Chapter 182: Blind Date Bureau
"What Qin Sitong said just now—that you will hire two part-time workers on weekends—is that true or false?"
Li Cui was still a little skeptical, so she asked Yun Zijin again.
"If Tongtong says yes, then yes. She's in charge of everything in the store."
Yun Zijin hadn't paid attention to the store's operations since the trial period ended.
Even when it came to profit distribution, she left it to Qin Sitong to discuss with Meilin.
"Tomorrow is Saturday. I'll come over."
Li Cui had thought it through—having a part-time job and earning some money was better than having nothing at all.
She had relied on Ren Hui for so long and had already spent most of this month's living expenses.
Now that Ren Hui would no longer support her, she had no choice but to earn her own living expenses—otherwise, she'd starve in the dorm this month.
"It's up to you. Just tell Tongtong."
It was just a part-time job—Yun Zijin didn't mind at all.
"You are completely different from the Yun Zijin I knew before."
Before the summer vacation, Yun Zijin had always been quiet and even a little submissive.
Ren Hui had tormented her for so long, yet she had never reacted.
But after summer break, Yun Zijin seemed like a completely different person.
Not only did she start challenging Ren Hui, but she no longer tolerated any mistreatment.
"Maybe... it's because I have money now."
Money gave Yun Zijin confidence.
Li Cui didn't respond, but she knew—money really was everything.
Weekend: Blind Date with Lu Yunque
The weekend had arrived—the day Yun Zijin had agreed to meet Fang Shuxin and Lu Yunque for a blind date.
The meeting time that Lu Yunque had arranged was 5 PM at Lan Kwai Fong.
Since Lan Kwai Fong was quite far from Emerald Lake, Yun Zijin left home at 3 PM to avoid being late.
Although Lu Yunque and Mo Bin had agreed to cancel all of his Saturday afternoon and evening plans, Mo Bin was well aware of his CEO's love-struck personality.
So, in the end, he postponed all of Saturday's plans.
Which meant that when Lu Yunque woke up in the morning, he immediately went into the walk-in closet, picking out clothes while standing in front of a full-length mirror.
If someone had been watching him, they'd probably sigh and say—
"This is literally the male version of a lovesick fool."
By 3 PM, it wasn't yet rush hour in the capital.
Yun Zijin's car and the bodyguard's inconspicuous nanny van arrived at Lan Kwai Fong just before 5 PM.
However, Lan Kwai Fong was a members-only establishment, and since it was Yun Zijin's first visit, she didn't have a membership card.
So, as soon as the car stopped outside Lan Kwai Fong, she called Lu Yunque.
Lu Yunque had arrived half an hour early and had been waiting inside.
The waiting time felt endless—so much so that he checked his watch every two or three seconds.
Finally, at 4:50 PM, he got a call from Yun Zijin.
Lu Yunque answered immediately.
"Zijin! You..."
"I'm here, but I don't have a membership card. Could you..."
"Wait a minute, I'll come pick you up now."
Lu Yunque blurted out his thoughts before he could even process them.
"Okay, I'll wait for you in the first-floor lounge."
Before he could say anything else, Yun Zijin hung up.
Lu Yunque had wanted to continue talking, but she hung up too quickly.
With no other choice, he rushed out of the private room and took the elevator to the first floor.
First Floor Lounge
Yun Zijin had just sat down when a waiter approached her.
"Hello, ma'am, do you have an appointment?"
"Yes, Mr. Lu. But it's fine—he's coming down now. I'll just wait here."
Before Yun Zijin had even gone to the front desk to ask, she had called Lu Yunque. Since he was already on his way, she didn't see the need to go up on her own.
She hadn't expected a waiter to come over and ask.
But "Lu" was a common surname, and there were several people with that name who had reservations today.
The waiter wasn't sure which Mr. Lu she was referring to.
"Alright. If you need anything, just let me know."
Yun Zijin nodded and said nothing more.
Luckily, Lu Yunque arrived shortly after she sat down.
As soon as he saw her sitting alone, his usually sharp gaze softened.
"Mr. Lu, you..."
Before the waiter could finish speaking, Lu Yunque waved a hand, silencing him.
At that moment, Yun Zijin turned her head, locking eyes with Lu Yunque's deep, dark gaze.
"Lu Yunque!"
Her eyes lit up as she stood up to greet him.
"Mm. Let's go."
She picked up her bag and followed him.
The waiter, who had just questioned her, was stunned.
If she had just told him earlier that she was waiting for that Mr. Lu, he wouldn't have even asked!
He would have personally escorted her to the private room!
Too bad, this overwhelming display of wealth didn't benefit him in any way.
Inside the Elevator
Lu Yunque was well-known among the upper-class elites of the capital.
The fact that he personally came down to pick someone up was seen by many people, and a few even took videos, sharing them within their private circles.
Although Yun Zijin was wealthy, she was a rising star, not widely recognized in high society.
As they entered the elevator, several bold individuals followed.
Since an elevator was a public space, Lu Yunque had no right to stop them from getting in.
"Oh, Mr. Lu! It's been a long time. This is...?"
One of the men was particularly bold—seeing that Lu Yunque was in a good mood, he quickly struck up a conversation.
"Yun Zijin. A friend."
The blind date hadn't officially started yet, so he couldn't just declare their relationship outright.
However, for someone to be acknowledged as a friend by Lu Yunque, especially a woman, was enough to attract attention.
The man was about to say something else, but Lu Yunque shot him a glare, immediately silencing him.
When the elevator finally reached their floor, and the two of them stepped out, the man let out a deep sigh of relief.
"He won't even glance at me... Could it be... my crush... No way!"
He suddenly felt like he had just uncovered a shocking secret.
Outside the Elevator
"He seemed afraid of you."
Yun Zijin raised an eyebrow—was Lu Yunque's authority really that terrifying in the Imperial Capital?
"Maybe he's just feeling guilty. Don't mind him."
Lu Yunque walked ahead and opened the private room door for her.
Yun Zijin didn't hesitate and stepped inside.
But when she saw the interior decor, she froze for a moment.
"This is..."
The pink, overly-cute decorations were definitely not something Lu Yunque would choose.
"It was my grandma and my grandmother... I tried to resist, but... you know, my family status isn't very high."
Yun Zijin blinked.
"Okay, I get it."
A true younger brother indeed.
"So after they left, did you ever think about tearing it down?"
"This? It's fine after you get used to it. Besides, if I tore it down, you wouldn't get to see it."
As he spoke, Lu Yunque poured her a cup of tea.
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