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At that moment, Tong Le turned around and suggested, "Perhaps you could claim you have a girlfriend. That way, Tong Le won't set you up on blind dates anymore."
Zong Jin shook his head earnestly. "I don't have a girlfriend."
Tong Le reiterated, "Why not find a fake one? Just bring a pretend girlfriend home or take her to the blind date, and that would solve everything."
Zong Jin hesitated. "I don't have any female friends around me."
His gaze fell on Tong Le, and just as he was about to speak, Zong Zeyu interjected urgently, "No! She has met Tong Le before, in the capacity of my fake girlfriend."
Zong Jin turned to Tong Le and asked, "Do you have any suitable female friends who could help me with this?"
Tong Le looked at Zong Jin's serious expression and felt the pressure mounting. She had never seen a man as meticulous as Zong Jin, who was so particular that he didn't even have a decent female friend to call upon.
She couldn't help but wonder how such an outstanding man had remained single until now.
Tong Le asked, "So what are your requirements? What type are you looking for?"
Zong Jin fell into deep thought. At thirty years old, he had never considered what kind of partner he wanted to spend his life with because he had long prepared for a solitary old age.
Zong Zeyu suggested, "It would be best if she has a strong presence because a woman with a weak aura simply won't be able to handle my brother. I wouldn't believe it either."
After some contemplation, Tong Le realized that only one of her female friends fit Zong Jin's criteria: Dao Wen, who was decisive and straightforward in her actions.
If Dao Wen were willing to step in and help out, Tong Le was almost certain that Zong Jin would never have to endure the pain of blind dates again; in fact, it might even sever any potential romantic connections entirely.
Tong Le tentatively said, "I do have someone suitable in mind, but if she pretends to be your girlfriend, it might completely cut off your chances with other women in the future."
Zong Jin immediately responded enthusiastically, "That would be perfect! A one-time solution to eliminate this thought from my mind forever."
Tong Le quickly blinked and smiled awkwardly. "Alright then, I'll discuss it with my friend. If she's willing, I'll introduce you two."
The business car arrived first at Tong Le's doorstep. Just before getting out, Zong Zeyu sent the Project Proposal from Tongshan Real Estate to her phone.
Tong Le smiled happily. "Thank you, Zong Zeyu! I'll head back now."
As she got out of the car, it lingered for a moment before driving away only after she entered the building.
Zong Jin spoke up, "Does she know your intentions?"
Zong Zeyu leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest. "I don't know."
Zong Jin let out a sigh of relief. "That's good. No matter what happens, we can't disrupt someone else's marriage."
Zong Zeyu replied softly, "I understand."
Zong Zeyu stretched lazily, a hint of fatigue in his voice. "Brother, it's so good to have you back. This time, please don't leave again."
Zong Jin didn't respond to this statement. Within a short minute, Zong Zeyu had fallen asleep. Watching his brother's peaceful face as he drifted off, Zong Jin felt a sense of relief wash over him. He whispered softly, "You've worked hard all these years."
At that moment, Zong Jin's phone buzzed with a WeChat message. He opened the chat window and saw a message from Little Rascal. "Brother-in-law! The day after tomorrow is sister's memorial day, remember? Can we go to the cemetery together? I'll prepare the flowers and everything in advance. You’ve been working hard, so don’t worry about these little things! Also, why didn’t you book the same flight as me? Why did you make me go back to the country alone?"
Zong Jin replied earnestly: "You need to report to Zong Group early tomorrow. It's better to return home ahead of time to prepare for the interview. You must work hard and not slack off because of me. Also, dress formally tomorrow. Have you dyed your hair back? Don’t dye it blonde again; it’s not good for your health."
Little Rascal responded: "Got it, brother-in-law! I hope to see you at Zong Group tomorrow. I’ll be very good!"
Little Rascal sent a cute emoji, and Zong Jin exited the chat interface. He looked at the wallpaper on his phone screen—this woman he could never forget was also his wife who had passed away many years ago. A smile of comfort crossed his face as he murmured, "Wife, I’m back. This time, I won’t leave again."
At Tong Le's home, she entered through the front door and noticed a suit jacket hanging by the entrance. A familiar scent of perfume wafted through the air—it was Lan Qingqing's favorite fragrance. It was clear that Ke Wenjie had once again visited Lan Qingqing's apartment.
Tong Le changed her shoes and walked inside. Zhang Huizhi sat on the living room sofa with an air of sarcasm. "Oh, look who’s back! Where have you been?"
In the study, Ke Wenjie emerged upon hearing her voice. Wearing glasses and dressed in a dark gray pajamas, he asked with concern, "Have you eaten dinner yet?"
He turned to Zhang Huizhi and said, "Mom, can you cook some noodles for Tong Le? I'm worried she might be hungry."
Just as Zhang Huizhi was about to refuse, Tong Le cut in sharply, "That would be great, Mom! Please add a boiled egg and some ham."
Zhang Huizhi gritted her teeth in frustration but reluctantly got up to head to the kitchen.
Tong Le sniffed the air deliberately and said with a smile, "Wow, that perfume scent from Lan Qingqing is really strong! I could smell it as soon as I walked in. If I didn’t know she came over this afternoon to keep Mom company while she was sick, I might think you were cheating on me."
With a chuckle, she added, "I’m going to freshen up first."
In the living room, only Ke Wenjie remained. He appeared calm on the surface but felt his heart racing uncontrollably as he subconsciously adjusted his glasses on his nose. He glanced at the suit jacket hanging by the door and thought to himself that next time he needed to be extra careful.
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