The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

Qiao Chu quickly supported him and said, "You are too tired. Rest for a while."

Xiao Yichen smiled slightly, "No, there are still many things waiting for me to deal with."

Qiao Chu looked at his stubborn appearance, feeling distressed and helpless. "Then you should also take care of your health."

Qiao Chu is a strong and loving single mother. In order for her son Chenchen to enter the school smoothly, she decided to create a "complete family" for her child. To this end, she embarked on a difficult journey to find a marriage partner.

Qiao Chu has been living abroad for these years, and her former friends have gradually become distant. Especially now that she is unmarried and has a child, her inner self-esteem makes her too embarrassed to ask her friends for help.

In desperation, she placed her hopes on a dating website. Every night when Chenchen fell asleep, Qiao Chu would sit under the dim desk lamp, staring at the computer screen. The dim light of the screen illuminated her slightly tired but expectant face as she carefully browsed through the various information on the website. Her fingers slowly tapped on the keyboard, carefully filling out her personal information and mate selection requirements, and every word was carefully considered.

"I hope the other person has a gentle personality, is responsible, and can accept my child..." While filling out the form, Qiao Chu silently prayed in his heart that he would meet the right person.

After filling in the form, Qiao Chu took a deep breath and began to search for matching blind date partners. The unfamiliar faces that popped up on the web page made her feel both excited and nervous, as if there were unknown possibilities hidden behind each face. She carefully looked at the photos, trying to figure out the personalities and stories behind them, and then sent messages to several men who looked good. After sending the messages, she clasped her hands together in front of her chest, anxiously waiting for a reply.

A few days passed, and Qiao Chu received some replies. However, she was disappointed with some of them. Some men were frivolous and spoke unrealistic sweet words; others were disgusted with her situation of having a child, and even ended the conversation hastily before getting to know her better.

Qiao Chu's mood was like a roller coaster, falling from the peak of expectation to the bottom of disappointment. She began to doubt her choice. Was it a luxury to find true love through a dating website? But when she thought of Chenchen's innocent smile and her yearning for campus life, she cheered up again and told herself not to give up.

After many disappointments, Qiao Chu learned about a dating club with a good reputation from the comments on the website, called Hongmei Marriage. On a sunny weekend afternoon, Qiao Chu deliberately put on a simple and elegant dress. She stood in front of the mirror and carefully put on light makeup, trying to cover up the fatigue in the corners of her eyes and the vicissitudes of life. Looking at herself in the mirror, she took a deep breath, cheered herself up, and then went out with a nervous mood to the Hongmei Marriage Dating Club.

At the entrance of the club, a gorgeous crystal chandelier reflected brilliant light, as if welcoming everyone who was seeking love. As soon as Qiao Chu walked in, an enthusiastic staff member came up to greet him.

"Hello, ma'am, welcome to our Red Plum Marriage. How can I help you?" The staff member smiled and his voice was as sweet as the spring breeze.

Qiao Chu stroked the hair by her ears nervously and said, "I...I want to consult about blind dates. I'm single and have a child..." Her voice trembled slightly, with a hint of uneasiness and anticipation.

The staff smiled and nodded, showing their understanding. That warm smile was like the warm sun in winter, instantly relieving Qiao Chu's nervous mood. Then, the staff led Qiao Chu to the comfortable consultation area, asked her to sit down, and quickly handed her a cup of warm coffee.

"Ma'am, please don't be in a hurry. Have some coffee first and then talk to me slowly." The staff said gently.

Qiao Chu took a sip of coffee, feeling the silky liquid sliding down her throat, bringing a moment of warmth and comfort. She calmed down and began to describe her situation in detail. She started with her experience abroad, talked about the hardships of raising Chenchen alone, and her worries about the child's future. When she was emotional, her eyes were slightly red, but she still tried hard not to let the tears fall. As for her needs, she sincerely expressed that she hoped the other party would have a stable job and be a decent person. She didn't have many other requirements, as long as he could sincerely accept her and Chenchen.

The staff listened patiently and nodded in agreement from time to time. There was no impatience or contempt in her eyes, only full of understanding and respect. After Qiao Chu finished speaking, she smiled and said, "Madam, I have a general understanding of your situation. We at Hongmei Marriage will do our best to find a suitable partner for you. First, let me introduce you to our services. We will conduct strict identity and background verification on each member to ensure the authenticity of the information. Then, according to your requirements, we will screen out blind date partners with a high degree of match for you and arrange a comfortable and private meeting environment. During the blind date process, we will also provide professional emotional counseling and advice."

