After some fuss, Zhou Hong finally boarded the plane.
It was Zhou Hong's first time flying, and he felt a little nervous, fearing it might fall. Falling from such a height, with his current strength, would be certain death.
"I hope it doesn't fall," Zhou Hong silently prayed, lacking confidence.
"Huh, Zhou Hong, is that you?" Just then, a surprised female voice came from behind Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong turned around, also somewhat surprised.
"Captain Changsun, it's you!" Zhou Hong chuckled. What a coincidence to meet Changsun Qinghe on the plane. He hadn't seen her since he saved her in the forest park last time.
"Yes, I'm returning to the capital. Are you going to the capital too?" Changsun Qinghe smiled quickly, seemingly very happy to see Zhou Hong.
"Yes, I have some business to attend to in the capital. What about you, what are you going to the capital for?"
"Heh, to attend a blind date," Changsun Qinghe said with a bitter smile. Zhou Hong noticed her expression was not very happy, suggesting she wasn't willingly going for the blind date.
"By the way, Captain Changsun, how do you know my name is Zhou Hong?" Zhou Hong asked, a bit confused. When he saved her in the forest park, he had shown his face, but he hadn't revealed his identity.
"I saw it on the TV news. The report said you are the fifth most talented genius at the Martial Cultivation Academy."
"Hahaha." Zhou Hong burst into laughter.
Changsun Qinghe quickly switched seats and sat with Zhou Hong.
A faint, sweet fragrance emanated from Changsun Qinghe. Sitting beside her, Zhou Hong inhaled the scent and chuckled, "Captain Changsun, you smell so good."
Changsun Qinghe's face turned slightly red, and she smiled without saying anything.
"What business are you attending to in the capital? Perhaps I can help. I'm quite familiar with the capital; I grew up there," Changsun Qinghe quickly changed the subject.
"Just some personal matters," Zhou Hong said with a mysterious smile.
"No problem, if you need any help, just ask me."
"Okay, then let's exchange phone numbers and add each other on WeChat."
"Mhm." Changsun Qinghe unhesitatingly exchanged phone numbers with Zhou Hong and then added him on WeChat.
"Captain Changsun, you seem unhappy about going home for a blind date?" Zhou Hong asked, tucking his phone away, a hint of confusion in his voice.
"Heh, if it's not someone you like, of course, you wouldn't be happy."
"What, is the man you're meeting very bad?" Zhou Hong asked out of boredom and curiosity.
"His name is Bai Mao Yu. He comes from an eighth-rate family. In terms of family background, he's stronger than my family. However, I've heard that he grew up surrounded by women and caused seven or eight women to have abortions before he was twenty. Although his martial cultivation talent is strong, I just… don't like him."
"Oh, that's indeed not very good. But if he's truly willing to change, it's not entirely impossible to give him a chance," Zhou Hong said after a moment's hesitation.
"It's not about changing. Even if he's willing to change, I've heard his body has been depleted for a long time. Rumors have it he's been seeking medical treatment everywhere for the past two years." Changsun Qinghe's face turned slightly red. She hadn't intended to mention this, as it was embarrassing for a young woman to discuss a man's virility with Zhou Hong, and she worried he might think she placed too much importance on such matters.
In fact, the most important reason Changsun Qinghe disliked this blind date wasn't that he had depleted his body in his youth, but rather his behavior. If it were a man she truly liked, she could accept him even if he had such issues.
"Hahaha, Captain Changsun is truly a person of sentiment. But then again, aren't men and women together for that kind of thing? I understand, I understand," Zhou Hong said with a laugh.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I don't like him for that reason!" Changsun Qinghe glared at Zhou Hong, her face flushed. She hadn't expected Zhou Hong to misunderstand her so completely, thinking she was something like a loose woman.
"It's alright. If he's not capable in that area, it doesn't matter how good his character is, you shouldn't be with him," Zhou Hong said with an air of understanding.
"You, I can't be bothered to talk to you anymore." Changsun Qinghe was both embarrassed and angry.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this. But if you truly dislike this 'Bai Mao,' why are you still going to the blind date?" Zhou Hong changed the subject.
"I have no choice."
"I understand." Zhou Hong nodded.
"My family is in the capital, and we are a ninth-rate family. Bai Mao Yu is from an eighth-rate family in the capital. For the sake of family interests, they are forcing me to go back and meet him. I don't even know how I'll reject him tomorrow; only if he rejects me will my family have nothing to say."
"Do you need my help?" Zhou Hong suddenly asked.
"How would you help?"
"Isn't it simple? I'll pretend to be your boyfriend and accompany you to the blind date. When he sees you're taken, the matter will naturally fall through."
"This...!" Changsun Qinghe was slightly taken aback.
"It's fine, I have time for such a small favor."
"I'm worried he might take the opportunity to attack you. To be honest, although his character is corrupt, his talent is quite good. He's a genius on the Earthly Ranking, and I fear you might not be his match. If it weren't for his poor character and the fact that no stronger families would marry their daughters to him, he wouldn't be the one my family would arrange a blind date with."
"Hahaha, whether you're a match or not, we'll know when we meet tomorrow."
"Alright, let's try it tomorrow. If he attacks you, then I'll reveal the truth and say you were hired to pretend."
"As you wish." Zhou Hong smiled faintly, a hint of disdain in his heart.
At that moment, the plane began to take off. Zhou Hong felt a sense of weightlessness and was a little flustered. He wasn't afraid of anything else, except the plane falling from the sky.
Seeing Zhou Hong's nervous appearance, Changsun Qinghe chuckled, "Is this your first time flying?"
"Yes, I'm really afraid it will fall."
"It's okay, planes are very safe." Changsun Qinghe couldn't help but stifle a laugh. She was surprised that such a strong man was afraid of flying.
Only after the plane was airborne did Zhou Hong gradually relax. If it truly were to fall, he could only accept his fate.
"By the way, Zhou Hong, do you and my sister have some misunderstanding?" Changsun Qinghe suddenly asked.
"It's not a big misunderstanding. It was just that I was urinating by the roadside in the forest park, and she happened to turn around and thought I was molesting her. That's all," Zhou Hong explained.
"No wonder she looked so angry when she saw you on TV that day. Don't take it to heart. My sister has a fiery temper, but she has a good heart."
"Ha, why would I bother with her?" Zhou Hong chuckled speechlessly, not mentioning the spanking incident.