Chapter 32: Split Personality

  This time Wei Shijie didn't try to persuade him with an invitation to dinner, but instead said directly: "It's a small matter, go and propose on my behalf."

  "Matchmaking for you again?" Chu Tian Shu had already helped him once, and the girl was extremely happy, almost to the point of suggesting they go to a hotel immediately. In the end, Chu Tian Shu's conscience got the better of him and he told the truth, only to be scolded by the girl until his face turned blue. The guilt still left a psychological shadow on him to this day.

  Wei Shijie begged bitterly and offered preferential terms: "For the last time, I beg of you, I'll take care of all meals on every weekend this month."

  "Go find someone else, I don't enjoy doing this job." Chu Tian Shu bluntly refused, he would rather eat instant noodles for a month than go against his conscience to find fault and get scolded.

  "Brother, brother, you can't do this, after all we've been through thick and thin together, we've carried guns together, we've even visited prostitutes together."

  "Damn! Who the hell is with you... " Chu Tian Shu caught sight of a minor, Zhang Yingying, still standing at the entrance and hastily shut his mouth.

  "Sorry, I spoke out of turn." Wei Shijie started chuckling again. "Brother, I'm really busy and couldn't get away, that's why I came to ask for your help. Otherwise, I would have definitely risked my life to make the appointment. But as soon as I got the call, my dad's superior's kid came over to play and I had to accompany him, I couldn't push it off."

  "Hmph, so you're the General's daughter?"

  "Haha, you have a keen eye, this can't escape your notice."

  "Damn it, how can I not know your shamelessness? It's better to wrongly kill 3,000 people than to let one person off."

  "Lao Chu, if the leader's daughter is decent enough, I've decided to turn over a new leaf. You should show some compassion and help me out, otherwise, my aunt will scold me to death! Moreover, can you bear to see me degenerate into a scoundrel who deceives girls?" Wei Shijie almost begged.

  "Alright, for your sake, I'll help you one more time. There absolutely cannot be a next time."

  "There's absolutely no next time, I'm a little dog if I deceive you." Wei Shijie didn't allow Chu Tian Shu to hesitate again, and directly arranged the task: "Time, 12 o'clock, location, Dream Coffee Hall, contact password, the latest issue of 'Reader' magazine. Remember, must make it a mess, the more desperate she is, the better. Oh, by the way, you pay for the meal first, I'll double refund you later."

  Chu Tian Shu bitterly smiled and was completely speechless.

  Hanging up the phone, Chu Tian Shu bent down and held Zhang Yingying's small hand, coming to the courtyard.

  Tan Yufen was stirring the stir-fry with her head down, her round buttocks and soft waist twisting back and forth with the motion, really good-looking.

  "Mom, Uncle Xiaochu won't be home for lunch today. He's going on a blind date."

  Tan Yufen straightened up and turned around with a smile, asking: "Yingying, how did you know?"

  "That's what Uncle Xiao Chu said on the phone."

  "Really?" Tan Yufen put away her smile and asked Chu Tian Shu very seriously.

  Chu Tian Shu smiled unnaturally and nodded slightly.

  "No way!" Tan Yufen glanced at Chu Tian Shu, turned off the stove and scolded: "Little Chu, you have to change your clothes and tidy up. The first impression is very important when meeting a girl."

  Facing Tan Yu Fen's enthusiasm, Chu Tian Shu didn't know how to react. Although Tan Yu Fen was only less than three years older than Chu Tian Shu, she played the role of elder sister very well.

  She pulled Chu Tian Shu and said: "The clothes you changed yesterday, your sister has helped you iron them. Also, wash your hair properly. Yingying, go get mom's shampoo. You're also a department head, pay attention to your image..."

  Zhang Yingying happily agreed and ran into the room, carrying out a large bottle of shampoo.

  Tan Yufen brought a large basin of hot water and forced Chu Tian Shu to wash his hair and change his clothes.

  After washing, Tan Yufen took out a hair dryer and pressed Chu Tian Shu onto the board.

  The warm wind blew, and Chu Tian Shu's neck felt itchy. Tan Yu Fen's small hands moved lightly on his head, her mouth still reminding him to be enthusiastic, proactive... which made Chu Tian Shu feel deeply moved.

  After blowing her hair, Tan Yufen stood in front of Chu Tian Shu and looked him up and down before saying with satisfaction: "Not bad, after tidying up he's still quite handsome, it shouldn't be a problem to make some young girls fall for him."

  Chu Tian Shu quietly looked at the beautiful young woman in front of him, her pale face with a hint of redness radiating a subtle warmth, her big eyes clear and bright, giving people a feeling of a virtuous wife and good mother at first glance.

  Tang Yu Fen probably also sensed that Chu Tian Shu was staring at her, and her face turned red as she turned to ask Zhang Ying Ying: "Ying Ying, does Uncle Chu look good?"

  Zhang Yingying clapped her small hands and said: "Beautiful, beautiful."

  Chu Tian Shu's face turned hot as she said awkwardly: "Sister-in-law, thank you, or I would have been late."

  Tan Yu Fen took Zhang Ying Ying away and said: "Go, talk it over and bring her back for sister to see."

  "Hmm." Chu Tian Shu responded with a sound and walked out of the yard, feeling grateful to Tan Yu Fen in his heart.

