Chapter 31. Materialization
If you go to Hermès and see a bag you like, do you have to develop a relationship with the bag before taking it home?
Ruan Tang quickly got in touch with the Central elite. She briefly explained that she was helping her good sister find a blind date, and then casually packaged Xu Wei. Unexpectedly, the other party only replied with an OK emoji and said: I'm free this weekend, you pick a place.
In the past, when encountering such a situation, Ruan Tang would always give the initiative back to the other party. The price range of the restaurant a man chooses when meeting for the first time directly reflects how much he values the person he is meeting and his spending power.
But today her role was different after all. She forwarded a link to a Western restaurant in Guomao and asked: Is this restaurant ok?
The other party was typing for a while and said: I just checked my schedule, I can only have coffee with you at 3:30 pm, and I have a meeting in 50 minutes.
Ruan Tang suppressed her anger and comforted herself: Maybe people working in finance who deal with numbers are more sensitive to time. What if Xu Wei can get along with him?
At two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Ruan Tang waited at the entrance of the China World Mall for about half an hour before she saw Xu Wei get off the special car holding a large box.
Xu Wei was wearing only a macaron-purple knit dress, and her bag was also a niche designer. Ruan Tang took the box with some dissatisfaction, saying, "Why did you bring it at this hour? It would be embarrassing for us to have afternoon tea with a massager."
"My matchmaker has given the order, so shouldn't I do it immediately? Besides, the promotional pictures sent to me by the brand PR have been sitting in the storage room gathering dust after I took them. I might as well put them to good use sooner rather than later. By the way, why are you suddenly taking care of your health?" Xu Wei walked in, holding Ruan Tang's arm.
"For Feng Xue." Ruan Tang lowered her head and looked at the massager's packaging box.
Xu Wei deliberately made a fuss and said, "Borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha? I never thought that one day a man would get material benefits from you. What kind of love potion did he give you?!"
"It's just a massager," Ruan Tang scolded, then turned and said with a smile: "Isn't it that I want to help you declutter? He delivers goods during the day and cooks at night, which can easily cause lumbar muscle strain. I also have to consider my future."
Xu Wei looked gossipy: Oh my, the speed at which your plot is developing must be as fast as the high-speed train.
"What's the big deal? I used to..."
"Who wants to hear that?" Xu Wei waved her hand to stop her from reminiscing about the past and said: Have you two reached that stage?
Ruan Tang disagreed: That’s nothing, it would only take a few minutes to deal with him.
Xu Wei suddenly realized: Oh, I remember now. So this is what Zhang Haoyu meant that day. How did he know?
Ruan Tang pinched her waist with a frown on her face and said: I just said it casually to fool him and you believed it.
It was not yet three o'clock when they went upstairs. Xu Wei flipped through the menu and asked the waiter for a cup of black coffee, but was stopped by Ruan Tang. She pointed to the luxurious afternoon tea set on the menu and said: I want this.
After the waiter took away the menu, Ruan Tang winked at her and said: Since you are here, take more photos. It doesn't cost us anyway.
The waiter brought over the exquisite dessert stand. Ruan Tang handed the phone to Xu Wei and began to pose while giving instructions: When framing, remember to take a full shot of the CCTV building behind.
The Central Elite showed up on time. He was dressed in a formal suit but didn't look like an insurance agent. His fluffy hair vaguely revealed his receding hairline, and he had a fair complexion.
He sat down across from them, smiled, and introduced himself: "Good afternoon, my name is Qin Jie." He then looked at Xu Wei and asked: "Is this Miss Xu?" I did some quick research online before coming here, and it's quite impressive.
Qin Jie took the initiative to invite her to shake hands. As Xu Wei just stretched out her hand, he took a step forward, shook Xu Wei's hand and squeezed it. Xu Wei frowned, pretending not to hear his compliment with ulterior motives. She pulled back her hand with a little force, nodded and said: Mr. Qin, it's the same for you.
His eyes fell on Xu Wei's wrist and he said: This Glashütte watch suits Miss Xu very well.
Xu Wei smiled faintly: Mr. Qin also understands watches?
