The daughter was ruthlessly driven out of the wealthy family and went to the countryside

Guo Zhi didn't want to lose such a good blind date, so she immediately said, "Then, then I'll go back and prepare. Where should we meet?"

Shen Xuening readily agreed, "You decide."

Guo Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go to the dumpling restaurant in Yongle. I want to eat dumplings."

Shen Xuening asked, "What about the time?"

Guo Zhi thought for a moment and replied, "Seven o'clock in the evening."

Shen Xuening looked at Guo Zhi and asked, "Is it settled?"

Guo Zhi nodded firmly: "It's settled."

Shen Xuening waved her phone in her hand: "So I told them?"

Guo Zhi made up her mind: "Okay."

Shen Xuening told Xi Danping the time and place, and then instructed Guo Zhi: "You don't need to dress up too conspicuously, just be natural and low-key this time. If it doesn't work out, it won't attract attention, otherwise it will make things very awkward for both of you."

Guo Zhi understood Shen Xuening's intention and cooperated fully: "Understood."

"Then I'll be going now." Shen Xuening waved to Guo Zhi and left.

Guo Zhi ran home excitedly.

When Guo's mother saw Guo Zhi taking a shower, washing her hair, and getting ready as soon as she got home, she was quite puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Zhi Zi, did something happen to you?"

"No," Guo Zhi's voice came from the bathroom. "Mom, I have something very important to do tonight, but I won't tell you yet. I'll tell you after I succeed."

Guo's mother objected: "You're making it too tantalizing. Just tell me now, or I won't be able to eat."

Remembering Shen Xuening's words, Guo Zhi said firmly, "Even if I can't eat, I'll wait until I get home to talk about it."

Guo's mother pressed, "What exactly happened?"

Guo Zhi dodged the question, saying, "It's alright, don't worry about it. You'll be happier than me when I succeed."

Guo's mother sighed helplessly, "You child..."

Guo Zhi came out of the bathroom after taking a shower: "Mom, go and do your own thing, don't worry about me. If everything goes well, it will be a big surprise for you."

Guo's mother was even more curious: "What exactly happened?"

"It's a secret." Guo Zhi pushed her mother out the door. "Mom, go and do your own thing. Don't worry about me for now."

Left with no other option, Guo's mother had to leave.

Guo Zhi checked the time; it was only five o'clock, and they were supposed to meet at seven. It only took fifteen minutes to get from her home to Yongle, so she had more than an hour to get ready, which was plenty of time.

Get dressed up.

……

I'm off work now, and tomorrow is the weekend, so I don't have to work.

Feng Helin took the initiative to invite Cao Wenyu: "Wenyu, do you have any plans after get off work? Let me treat you to dinner."

While packing her things, Cao Wenyu replied, "A friend invited me to dinner. What's up? Why did you suddenly invite me to dinner?"

Feng Helin was a little embarrassed: "It's just that we haven't had a meal together in a long time, so I wanted to invite you."

Cao Wenyu smiled and said, "I'm sorry, someone made an appointment in advance this time."

Feng Helin hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Who is it?"

Cao Wenyu did not hide anything and truthfully replied, "It's Cai Yuehao from the company."

Feng Helin thought for a moment, puzzled: "Cai Yuehao? Isn't he in the construction business? How do he know you?"

Cao Wenyu said, "He lost his phone that day, and I happened to find it. He thanked me and specially added me on WeChat to transfer a thank-you fee to me, but I didn't accept it. However, I did make a friend."

A pang of jealousy rose in Feng Helin's heart: "Can I not go?"

Cao Wenyu smiled sheepishly: "He's asked me out many times, and I agreed this time. It wouldn't be good to break my promise at this crucial moment."

Feng Helin was so jealous he was about to lose his mind: "Do you have any plans for tomorrow? How about I invite you to go hiking?"

Cao Wenyu had feelings for Feng Helin, and now that Feng Helin had taken the initiative to invite her out, she certainly wouldn't refuse: "Okay, what time should we meet tomorrow?"

Feng Helin wanted Cao Wenyu to rest more, so he said, "How about nine o'clock?"

Cao Wenyu smiled and agreed, "Okay, then it's nine o'clock."

After making the appointment, the two left the office together and then returned to their respective residences.

……

Feng Helin called his friend, and the call was answered quickly. He asked, "Have you eaten?"

My friend replied, "Not yet, I'm still at the company."

