She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

Haize certainly felt the rejection from Shen Qingge's body; just getting close enough to fasten the seatbelt caused such a strong reaction.

Do I really hate myself that much?

What exactly is it about me that I lack compared to Gu Tingyu?

I heard that last time it was his brother's birthday, this woman...

She actually drugged Gu Tingyu, hoping to throw herself into his arms.

But she was rejected as soon as she got a little closer to him.

Haize felt a surge of immense irritation and anger rising in his chest. This ungrateful, blind woman!

But he quickly suppressed his displeasure; now was not the time.

He had been pursuing this woman for so many years, but she had never given him a chance.

At this critical juncture, while the online battle of words with Chen Xing is raging, she has surprisingly agreed to get engaged to him.

Don't think Hai Ze doesn't know what she's up to. But is the eldest grandson of the Hai family really just a tool for Shen Qingge to use?

Haize didn't mind that.

He's a businessman, and businessmen are least afraid of value exchange. I still have value for you to use, which is great. But since it's an exchange, you also have to pay your share.

Shen Qingge, you have to give me, Haize, what I need.

That's fair.

But he knew this couldn't be rushed; he wanted her to give it willingly.

Thinking this way, Young Master Hai felt his emotions calm down a lot, and drove Shen Qingge to the Emerald Pearl Hotel.

Young Master Hai got out of the car first, then considerately walked to the passenger side and opened the door for Shen Qingge.

Shen Qingge's down jacket was an extra-long style, and although Haize's car had a lot of space, it was still inconvenient to wear.

She got out of the car with her down jacket in her arms. As soon as she unfolded the down jacket, Haize said considerately, "Let me help you."

He opened his down jacket, stood behind Shen Qingge, and waited for her to put on her clothes. Then he bent down to zip it up for her, put his arm around her shoulder, and walked towards the hotel.

I heard someone nearby exclaim, "Isn't that Young Master Hai Ze? He's so handsome and considerate!"

"I heard he's getting engaged to Miss Shen. They look like a perfect match."

"Miss Shen chose to be a backup option after seeing that the young master of the Gu family got married. It's a pity that young master Hai Ze was also devoted to her."

A faint sound came from nearby, and Shen Qingge felt a little uneasy. She looked up at Haize, but he looked normal, so she felt a little relieved.

The waiter led them to the private couple's room. Besides the grand banquet hall on the rooftop, the couple's room was on the highest floor, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city's nightscape.

The interior decoration is mainly modern and luxurious, with abstract art paintings hanging on the walls, each of which is quite valuable.

In the center is an exquisite dining table, set with delicate tableware and a bouquet of fresh roses, with candlelight flickering gracefully in crystal glasses.

A small bar is set up in one corner of the private room, displaying a variety of high-end alcoholic beverages.

Shen Qingge had very mixed feelings. Coming to the private couple's room at the Emerald Pearl Hotel with Gu Tingyu was a dream she had always had.

On the other side opposite the bar is a comfortable lounge area with a large sofa and a low coffee table. On the table is an open book of poetry, and next to it is a floor lamp emitting soft light.

Shen Qingge had fantasized countless times about sitting on that sofa with Gu Tingyu, nestled in his arms, and softly reciting the line: "The mountain has trees, but the trees have no branches; I love you, but you do not know."

She longed for Gu Tingyu to hold her tenderly in his arms and say, "I know, me too."

Seeing her absent-minded look, Haize pushed the menu in front of her and said, "Qingge, I don't know what you like to eat, so you order."

Shen Qingge snapped out of her daze, smiled at Haize, thanked him, and ordered several of the restaurant's signature dishes, including a French foie gras, a black truffle pasta, and the main course—Australian Wagyu beef steak.

She knew that Haize had studied in France and should like these dishes.

Seeing the dishes she ordered, Haize's mood finally improved. He called the waiter to bring the champagne he had prepared in advance and said to Shen Qingge, "Qingge, thank you for giving me the opportunity to take care of you. This bottle of champagne is something I specially prepared for you today to celebrate our beginning."

Shen Qingge glanced at it and saw that it was the champagne of her birth year; Haize had put thought into it.

At that moment, she felt a warm current in her heart; perhaps Haize really was different to her.

For so many years, she had never reciprocated his feelings, but he had been waiting silently; when she agreed to get engaged to him, he immediately responded.

Throughout the journey to our meeting today, he took meticulous care of her.

Over the years, he has indeed been surrounded by beautiful women, but wasn't that because she didn't agree to be with him?

If Haize cares so much about me, he'll probably cherish me if he gets me.

If that's really the case, marrying Haize wouldn't be a bad choice. He's in no way inferior to Gu Tingyu.

Moreover, Haize is the eldest grandson of the Hai family, and I heard that his grandfather dotes on him quite a bit. He may become the head of the Hai family in the future.

As for the Gu family, Gu Tianyu is clearly in a stronger position. Aunt Shen Wanjun also believes that they will naturally support their own son, Gu Tingxuan, and Gu Tingyu's chances of winning may not be as great as Hai Ze's.

If you're destined not to have love, then having power and money is good too.

She wanted to show Gu Tingyu that she, Shen Qingge, could marry someone richer and more powerful, with equally outstanding family background and appearance.

She wanted Gu Tingyu to know that it wasn't that Shen Qingge was unworthy of him, but that Gu Tingyu was blind and didn't know her worth.

She wanted to make Su Maqi grovel at her feet and look up to her.

If she marries Haize, the Shen family will gain more business opportunities. She will also be able to help her aunt Shen Wanjun increase her chances of winning the power struggle within the Gu family.

She wanted to make Gu Tingyu taste the bitterness of defeat.

She wanted Sumaiqi to suffer with him.

She will repay them tenfold for the shame they brought upon her.

Thinking this way, Shen Qingge found the man in front of her much more agreeable. Her expression softened, and she smiled more.

But to Haize, that smile seemed somewhat fake. This woman had been absent-minded the whole way, but her attitude had suddenly become much better.

This really shows sincerity towards customers. What, are you afraid that I'll back down at this critical moment, so you know to come and coax me?

Haize felt a chill in his heart, but his face was full of smiles as he busied himself serving Shen Qingge food and drinks.

Of course I won't back down. We'll each get what we need and rely on our own abilities.

The meal seemed to be enjoyed by both of them, with each of them thinking about serving the other food. When they finished eating, Shen Qingge even took a tissue and wiped the sauce off Haize's mouth.

But their hearts were in turmoil, each harboring their own secrets, and each felt like a hunter!