15: Chapter 15 Lin Wan's Blind Date

In the photo, the young man wore simple casual clothes, standing tall and straight, with a tough and upright aura unique to military men between his brows. The siblings exchanged a look.

"He does look pretty good." Lin Yu nodded. Lin Wan also gave a soft "mm," her cheeks heating up slightly.

Zhou Li smiled and said, "Since we're all family here, I'll tell you the truth. A few days ago, I introduced him to someone. The girl liked him, but her family absolutely refused to agree simply because he's an off-staff teacher who teaches PE and doesn't make much money, so..."

"Financial conditions are really not an issue," Lin Yu chimed in.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Li immediately picked up her phone and dialed the other party's number. After briefly explaining the situation, she hung up, looked at the siblings, and said, "It's a go. He said it's almost lunchtime, so he can come over in a bit."

Having arranged things for Lin Wan, Zhou Li suddenly looked at Lin Yu with a teasing glint in her eyes. "We've been so busy looking for your sister, but what about you? What kind of girl are you looking for? Should I take care of yours at the same time?"

Leaning back on the sofa, Lin Yu said bluntly, "Beautiful ones."

Zhou Li was taken aback and couldn't help but laugh. "What kind of requirement is that? 'Beautiful' is a very broad spectrum. What else?" Lin Yu added in all seriousness, "Particularly beautiful, around the same level as the two of you."

Hearing this, both Zhou Li and Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh, looking quite pleased.

Lin Wan also followed her brother's lead and praised, "Zhou Li is gentle and elegant, and Yifei is bright and stunning. They are both exceptionally beautiful."

"Sister Wan, you're very beautiful too. You look so clean and have such a great aura. Anyone would like you," Zhou Li immediately returned the compliment. Liu Yifei also laughed and agreed, "Exactly. Sister Wan, with your looks, you could easily be an internet celebrity." For a moment, the three of them went back and forth.

Lin Yu quickly raised his hand to stop them, looking serious. "Alright, alright, stop complimenting each other. We're all on the same side here, so let's skip the pleasantries."

The three women said in unison, "I'm telling the truth!" Then they all froze at the same time and burst into laughter together.

Lin Yu: "Tsk, women!"

As they chatted and laughed, a soft patter of footsteps came from the entrance. Then, a tall and straight man walked in. He had regular features, thick eyebrows, and large eyes. His aura was honest and simple, yet his eyes were bright and clear with a hint of cleverness, showing he was clearly not a foolish person.

What made Lin Yu's heart skip a beat even more was that the man faintly exuded an extremely subtle, sharp aura that only someone who had experienced life and death would possess. It was an almost instinctive sense of danger that Lin Yu couldn't explain. He even estimated in his heart that if they actually fought, he would definitely be no match for him.

The man's gaze swept over and quickly landed on their booth. "Hello, everyone. I hope I'm not late!"

"Hello!" the others replied one after another.

Zhou Li cut straight to the chase. "You're not late. As I told you on the phone, this beauty is Lin Wan, and this handsome guy is her younger brother, Lin Yu. Have a seat first, and then the two of you can talk about your situations. If you have any thoughts or requirements, you can also air them out beforehand so there are no regrets later."

Liu Yifei handed him a bottle of water. He took it, drank a sip, and set it on the coffee table. Looking at Lin Wan, he said somewhat shyly, "My... name is Director Wu, and I'm 30 years old..." What he said was basically consistent with his profile. The moment Lin Wan saw him, her heart inexplicably raced. She subconsciously sat up straighter, her eyes darting away slightly, yet she couldn't help but steal glances at him. It was clear she had taken a liking to him at first sight.

Lin Yu was helpless, but as the woman's family member, there were some things he had to say. "Brother Director Wu, as fellow men, I'll speak frankly. You've seen my sister—she's kind, filial, has upright values, fair skin, beautiful looks, and long legs. She doesn't care about your car, your house, or a bride price. She only cares about one thing: that you cherish her and keep her in your heart."

Liu Yifei went, "Pfft! Cough, cough!" spraying water everywhere.

Seeing this, Zhou Li immediately smiled and smoothed things over. "Director Wu, Lin Wan, if you feel like you get along, why don't you go sit in the separate consultation room next door? It's quiet and convenient for talking."

Both nodded, stood up in unison, and walked into the small consultation room together. Looking at their matching figures, Lin Yu, Zhou Li, and Liu Yifei smiled at each other.

"Looks like there's a chance," Zhou Li lowered her voice, sounding delighted. Liu Yifei also nodded. "They hit it off at first sight. This is definitely fate."

Lin Yu smiled and asked, "By the way, I see you have a nice setup here. Why haven't you opened more branches? Is the matchmaking business easy to run nowadays?"

