C6 Disrupting Blind Dates
Huang Wenyu is now walking the path of his dreams. Despite the grueling training and perilous missions, he relishes this lifestyle.
It's a life that stirs the blood, a life of living on the edge, shouldering heavy missions and responsibilities. Yet, the pride that comes with contributing to one's country makes all sacrifices seem insignificant.
Truthfully, he had never considered looking for a partner, as he was always focused on becoming stronger.
Faced with limited information, Huang Wenyu had to question the potential drawbacks of the woman in question: "Would she be willing to leave her job abroad and join me in the army, enduring hardship?"
"Don't worry about that. You know Lee Binglian, right? The girl you're going to meet is her sister, Lee Bingqian," Wu Ruoping said with a smile. "If things work out between you two, Elder Lee has promised to arrange a job close to home for Lee Bingqian."
Lee Binglian?
He was familiar with Lee Binglian; they had sparred during military exercises, and she was exceptionally talented.
However, Lee Binglian had since left the service and was assigned to work alongside that woman.
Another image surfaced in Huang Wenyu's mind.
"Wenyu?" Wu Ruoping called out, noticing her son lost in thought.
Snapping back to reality, Huang Wenyu pondered for a moment before nodding affirmatively, "Okay, I'll go tomorrow."
Wu Ruoping breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her son agree to the blind date.
The following morning, Lee Bingqian was roused early by her mother, who was feeling irritable. She grumbled, "Just a little longer."
"Today is the first day of the New Year, and we're all having breakfast together. Come on, wake up. Don't forget you're meeting someone later. Get up early to freshen up and get ready," Liu Yuhang urged gently.
Resigned, Lee Bingqian descended to the dining hall, where everyone had finished their meal except for her.
Lee Zhiguo, disapproving of her tardiness, remarked, "You have no sense of discipline, waking up so late."
Lee Bingqian took a sip of her milk and retorted, "Commander, I'm at home, not in the barracks."
Lee Zhiguo slammed his palm down on the table in frustration and exclaimed, "You..."
The impact caused the cup to jolt, spilling milk across the table. Grandma quickly tried to calm him, "It's the first day of the New Year. Please, don't be angry during the holiday."
"Do you think I want to be angry? Look at her. She's 28 years old and still so thoughtless!"
Liu Yuhang defended her daughter with concern, "Bingqian got back so late. It's no wonder she couldn't wake up on time; she's not well-rested."
"Hmph! Who told her to insist on working abroad? If she had just listened, would we have all these issues?" Lee Zhiguo retorted coldly.
Liu Yuhang shot Lee Bingqian a warning glance, signaling her to remain quiet. At that moment, the phone rang with New Year's greetings from friends and relatives, and Lee Zhiguo finally turned and left the dining hall for some peace.
Lee Shiyu, who had been silent the entire time, gave Lee Bingqian a meaningful look and said, "You're not getting any younger. It's time to think about settling down."
"Indeed, even your younger sister got married before you," Grandma added with a sigh.
The heavy mood left Lee Bingqian with no appetite to continue her breakfast. She ate a few bites and then went upstairs to change.
Her grandfather and father were both military men, known for their stubbornness and rigidity. The thought of her blind date being a soldier as well prompted her to roll her eyes and pull out a bright red chiffon dress from her closet.
She slipped into the dress and examined herself in the mirror.
The backless design and the vibrant red hue accentuated her fair, captivating skin. A butterfly knot cinched at her waist highlighted her slender figure.
Her wavy hair was swept up, with a few strands softly framing her face and showcasing her graceful neck.
Looking at her reflection, she appeared to be a mischievous sprite, bound to provoke disapproval. Lee Bingqian was convinced that her date would be repulsed by her bold attire.
She grabbed her purse and headed downstairs, immediately provoking her grandfather's furious bellow.
"What on earth are you wearing? It's completely inappropriate! Go back upstairs and change immediately!"
Ignoring his outburst, Lee Bingqian briskly made her way to the foyer, slipped on her high heels, and stepped out the door.
"What on earth! Get back here! You little rascal!"
"What's the matter?" Liu Yuhang quickly came over when she heard Lee Zhiguo's voice.
"She seems hell-bent on infuriating me to death. Just look at what she's wearing. It's disgraceful and humiliating! I'm convinced she's doing this on purpose to sabotage the blind date!"
"Dad, please, take a deep breath." Liu Yuhang soothed, her brow furrowed, feeling a wave of helplessness.
Lee Bingqian sauntered over deliberately. She was intent on wrecking the blind date.