Chapter 46: Cutting in Line for a Blind Date?

Blind date partner:...

Cutting in line?

How is he cutting in line?

Right under the stunned gazes of the two, Jiang Cheng had already sat down opposite Si Rong.

Admittedly, doing this was very impolite, but when one's heart is set on someone, there is no other way.

"My name is Jiang Cheng, I am thirty-eight years old this year, and I was your classmate back when you were studying at Gongnongbing University. I am currently single and have a daughter. Miss Si Rong, what do you think of me?"

Si Rong:...

Blind date partner:...

So it really was this kind of literal way of cutting in line.

I've seen people cut in line to buy things or see a doctor, but this is the first time I've seen someone cut in line for a blind date.

But seeing that the man beside him had an appearance and temperament that were not those of an ordinary person, and was also wearing a Navy Uniform, Wu Lei guessed in his heart that these two must have had some history.

Feeling a desire to retreat, he politely took his leave.

Although he felt quite favorably toward this friend's little sister, Si Rong, in all fairness, he had self-awareness; in terms of appearance alone, these two were a better match.

"Miss Si Rong, since you've encountered an old friend, I'll be going first."

Wu Lei stood up.

"This is my contact number," Jiang Cheng casually grabbed a napkin from the edge of the table, "Jiang Cheng of the Huaiyang Navy, let's be friends."

This favor, he owed him.

Wu Lei didn't stand on ceremony either; he took the napkin and really left.

Si Rong:...

In the corner seat, only the two of them were left.

For some reason, she had been able to respond candidly while sitting opposite Wu Lei for the blind date, but with Jiang Cheng, her whole person began to feel unnatural.

"Um, actually, I only came out on this blind date today to put my family at ease."

Si Rong thought about Jiang Cheng's question, but she had just ended a failed marriage and didn't really want to jump into another one immediately.

"I understand."

At this moment, the waiter came over to serve the meal.

A medium-rare steak.

"Actually, we both feel the same way," Jiang Cheng said, appearing troubled as he helped her cut the steak into small pieces before pushing it back, "My parents have always been worried about me being alone, which is why they've been urging me to find a companion."

Guard Xiao Zhang behind the pillar:...

He had always been by the Chief's side, but he had never known anyone who dared to urge the Chief to get married.

Jiang Cheng's words instantly resonated with Si Rong.

"Parents do it for our own good."

Her thoughts suddenly became active.

Where in this world is there such a thing as pure love?

Marriage is inherently a combination of interests; if she could find someone like-minded to maintain a decent marriage and put her parents and two older brothers at ease, that would be for the best.

After divorcing Shen Lan, Si Rong knew how many people were laughing at her behind her back.

Especially Shen Lan and Li Xuan.

If she could marry Jiang Cheng, it would undoubtedly count as marrying up.

Even though the Si Family was already extremely wealthy, in the face of absolute power, it was merely wealth.

This marriage into a higher status would surely slap the faces of everyone waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

"Yes, for our own good," Jiang Cheng said, glancing at her expression.

He admitted that he was a bit panicked.

Seeing Si Rong sitting in front of another man on a blind date, he worried that Si Rong would marry someone else, just like she did over a decade ago.

"I don't smoke, I don't drink, I have no bad habits, and my monthly salary is 1,500 yuan, which I can hand over entirely."

So, could you consider me first?

Si Rong hadn't expected that before she even asked, Jiang Cheng had already laid his cards on the table.

It seemed he was indeed being pressured to marry, but this matter could not be rushed.

"I currently run a dance studio," Si Rong pursed her lips, "My income isn't very stable."

"Today's events were a bit sudden, why don't we try seeing each other first?"

Si Rong asked tentatively.

She needed to go home and tell her parents and brothers about Jiang Cheng, this blind date partner who had cut in line halfway through.

"Okay!"

Realizing his answer was too eager, Jiang Cheng took a sip of tea.

But still feeling uneasy, he put down his teacup and followed up, "Does 'try seeing each other' mean that from now on, the two of us are officially dating?"

He didn't have much experience in dating.

Si Rong:...

Did he have to be so explicit?

Was the man who was the idol in the hearts of all the girls back in school really this dense?

It was a huge contrast to his extremely serious and ascetic outward appearance.

"I suppose, yes."

Si Rong felt her cheeks flushing; it must be because it was too hot in the restaurant.

"If we are a couple, you can't go on blind dates with other men anymore, right?"

Jiang Cheng felt a surge of excitement as he said this.

Everything that happened today was too dramatic; he couldn't believe that he and Si Rong were now in a relationship.

"Correct."

Si Rong answered again.

"Rest assured, I won't go on blind dates with other women either."

Jiang Cheng immediately promised.

Si Rong:...

She hadn't even asked.

After eating a steak in a leisurely manner, Jiang Cheng stood up with some reluctance to see Si Rong off.

Shen Lan, who was chatting happily with Liu Kun, saw the figures of Si Rong and Jiang Cheng leaving side by side through the window.

His brows furrowed tightly.

What was Jiang Cheng trying to do?

Could it be that he thought he had a chance just because Rongrong was temporarily divorced from him?

How laughable.

Eighteen years ago, Si Rong chose him, so eighteen years later, Si Rong would still only belong to him.

Shen Lan was not anxious; he had roughly guessed why these two were together.

Si Rong must have found out that he was here discussing business with President Liu today, which was why she deliberately found Jiang Cheng to try and anger him!

That had to be it!

He sat even more calmly; the more Si Rong acted like this, the more it showed that Si Rong wanted to win him back.

He had nothing to be anxious about.

As long as he remained more composed, perhaps Si Rong would obediently return home on her own without him needing to coax her.

Jiang Cheng drove the whole way to take Si Rong back to the Si Family.

Furthermore, he proposed to pay a visit.

Once he met the parents, his status as her partner would surely be more secure.

Si Rong didn't know where he had managed to get that trunk full of gifts on such short notice, but since he had already arrived at the door and asked to come in for a sit, she couldn't very well refuse.

Just like that, Jiang Cheng followed her back to the Si Family with his hands full of items.

Because today was the big day of the little sister's blind date, the Si Family members were all staying at home.

"Look, who is that person?"

Si Yan saw that the man bringing his little sister back was not his good friend Wu Lei, but another man.

Moreover, that person looked somewhat familiar.