Chapter 100 Chapter 100 Xu Zhining looked surprised and saw...
Xu Zhining's expression dawned on him. Seeing Xia Li's final burst of laughter, he realized she was joking. He looked at her beaming face and finally laughed out loud too. "It's okay. Even if you don't help, I'd still be honored to treat Miss Xia to cake."
Charlie was very happy to be complimented by such a high-quality man. After all, she was a little vain.
"Okay, enough joking around. What do you want me to do for you? But first, I won't do anything. You have to let me think about it."
Xu Zhining pondered for a moment, then said to Xia Li, "This is a little embarrassing, but I'd like to ask you to help me deal with someone my relative introduced me to."
Charlie was immediately puzzled. What did that mean? How should I deal with it?
Also, the two of them had only met twice and weren't familiar enough to help him do something like this.
"Are you here for a blind date?"
"Yes, a relative introduced me. I couldn't refuse. Luckily, I met you, Miss Xia, today."
Charlie thought she was right.
But he didn't look young anymore, so a blind date wouldn't really matter. "That's not good, isn't it? If I'm not mistaken, that's what you mean?" Charlie asked uncertainly.
"Yeah. I'm in a critical period at work right now, and this kind of thing could easily affect my work, so it's better not to consider it for now."
Wow! Another workaholic! Xia Li honestly feels like it's not that she's not working hard, but that others are working too hard. Before, there was Wen Ying, and now there's another one.
"It's actually not that bad. It won't affect anything. Why don't you give it a try? Maybe it won't affect anything. It may even make you more motivated and passionate about your work." Besides, at work, don't most men want to settle down early? That way, it will be easier for their leaders to promote them.
Xu Zhining smiled helplessly. "It's nothing wrong with me. It's just that when I'm busy with work, I inevitably neglect others. I'd better not cause trouble to them."
Charlie was silent. She could only nod because she felt she had nothing more to say.
Xu Zhining sat across from her and saw Xia Li's helpless expression. He chuckled, "So, Miss Xia, you agree?"
Charlie nodded. Since she had nothing to do, she decided to have some fun.
"Okay, but don't call me Miss Xia anymore. Just call me Xia Li."
Xu Zhining also said, "Okay, then don't call me Officer Xu anymore. It sounds weird to me too."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
"Where did you agree to meet?" Charlie looked at the man across from her, then at the coffee shop, and suddenly asked, "Isn't it here?"
The person opposite took a sip of coffee, nodded, then looked at the time on his wrist and said, "I guess he'll be here soon."
Brother, you are such a talent!
"If you don't want to, why did you come so early? Are you saying one thing and thinking another?" How could that be? He came so early and was willing to spend his time, but he wasn't willing to do it. Could he be lying to her?
Or, "Is this your professional habit?" she asked.
Xu Zhining laughed, shook his head, and said, "It's not a professional habit, but it is indeed my personal habit. Normally, if time permits, I will arrive early wherever I go. Today is my turn to rest, so I wanted to come here early for a cup of coffee."
It seems that this store is really famous and is definitely the first choice for a date!
Xu Zhining saw Xia Li open her bag, pick up some cosmetics from inside, and then open it. She seemed to be applying powder to her face in front of the small mirror inside. Suddenly, he felt that he had gone too far. "There's no need to take it too seriously. You're fine like this!"
You are already very beautiful, so there is no need to put on makeup. Xu Zhining said this in his heart.
After Charlie finished using the powder puff, she took out a lipstick and applied it on her lips in front of a small mirror.
Xu Zhining's working environment is special. Basically, all the people working there are men. He has never seen anyone who can put on makeup and lipstick so calmly in public. It's really a world of its own.
If it were their colleagues, they would probably find this person troublesome. But perhaps because the occasion was right, he didn't feel disgusted at all.
Xia Li felt that since she had decided to help someone, she must not lose face! However, he was also quite confident. Although Officer Xu had good conditions, how could he judge that the girl would definitely like him and let her accompany him to act?
She wondered if arrogance was a common problem among men, but she held it back and didn't say anything.
Xu Zhining certainly had good qualities, with a stable job, a bright future, and a handsome appearance. Since he started working, he'd been getting quite a few introductions. He'd never been in the mood to do that. He'd just turned down any offers he could, and for those he couldn't, he'd just meet and talk it over. He'd been planning to follow his previous method this time, but he probably wanted to find something to do today.
Xu Zhining's blind date was good. Xia Li found a secluded corner to watch her. She was a very gentle and pretty girl. It seemed that this relative really wanted to introduce her to him.
She wasn't attracted by such a good blind date candidate. Xia Li took a look at him and thought that there might be something wrong with him.
The two of them met successfully, and they looked quite a good match. She felt a little sorry, wondering if Xu Zhining would change his mind. No one would be unmoved by such a good girl.
Xia Li was still hesitating when she saw Xu Zhining glance in her direction and then look away.