Qin Jie raised his chin and said: Miss Xu's hands are white, tender and slender, and this watch is really pleasing to the eye. It is a good use of these hands. In comparison, it is a bit of a waste to write those toxic chicken soups on the Internet.
Ruan Tang didn't expect that this person's words in real life were even more rude than those online. Seeing that Xu Wei had been polite all the time, she couldn't restrain her offensive power for a moment: Mr. Qin is really direct, but people are not plastic models in the display cabinet, and everyone likes to read what Xu Wei writes, so does that make it poisonous chicken soup?
Qin Jie shrugged. "We've already gotten to know each other in detail through the questionnaire. Wouldn't it be more efficient to be direct? If you see a bag you like at Hermès, do you have to cultivate a connection with it before you can take it home? Sorry, I don't have the time."
As he spoke, he slightly opened his sleeves to check the time, intentionally or unintentionally revealing his Rolex Gypsophila.
Xu Wei held Ruan Tang's hand under the table and said sarcastically: Then I have to thank Mr. Qin. In your cognition, you can objectify me into Hermes, which proves that my value is still relatively high.
Qin Jie spread his hands. "Of course, internet celebrities who reach the top have a certain commercial value. I've never denied that. I've seen online that you're a relationship influencer, Miss Xu. So you should know something about my type of man. So, let me be frank. I hope that after we get married, you'll quit the internet, focus on your family, and start a business with me."
After he finished speaking, Xu Wei sighed.
"What's wrong? If you don't want to be a full-time housewife, we can argue. I can support you in starting a physical business without affecting the family. You know, your profession is quite controversial. If we get married, it may have a negative impact on my career." Qin Jie acted like the client, as if he was discussing business.
Xu Wei shook her head and said: I just think it's a pity that the education in Ivy League institutions doesn't seem to have taught you to respect women. Mr. Qin, in fact, I think that bag is better even if it is covered in dust in the window than being liked by you.
"OK," Qin Jie drank the sparkling water in the cup and said: It seems that there is no need for us to continue chatting. So, should we split the bill or do it my treat today?
Ruan Tang: ...
Xu Wei still maintained her basic composure and smiled: Let’s split it.
Qin Jie waved his hand and said: Waiter, please help me with this glass of sparkling water to settle the bill, thank you.
"Isn't it AA?" Ruan Tang blurted out subconsciously.
"Yes, I'll pay for my share. Is that okay? Oh, by the way. I drove here today, so I paid for the gas myself. Although we didn't reach an agreement, I was still quite happy to sit with two beautiful ladies." Qin Jie took the bill handed over by the waiter and said while paying.
Ruan Tang was so angry that she almost fainted. She noticed that when he said this, his eyes moved over her and Xu Wei one by one. She felt nauseous as if she was licked by a wet tongue.
Xu Wei also scanned the code and paid. She stood up before Qin Jie and said: Goodbye first.
When Ruan Tang stood up, she couldn't help but pick up the teacup in front of her. Qin Jie subconsciously dodged back. She hesitated for a moment, raised her head and drank the tea in the cup, and said: This tea is quite expensive, it would be a waste to spill it on you.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Next time I will do my homework and understand it thoroughly before making an appointment for you." Ruan Tang caught up with Xu Wei with some difficulty, holding the massager box and holding her.
Seeing Xu Wei's gloomy face, she cursed, "This is such a rubbish website! I've spent so much money, but I still can't filter out these scumbags." But trust me, this little setback is nothing. I've met far more eccentric men on blind dates. Don't be angry." As she spoke, Ruan Tang tugged at her arm again, acting coquettishly.
Xu Wei sighed and said, "I'm not angry. I know you're thinking about me, but let's just forget about it later. Take Qin Jie for example. Would you say he's a scumbag? But he can rationalize his motives and demands. Putting them on the table, at most he's uncultured. I'm really tired right now. I get annoyed by the sight of men. Can you please let me calm down?"
As she spoke, she waved to the special car that was coming, stuffed Ruan Tang into the car, and said: Just focus on dealing with Feng Xue, I'll wait for news of your victory.
Before Ruan Tang could say anything, the driver drove away and apologized: Sorry, ma'am, this is the bus lane and you can't park here.
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