Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1621 Meeting
"How do we calculate this morning's result? Does it count towards this week's?"

"No, that doesn't count. This morning's meeting was a last-minute one, so it won't take up any of this week's time. I see today is Friday, so how about we meet once a week on Friday evenings to free up our dinner time?"

"Okay, let's do it that way."

"It's a deal then, you have to come, okay?" Zhu Ling looked at him. "Whatever we agreed on before, now that we've decided to go on this blind date, we both have to follow the rules. You have to be there every Friday night. If you can't make it, at least one day in advance... no, one day is too much. I'll probably let you know at least one day in advance. As for you, just tell me before noon."

"What if I can't do it? Is there any punishment system?"

"No." Zhu Ling glanced at her, "But don't you feel any remorse for breaking your promise to me?"

"I've come to understand that the greatest punishment is a guilty conscience."

"Hmm, well said. So let's plan today's schedule. Where would you like to eat today?"

"Should I go home?"

"No, this won't do." Zhu Ling shook her head. "Before, I could go to your house. But now that we've started the blind date process, I can't just go to your house whenever I want. I have to be more reserved."

"Where shall we go? To McDonald's?"

"You're just like my brother! My brother arranged to meet my sister-in-law at McDonald's. They both really like eating at McDonald's because it saves time; they can go back to work after eating."

"Because I also think McDonald's is delicious."

“I’ll decide,” Zhu Ling said, pressing her forehead. “Since we’re going on a blind date, we need to let more people know about it. Let’s go with the Jinling Hotel. Is that alright? Meeting in a formal place does meet the requirements for a blind date—and you have to wear a suit! My brother ordered one for you, right? Wear a suit. It’s not appropriate to go on a blind date without a suit, and I will wear a suit too.”

"Back from your blind date?" Inside the house, Faeton was wiping the cups one by one.

"You're back," Shang Luo said, leaning back on the sofa. "Wow, there are so many rules about blind dates."

“That’s right. Blind dates are a social occasion—so you see, I’m not stopping you. I think you really have to help Zhu Ling with this; she’s really working very hard.”

"Wait, you agreed for more than just that, didn't you?"

"Tsk." Phaethon glanced at him. "You really don't understand?"

[Because Zhu Ling always came to our house when we weren't on blind dates. After the blind dates, although the time she sees you is fixed, the occasions and times of the meetings are actually limited, which means you have less time to spend with her, hehehe. Plan accomplished.]

“That’s right.” Phaethon continued wiping the glasses. “Of course, I support your participation in such social occasions. After all, this kind of thing is quite normal in Rome.”

"Then tonight."

"You can eat out for dinner. Victoria and I will take care of our own dinner. Ah, this is really hard work for you to do this."

Dinner time, Jinling Hotel.

When Zhu Ling decided to go on a blind date, many people had already come upon hearing the news, including reporters—of course, this was one of the advantages of the Jinling Hotel. As a formal official guesthouse, the Jinling Hotel had the right to refuse all media intrusion. When Shang Luo entered the hotel and met Zhu Ling at the entrance, no one was able to follow him inside.

The dinner was not held in a private room, but rather in a booth in the restaurant.

"Ah~~" Zhu Ling sat down in her seat. "I feel so much better. The pressure is gone all at once, like eating a hamburger with lettuce in it."

"What kind of analogy is that?" "It's like a formalistic act of atonement, something that can convince myself and others. Anyway, no matter what I do, as long as I obediently come to the blind date, no one can nag me now, right? Hmm, you're dressed very formally today."

"As you said, I've put on my formal attire."

The outfit he's wearing now is the round-necked robe—mainly the style of a lanpao—that Zhu Xianxi made for him last time. It's a type of round-necked robe, but it's not a solid color; instead, it has a distinct white trim along the inner and outer edges, running from top to bottom. It's a type of student uniform, and it suits him well now; anything else would be too over-the-top.

Zhu Ling was also wearing this outfit, which was the proper attire for a student.

"Hmm, I feel like eating tonight is even more..." Zhu Ling picked up the menu, about to choose a few dishes and then order some herself—when suddenly, she noticed a burning gaze.

It seems that Shangluo on the opposite side had already noticed this.

"Why do I keep feeling like someone's watching us? Who is it?"

"Is that even a question?" Shang Luo pointed to the right, "Those who are permanently stationed at the Jinling Hotel, and who might run away at any time, are naturally it."

Yanqiu sat three tables away, her head buried in the menu, her face full of pleasure. When she saw Shangluo looking over, she buried her head again, as if she had finished eating.

"Oh, how could I forget this?" Shangluo suddenly remembered, "Yanqiu really likes watching this."

"Really?" Zhu Ling hadn't interacted with Yan Qiu much. "I thought she just liked you, I never expected this."

"No, you misunderstood. It's not the kind of liking you think she has. She doesn't like the specific me, but the abstract me. She likes 'Shang Tianjun,' so she needs to keep her distance. If we get too close, she'll feel uncomfortable."

"Is this a side effect of her acting career? She looks so happy, smiling behind the menu. Is she alright?"

"I don't know. But she seems to be doing alright now?"

"How about we call her over too?" Zhu Ling asked.

"Are you sure this is a blind date? What's going on with three people on a blind date?"

“Oh right.” Zhu Ling pressed her forehead. “I don’t think I’m in the zone yet. Blind dates need to be serious. Anyway, let’s just pretend she doesn’t exist. She probably wants us to be like this too. Hmm, I’ve decided what to eat. Come and take a look.”

Shangluo did not change Zhu Ling's decision and let the waiter take their order.

"Okay, let's move on to the next step." Zhu Ling took out her notebook.

"You still have notes?"

"The proper conduct for marriage must be followed. Let me see, hmm, the next step after a blind date is chatting? Let's skip talking about family for now. Let's talk about life and ideals for today."

"Wait, is your plan this detailed?"

"Hmm." Zhu Ling nodded. "I've already planned out the next eight blind dates. I'll make sure you complete your training on time and in the same amount of time as a panda. Complete the mission, complete the mission."

Her controlling nature and her drive are so strong, it's terrifying.

(End of this chapter)