Chapter 6

When Zou Shuqing heard Wang Ming’s “confession,” her hand trembled slightly, and the menu nearly slipped from her grasp.

She looked up, her gaze meeting Wang Ming’s, and the blush on her cheeks quickly spread.

“Don’t… don’t say things like that.” Zou Shuqing’s voice quivered with shyness in her eyes. “This is… too absurd between us.”

“I mean it.” Wang Ming’s expression was earnest as he reached out and gently took Zou Shuqing’s hand.

Zou Shuqing jerked her hand back as if she’d been shocked.

“Wang Ming, don’t… don’t do this! If you keep this up, I’ll leave.”

Wang Ming shook his head lightly.

“All right, I won’t touch you.

Actually, age isn’t a problem. Besides, you’ve never been with a man before-you’re a treasure.

The charm and gentleness of a mature woman like you is something young girls don’t have. I know you don’t want to focus on men; just spend a little time with me when you can.”

“You seem to know me very well?”

“I dated Zou Mengmeng for almost four years. Of course I know all about you.”

“Even if… age isn’t a problem, I’m still Mengmeng’s mother. And you’re just acting out because you’re upset. In a few days, you won’t even think about this.”

“Excuse me, are you ready to order?”

Seeing the waiter approach the table, Zou Shuqing awkwardly tucked her hair behind her ear.

She handed the menu to Wang Ming. “I’ll just have mashed potatoes and a salad.”

Wang Ming took the menu and flipped through it back and forth. “This one… this one… and this one…”

“You want one of each?” The waiter noted them all down.

“Not those. Bring the rest, and add a plate of shredded pork with hot peppers.”

“Sir, this is a Western restaurant. We don’t have shredded pork with hot peppers.”

Wang Ming smiled. “Just slice the steak into strips, put it on a sizzling plate, and add some hot pepper strips. Isn’t that the same?”

“All right, sir…”

Zou Shuqing awkwardly propped her elbow on the table, covering her face.

When the waiter left, she frowned. “Can you really finish all that food?”

Wang Ming was unconcerned. “If we can’t, we’ll pack it up. Otherwise, you’ll have to cook for Zou Mengmeng tonight. I don’t want you to get tired-I care about you.”

Zou Shuqing was speechless. This guy was getting more and more outrageous.

Wang Ming pursed his lips. “Where were we? Oh! Age isn’t a problem!

As for Zou Mengmeng, we’ve already broken up. You raised her, not the other way around. She has no right to control you.”

Just as Zou Shuqing was about to retort, Wang Ming picked up a package from the floor and placed it on the table.

“This is an Orange Computer, the latest model, with great specs.

I heard from Zou Mengmeng that you haven’t replaced your computer in years. With all your design and drawing software, it must run slowly. Use this from now on.”

Zou Shuqing was stunned. Orange Computer? She’d always wanted one, but couldn’t bring herself to buy it.

“Where did you get the money? Did you really win the lottery?” Zou Shuqing was getting more and more confused.

Wang Ming took out the keys to a Dazhong Car. “Your little Beetle has been running for over ten years. I’m giving you my car. I’ve already signed the transfer papers-you can handle the ownership change anytime.”

Zou Shuqing felt utterly bewildered.

Wang Ming was suddenly pursuing her, and now he’d bought her a car and a computer.

“Child, take these back. How could I accept such expensive gifts from you? No matter where your money comes from, you should save it. Money isn’t meant to be spent like this.”

So kind! The System’s task was just to go on a date, but Wang Ming had already made up his mind-he was determined to win over the gentle and considerate Zou Shuqing!

“My money is perfectly clean. And not only am I giving you a car and a computer, I’ll help you pay off your loan, too.”

“What?” Zou Shuqing’s eyes widened. She looked at Wang Ming’s serious face, realizing he wasn’t joking, and felt even more incredulous.

Zou Shuqing used to earn quite a lot, but as Zou Mengmeng grew up, expenses kept increasing. The new house she bought a few years ago was purchased with a loan.
Living frugally, almost all the money Wang Ming earned was spent on Zou Mengmeng and the mortgage. Now that Zou Mengmeng could earn her own money, she would still occasionally ask him for more.

Wang Ming knew all of this. He took out a bank card.

“From what I know, your mortgage still has twenty years left, about five thousand a month. This card has 1.2 million Daxia Coin in it, and the password is your birthday.”

“1.2 million? My birthday?”

Zou Shuqing was stunned. Both pieces of information shocked her.

1.2 million was enough for Wang Ming to find a good girl to marry, and he even knew her birthday.

“Did you forget, Auntie? I celebrated your birthday with Zou Mengmeng at your house before. I didn’t secretly investigate you.”

Zou Shuqing remembered. She nodded, then looked at the bank card on the table. “You… you… you can’t be serious. And, is there really 1.2 million in this card?”

“Of course.”

Wang Ming looked at the bank card without a trace of regret.

He spent two hundred thousand on a car, deposited 1.2 million into the card for Zou Shuqing, and bought some gifts worth tens of thousands.

He still had three hundred and sixty thousand left.

Moreover, once Zou Shuqing’s Infatuation Level reached 100, he could redeem 1,000 System Coin.

That would be enough to buy items worth three million Daxia Coin in the System Mall.

Zou Shuqing looked at the bank card, car keys, and laptop, her brows furrowing tighter and tighter.

Wang Ming placed his hand on the back of her hand again.

Zou Shuqing tried to pull her hand back, but failed; Wang Ming was gripping it too tightly.

She bit her lip. “Listen, you’re still young… I… I can’t accept these things from you.”

If it weren’t Wang Ming, her heart might have already fallen.

Wang Ming glanced at the System Panel. Zou Shuqing’s Infatuation Level had risen from 35 to 50.

The task list showed:

[Current Task: Date with bound target Zou Shuqing for three days]
[Current Progress: First day of dating]
[Date duration: 19min/60min]

Wang Ming tightened his grip on Zou Shuqing’s hand. “Auntie, please accept these gifts. You just need to go on three dates with me, and I won’t bother you anymore.”

“You’re giving me all this? Just to date me three times?”

“That’s right!”

Wang Ming was resolute. Zou Shuqing’s eyes grew moist. She had never imagined a young man would express his feelings to her so firmly and sincerely.

Her heart was moved, yet deeply conflicted.

She almost became his mother-in-law!

But he was so genuine.

He was giving her real money and gifts. Zou Mengmeng had been with him for over three years and never received more than two thousand in gifts.

Could this be… true love?

At that moment, ten waiters walked over, each carrying a tray.

Only then did Zou Shuqing realize they were still holding hands. She quickly pulled her hand back, her face flushing red.

Wang Ming smiled and nodded at the waiters. “Pour the wine for us, please.”

“Sir, the wine hasn’t finished breathing, it needs two more minutes.”

“If I wait for it to breathe, I’ll fall asleep. What’s the point? Western food is just full of unnecessary rules.”

The waiter smiled awkwardly. “Yes, sir, I’ll pour the wine for you both right away.”

All the waiters placed the dishes on the table, but there wasn’t enough space, so they brought another table.

After everyone left, Zou Shuqing looked up at Wang Ming’s sincere eyes, and her defenses softened again.

“Then… then let’s start as friends, okay? Give me some time. Your love is just too sudden, I… I can’t face Zou Mengmeng.”

It worked. As long as she overcame her psychological barrier, the opportunity would come!