In the evening, in the spacious and bright restaurant of the luxurious villa.
The nanny served the meal to the four people and then quietly left.
Bai Juya picked up the bowl and started eating, completely ignoring the reactions of the other three people present.
At the head of the table, a middle-aged man's face showed signs of aging, he had gained some weight, and his hairline had moved back a bit.
On his right sat a charming woman. She was well-maintained, with a rosy complexion and a slim figure. No one could tell that she was the mother of a man in his twenties.
Next to the woman sat a young woman who was eating quietly. She looked a bit like her mother and gave people a quiet and elegant feeling.
"Xiaoya, Dad and your stepmother will never harm you. We really know that man very well. He is young, successful in his career, handsome, and graduated from a prestigious university. Although he is 35 years old, you are not young anymore."
The man seemed to be patiently advising her with kind words.
"Xiaoya, don't blame your stepmother for being nosy. Men like this are really rare. There are indeed many rich people in our circle, but there are few good men. Whether it's career, character, or appearance, they are all rare. I won't harm you, and your father won't either."
Bai Juya didn't say a word.
The man and the woman looked at each other and saw impatience in each other's eyes.
"Xiaoya, let me be frank with you. The reason we're asking you to go on a blind date is because you can help me. We need more connections for our company's further development. We want you to live a better life, too. But I won't do anything rash. We've carefully selected the right people. How could I send someone who wasn't good enough to you? Besides, we're just asking you to go on a blind date. It's not certain whether it will work out. If the man's conditions are too good, he might not be interested in you."
"Don't say that. Xiaoya is so outstanding. She's the only one who looks down on others. That man, although divorced and with a child, the reason for the divorce was incompatibility. He was not at fault in the marriage and has excellent character. We've met him twice, and from his words and actions, he seems to be a very good person. Just like your father said, get to know him. We won't force you to marry. This is really a great opportunity, and we're sincerely doing this for your own good."
Bai Juya felt a lump in his throat and took a deep breath.
This is what a child without a mother is like. Even his father doesn’t love him anymore.
In the end, it's all for her, but it's actually for themselves. How selfish.
She buried her head in her food and only said softly, "Such a good person, why not give it to your sister?"
As soon as these words came out, the three people present were silent for a moment.
The sister who was suddenly mentioned just looked at Bai Juya expressionlessly. No one noticed the ripples in her eyes. Then she ate her meal as if nothing had happened.
Bai Juya's father, on the other hand, looked a little embarrassed, then turned angry. "What are you talking about? Your sister is still young. She's only 22 this year and still studying. We're worried about you because you're already 26. We care about you, why are you bringing her up? When she reaches your age, we'll worry about her just as much."
The woman's expression wasn't looking good either, but her voice was still as gentle as ever. "Xiaoya, do you think we're being partial? But ever since I married into your family, I really feel like I've done a good job. You sisters all have the same food, clothing, and daily expenses. I treat you the same way I treat Xiaoxian."
Bai Juya almost vomited after hearing this. At this moment, the only thing in his mind was the buzzing sound of the mosquito.
The noise made her feel annoyed, and she felt so angry that she didn't know how to vent.
Bai Juya slammed his chopsticks on the table and stood up to leave. "I'm full."
"Bai Juya! Is this how you treat your elders?"
Bai Juya ignored his angry father behind him and went upstairs in his slippers.
I went back to the room, collapsed on the bed and started sending WeChat messages.
Xiao Juju: I will go crazy sooner or later. I am really afraid that one day I will lose my temper and chop them to pieces.
Manman: What happened today?
Manman: Forcing you to go on a blind date again?
Xiaojuju: I finally understand why so many people online commit suicide because they are forced into marriage. Only the people involved can truly understand this feeling.
Manman: I really don’t understand. Your family is so rich, why do you have to keep forcing you to go on blind dates?
Manman: If you really can’t stand it, I agree with what you said last time about moving out. I can’t force you to go on a blind date, right?
Xiaojuju: I will move after the Chinese New Year. It is hard to find a house during the Chinese New Year.
Xiao Juju: You don’t know, they always say that they treat me and Bai Juxian the same, materially speaking, but can they be the same emotionally?
Xiao Ju Ju: It’s really annoying that he clearly doesn’t love me but has to perfunctorily care about me. Now he doesn’t even pretend anymore. He uses the name of loving me to use me and kick me out of this family.
Manman: Although I can't truly empathize with you, I think you're definitely very sad. You rarely tell me about your unhappiness, preferring to keep it to yourself. But over the past few months, you've mentioned it many times. So I support your decision.
Xiao Ju Ju: Yeah.
Xiao Ju Ju: I have quit my job.
Manman: You quit? So quickly. What are you doing now?
Xiao Juju: Now my main job is to develop my side business into my main business. As long as I work hard and spend more time on it, it will be no worse than my previous job.
Manman: Since you’ve quit your job, you can do your side job anywhere. Why not come to my place and keep me company?
Xiao Ju Ju: Really?
Manman: Of course it’s true. I sincerely invite you.
Xiao Ju Ju: I’m afraid I won’t be used to it. I’m not like you who knows a little bit of everything. I have never done anything since I was a child.
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