  In the newspaper stand by the road, Chu Tian Shu bought a current issue of "Reader" magazine. It's also funny to think about it, still using this way to meet and date, I suppose this girl is an outdated literary young woman.

  Meng Huan Coffee House is one of the most upscale leisure venues in Qingyuan City.

  At noon, although there were many customers in the coffee shop, it still felt very quiet. As soon as you walked in, you could hear the soothing sound of a piano melody flowing gently around your ears.

  Chu Tian Shu held the magazine and stood in the hall, looking around. Most of the card seats were occupied by a man and a woman, but she finally saw a seat with only one person sitting there, who was a young man looking up eagerly.

  There were several card slots blocked by the piano.

  Chu Tian Shu walked over to the side of the piano and first saw a woman in her thirties whispering with a man in his forties.

  Because the man had a bald head, Chu Tian Shu thought it was Tian Ke Ming at first glance. He walked closer to take a look and found that the man wore glasses, looking much more clever than Tian Ke Ming.

  In the middle of a conversation, they were interrupted by a stranger. The woman glared at Chu Tian Shu with dissatisfaction.

  Chu Tian Shu hastily lifted her head and shifted her gaze elsewhere, finally spotting a girl reading a magazine in the corner near the piano side, with the open magazine covering her face.

  That's right, it's this issue of Reader magazine.

  This is a great place to choose, this corner is secluded, with its back against the wall and its side blocked by the piano, it's not very eye-catching, but you can see the whole scene clearly, making it perfect for romantic conversations and whispering secrets.

  Chu Tian Shu looked around again and confirmed that in the spacious coffee shop, there was only this one magazine enthusiast. He walked over, smiling, and asked: "Excuse me..."

  A young woman wearing sunglasses peered out from behind a magazine.

  The frame was too big, almost covering half of her face, but the delicate nose, small mouth, and shoulder-length hair with a slight wave still gave Chu Tian Shu a stunning impression.

  She raised her head, took a glance at the magazine in Chu Tian Shu's hand, and nodded slightly: "Come on, sit down."

  Chu Tian Shu sat down across from him, placing the magazine on the table and politely said: "Sorry to keep you waiting."

  "It's nothing, you have a strong sense of time, exactly twelve o'clock, I came too early." The girl smiled and stretched out her hand very naturally: "Nice to meet you, my name is Xiang Wanqing."

  "Oh, Wei... Shijie." Chu Tian Shu grasped her small hand and stuttered out his name.

  "Hehe, you seem a bit nervous, aren't you impersonating someone? " Toward the late Qing, he took off his large sunglasses, revealing a pair of lantern-like charming big eyes, giving people a natural wild beauty, especially when his small mouth slightly raised and smiled, his eyes shining with moving light, fascinating and intoxicating."

  Chu Tian Shu's heart skipped another beat.

  "You're too beautiful."

  "Really?" Wan Qing seemed to ask casually, but immediately, her eyes showed an excited expression, and she muttered to herself: "Hmph, indeed a veteran of blind dates, knowing how to pretend to be innocent and also how to please girls."

  "You've noticed that too?" Chu Tian Shu touched her face and smiled: "You said that, I feel like my face is a bit hot."

  Chu Tian Shu suddenly had a strong interest in Xiang Wan Qing.

  According to his judgment, she should not be more than twenty-five years old, but her body has a calm and wise temperament that is extremely inconsistent with her age. It's not the mature woman's sophistication, nor the childish pretentiousness, but a kind of temperament that makes people hard to guess and want to figure out clearly.

  In his heart, Chu Tian Shu secretly felt sorry for Wei Shi Jie, if he had seen Xiang Wan Qing, he would also have been attracted to her.

  At this time, Chu Tian Shu had a kind of split personality illusion, he was even a little confused, now he should be Wei Shi Jie or himself.

  Wei Shi Jie's words were despairing for her, but at this time, Chu Tian Shu had a strong desire to get close to her.

  "Mr. Wei, what can I get for you?" asked Wan Qing.

  "Huh?" Chu Tian Shu was a bit bewildered and at a loss.

  As the evening sun shone faintly, she smiled slightly and noticed Chu Tian Shu's loss of composure. However, she remained calm and composed as she beckoned a servant wearing a horsehair cloak, for she had seen too many boys lose their souls in front of her.

  "I'll get it." Chu Tian Shu waved his hand at the waiter and took over the menu, saying: "Miss Xiang, would you like coffee or black tea?"

  Wan Qing stretched out one finger and said: "Mocha, iced."

  "Top-grade Blue Mountain coffee, iced." Chu Tian Shu held up the menu and asked again, "Won't you have something else?"

  "Go ahead," Wan Qing smiled and said, "I'll lose weight."

  "Your figure is great." Chu Tian Shu took the opportunity to glance up and down at Xiang Wan Qing, smiling: "No need to save money for me."

  Wan Qing shrugged and said, "It's all about maintaining it."

  Chu Tian Shu saw that Xiang Wan Qing didn't order anything else, and not wanting to be impolite by ordering main courses, she only ordered a few exquisite snacks before handing the menu back to the waiter. In her heart, however, she was muttering: "That cheap Wei Shi Jie is really something."

  The waiter quickly and quietly brought them the coffee and snacks they had ordered, and no one came to disturb them again.