C123 Wonderful Fate

Zhao Yuhao saw that I wasn't willing, so he didn't continue to insist. He only said, "When you want to work, the main door of the Zhao Family's design department will be open for you at any time."

Overall, although the relationship between Zhao Yuhao and Ou Jia Rui was like that of enemies and friends, it was undeniable that he was a friend who took care of me.

They chatted in Zhao Yuhao's Cat Cafe for an entire afternoon. Knowing that she had finished her work ahead of time today, Mason came to pick me up for dinner before she left.

"That Senior Zhao Yuhao, although I haven't seen his outlandish actions and language, I always felt that he had some ulterior motives towards you." When Mei Shan came to pick me up, she couldn't come to Zhao Yuhao's reception room because she didn't have Zhao Yuhao's prior notice. Thus, she could only wait in the hall of the coffee shop.

Zhao Yuhao personally escorted the two of us out the door. He even told Mason to be careful while driving until she was far away and could still see Zhao Yuhao's figure in the rearview mirror. I speculate that it was because of this detail that Mason Shan said these words.

Sometimes when I was alone with Zhao Yuhao, he would joke around with me. Although I felt at a loss at the time, but afterwards, I always felt that it was just a joke, so I didn't mind and waved my hands: "Don't talk nonsense, he's my senior and is a few years older than me. Before, I was still in the same class with Ou Jia Rui, so he might have taken care of me."

"No, no, no. I'm not talking about taking care of you. Rather, I feel that the way he looks at you is very problematic." At a red light just in time, Maysan turned around and gave me the look of a cat looking at its prey. "See that? That's the look."

I was amused. "It's not that exaggerated, just your gossip."

"Hahahahaha, I can't tell the boss. If he knew what I said, he would probably kick me out of the company." Mason doesn't know about the relationship between Meng Shuzhen and Ou Jia Rui, and thinks I was just framed by Ou Jingyi. I just don't want to talk about it at the moment.

While we were having dinner, I got a call from Qin Ling. For a moment, I couldn't make heads or tails of it.

Although she was a noblewoman who lived like a prince, she was still old. As soon as Aunt Qin opened her phone, she couldn't stop, and the main point of her words was to express her gratitude to me. She even wanted to invite me to a meal with her.

Finally, Qin Mo took the phone over. "Hello, Xin Yao. A few days ago, I went to the school's administration office to look for some graduate students' information, but I happened to see your profile. My mother and I firmly believe that you're definitely not that kind of person; if there's anything you need help with, just say so; I'll definitely do my best to help you."

Thank you, Teacher Qin. There are indeed some unobjective reasons, but that matter has already come to an end. I want to rest for a while, and I've already received your and Auntie Qin's wishes. I tried to use the most euphemistic way of saying no to Qin Ling's proposal.

At this moment, Auntie Qin's voice came over the phone, "Xin Yao, you didn't come, so you're not giving Auntie any face. We just need to find a random and healthy restaurant to have a meal together. Don't be so formal."

It's hard to refuse a favor, and I'm not the kind of person who would reject other people's enthusiasm. In the end, I had to force myself to agree to the appointment, but Qin Ling was more understanding, and told me that if he was afraid of embarrassment, he could bring a friend to accompany me.

After hanging up, I looked at Mason with a fawning smile. "Honey, are you busy this weekend?"

"Speak, what is it?" Mason asked me slowly as she blew on the soup.

"That, this is a long story …" I explained in detail how I helped Auntie Qin, how I got to know Qin Ling, and how the two of them had invited me to dinner on the phone. But considering that Mason didn't know the two of them, I didn't mention Qin Ling's name the whole time.

"This should be what you told me last time. With my sensitive intuition, I feel that this aunt might be trying to bring you together with that teacher. After all, all the elders hope that their children can find a gentle and kind person to be their lifelong partner."

The soup in my mouth almost spouted out, "Hey hey, stop stop stop, aren't you a little gossipy today? In less than an hour, you have already messed up a couple of times. Be careful of your bonus. I only met that auntie once."

"But you helped her under those circumstances, so now I reckon you're on the same level as the fairy in that aunt's heart." Mason said.

At the beginning, I still had a skeptical attitude towards Mason's words. It was only after meeting Auntie Qin that I felt Mason was the most perceptive person I've seen in years. This rank was even higher than Ou Jia Rui's.

