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

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.

Qiao Chu turned and left the room, her steps seemed a little heavy, as if she was being dragged down by an invisible pressure. Every step was like stepping on cotton, empty and powerless. Zhao Gang's cold words kept echoing in her mind, and the pain in her heart surged like a tide.

After leaving the blind date venue, Qiao Chu looked up at the sky. The dazzling sunlight made her squint. She tried to let the sunlight warm her cold heart, but it was in vain. The bustling crowds and noisy sounds on the street blurred in her ears. She seemed to be in a lonely world, out of tune with everything around her.

Qiao Chu walked aimlessly, recalling the hardships she had gone through. The days and nights of raising the child alone, the countless times of anxiety and helplessness when the child was sick, the exhaustion and bitterness of running around for a living, all played in her mind like a movie. She didn't understand why it was so difficult just to give the child a complete family and a chance to go to school smoothly?

The wind gently blew her hair, but it could not smooth out the wrinkles in her heart. Her eyes were full of confusion and bewilderment, and she didn't know where the future would lead her.

Back home, Qiao Chu collapsed on the sofa, tears finally bursting out. She buried her face in her hands, letting her sadness and grievances flow freely. Tired of crying, she raised her head and looked at the photo of her and her children hanging on the wall. Chenchen's innocent smile seemed to give her strength.

"For Chenchen, I can't give up." Qiao Chu murmured to herself. She wiped the tears from her face and cheered herself up again.

After experiencing the disappointment of her first blind date, Qiao Chu was not defeated by the setback. She went to the second blind date with a little expectation. This time, she was going to meet a well-mannered teacher named Lin Yu.

On the day of the blind date, the sun shone softly on the street, as if covering the world with a warm veil. When Qiao Chu stepped into the agreed coffee shop, Lin Yu was already sitting in a corner waiting. His figure appeared particularly quiet and gentle in the light and shadow, and his simple and neat clothes added a bit of elegance to his temperament.

The moment Qiao Chu's eyes met Lin Yu's, the smile on his face was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, warm and pure, illuminating every corner of Qiao Chu's heart without reservation, causing the hope in her heart that had been buried by past experiences to rise again.

"Ms. Qiao, I think you look very kind." Lin Yu was the first to break the silence. His voice was soft and friendly, like a clear stream in the mountains, flowing into Qiao Chu's heart.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin." Qiao Chu responded. This simple thank you contained her gratitude and surprise that she could not hide. Lin Yu's words seemed to have a magical power, which gradually relaxed her tense nerves and relieved her mood.

As the conversation unfolded, they seemed to open up their conversation boxes, and the topics extended from hobbies such as books, music, and travel to the discussion of life ideals. Lin Yu shared all kinds of interesting things in his teaching. The innocent smiles and imaginative answers of the children made his eyes sparkle. "Every time I see children swimming in the ocean of knowledge and gradually realizing the vastness and beauty of the world, I feel that the work I am doing is so meaningful." His voice is full of love and persistence for the cause of education.

Qiao Chu also opened her heart and told about her experiences abroad. The exotic customs, cultural collisions, and the growth and insights she experienced in an unfamiliar environment all became vivid and lively in her narration. Lin Yu listened attentively, nodding in response from time to time, his eyes full of curiosity and appreciation.

Time passed quietly during their conversation, and the atmosphere was harmonious and beautiful. However, when the topic inadvertently turned to the issue of children's enrollment, a hint of hesitation flashed across Lin Yu's smiling eyes. Although the hesitation was brief, it did not escape Qiao Chu's sharp eyes. Her heart tightened instantly, and an ominous premonition surged into her heart.

Silence spread between the two, and the air seemed to become heavy. Lin Yu pursed his lips, as if he was struggling fiercely in his heart. Finally, he raised his head, with a hint of apology and helplessness in his eyes, and said slowly: "Ms. Qiao, I like you very much. Your sincerity and your experience make me moved. Although I am going on a blind date with the purpose of getting married, I am afraid I will not get married so soon. But the matter of my child's enrollment is indeed a big problem, involving too much energy and responsibility. I need to think about it again."

Lin Yu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Qiao Chu's heart hard. The fire of hope that had just been ignited was ruthlessly extinguished in an instant, leaving only a piece of cold ashes. Her smile froze on her face, her lips trembled slightly, but she still tried to maintain the last bit of decency, "I understand you, Mr. Lin."