Well, she did owe someone something, so she decided to be the bad guy this time.
Huang Mengru, a junior high school teacher in Guangcheng, had come here today for a blind date arranged by her family. She'd dated several men before, but some had unstable jobs, unsatisfactory looks, or simply weren't attractive. She'd heard her date was a police officer at the Municipal Public Security Bureau, a profession she'd already been drawn to, so she dressed up and wondered what kind of person he was.
She arrived at the coffee shop the introducer had mentioned, ahead of schedule. It was stylish and she loved it. She figured she'd arrived early, and since it was still early, the other person must not have arrived yet. So, upon entering, she initially planned to find a seat.
Who would have thought that when she was looking for a seat, she suddenly saw a man with an upright figure, sitting alone. The moment their eyes met, she had a vague feeling in her heart that this might be the man with such a unique temperament.
A secret joy unconsciously arose in her heart, and Huang Mengru slowly walked towards the person.
The other party watched her walk towards him step by step, and then actually stood up to greet her.
Huang Mengru was flattered, her heart pounding. She didn't dare to look him in the eye, too shy to even say anything, and just sat down. But when she sat down, she realized that she might be a little rude, and she didn't seem to be sure if the other person was the one she was going on a blind date with. If she recognized the wrong person, it would be extremely embarrassing.
But would it be strange to ask her now? She was not a particularly outgoing person and was feeling very conflicted at the moment.
But before she could hesitate for long, the other party introduced himself. When she heard the name, she breathed a sigh of relief. Taking a closer look at the other person's appearance, she felt even happier, but at the same time, a sense of worry came over her.
She had never felt this way during her blind dates before. After all, she was usually the one who rejected the man and didn't care at all whether he liked her or not. But now, she was so insecure about herself that she was afraid that he wouldn't like her.
However, after the two of them had been introduced to each other and briefly chatted about other things, Huang Mengru had already come to an understanding. The other person was indeed very good, but he also seemed to have little interest in her. She was a very sensitive person and knew that this sixth sense was not wrong.
Now, she couldn't even drink the coffee the other party ordered for her, as her mouth was full of bitterness.
When Xu Zhining saw the look in the other person's eyes, he knew he was going to be rude again today. His words were very obscure, but his attitude was very clear, and the other person should have seen it clearly.
As for asking Charlie for help, it was just a whim. He was an adult, and even if it was something he didn't like, he wouldn't really push it onto others. He would do what he had to say and do.
Seeing the other party's subsequent reaction, he knew that the other party had understood what he meant.
As for Charlie, who was watching the fun with a curious look on her face, he looked over there.
Huang Mengru knew the blind date hadn't been successful; the other person had hinted at it, and she understood it. Although he hadn't said anything unkind, and even blamed her for the failure, she knew it was simply because he wasn't interested in her. She was just an ordinary girl, not someone with such a broad mind. She felt quite embarrassed and was ready to say goodbye and leave immediately.
At this moment, a woman came over and sat down next to her without any courtesy. Huang Mengru was startled and subconsciously stepped aside, at a loss as to what to do. It was not until she saw clearly that it was a woman and there was no malice on her face that she felt relieved.
Huang Mengru was still on guard because she didn't know who this woman was and why she was sitting next to her for no reason.
When Xia Li came over again, she looked at the woman's physical expression from behind, and combined with what she heard, she knew that Xu Zhining had already made it clear to the other person.
This guy doesn't play by the rules. What did he ask her to do before? Wasn't it to pretend to be his partner and make him give up? Hmm, is she understanding it wrong?
There was no other way. She came over and sat directly next to the girl. She couldn't sit next to Xu Zhining. Then, she greeted Xu Zhining very familiarly, "What a coincidence! I came here for coffee today and happened to see you here!"
After saying this, Xia Li felt a little strange, as if the words sounded familiar.
Xu Zhining couldn't help laughing on the opposite side.
Charlie remembered something and twitched the corner of her mouth awkwardly.
"What a coincidence!" said Xu Zhining.
Huang Mengru, who was standing next to them, looked around at the two of them, then asked hesitantly, "Do you two know each other?"
Charlie nodded. "Yes, we are friends. Are you two on a date?"
She said the last sentence with an uncertain tone, and then looked at Huang Mengru with a very regretful expression. "Miss, why are you dating him? He's so annoying, he's completely unyielding. I've never seen him date a woman before. He doesn't give anyone face. It's really rare for you to be sitting here today."
Afterwards, she leaned sideways with a mysterious look on her face and whispered a few words to Huang Mengru. Huang Mengru looked at Xia Li in confusion, and then looked at Xu Zhining who was sitting opposite her.
Charlie nodded affirmatively, then shrugged and spread her hands, looking helpless.
Xia Li's words made Huang Mengru feel much better. After all, this person was just like that by nature, and he wasn't just like that to her, so there was no need for her to be so sad.
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