Qiao Chu listened carefully, with hope in her eyes. Every word was like a seed, sowing the seeds of expectation in her heart. She asked, "How is the fee charged?"

The staff took out a detailed list of fees and patiently explained to Qiao Chu the purpose of each fee. Qiao Chu looked at the list carefully and silently calculated her savings. The fee was indeed not low, but when she thought of Chenchen's eager eyes, she gritted her teeth and decided to fight for her child's future.

Qiao Chu thought for a moment and said firmly: "Okay, I will sign up to become a member."

The staff smiled with satisfaction and quickly completed the formalities for Qiao Chu. In the following days, the staff began to arrange blind date activities in full swing according to Qiao Chu's requirements.

It was a sunny afternoon, and Qiao Chu came to the agreed blind date location with a nervous but expectant mood. She was dressed up carefully, and the plain dress brought out her gentle temperament. She put on a little makeup on her face, trying to cover up the fatigue left by life.

When she stepped into the cozy private room, Zhao Gang was already waiting there. Zhao Gang was dressed in a suit and tie, with his hair combed meticulously, as if every strand of hair had been precisely measured. He exuded a strong sense of confidence and success. His straight back and calm demeanor all showed his confidence in himself and his control over his life.

The two looked at each other and smiled and nodded politely. Zhao Gang was the first to break the silence. His voice was steady and powerful, like the deep sound of a cello echoing in the room: "Ms. Qiao, it's nice to meet you."

Qiao Chu nodded slightly and responded, "Me too, Mr. Zhao." Her hands unconsciously folded on her legs, her fingers gently twisted, revealing her inner nervousness.

At first, the atmosphere of the exchange was quite harmonious. Zhao Gang fell in love with Qiao Chu at first sight, and seemed to open up and talk about his struggle in the company. He talked about how he stood out in the fierce competition and how he was promoted to a middle-level manager step by step with wisdom and perseverance. There was a gleam of pride in his eyes, and his gestures moved vigorously as he spoke, as if he was painting a magnificent picture of his career.

"I have always believed that as long as there are clear goals and unremitting efforts, nothing can stop the pace of progress. I have made a detailed career plan for myself. In the next five years, I will lead the team to hit higher performance goals and establish our benchmark position in the industry." Zhao Gang's words were full of passion, and the blueprint for the future he described made Qiao Chu admire him. She listened attentively, nodded from time to time to show her agreement, and secretly admired the ambition of the man in front of her.

However, when Qiao Chu gently mentioned that she had a child who had no father and could only stay with her, and that this blind date was largely for the child's smooth enrollment, Zhao Gang's expression changed subtly in an instant. His originally enthusiastic eyes seemed to be frozen by the sudden cold wind, becoming cold and distant. The smile that originally rose naturally at the corner of his mouth seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, becoming stiff and reluctant.

He was silent for a moment, as if he was choosing his words, then he said in a cold tone: "Ms. Qiao, to be honest, I'm not ready to be a stepfather yet. I have my own ideas about my future family, and I hope my other half can take care of the family wholeheartedly and don't want too many other involvements. The existence of children will undoubtedly bring many complex factors and unpredictable challenges to life." Every word Zhao Gang said was like a sharp knife, mercilessly piercing Qiao Chu's heart.

Qiao Chu's heart suddenly sank, as if she had fallen into an endless abyss. Her originally expectant eyes dimmed in an instant, and her eyes were full of loss and hurt. But the hardships of life over the years have taught her to be strong and forbearing. She tried hard to restrain the waves in her heart and not let the tears roll in her eyes.

Qiao Chu took a deep breath, sighed secretly in her heart, then forced an understanding smile and said, "It's okay, Mr. Zhao, I hope you can find the right person soon." Although her voice was calm, the slightly trembling ending still betrayed her inner pain.

Although she remained calm and elegant on the surface, Qiao Chu's heart was already filled with loss and helplessness. She felt like a lone walker groping in the dark, and every time she tried to get closer to the light, she was ruthlessly pushed back into the dark corner.

Zhao Gang just nodded slightly and said nothing more. At this moment, the private room was filled with an awkward and depressing atmosphere, as if even the air had become heavy.

Qiao Chu felt that every second was extremely long. She could no longer endure this atmosphere, so she stood up and said goodbye politely: "Mr. Zhao, I will take my leave first."

Zhao Gang also stood up and expressed his symbolic farewell.