Despite this, the pain and loss in her heart surged like a tide, almost drowning her. They exchanged a few more pleasantries and ended the blind date. Qiao Chu tried to keep smiling and said goodbye to Lin Yu.

When she walked out of the blind date location, her pretended strength instantly collapsed. The sun was still shining, but it had lost its color in Qiao Chu's eyes. Her steps were as heavy as lead, and every step she took seemed to exhaust all her strength. The crowds on the street were bustling and laughing, but she seemed to be in a lonely world, out of tune with all the bustle and happiness.

Qiao Chu's mood hit rock bottom. She looked up at the sky, trying not to let her tears fall. "Why? Why is it so hard to find someone willing to accept my child just for a chance to go to school?" She asked herself over and over in her heart, her voice full of helplessness and despair.

The wind blew gently, ruffling her hair, but it could not heal the pain in her heart. She thought of the child's innocent smile and her efforts to give the child a complete home, and the grievance and unwillingness in her heart became stronger. However, the cruel reality made her feel extremely confused and bewildered. She didn't know where the future was and how many setbacks she had to go through before she could find the warmth and support that belonged to her.

Qiao Chu felt extremely frustrated after failing blind dates again and again. She often cried alone in the middle of the night, not knowing what to do in the future. But when she thought of Chenchen's eyes that were eager to go to school, she cheered up again and told herself not to give up. She thought that if it really didn't work, she could just spend money to find someone who was short of money to marry. So, she found Hongmei Marriage for the last time and told the staff that she must make it clear to the other party that she was going to get married in August. If someone could accept it, then she agreed to meet for the last time.

Therefore, the staff of Hongmei Marriage was also very concerned. The third man they introduced to her was a doctor who had been married once and had no children.

In the neurology department of the Central Hospital affiliated to Mocheng, the afternoon sun lazily sprinkled in the corner of the doctor's office. Xiao Yichen had just finished a busy morning of work and was finally able to sit at his desk in this moment of tranquility and eat his slightly cold lunch.

Xiao Yichen had a simple lunch in front of him. He chewed his food absentmindedly while flipping through the medical records in his hand, trying to review the patient's condition and treatment plan during this short break. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep concern and concentration, as if the only thing in the world was the medical records in his hand and the responsibility before him.

At this moment, Jiao Jiaqi came over briskly with a mysterious and excited smile on his face. "Director, I want to ask you for half a day off." His voice was full of eagerness and expectation.

Xiao Yichen asked casually without even raising his head, "Why do you suddenly need to take a leave?" He made simple notes on the medical record with the pen in his hand.

Jiao Jiaqi chuckled, scratched his head, and said a little embarrassedly: "I'm going on a blind date this afternoon."

Xiao Yichen then raised his head and glanced at him with a hint of surprise, his lips slightly raised, with a hint of teasing: "Oh, you are finally going on a blind date? How are you preparing?"

Jiao Jiaqi's face flushed slightly, but her eyes sparkled with longing. She said excitedly, "This time it's different. The other party is a beautiful woman. Although she is with a six-year-old girl, she is really beautiful and has a gentle personality. I've made up my mind. I don't mind raising a child for her."

Xiao Yichen shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "You made up your mind quickly. However, raising a child is not an easy thing. You have to think it through."

Jiao Jiaqi waved his hand nonchalantly and continued, "I've thought about it all. I really like her. I plan to have a pre-marital medical examination with her. If everything goes well, we will have another child right after marriage. We will build a happy and complete family together."

As he said this, he couldn't wait to take out his phone, flipped through the photo of his blind date, and handed it to Xiao Yichen. "Director, look, this is her, isn't she beautiful?"

Xiao Yichen didn't want to look at it at first, but just glanced at it casually out of politeness. However, at this moment, he felt as if he had been electrocuted, and his eyes were fixed on the phone screen. The person in the photo turned out to be Qiao Chu!

Xiao Yichen was instantly filled with indescribable anger. He had been working the day shift these days and had been with Qiao Chu and her daughter at night, but he had no idea that she was on a blind date. That was his daughter, how could she bring her to a blind date?

He tried to calm himself down and said to Jiao Jiaqi, "Well, it's really beautiful."