At the mention of this, the smile on Zhou Li's face faded a bit, and she sighed softly. "To be honest, the current matchmaking market is very bleak. The customer base is unstable, and the fees aren't high. It's fine for making a living, but growing the business is too difficult."

Liu Yifei also added, "On the other hand, the wedding planning market is extremely booming. There are many young people getting married, and they have high demands for their weddings. We get so many orders we can barely keep up. Matchmaking and wedding planning are like ice and fire."

Lin Yu nodded slightly, instantly organizing his thoughts, and said, "In that case, why don't you expand your business and integrate your resources? You could set up a professional team to offer a one-stop service for matchmaking, wedding planning, and wedding photography, building your own brand. Wouldn't that be much better than just doing matchmaking?"

Zhou Li gave a bitter laugh. "Of course we've thought about it. But startup capital, venues, staff, equipment—everything costs money, and the two of us simply can't afford it."

Hearing this, Lin Yu immediately patted his chest and said confidently, "You don't need to worry about the funding. I know quite a few friends in investment firms. I can help you get in touch and have them invest. They'll only take dividends without interfering in your operations and management. It will be entirely up to you."

Zhou Li and Liu Yifei immediately straightened their postures, the casual expressions on their faces gradually fading. Both were quite tempted. Only taking dividends, no interference in management, and having sufficient financial backing to build a one-stop brand company...

The largest database, the most professional team, the best equipment, and the best outdoor shoots. For them, this was an opportunity they wouldn't have dared to dream of.

"Lin Yu, are... are you serious? You're not joking?" Zhou Li's voice trembled with excitement. Liu Yifei also stared intently at Lin Yu, her eyes filled with anticipation. She had always wanted to rely on her own efforts to achieve success and show her father.

Lin Yu smiled faintly. "Of course it's true. I'll send you the investors' contact information when I get back."

Zhou Li and Liu Yifei exchanged a look, both seeing the irrepressible excitement and hope in each other's eyes. Their dream was finally within reach. Just as Liu Yifei was about to speak, Lin Yu's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the screen, which displayed Director Chu Yao. He casually swiped to answer.

"I've been busy all morning. Lin Yu, where are you?"

"Oh, I'm taking care of some business at a matchmaking agency."

Director Chu Yao was clearly startled, her voice tinged with confusion. "What are you doing at a matchmaking agency?"

Lin Yu said with a straight face, "Going on a blind date, of course."

The other end of the line instantly fell into dead silence, and even the sound of breathing vanished.

"Hello? Director Chu Yao? Can you hear me?"

"You're about to meet my parents, and you're still going on blind dates?!" Director Chu Yao's voice suddenly went up an octave.

Lin Yu was completely baffled. "Meet parents? Whose parents?"

"Mine, of course! Last night, Li Pengfei sent the video of us together at the restaurant to my dad, so..."

Lin Yu instantly realized what was happening and raised an eyebrow. "So, is this the follow-up mission you were talking about?"

"Exactly!"

Lin Yu burst out laughing, his tone teasing. "Haha... At this rate, is the next step for us to have a baby?"

"You rogue! Think about what to do!" Director Chu Yao cursed in shame and anger, then hung up immediately.

Lin Yu chuckled twice and stuffed his phone into his pants pocket. Looking up, he ran right into the highly amused gazes of Zhou Li and Liu Yifei. His face flushed red on the spot, and he pretended nothing had happened as he asked, "They should be coming out soon, right?"

Liu Yifei crossed her arms, unmoved, and teased with a half-smile, "Not bad, little brother. You're quite the player, aren't you? You're about to meet parents on that side, and yet you're still running over here for a blind date."

Lin Yu scratched his head and gave a cheeky grin. "Keep it on the down-low, it's just standard operation."

Zhou Li's eyes dangled around, and a meaningful smile curled on her lips. "I actually just thought of a high-quality pair who would be a perfect match for you. Want to come over and meet them tomorrow?"

Lin Yu's eyes lit up, and he agreed immediately. "A pair? That's a must! Is it for real?"

"Of course it's true," Zhou Li said, a trace of mischief hidden in her smile, though Lin Yu didn't notice it at all.

Just then, Director Wu and Lin Wan walked out of the small consultation room, and the five of them had lunch together at a nearby restaurant. During the meal, Director Wu took meticulous care of Lin Wan. One moment he was quick to block the corner of the table to prevent her from bumping into it, and the next he was sharp enough to hand her a tissue. The two of them also got along exceptionally well. When they parted ways, Director Wu even took the initiative to add Lin Wan on Green Bubble.

