The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 1041: Blind Date (2)

A few days ago, Jiaojiao had already heard from Old Shu about Qian Qian, the daughter of Old Qian. She had graduated from Qing University three years ago, and was reputed to be an exceptional student. Now twenty-four, she was only a year younger than her uncle. Apparently, earlier pursuits in academics had delayed matters of the heart for her.

The blind date location was set at a coffee shop.

The signal for recognition—a single red rose on the table.

It wouldn’t have been polite for Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi to walk directly over. So, right at the entrance, they made arrangements to sit at a separate table, nearby but not at the same one as Shu Lang and Qian Qian. They picked the table next to theirs.

Coffee shops in this era carry plenty of charm, with an artful ambiance outside and gentle music playing within. When Shu Lang pulled open the door to the shop and walked in, someone immediately came forward to greet him.

Taking a quick scan of the room, Shu Lang quickly zeroed in on Qian Qian, seated diagonally across from them with her back turned. Lightly patting Jiaojiao’s head, he motioned toward Qian Qian’s direction. Jiaojiao instantly nodded, then pulled Xiu Xi along to the adjacent table by the window and sat down.

Qian Qian was radiant, the same kind of striking beauty as Shu Wen—one of those fiery, magnetic sorts. Definitely someone at the forefront of modern fashion. Just her earrings alone stood out, with several piercings lined up along her ears, each carrying large, bold hoops. Jiaojiao couldn’t help but wonder if they’d jingle melodiously if her ears so much as twitched.

Noticing the arrival of someone beside her, Qian Qian glanced her way. First, her eyes landed briefly on Xiu Xi. His green eyes stood out in smaller towns but weren’t quite as striking in Beidu, where foreigners were more common.

Her gaze ultimately settled on Jiaojiao.

At first glance, her lips parted, nearly blurting out, "Nian..." But her eyes locked onto Jiaojiao’s innocent, indifferent gaze, and she abruptly caught herself, realizing she had mistaken her for someone else.

Pressing her lips together, she couldn’t resist taking another few looks at Jiaojiao.

She couldn’t shake how uncannily similar they were.

Jiaojiao heard the incomplete "Nian" and looked at Qian Qian with curiosity, wondering if she had figured out her connection to Shu Lang.

Though suspicious internally, Jiaojiao managed a polite smile toward Qian Qian.

Qian Qian returned the smile, inwardly amused at her own error in judgment. The girl in front of her was nothing like the one she knew. The Nianian she was acquainted with didn’t have such a vibrant, engaging smile. The girl in front of her was lively, like a little sun, managing to brighten someone’s mood with just one glance.

Lowering her head, Qian Qian sipped her coffee. But when she looked up again, she found her view suddenly shaded by the figure of a man standing before her.

Following the shadow upward with her gaze, she saw a handsome, striking young man right in front of her.

The distinguishing trait of the Shu Family was the scholarly aura they carried. They unmistakably bore the stamp of refined tradition, the kind of demeanor that left a positive impression on people without fail.

Looking at Shu Lang, Qian Qian set her cup of coffee down and stood up. She extended her hand with a brilliant smile. "Hello, I’m Qian Qian."

Shu Lang reached out briefly, brushing her hand before retracting his own within moments. His smile was gentle and composed. "Hello, I’m Shu Lang."

"Please, have a seat. What would you like to drink? The coffee here is quite good," Qian Qian offered enthusiastically.