Chapter 2
“When you meet your cousin later, you better say a proper thank you. Although she was overseas all these years, she’s always been thinking of you, even recommending so many decent blind dates for you.”
Sitting inside the taxi, Pei Ge’s mother, Zhang Manhua, instructed her carefully.
Pei Ge, who was sitting next to her mother, listened to her nagging without a hint of irritation, even smiling in acquiescence.
“Mom, I know. You don’t need to remind me. Cousin treats me really well,” Pei Ge replied, grinning from ear to ear as she reached for Zhang Manhua’s arm.
Although Pei Ge viewed every guy she was match-made with as a jerk, perhaps it was as Tang Xiaoyu had said; it was only because she could not forget that person…
“Right. You had a blind date with that bank manager today. How did it go?”
It was only after she was done talking about the serious stuff with her daughter that Zhang Manhua remembered about the blind date.
“Look at our Shishi; not only did she earn herself a master’s degree, she even successfully brought home a boyfriend!” Liu Yan exclaimed, brimming with pride for her daughter.
Pei Ge’s eyes widened in shock when she heard Liu Yan’s words. “Cousin has a boyfriend?!”
“Yes, of course! That guy is extremely outstanding, too; really perfect for our Shishi. They returned to prepare for their engagement.” Liu Yan was practically beaming at this point, and her mention of the engagement caused the smile she had on to become sincere.
“What joyous news.” Zhang Manhua also rejoiced when she heard Liu Yan’s words.
Everyone was exceptionally happy, the atmosphere filling with festivity and anticipation.
“Oh, right. Second Auntie, what is the name of my cousin’s boyfriend? How did they meet?” Pei Ge asked curiously.
Given her cousin’s high standard, Pei Ge was truly curious as to what kind of man managed to not only woo her but also convinced her to settle down so quickly.
“His name is Zhou Zhuoyang…”
Zhou Zhuoyang? The curious look on Pei Ge’s face froze.
Surely, it was just the same name. Pei Ge’s hands that hung by her sides now clasped tightly together in her nervousness.
“This name…” Zhang Manhua furrowed her brows, her eyes filling with suspicion as she cast a glance at Pei Ge, “Sounds… familiar.”
“Now that you mentioned it, it does sound familiar!” Just as quickly, Liu Yan smiled and said, “Eh. How silly me. You must have heard it on the news; Zhou Zhuoyang is the heir of Zhou Real Estate.”
Zhou Real Estate… Zhou Zhuoyang….
“Pei Ge, I never imagined that you’re this kind of woman who cares about appearance. Did you cheat on me because you think I have no money? No future?
“Pei Ge, I’m truly disappointed. You’ll definitely regret this because I’m a hundred times richer than that man that you are involved with.
“Pei Ge, let’s break up….”
Zhou Zhuoyang… Zhou Zhuoyang….
No! Impossible! How can Zhou Zhuoyang be with Cousin?! This is impossible!
Cousin always knew her relation with Zhou Zhuoyang.
It has to be just someone with the same name…
“Ah! Shishi and Zhuoyang are here!”
Hearing Liu Yan’s excited voice, Pei Ge turned around nervously. And as she looked, her whole being froze in shock and her face immediately paled.