Global Film Emperor

Chapter 329 Set a Date
The teacup in his hand trembled slightly, and the scalding hot water made Lu Ze shiver. He quickly put down the teacup, wiped his hands with a cloth, and looked at the Second Master with a look of astonishment. He really did not expect that the Second Master had come to his house in such high spirits today because of this matter. This was the first time Lu Ze had ever experienced matchmaking.

When Lu Ze was an actor, his family knew the nature of his work, so even though they were extremely anxious, they never pressured him. However, there was a custom in Lu Hua's hometown that unless the eldest son had some problems and couldn't find a partner, the second son could only wait if the eldest son wasn't married.

Another reason the elderly couple hadn't pressured Lu Ze before was because Lu Nan was in university and there was still time. But now Lu Nan is almost graduating with her master's degree. At the age of 26, she can get married when she's 28 or 29 after graduating and working for two years. But there's still no news about Lu Ze. Not only is there no word on the wedding date, but the couple hasn't even heard that Lu Ze has looked for a girlfriend.

The elderly couple dared not urge Lu Ze, and could only sulk in silence. The Lu family was doing well now, and had nothing to worry about. The reason for their gray hair was because of Lu Ze's marriage. They could only comfort themselves by imagining how beautiful and intelligent Lu Ze and Lu Nan's future children would be.

Hearing Second Master's words, Li Yumei perked up. She put down her work, quietly walked from the kitchen to the door, and leaned against the door frame without entering the house, listening intently while wringing the rag in her hand again and again.

She supports blind dates as a way to meet and get to know each other, since blind dates are the most reliable way to find love. They usually result in couples from similar backgrounds, and it's rare for the man and woman's families to have such a large gap in economic conditions. Marriages between couples from similar backgrounds are usually much more harmonious than those between couples with a large economic gap.

Li Yumei was relieved that the matchmaker was Second Master. The conditions would definitely not be too bad, otherwise Second Master would not have made the offer. Even if the conditions were too good, they might not be interested in Lu Ze. The most likely match would be a family similar to the Lu family. In Li Yumei's eyes, such a family was the most suitable for Lu Ze, which is why she was so interested.

"Second Master, what you said was too sudden, it startled me. Don't rush, have a smoke, let's talk slowly. I still feel it's a bit inappropriate. After all, it should be the man who asks for the introduction. It's too impolite of us to do this. Besides, I don't know the girl well. Don't worry about this, give me some time to get to know her."

Despite being startled, Lu Ze wasn't too nervous or uneasy. After all, he was already in his thirties and had successfully gone on many blind dates in the system space. He wasn't flustered by this situation and spoke very logically. Second Master nodded in agreement.

Lu Ze's calm demeanor might be hard for some people who have never been on a blind date to accept, as if he were conducting a business transaction with a serious attitude.

Actually, that's not the case. It's just that most single people of this age don't pursue free love as much as they did when they were younger, and they're not as resistant to blind dates anymore. After all, if they can't find a suitable person on their own, it's better to have someone introduce them to someone suitable. Blind dates might just lead to meeting someone they like.

Moreover, at this age, with the financial means to get married, who wouldn't want a family?

However, Lu Ze was still making excuses. After all, he had just entered a career slump and was planning to start his own business first. He didn't even have an income yet, and the little over one million yuan in his pocket was hardly enough for him to live on for the rest of his life. Finding a girlfriend was not in his plans at the moment. He would probably consider settling down after some time when his life stabilized again.

Second Master understood the implication in Lu Ze's words. He had only nodded in agreement with Lu Ze's reasonable words, but he was actually anxious. After all, he had been entrusted with a request from a wealthy family who had come to him for help. It was really unreasonable for Lu Ze not to even meet with him.

“Daze, what you said makes sense, but the fact that the woman is asking for a match doesn’t mean they’re in a hurry to marry off their daughter. The fact that they approached us first shows that they value the Lu family and your character. Besides, if this really works out, it’s a joyous occasion. Why worry about formalities? Getting along well is more important than anything else, don’t you think?”

Since his grandfather had already gone this far, Lu Ze could only sip his water and agree. He was quite helpless with his grandfather's enthusiasm for matchmaking.

"Besides, her family is very well-off. Weiguo, whose daughter is she? Can you guess?"

Lu Weiguo hadn't expected the topic to steer towards him. He hadn't thought about helping Lu Ze since the two seemed to be getting along well and there hadn't been any awkwardness. He left it entirely to Lu Ze's own discretion, since Lu Ze had been quite successful in the business world and had a much broader perspective than his father. He trusted Lu Ze to handle everything. However, now that the question had been directed at him, he couldn't pretend to be mute any longer.

