CHAPTER 414: CHAPTER 405: QI MANLIN’S DATE

Su Jinzhi isn’t as strong-willed as she appears on the surface. Because she understands Qi Shangjing’s difficulties, she takes on everything herself, handling both big and small matters!

As for this arranged marriage, Su Jinzhi does feel a bit guilty, but she has no choice. The Liu Family’s influence has already infiltrated the market in Wancheng, and her Celestial One Pavilion is in crisis, having failed several bids. It might soon be pushed out of the competition. There’s currently a great opportunity, so she has no choice but to proactively reach out to the Liu Family for cooperation. Su Jinzhi is the kind of woman who loves competition. For the sake of a word she once said, she would rather bow to the Liu Family and extend a friendly hand than bow to the Su Family for help!

Qi Shangjing understands this and knows his wife’s temperament very well, so he silently supports Su Jinzhi from behind. Precisely because he understands Su Jinzhi’s plight, Qi Shangjing hasn’t said much about this arranged marriage. Besides, Su Jinzhi’s determined nature isn’t something that can be changed with just a few words!

The eldest young master of the Liu Family, Liu Zhipeng, received an invitation call from Su Jinzhi early on and drove from Guangdong to Wancheng. Everyone knows Su Jinzhi is a great beauty, and it’s said that her daughter, Qi Manlin, surpasses her mother in looks. Eldest Young Master Liu wouldn’t want to miss such a great opportunity!

Liu Zhipeng is the only eldest young master of the Liu Family, the only male heir of the next generation, and has been spoiled by his family since childhood. They treated him like a treasure, as if he might break or melt. For over twenty years in this world, he’s lived an idle life, being waited on hand and foot. Occasionally, he goes out to bars and finds women or plays games in arcades. A typical playboy, Liu Zhipeng doesn’t take this arranged meeting seriously. It’s more like a game to him. After all, he’s only in his twenties! Life is still long, and he hasn’t played enough! Marriage? What is marriage? Accompanying a woman to play? With so many women around him, why stick to one? Isn’t that nonsense?

At this moment, Liu Zhipeng is sitting in the passenger seat, while driving is his driver and bodyguard, Newbie. This guy is just like Liu Zhipeng, also lecherous. It’s unclear whether the master corrupted the servant or vice versa, but either way, the two perverts ended up together!

"Newbie, when we get to Wancheng, find a bar to have fun. Don’t worry about my business!" Liu Zhipeng said, holding a cigarette in the passenger seat.

Liu Zhipeng, having been in the dating game for years, prides himself on his experience in picking up girls. He is confident he can seduce Qi Manlin by himself. In terms of this, Eldest Young Master Liu is quite capable!

"Master, the master and madam instructed me to accompany you on the meeting!" Newbie replied.

"Brother Newbie, the old man is ancient! It’s such a modern age now, and yet I need someone to tag along in a meeting. It makes people think I’m a child. Besides, if you act as the third wheel, it affects my performance. Don’t you think so?" Liu Zhipeng said.

Newbie thought about it. Since the young master wasn’t keen, it wasn’t good for a servant to insist. After all, it’s just a meeting, and there’s already someone sent by Su Jinzhi for protection. She wouldn’t dare play tricks. There were no safety concerns, so Newbie nodded and said, "Alright then, master, be careful. Call me if anything happens!"

"Got it, Brother Newbie. This time, I’ll definitely get Qi Manlin. Looking at the pictures, she’s quite a looker—who knows if she’s as good in bed as I imagine..." Liu Zhipeng said with a lewd smile.

Half an hour later, Newbie drove into Wancheng. In the city center, Newbie got out of the car to find a bar for some fun, while Liu Zhipeng drove alone towards the coffee shop for the meeting!

Meanwhile, in the Qi Family’s mansion in East District, Qi Manlin and her mother, Su Jinzhi, were having breakfast together.

"Manlin, let Leng Mei accompany you to the meeting," Su Jinzhi said elegantly after taking a sip of milk.

"Mom, I’m going on a date, not a fight. Isn’t it inappropriate to bring someone?" Qi Manlin pouted.

Su Jinzhi thought it over. Indeed, two people at a meeting have a romantic feel, but with a third person, conversation becomes awkward. But without Leng Mei, Su Jinzhi worried about her daughter’s safety. As an only child, Su Jinzhi understood her daughter might have tricks up her sleeve. She found it curious that Qi Manlin initially rejected but then easily agreed to this meeting.

To prevent Qi Manlin from ditching halfway, Su Jinzhi insisted on sending someone with her. "Alright then, let Leng Mei protect you in secret. She won’t get too close. Is that okay?" Su Jinzhi relented.

"Whatever, it’s getting late. I’m heading out!" Qi Manlin waved her hand, stood up, and left the house with her bag.

Following Lin Mu’s prior arrangements, Qi Manlin dressed seductively, with a V-neck, low-cut top revealing a deep cleavage. Her bust was an irresistible temptation for any man, let alone a lecher like Liu Zhipeng. Seeing Qi Manlin’s bust, Liu Zhipeng might just be drooling to the point of immobility.

Qi Manlin got into the car with Leng Mei, heading to the meeting spot at the coffee shop. On the way, Qi Manlin sent a text to Lin Mu, who replied that he was ready!

In just over ten minutes, Qi Manlin arrived at the coffee shop. Leng Mei stayed in the car, while Lin Mu had already arrived, blending in discreetly without acknowledging Qi Manlin.

Once inside the coffee shop, Lin Mu found a random place to sit. Qi Manlin stood at the entrance, looking around. Liu Zhipeng had seen her photo before. When he saw Qi Manlin standing at the entrance, his eyes lit up. Wow, she was indeed a beautiful girl!

Liu Zhipeng immediately stood up and approached, "Hello, you must be Miss Qi Manlin?"

Qi Manlin frowned slightly, glanced at Liu Zhipeng’s sleazy face, and said, "Yes, and you must be Mr. Liu Zhipeng?"

"Haha, that’s right, I’m Liu Zhipeng." Liu Zhipeng quickly nodded, his eyes wandering over Qi Manlin.

But Liu Zhipeng knew the saying: patience leads to good results. Slowly but surely, the beauty was right in front of him, and he couldn’t let her slip away. Otherwise, his reputation as Guangdong’s top playboy would be in vain!

"Haha, nice to meet you!" Qi Manlin cheerfully greeted.

"Hello, please, have a seat here." Liu Zhipeng pointed to an empty seat next to him with a wave.