Although I found a healthy little restaurant to eat, I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry when I saw the address from Auntie Qin. This western restaurant that was guarded by a three star Michelin chef, Ou Jia Rui also brought me here a few times. Since Qin Ling had matters to attend to at school, he had to come a little later. When Maysan and I arrived at the dining room, only Auntie Qin was there.

Before we reached Auntie Qin's seat, she waved at us from a distance, very cordial.

"Yaoyao, I feel that this aunt looks like someone I know. It's just that I can't remember who she looks like, but her eyes and eyebrows are too familiar." The first time I saw Auntie Qin, Mason whispered in my ear.

I didn't take it to heart. "Maybe she also signed up when you were teaching painting at that arts training center. After all, it seems that the Qin family's background isn't too bad."

"Maybe."

"I'm so happy to have you here, Xin Yao. If I hadn't been given a chance to properly thank you, I would really have died of regret."

"Auntie, you're too polite. This is my friend Mason, a jewelry designer. She's also good at apparel design." Mason is my proud friend.

"Hello, Mason." Auntie Qin extended her hand in a friendly manner, but from her tone and expression, it seemed that Mason Shan's name also brought back some memories. Now, I was even more certain that Auntie Qin and Mason Shan had met before.

After chatting with each other, we learned that the Qin family was not a native of B City and had moved here later on. It was said that they and Mason were from the same village, so the atmosphere became even more intimate due to this small coincidence.

After the death of Qin Ling's father, it was a good thing that he did well. Not only did he have good grades, but he also had good abilities. He was now a doctoral teacher in B University's chemistry department and was also the boss behind a few restaurants. Auntie Qin is very open-minded with young people, and our chat has always been called Qin Ling's English name, Kenny.

From Auntie Qin's intentionally or unintentionally hinting at me, I started to understand that dinner was definitely not as simple as just thanking her. I felt a little awkward when Mason secretly sent me a ambiguous look and thought that I would definitely not come to eat with Auntie Qin in the future.

Half an hour later, Qin Ling hurried over. Since they had met before, Aunt Qin only said to Mei Shan, "Shan Shan, let me introduce you, this is my son, Qin Ling."

As soon as the words left his mouth, both Mason and Qin Ling were stunned.

After a while, Qin Ling was the first to recover his senses. When he opened his mouth to speak, his voice trembled: "Are you … Mason?"

"I, I, I am. Qin Ling, you are Qin Ling." When I looked over, I saw the gleam of tears in Mason's eyes. Judging from her behavior, combined with the story she'd told me about herself, I finally understood what had happened. This was the person she'd been looking for for for years, Qin Ling.

Auntie Qin was still unclear about the situation. She asked in surprise, "What's the matter, son? Did you and Shan Shan know each other before?"

"Mom, this is what I told you. Before we moved, my classmate was the one I really liked, Mason." At this moment, Qin Ling was completely different from the refined and elegant university professor I had met before.

Auntie Qin also reacted, "Aiya, I'm really old and muddle-headed. When you were young, you often mentioned the name Maysan to me. I wondered why I felt so familiar when I first saw Shanshan."

I took a close look at Madam Qin and then at Qin Ling. I discovered that the mother and son really did have similar facial features.

Just how deep must one's attachment to a person be to be able to see that similar appearance at first glance in the vast sea of people?

Originally, Auntie Qin wanted to arrange a meal between me and Qin Ling, but all of a sudden, it turned into a blind date between Mason Shan and Qin Ling. When I felt happy for the two of them, I secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

The two of them didn't seem to have recovered from the shock of being reunited. I had never seen such a flustered Mason before, but at this moment, she looked like a little girl who had just started a relationship. She was happily chatting with Auntie Qin just now, but now, she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

"Sorry, excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom." Mason suddenly stood up and said.

Sensing that she was forcefully suppressing her emotions, I hurriedly stood up and followed her. "Auntie, Teacher Qin, I'll go take a look at Mason. She seems to be too excited."

The moment I walked into the bathroom, I saw Mason leaning against the sink, crying her heart out. I didn't say anything as I walked over to give her a hug.

The tears were thick on her shoulders, and the makeup on her face had long since blurred. She looked miserable and real, and I patted her gently on the back.

"Good girl, don't cry anymore. Being able to meet again is a good thing. It means that there is a destiny between the two of you that even God does not want to break."