Lin Yu drove Lin Wan home and went upstairs to report the blind date situation to their parents right away. Lin Jianguo and Wang Xiulan beamed with joy upon hearing it. As their children grew older, their marriage prospects had become a source of anxiety. Now, not only was their son successful and filial—buying them a car and a house—but he was also worrying about his sister's lifelong happiness. Their son had truly grown up, and the couple felt deeply comforted. They urged their daughter to get along well with him and to bring him home for them to see when convenient, which Lin Wan agreed to with a blush.

After chatting a bit longer, Tang Man called. Lin Yu briefly let his parents know he wouldn't be back tonight and then headed out.

Tang Man's voice came through the receiver, "Mr. Lin, the inquiry about the office building I asked around for has borne fruit. Would you like to go check it out in person this afternoon?"

"Let's make it tomorrow morning."

"Alright, Mr. Lin! The cars have been purchased. General Manager Xia chose a white Alphard, and I chose an Audi A8, which matches your low-profile lifestyle. The 4S store is going to handle the license plates this afternoon, and they can be delivered to the hotel and the ancient city tomorrow morning."

Lin Yu thought to himself that this low-profile thing was truly a beautiful misunderstanding. He said, "The car was bought for you, so it's mainly up to you. Have you had lunch?"

"I've already eaten with General Manager Xia."

"Alright then, go to Gate A of Qianda Plaza now. Let's meet there."

"Understood, Mr. Lin." Tang Man didn't ask further. This was an assistant's professional ethic—ask what should be asked, and don't ask what shouldn't. Although she had that kind of relationship with Lin Yu, she understood her position even better.

Half an hour later, just as Lin Yu arrived at the agreed spot, he saw Tang Man walking quickly toward him in high heels, making a click-clack sound. Her well-tailored professional skirt suit accentuated her tall, straight posture and exquisite curves. A low-profile commuter bag hung over her shoulder with no extra decorations, looking clean and neat.

"Mr. Lin," she said softly, with a touch of obedience.

"You don't have to walk so fast." After saying that, Lin Yu slightly raised his arm. Tang Man caught his drift and blushed slightly. She stepped forward to take his arm, her fingertips tightening slightly, feeling a bit nervous in public.

The plaza was brightly lit, with the display windows of major brands glittering. Tang Man quietly followed Lin Yu's footsteps, her gaze casually drifting across the shops on both sides. When they reached the entrance of the Chow Tai Fook flagship store, Lin Yu suddenly stopped. Feeling a soft bump against his arm, his mind instantly wandered. He turned his head, his gaze landing on Tang Man's smooth, slender neck.

"I kept feeling like something was missing," Lin Yu muttered to himself. A faint smile curled on his lips as he directly stepped into the store. Pulled along by Lin Yu's movement, Tang Man subconsciously followed him inside.

As soon as they entered, a sweet-smiling sales assistant immediately welcomed them, "Welcome to Chow Tai Fook, sir, madam. What would you like to look at today?"

"Pendants," Lin Yu said succinctly.

The assistant warmly guided them to the regular jewelry counter, where rows of necklaces were neatly displayed. The styles were classic and elegant, but also a bit too common. After a few glances, Lin Yu frowned slightly—none of the designs were stunning enough to catch his eye at first glance.

"These are all too ordinary. Do you have anything with a more unique design and better quality?" Lin Yu stated his request directly.

The assistant immediately understood, her smile becoming even more respectful. "Yes, sir. Please come this way. The styles in the VIP area are all limited editions, with different designs and craftsmanship."

Led to the VIP counter, even the lighting felt different. The style of the necklaces instantly went up several notches. The diamond cuts, metal lines, and overall elegance were vastly different from the ordinary area outside. Tang Man's eyes visibly lit up, but she still maintained her composure, remaining silent and only stealing a few more glances.

Lin Yu's gaze swept across the counter and quickly locked onto a diamond pendant—the style was simple yet exquisite, the diamond cut was extremely brilliant, and its aura was high-end and elegant, perfectly matching Tang Man's professional attire and gentle personality.

"This one. Let me have a look."

"Certainly, sir!"

The assistant picked up the necklace and was about to step forward to help Tang Man put it on when Lin Yu gently raised his hand to stop her. "Let me."

He took the necklace and walked behind Tang Man. Meanwhile, the assistant brought over a mirror from the side and placed it on the glass counter in front of them. As Lin Yu's fingertips gently brushed against her fair, delicate neck, Tang Man's body stiffened slightly, her cheeks flushed hot, and even her breathing grew faint. In the mirror, Lin Yu's focused, earnest profile was close at hand, his movements gentle and careful as he slowly fastened the necklace clasp for her.

The pendant rested gently in the middle of her collarbone, its faint sparkle accentuating her snow-white skin, instantly elevating her elegance to another level.