Lin Mian's heart thumped in her chest as she looked at her mother in disbelief.
"Are you trying to set me up on a blind date?"
Zhao Guilan's face changed instantly, "Didn't we agree last time that you would come back for a blind date on the weekend? Do you think I'm joking with you?"
Lin Mian's expression turned sour.
"Mom, without my consent, why do you have the right to arrange a blind date for me?"
"Stop talking nonsense, they are about to arrive. Sit down and behave yourself. If you have any objections, wait until after the meeting to speak. Don't ruin my plan!"
Lin Mian felt the situation was utterly absurd.
She wanted to resist, but before she could do so, the sound of a car engine came from outside, and a car pulled into the yard.
The next moment, Zhao Guilan went out with a big smile on her face to greet them.
"Oh, you're finally here! Mian Mian has been waiting for a long time..."
Lin's living room was small and shabby, with a crowded group of people sitting on the old sofa. Zhao Guilan dragged Lin Mian to sit beside her, facing the blind date partner.
The man was dressed in a formal suit, with ordinary features, average height, and a pair of black-framed glasses on his nose.
However, his gaze was not innocent, looking Lin Mian up and down unabashedly.
The man's parents across from them spoke, "Mian Mian is beautiful and obedient, we really like her. If you both agree, we can discuss tomorrow for an auspicious date to set the wedding date for the two children."
Zhao Guilan's voice was warm and inviting, "Of course, as long as the betrothal gifts and dowry are in place, we can have a good discussion!"
"Mom?" Lin Mian looked at her incredulously.
With a smile on her face, Zhao Guilan pushed her towards Lin Zheng, "Zheng, take your sister to the bedroom to rest. Mom has some serious matters to discuss."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng obediently held onto Lin Mian's arm.
"Let's go, we'll talk later."
"Brother, why..."
"Don't disturb Mom's business."
Without hesitation, Lin Zheng pulled Lin Mian into the bedroom, as if this blind date had nothing to do with her personal wishes, but rather a predetermined transaction between both families.
She was just a commodity.
In the room, Lin Mian shook off Lin Zheng's hand fiercely, frowning at him.
"Brother, are you also thinking of selling me?"
Lin Zheng helplessly shrugged, "You know Mom's temper. Who dares to defy her decisions? Just go along with her, can't you? Every time you come back, it stirs up trouble."
"But she wants to sell me!"
"You'll get married sooner or later, why not marry a wealthy man? She went to great lengths for this setup, and she didn't ask you to marry a poor guy. Consider it, you'll have a great life as a wealthy lady in the future."
Lin Mian looked at him speechlessly, feeling a chill creeping over her heart.
In the living room, the matchmaker spoke with a forced smile, "Girls who've been living outside for a few years are all like this. They've seen the flashy world outside and refuse to come back. Bring her home and keep her for a few days, have a child, and it will be fine."
"Look at her beautiful little face, so fair, tender, and spirited, a top student too. Her genetic makeup must be good, she'll definitely have sons in the future."
The man looked skeptical, "Is she a virgin?"