63: Chapter 63 He Caihua

"That's good. Congratulations on your liberation," Cao Kun said, sincerely happy for her.

"I'm really, really grateful to you." Xiang Ze Nan's tone became serious. "If you hadn't helped, I don't know how much longer I would have been nagged about marriage. So... I'd like to treat you to a meal to properly thank you."

Cao Kun's eyes lit up; this was exactly the sentence he had been waiting for.

"Sure," he said, feigning nonchalance. "But since you want to thank me, why not have dinner tonight? I happen to be free this evening."

"Tonight? Isn't that a bit rushed?" Xiang Ze Nan was somewhat surprised.

"No time like the present." Cao Kun paused, then continued in an even more casual tone, "By the way, bring your partner along too. I've done such a big favor for both of you; it's only right that you both thank me together."

"I'm also quite curious to see what kind of woman could capture the heart of a girl as beautiful as you."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line.

Cao Kun felt a bit nervous, fearing his request was too abrupt.

But he had to get to know that slag girl; otherwise, how could he complete the mission?

Xiang Ze Nan didn't seem to overthink it and quickly responded, "You're right... we should thank you together. But I have to ask her if she's free tonight first."

"No problem, go ahead and ask."

"Wait for a moment, I'll give her a call."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

Five minutes later.

Cao Kun's phone rang again; it was Xiang Ze Nan.

"I asked, and she's free tonight." There was a hint of imperceptible tension in Xiang Ze Nan's voice. "Where should we meet?"

Cao Kun thought for a moment. "Is there a quiet restaurant in the county? The kind suitable for chatting."

"There's a place called 'Time Cottage.' It serves private home-style cuisine, the environment is nice, and the private rooms are quiet."

"Let's do that then. How about seven o'clock?"

"That works."

"Great, see you at seven."

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Seven o'clock in the evening.

Cao Kun stepped into the 'Time Cottage' restaurant right on time.

It was an elegantly decorated private kitchen. The warm yellow lighting combined with the log-style decor made for a quiet and comfortable environment, just as Xiang Ze Nan had described.

A waiter led Cao Kun to the reserved small private room. Just a few minutes after he sat down, the door was pushed open.

Xiang Ze Nan walked in first.

She had changed her clothes.

A cream-colored knit cardigan paired with light blue jeans, her hair tied simply in a low ponytail, making her look clean and refreshing.

The woman following behind her, however, was in a completely different style.

The woman looked to be around the same age as Xiang Ze Nan, with a head of meticulously styled 'slag girl' wavy long hair dyed a trendy chestnut brown.

On top, she wore a black tight-fitting tank top that clearly outlined her full curves.

Below was a small black leather skirt that only reached mid-thigh, and on her feet were stiletto heels at least eight centimeters high.

She had a curvaceous figure with a prominent bust and hips. Combined with this hot outfit, she would definitely turn heads walking down the street.

Cao Kun gave the other party a quick once-over.

This woman's looks were actually quite good, with regular features and exquisite makeup. Although she was a notch below Xiang Ze Nan's pure and delicate beauty, she could still score around an eighty.

The key was her aura.

Her eyes carried a hint of coquettishness, and the corners of her mouth held a half-smile. Her entire being exuded the flirtatious vibe of a mature woman, which was indeed easy to make a man's heart flutter.

"With this figure and this outfit, it's a pity she's not doing a Wild Wolf Disco dance."

Cao Kun secretly complained in his heart.

"I just wonder if she can do the booty shake."

"Cao Kun, have you been waiting long?" Xiang Ze Nan greeted him with a smile, then turned to introduce her companion.

"This is my partner, He Caihua."

"Caihua, this is the Cao Kun who helped me out so much today."

He Caihua immediately stepped forward, enthusiastically extending her right hand. "Cao Kun, right? Ze Nan told me all about it. Thank you so much for today! If it weren't for you, she'd still be getting endlessly nagged by her parents to get married!"

She used some force when shaking hands, her fingers lightly brushing across Cao Kun's palm.

Cao Kun remained calm on the surface, but alarm bells rang slightly in his mind.

This woman was a bit too proactive.

"It was nothing," Cao Kun replied politely, letting go of her hand. "Ms. He is too kind."

"Just call me Caihua." He Caihua's eyes crinkled when she smiled. She sat down opposite Cao Kun, elegantly crossing her legs.

"Cao Kun, I didn't expect you to be so handsome in person. On the way here, Xiao Nan told me you were a handsome guy, and I didn't believe her, but I didn't expect it to be true."

Cao Kun was already good-looking, and after the system strengthened his body, his figure became more proportionate and his temperament improved.

He was indeed a handsome guy.

Cao Kun noticed that as she said this, her eyes stayed fixed on him, showing clear interest.

This wasn't right.

Why would a lesbian woman pay so much attention to a man's looks?

"You flatter me," Cao Kun replied politely, pushing the menu over. "Let's order."

The three of them took turns ordering several dishes.

While waiting for the food, He Caihua began to actively find topics for conversation.

"Cao Kun, I heard from Xiao Nan that you acted like a 'social youth' in front of my aunt and uncle today? She described it to me—the rainbow hair, the tight clothes, the Shaking Flower Hands... Hahaha, I really wish I could have seen it for myself!"

She laughed heartily, leaning forward slightly, which caused the neckline of her black tank top to dip even lower.

Cao Kun maintained a polite smile. "It was all improvisation. It was mainly because Xiao Nan told me about her parents' pet peeves beforehand, so I could apply the right remedy."

"Then you're still talented." He Caihua winked. "By the way, I heard from Xiao Nan that you work in Zhongzhou? That's a big city. I heard the cost of living is quite high. Just renting an apartment must cost a lot of money every month?"

"Yes, renting in Zhongzhou is indeed not cheap. However, I bought a three-bedroom apartment in Zhongzhou in full, so I don't need to rent."

He Caihua's eyes lit up as she exclaimed in admiration.

"Impressive! To actually be able to buy an apartment in Zhongzhou in full."

"Just lucky, just lucky."

Cao Kun was very humble.

"I heard from Xiao Nan that the car you drive is also quite expensive?"

"It's okay. Just an aito m9, a very ordinary car, not really expensive."

"That car must cost five or six hundred thousand, right? Cao Kun, what exactly do you do for a living? To have a house and a car at such a young age."

"I'm in sales. I had good luck and made some money," Cao Kun said vaguely.

At this moment, Cao Kun suddenly felt something was off.

Why was He Caihua inquiring about him in such detail?

He asked back jokingly, "Ms. He is asking so many details, are you planning to introduce me to someone?"

He Caihua was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "Actually, yes! I see you have such good conditions and are so loyal. I thought if there's a suitable girl in the future, I could help set you up."

The explanation sounded reasonable, but the suspicion in Cao Kun's heart grew stronger.

He deliberately said, "Actually, my conditions are very average. Right now, I only have about eight hundred thousand to a million in savings. I still need to work hard."

"A million isn't much?" He Caihua's voice rose slightly. "Cao Kun, you're too humble!"

Her reaction was too obvious.

After hearing that Cao Kun had a car, a house, and savings, the interest in her eyes almost overflowed.

This was not the attitude a lesbian woman should have toward the opposite sex.

Cao Kun decided to change the subject. "By the way, how did you two meet? It couldn't have been easy to get together, right?"

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