"Whose family is it?"

"You must know Gao Jiyong's daughter from Nanliangou, right? That girl is twenty-eight years old this year. She just returned from studying abroad. I've seen her photos. She's tall, beautiful, and has a particularly good temperament."

Speaking of Gao Jiyong, not to mention Lu Weiguo, even Lu Ze had heard of his name. However, in Lu Ze's memory, Gao Jiyong seemed to be nothing more than rich. After all, he was the richest man in Nanliangou County and ranked among the top in the entire Lühua area. He started his business by running a furniture factory. When Lu Weiguo was young, he carried trees on the mountain to supply logs to Gao Jiyong's furniture factory.

Later, due to the country's emphasis on environmental protection, the furniture factory's profits were significantly affected. Gao Jiyong knew that if he continued to stick with the furniture factory, his good days would be over. So he did not hesitate to start investing in chain supermarkets, car washes, buffets, and budget hotels. He can be considered a successful entrepreneur in a small city with a long-term vision.

Lu Ze didn't know exactly how much money Gao Jiyong had, only that he bought the first Rolls-Royce in all of Lühua in the early 2000s, and with the license plate numbered with five eights, everyone in Lühua knew him.

He was the kind of person who wouldn't have been considered a gangster even in times of poor public security, but in today's society, he's someone who gets along well with Lü Hua. Lu Ze himself didn't have any particular feelings towards him, since they had never met before.

Lu Ze neither felt honored nor looked down on his family for acting as matchmakers. After all, Lu Ze was a well-known figure in the country, with a reputation far greater than that of a small business owner like himself. Even though he was down on his luck now, he was not someone anyone could easily underestimate.

On the contrary, Li Yumei and Lu Weiguo were quite surprised and felt very unexpected. After all, the two of them still lived in the rural area of ​​Lühua and their horizons were not yet broadened. In addition, they often heard other villagers talk about how amazing Gao Jiyong was, so they inevitably put a higher image of him in their minds.

If Lu Ze were still an actor, the elderly couple would understand that their son was more capable than Gao Jiyong, but now it's only natural that they feel their son has climbed a little too high.

The Second Master was surprised to see Lu Weiguo and his wife. He was finally satisfied. He was just an old man from the countryside. Even though his youngest daughter was very capable, he had never left the mountains. In the end, he was the same kind of person as Lu Weiguo and his wife. He also thought that Gao Jiyong's family was quite good.

"Well? Weiguo, you are a father after all, and this matter is no small thing for Daze. Why don't you say a few words first?"

Knowing that Lu Ze was somewhat reluctant, the Second Master could only let Lu Weiguo speak first to shut Lu Ze up. Lu Ze had no choice but to swallow his words, pick up the teapot and pour tea for the two elders. In the end, Lu Ze was not against blind dates, but he felt that the timing was a bit inappropriate.

"Go to Osawa if you're willing to go."

"Second Uncle, I think Daze should get to know the Gao family girl. After all, she found our Daze, which is fate. If they are really compatible, it would be a pity to miss the opportunity. Besides, the girl has come to propose. If we don't respond and just ignore her, it would seem like we don't know etiquette. What do you think, Daze?"

Li Yumei, the mother, was getting a little anxious. She gave her second uncle a helping hand, which made the old man so happy that his wrinkles stretched out as he slapped his thigh and said with a grin.

"Here's the thing, Daze. Second Master isn't forcing you to go on blind dates. I know young people are quite averse to older generations pressuring them to get married, so when they came to me, I told them, 'If it's okay, it's okay; if it's not, it's not.' If you feel it's a good match, then give it a try. If it doesn't work out, then just be friends. Young people these days can't settle for less. You know a lot. It's not like we were back in the day when a family with a few acres of land could live together. If you don't have common ground, you won't be happy in the future. I'd rather not get married at all. This is just to get to know each other. It's not about making a decision right away. It's just about getting to know each other. If it doesn't work out, then that's fine too. What do you think?"

The old man's words were quite skillful, showing consideration for Lu Ze and respect for his opinions. They sounded pleasant to hear, probably learned from his daughter. Lu Ze, of course, didn't have any reservations. There are many single people who aren't married these days, and it's normal to get to know someone if you're interested. In the end, Lu Ze nodded.

"When will we meet?"

"No rush. There are still half a month until the New Year. After the New Year, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, which is the date I've set, I'll give you two some time to prepare. Is that alright?"

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(End of this chapter)