Feng Helin expressed his surprise, as everyone on their side had already left work: "Why haven't they left yet?"

My friend said dejectedly, "Not only am I not off work yet, but I also have to work overtime later. How about you?"

Feng Helin seemed to have gained a sense of superiority: "I'm off work and back at my place. I'm about to go eat, but I have a question for you."

My friend said, "Go ahead."

Feng Helin pursed his lips, unable to find a good excuse, and asked directly, "How do I confess my feelings to a girl?"

His friend raised his voice: "You can't even do this?"

Feng Helin feigned weakness: "I've never had a girlfriend, so I don't know how to confess my feelings. How many have you had? Tell me about them."

My friend really wanted to help, but she was overwhelmed with work: "Could you wait a minute? I'll tell you when I'm done."

Feng Helin said, "Okay, I'll wait for your call."

……

Xi Danping tidied himself up and then went to find Shen Xuening: "Boss, do you think I look alright?"

Shen Xuening looked him over. Dressed casually, he had a handsome appearance and looked quite outstanding. "Very good, very appropriate. That's fine."

Xi Danping still had some emotional intelligence: "Should I buy some small gifts?"

Shen Xuening thought for a moment and said, "If you want to leave a good impression on a girl, you can buy her something."

Xi Danping, lacking experience, asked, "Then what should we buy?"

Shen Xuening suggested, "Girls all like flowers, why don't you go buy a bouquet? It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a small bouquet will do."

Xi Danping asked, "Is buying flowers enough?"

Shen Xuening said, "That's fine. There's no need to prepare anything too expensive for the first meeting. You can buy a nice gift later when you're actually dating."

Xi Danping nodded: "Okay, I understand."

Shen Xuening asked, "Do you need me to go with you?"

Xi Danping felt a little nervous: "Do you have time to keep me company?"

Shen Xuening readily agreed: "Of course I can, since I'm your friend and boss. It's 6:30 now, we can go over there."

Xi Danping nodded: "Okay, let's go buy a bouquet of flowers first."

The two walked together toward Yongle, bought flowers, and then went to a dumpling restaurant, where they asked for a table in a corner.

At this moment, Guo Zhi also set off from home. This was her first blind date, and she was quite nervous sneaking out of her house.

She wore a cute little dress, which was quite eye-catching.

The further she walked into the scenic area, the more people there were, and the fewer people paid attention to her. She came to the dumpling restaurant, stood at the door and looked around. She immediately spotted Shen Xuening and Xi Danping and went over to them. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

“It’s only right to wait for you, madam.” Xi Danping stood up and handed the bouquet to Guo Zhi. “I bought it especially for you. I hope you like it.”

Guo Zhi couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill upon hearing this: "Thank you."

Xi Danping pulled the chair out a little and then gestured for him to sit down: "Please sit down."

Guo Zhi smiled and said, "You're such a gentleman."

“This is what a gentleman should do.” Xi Danping and Guo Zhi sat down, then he sat back down and handed the menu to Guo Zhi. “Madam, please order.”

Besides dumplings, the dumpling restaurant also serves some home-style dishes, all of which are delicious, since they are all grown here.

Guo Zhi smiled and said, "You can order whatever you want. I'm not picky about food, I can eat anything."

Xi Danping said, "Here, ladies order."

Guo Zhi looked at Xi Danping: "I... but I have trouble making decisions..."

Xi Danping said patiently, "It's okay, take your time, order whatever you like, don't be shy with me."

Guo Zhi then took the menu: "There are three of us, so I'll order three dishes?"

Shen Xuening said, "I'm not eating with you. I'm just acting as a bridge. Now that I see you're having a good chat, I'm going to leave."

Xi Danping immediately said, "Let's eat together."

"I have an appointment, you guys eat." Shen Xuening stood up and prepared to leave. "I think you two have a good chemistry, have a good talk." After saying that, she left.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward after she left.

Xi Danping poured water for Guo Zhi: "What year were you born? I was born in 97, so I'm 28 this year."

Guo Zhi quickly replied, "I was born in 98, so I'm 26 this year."

Xi Danping then asked, "Do you mind my age?"

Guo Zhi shook her head: "I don't mind, this is perfect. I like someone more mature and stable who can take care of me."

Xi Danping relaxed a bit: "That's fine then." Then he added, "Do you have any requirements for the man? Now we can be frank. If it doesn't work out, we can just be friends."

