Chapter 183: Blind Date Process – Introduce Yourself?
Yun Zijin nodded seriously. This was indeed a different way of thinking.
"Fine."
She couldn't say she didn't like it.
However, Yun Zijin was actually quite happy that the landlord and Grandma Xu had put so much thought into it.
"If you don't like this style, can you tell me what style you prefer?"
If his blind date was successful, their future wedding home could be decorated according to Yun Zijin's favorite style.
"I don't have a particular preference. I've never really paid attention to this kind of thing."
Both Xingyu Huafu and Feicui Lakeside came with pre-designed interiors, so Yun Zijin had never worried about home decor before.
"It seems like you haven't found anything you particularly like yet. In the future, when I come across unique decorations, I'll share them with you. Maybe you'll find something that suits your taste."
It didn't matter if she didn't have a preference now. After seeing different styles, she'd naturally figure out what she liked.
"Sure."
Lu Yunque's willingness to share things with her showed that he genuinely cared.
Yun Zijin felt that since she didn't have someone she liked right now, it was only natural for them to get to know each other better—after all, they had agreed to this blind date.
"Let's order first. We don't eat together often, and I was afraid I'd order something you wouldn't like, so I didn't place an order in advance.
Take a look and order whatever you want."
Lu Yunque specially asked the waiter to bring two menus and handed one to Yun Zijin.
"I'm not picky about food. You can order whatever you like."
"Okay, but I'd still like to see what you prefer to eat."
Yun Zijin nodded and began to look through the menu in her hands.
Unlike other restaurants that used electronic menus, Lan Kwai Fong still used paper menus, adding a touch of elegance and formality to the dining experience.
"If you want to order something, just write the dish code here. Once we're done, I'll have the waiter come in and collect it."
"Got it."
Yun Zijin tore off a piece of paper, took a pen from the holder at the center of the table, and held it in her hand.
"Do you have any dietary restrictions?"
A CEO like Lu Yunque was probably particular about food, right?
Maybe he avoided strong flavors, or had a sensitive stomach and couldn't eat spicy food.
"No, just order whatever you want."
This restaurant was one of the few places that matched his taste.
When he was too busy to eat out, he often ordered takeout from here.
The chefs already knew his dietary preferences, so there was no need to explain.
After asking, Yun Zijin had a rough idea of what to order.
Since it was just the two of them, and to avoid waste, she ordered four dishes—three main courses and one soup.
Lastly, she ordered a cup of Pu'er tea.
"I'm done. Want to check it?"
"No problem. They're all dishes I like. I'll call the waiter in."
After saying that, Lu Yunque pressed the call bell on the wall.
A Curious Waiter
A few moments later, a waiter arrived.
As he saw Yun Zijin and Lu Yunque dining alone, he clearly wanted to gossip but held back.
He quickly took their order and left.
Lu Yunque's face was extremely recognizable in the Imperial Capital.
Whenever he appeared in public, people took notice.
"Boss Lu seems to have admirers everywhere he goes."
Watching the waiter leave, Yun Zijin couldn't help but tease him.
"If it bothers you, I can wear a mask when I go out."
The last thing he wanted was for Yun Zijin to think of him as an unreliable playboy.
Yun Zijin quickly waved her hands:
"No, no. The fact that people recognize you so easily just means you're well-respected. It's also a sign of your influence."
After all, some people weren't even worth noticing in public.
Of course, she didn't see this as a problem with Lu Yunque at all.
"That's good to hear. Then, let me introduce myself first..."
This was Lu Yunque's first blind date, and he wasn't quite sure how to proceed.
But introducing oneself was a standard step, so he figured it was the best place to start.
As he suddenly became serious, Yun Zijin couldn't help but stifle a laugh.
"Alright, go ahead."
Even before he spoke, he seemed a bit nervous.
"Name: Lu Yunque. Gender: Male. Age: 28.
Currently serving as the Executive President of Lu Group.
I own a house, a car, and have savings.
Currently, I hold **21% of Lu Group's shares—"
"Wait, wait! There's no need to mention your stock holdings!"
Knowing too much can be dangerous.
Yun Zijin definitely didn't want to know such details.
"Since this is a blind date, I should be transparent about my situation. That way, you can make an informed decision about whether you want to continue seeing me."
Even though he was the one who had initiated this blind date, Lu Yunque never assumed that Yun Zijin would automatically accept him.
But before things progressed, he was willing to lay everything out on the table—at the very least, he wanted her to know that he could provide a life on par with, or better than, her current one.
"Well... you don't have to go into so much detail.
In fact, we've known each other for quite a while now, so we already have a general understanding of each other.
I already have a sense of what kind of person you are. I'm just not used to seeing you being so... formal about it."
"Should I continue my introduction, then?"
Lu Yunque was slightly confused by her train of thought.
"No, no. We can talk about this later... Should I introduce myself, too?"
Since this was her first blind date, she really wasn't sure how to proceed.
"No, I already know everything about you."
Afraid that she might bring up the Xia family, he didn't want her to revisit painful memories.
"Then... should we skip introductions? What comes next in a blind date?"
Yun Zijin tried to recall what happened in TV drama blind dates.
Oh, right.
The female lead usually meets a bunch of weird guys.
The male lead usually encounters gold diggers...
Wait, that doesn't seem very realistic. Not very useful either.
"How about a movie after dinner?"
This was the number one date activity according to his 'Guide to Dating' research.
"Sounds good."
Since he had a plan, she was happy to go along with it.
"Do you want a private screening, or should we go with the crowd?"
Lu Yunque had never watched a movie in a public cinema before, so he wasn't sure what would be better.
Wanting to make sure he didn't make a mistake, he asked directly.
"There's no need to book a private screening. The fun of going to the cinema is experiencing the atmosphere with everyone else."
"Alright, then I'll ask Mo Bin to get us two tickets for 7:30 PM. Do you have any preference for the movie?"
Yun Zijin hadn't been keeping up with movie releases.
She hadn't gone to a cinema in a long time.
"I haven't checked. Maybe just ask Assistant Mo to pick something with good reviews?"
Since he didn't know either, he simply repeated her suggestion to Mo Bin.
After all, if the movie turned out bad—
That would be Mo Bin's fault.
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