includes the overall coordination of the tableware and even the dining table.

At this time, Fang Yun's two beautiful daughters were sitting around the dining table, watching their mother arrange the dishes while staring at the mouth-watering delicious dishes.

"Gurgle!"

Someone’s stomach growled.

Fang Yun said helplessly: "Xiaoqin and Xiaozheng, the guests haven't arrived yet. If you are hungry, go to the living room and eat some cakes to fill your stomach. We can start eating when the guests arrive."

The eldest daughter, Xiaoqin, swallowed and asked, "Mom, how long will it take for the guests to arrive?"

Fang Yun said: "It should be here soon!"

The younger daughter Xiao Zheng said, "Then I'd better be patient. Cakes are not as delicious as the dishes my mother cooks!"

Fang Yun smiled.

Just then, the doorbell rang.