Urban Villain: The Game of Wealth and Women

{Chapter: 85 Ding! Gui Qingtong confessed to you!}

Lin Yuan was left speechless. He had only been joking when he mentioned the whole "next time" thing, yet his mother, Meng Yuelan, had already arranged another blind date for him.

"We understand that the reason you've remained single for so long has a lot to do with yourself," Meng Yuelan said, her tone carrying both patience and exasperation. "So, even though Miss Qiao comes from a very good family, we cannot settle for just one option."

She continued, "We've already arranged another blind date for you. Think of her as a 'backup option,' just in case things don't work out with Miss Qiao. Of course, if you do end up marrying Miss Qiao, that would naturally be the best outcome for everyone."

"The meeting spot is set at the entrance of the Jinxiu Garden Hotel. Make sure you go."

Lin Yuan frowned. "I'm not going."

"You're refusing? Do you really want to stay single for the rest of your life? If you refuse to go, we'll have to cut off your pocket money!"

Lin Yuan scoffed. "Is that so? Well, I still don't want to go."

His father sighed and chimed in, "Son, I understand you, but… you can't just keep using tissues all the time. It's bad for your health."

Meng Yuelan clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture. "Your dad and I are begging you! If you refuse, we'll send you a video of us doing kowtow together..."

Lin Yuan: "....."

He was truly at a loss for words.

Lin Yuan had no interest in going, but it was clear his parents had already made up their minds. Even if he resisted, they had orchestrated everything in such a way that he wouldn't have much of a choice.

Since his route from the café back home required him to pass by the Jinxiu Garden Hotel anyway, it seemed like fate—or rather, his overbearing parents—had already decided for him.

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Lin Yuan stepped out of his car upon arriving at the Jinxiu Garden Hotel.

The place was undeniably elegant, with its grand architecture and luxurious atmosphere, but he had no interest in appreciating the scenery.

His parents had been too preoccupied with their scheming earlier and hadn't even told him how he was supposed to identify his blind date.

Lin Yuan's plan was simple—leave as quickly as possible. He'd return home and tell his mother that he hadn't found his blind date, and that would be the end of it.

Just as he was about to get back into his car, a cheerful voice called out from behind him.

"Brother Lin Yuan!"

He turned around to see who it was.

Standing there was a stunning young girl, around sixteen or seventeen years old. Her facial features were delicate and charming, exuding an innocent beauty that was enhanced by her bright, lively expression. Despite her youthful appearance, her body had already developed a more mature allure.

She wore a high school uniform, the outfit neatly pressed and flattering her figure. The vibrant energy of youth practically radiated from her.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly, feeling a vague sense of familiarity.

"Do you know me?" he asked.

"Of course! I've been dreaming about you every night for the past few days, Brother Lin Yuan!" The girl giggled happily, her voice carrying a mix of excitement and shyness.

She covered her pretty face with her hands as she continued, "Don't you remember me? I personally handed you a letter the other day! Ah, I'm so embarrassed just thinking about it!"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan finally recalled where he had seen her before.

This was the beautiful girl who had approached him after the Jiangbei Conservatory of Music exhibition to give him a handwritten letter.

However, he had completely forgotten where he had placed it.

"What a coincidence," he said casually. "Do you live nearby?"

Lin Yuan exchanged a few more polite words with her and was about to turn around and leave when—

"Brother Lin Yuan, wait!"

The girl took a step closer, beaming. "I actually came here for a blind date—with you!"

Lin Yuan froze for a moment, utterly dumbfounded.

"You? A blind date?" He gave her a quick once-over, noting that while her figure was slightly more mature for her age, she still had a youthful, developing frame.

Gui Qingtong blushed at his scrutiny and quickly covered her chest with her arms. "Brother Lin Yuan! Don't look at me like that! You're making me shy!"

Lin Yuan was at a complete loss for words. "Little girl, you're way too young. What are you even talking about? How old are you?"

Hearing his words, Gui Qingtong puffed out her chest in defiance. Though she wasn't particularly well-endowed yet, she still proudly pushed her small 36A cup breast forward.

"I'm not a child anymore! I'll be eighteen in just a few months!"

She then looked at him seriously and explained, "I heard that your parents were looking for a blind date for you, so I pestered my mom for days until she finally agreed to let me come here."

Gui Qingtong's expression turned sincere as she met Lin Yuan's gaze with unwavering determination. "I really like you. I love you, Brother Lin Yuan!"

Her words were direct, heartfelt, and full of conviction.

Lin Yuan sighed. "You're too young. Do you even understand what love is?"

His gaze briefly flickered to her modest chest before he shook his head.

However, Gui Qingtong was not one to give up so easily.

She took a bold step forward and clung onto his arm, looking up at him with pleading eyes. "The moment I saw you playing the piano that day, I fell in love!"

"I really, really like you! I've been looking at your photos every day, listening to your piano music for hours before I can fall asleep!"

She clung to him more tightly, as if afraid he might run away. "Your song 'Sad or Happy' is absolutely amazing! I shared it with my mom, and she also thought it was wonderful!"

"Brother Lin Yuan~" she called out sweetly, her tone carrying a slight whine. "I'm not asking you to marry me right away. Just promise me that you'll be my boyfriend. We can take things slowly…"

Before Lin Yuan could respond, a familiar system prompt suddenly rang in his mind.

[Ding! Heroine Gui Qingtong has confessed her love to you! Please make a choice!]

[Choice 1: Accept her confession and become her boyfriend. Reward: 'Advanced Level Painting'!]

[Choice 2: Reject her confession while maintaining a good impression. Reward: 'Advanced Level Antique Appraisal'!]

Lin Yuan was momentarily surprised.

Was Gui Qingtong also a heroine in this world?

Why did he have no prior impression of her?

Wait…

Gui Qingtong!

He suddenly remembered—she was indeed one of the heroines in the novel!

However, she wasn't supposed to have many scenes yet, as she was set to become a heroine a few years later. At this stage, she hadn't fully stepped into that role.

Her significance, however, was largely tied to her mother.

Lin Yuan recalled that Gui Qingtong's mother was far from ordinary.

But setting those thoughts aside for the moment, he made his decision.

'I choose the second option and reject her confession.'

[Ding! Choice confirmed! You have received the reward: 'Advanced Level Antique Appraisal'!]

With the system prompt out of the way, Lin Yuan turned his attention back to Gui Qingtong.

Smiling gently, he spoke in a calm and patient voice. "Xiao Qingtong, you're still too young. I really can't be with you. Right now, you should focus on studying, spending time with your friends, and enjoying your youth. Love can come later, when you're physically and emotionally ready."

He maintained a neutral expression, pretending to be disinterested.

But deep down, he knew—this wasn't the end of their story.

Not accepting her now was simply a necessary step in his greater plan.

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