Guo Zhi shook her head: "Actually, I don't have that many requirements. I think as long as we can get along, have good character, and have a stable job, that's enough."

Xi Danping smiled and said, "Then we can learn more about each other."

Guo Zhi observed Xi Danping: "I think so too."

Xi Danping then suggested, "How about we add each other on WeChat?"

“Okay.” Guo Zhi took out her phone, opened WeChat, and added Xi Danping as a friend. “We can chat on WeChat if we need anything, and we can also get together for meals often.”

"Sure, as long as you're happy." Xi Danping felt these were all trivial matters and perfectly reasonable.

Guo Zhi asked, "Have you ever had a girlfriend?"

“No.” Xi Danping shook his head. “I’m not good with words, and I didn’t have a good life before, so I don’t want to hold a girl back.”

Guo Zhi smiled, a hint of curiosity about Xi Danping's past: "You're quite enlightened."

"A man should be responsible, otherwise how can he be called a man?" Xi Danping is a very responsible person. If he were still the same as before, he would still choose to live alone.

These words made Guo Zhi like him even more, and she said, "So you have no worries now?"

“No, otherwise I wouldn’t have agreed to the blind date.” Xi Danping said sincerely, “I want to date seriously now. My boss said you’re very good, and I want to give it a try. If you feel the same way as me, then let’s talk more.”

He also had a good impression of Guo Zhi; she was beautiful, generous, not vain, and very down-to-earth—a nice girl.

Guo Zhi agreed: "Sure, I'll chat with you whenever I'm free."

At this moment, the dumplings and dishes they ordered arrived.

Xi Danping said, "Try it."

Guo Zhi highly praised the dumplings: "The dumplings here are so delicious. I've eaten here many times, and they're always fresh."

Xi Danping said, "I also like to eat dumplings here. There are many flavors, but the best one is beef. It's fresh, delicious, and unforgettable."

Guo Zhi said, "Then we can come here to eat often."

Xi Danping nodded: "Okay."

After finishing their meal, Xi Danping took Guo Zhi home and then returned alone.

Since it's so close, we didn't drive. It's a good opportunity for the two of us to take a walk, digest our food, chat, and get to know each other better.

Back home, Xi Danping sent Shen Xuening a WeChat message: "Boss, I took Guo Zhi home and I'm back now."

Shen Xuening had been following this matter closely, so she quickly replied: "How is it?"

Xi Danping answered truthfully: "That's good, let's agree to talk more."

Shen Xuening was quite happy: "So there's hope?"

Xi Danping said, "I will try my best. Guo Zhi is a good girl, and she's from the local area. If I'm with her, I'll have something to hold onto here."

Shen Xuening said, "Guo Zhi is indeed a good person. Just think about how she can stay in the countryside to farm. She's a hardworking girl. You can't bully her, understand?"

Xi Danping said, "Of course not, I will treat her well."

"That's good," Shen Xuening said with her blessing. "Then I'll be waiting to hear your good news."

Xi Danping smiled and said, "I'm also looking forward to good news."

Shen Xuening encouraged, "You've been alone for so long, you should find a girlfriend, otherwise I feel you're too lonely."

Xi Danping couldn't help but feel heartbroken: "Things will get better in the future."

Shen Xuening said: "I believe you."

……

Shen Xuening arrived at Zhang Shufen's residence: "Grandma Zhang, how have you been lately?"

"Very good, very good." Zhang Shufen was very happy to see Shen Xuening. "You're back? I heard you went to get engaged, is that true?"

Shen Xuening showed the ring on her hand: "We got engaged first, then we got our marriage certificate, so now I'm officially married."

"Congratulations!" Zhang Shufen turned around, opened the drawer, and took out a round fan. "I embroidered this especially for you as an engagement gift."

“This…” Shen Xuening took the round fan. It was made of red silk with a dragon and phoenix pattern embroidered with yellow silk thread. It was luxurious and beautiful. “Grandma, thank you.”

"By the way, when are you having your wedding banquet?" Zhang Shufen suddenly asked.

"The wedding banquet is in September. I'll be staying here during this time to take care of things at the factory, and then I'll head to City A to develop the Shen family business," Shen Xuening said.

"Aren't you coming back?" Zhang Shufen asked, her voice filled with reluctance.

“My base is here, so I’ll definitely come back,” Shen Xuening said. “Let Xifulai’s business stabilize for a while first. Once I’ve built up Shen’s, I’ll see if we need to expand the factory here based on market conditions.”