Chapter 947: A Chance to Defy the Heavens and Change Fate!

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Tang Ye and Du Chengfeng agreed to exercise together.

Tang Ye deliberately slowed his pace, but Du Chengfeng still gradually failed to keep up with the rhythm; after only ten-odd minutes, he was already out of breath.

"I really admire Secretary Zhou. Working with him for a year, I've discovered that not only is his work efficiency high, but he also pays special attention to maintaining his health; his physique has always been kept in great shape." Du Chengfeng held his waist and stated the reason for his planned morning exercise.

Tang Ye nodded in agreement and smiled, comforting him: "Dad, exercising is indeed necessary, but you still have to act according to your ability. I heard that Secretary Zhou was a sports star when he was in school and was once a key player on the school basketball team."

Du Chengfeng smiled and said: "I wasn't bad at sports in the past either; it's just that I've completely let it go these past few years. But where there's a will, there's a way. In another period of time, you will definitely look at me with new eyes."

Tang Ye suggested: "Actually, you could try playing table tennis or badminton. Research shows that racket sports have the best effect on physical exercise."

Du Chengfeng nodded slightly: "Fine, I accept this suggestion."

When the two returned to the villa.

A familiar BMW was parked at the entrance.

Tang Ye saw the license plate number and realized that Chen Lan had arrived.

Walking into the house, he saw Chen Lan sitting on the sofa.

She looked to be in high spirits, wearing a neat professional suit with a silver badge pinned to it, looking very clean and sharp.

Sitting opposite her was a man in his thirties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looking refined and scholarly.

Tang Ye knew clearly in his heart that this was the blind date candidate that his mother-in-law, Xiao Qin, had introduced to Chen Lan.

The man was named Gao Junliang, currently the Deputy Director of the Research Office of the Municipal Party Committee.

His wife passed away in a car accident the year before last, and he had been single ever since, with an eight-year-old son by his side.

According to Chen Lan's conditions, there were actually not as many suitors as one might imagine—after all, she was not young, and she had been married once before.

Chen Lan did not want to step into marriage again so quickly.

It was just that Xiao Qin kept urging her, and Chen Lan did not want to let down her aunt's good intentions, so she had reluctantly come to the appointment.

After Tang Ye entered the house, he first shook hands with Gao Junliang, then went straight upstairs.

Gao Junliang was no stranger to Tang Ye.

Tang Ye was Du Chengfeng's son-in-law, currently on an exchange program in Dayu County.

People outside all said that Tang Ye had chased after Du Chengfeng's daughter and successfully defied the heavens to change his fate.

Otherwise, Tang Ye would likely still be an obscure grassroots civil servant.

Gao Junliang cherished this blind date exceptionally.

Because this was his opportunity to defy the heavens and change his fate!

He understood in his heart that the matchmaker was the spouse of the Minister of the Municipal Organization Department, and the blind date candidate was the niece of the Minister's spouse; as long as he could grasp this opportunity, it would be equivalent to obtaining a key to open the door of destiny.

Moreover.

After seeing Chen Lan in person, Gao Junliang was quite amazed by her appearance.

It was much better than he had imagined.

—Although Chen Lan was already over thirty, from her appearance, she looked like she was just in her early twenties; she had a tall figure with well-defined curves, and what was most rare was her refined temperament.

This made Gao Junliang develop the thought of being determined to win her over.

"I find it very easy to talk to you, and I feel we have many common topics. Could you give me your contact information?" Gao Junliang took the initiative to speak.

"Sure!" Chen Lan took a business card from her bag and handed it to Gao Junliang.

Gao Junliang took it cautiously and struck while the iron was hot: "Could you do me the honor of having lunch with me today?"

Chen Lan politely refused: "I'm afraid today won't work. How about another day?"

Gao Junliang's topics were always revolving around his work.

After chatting aimlessly for a few more sentences.

Chen Lan felt a bit bored.

Xiao Qin saw Chen Lan frequently signaling her with her eyes and immediately knew what she meant.

"Xiao Gao, why don't you stay for lunch at home!"

Gao Junliang had decent emotional intelligence and immediately realized that Xiao Qin intended to see him off. He glanced at his watch and smiled, "Oh, no need. It's getting late. I must take my leave. Let's meet again next time."

"I'll see you out!"

Chen Lan got up to see Gao Junliang out of the courtyard.

Just as she returned, Xiao Qin came up to meet her, took her hand, and asked softly: "How was it? Are you satisfied?"

Chen Lan shook her head: "Let's just forget it; I don't really like long-distance relationships."

Xiao Qin was stunned for a moment, then said: "Actually, Qiongjin isn't that far from Hanzhou. If you two get along well, we can find a way to adjust your work locations later."

Chen Lan smiled: "Besides, he has a child, and I really haven't prepared myself mentally to be a stepmother."

Xiao Qin pondered and nodded: "That is indeed a problem. Alright then, I'll explain it clearly to the other party later, and we'll look again slowly."

Chen Lan tugged at Xiao Qin's arm: "Aunt, please don't worry about me anymore; I'm doing quite well on my own."

Xiao Qin sighed: "You, you must not be stubborn. You are still young; although you have been married once, you have no children, so there is still a lot of room for choice. If you delay for a few more years, it will be even harder. If your mother were still well, I wouldn't have to be so anxious for you."

Although Chen Lan was resistant to blind dates in her heart, she could feel Xiao Qin's sincere concern, so she had to say: "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. If I meet someone suitable in the future, I definitely won't miss it."

A smile immediately appeared on Xiao Qin's face: "That's more like it!"

Chen Lan herself couldn't explain why she would listen to Xiao Qin; perhaps it was because she secretly hoped that Xiao Qin would use Tang Ye—her own son-in-law—as a reference to help her introduce someone similar!

Actually, Chen Lan also knew that this was ultimately just a luxury wish.

A man like Tang Ye was something one could only hope for but not seek.

The changes in Tang Ye within Chen Lan's heart had gone through twists and turns.

At first, disdain,

Then, it turned into trust,

And now, it has evolved into admiration and longing!

At this moment, Tang Ye came down from upstairs and chatted with Chen Lan about Xiao Fang's condition.

Xiao Fang had already returned home from the sanatorium, but her mental state was currently fluctuating, sometimes clear and sometimes muddled.

"When I have time, Du Xi and I will go visit Aunt," Tang Ye said.

"It's better if you don't," Chen Lan shook her head, "My mother's memory is still stuck in the past; sometimes she even asks why Shen Mingcheng hasn't come, completely unaware that I have already divorced him."

Tang Ye knew that Xiao Fang had a very poor impression of Du Xi and himself, so he sighed and said, "I hope Aunt can recover soon."

Chen Lan smiled and said, "I heard you are doing quite well in Dayu County, and the poverty alleviation work is being carried out with great success."

Has Chen Lan been silently watching him all this time?

Tang Ye responded modestly, "Actually, I haven't done much; I've just done what was within my duty."

Chen Lan sighed, "If Shen Mingcheng could have half of your steadiness, he wouldn't have gone down the wrong path."

Tang Ye knew that Chen Lan had not yet completely moved on from her previous relationship, so he comforted her, "Let the past be the past; you still have to walk your own path and not dwell on the past anymore."

A look of relief appeared on Chen Lan's face, "You're right, I must live well and face the future positively."