This incident was also his fault, for making Yun Buji's rejection of Zhao Mai so obvious. But he hadn't expected his brother to reject her in front of everyone, completely ruining Zhao Mai's reputation.
"Zhao Mai was also in the wrong, what nonsense was she talking? Don't be angry."
Zhou Hao thought Yun Buji was too upset to speak, so he continued to persuade him. Who knew he would suddenly blurt out, "Haozi, do girls like those really expensive teddy bears?"
"Ah?" Zhou Hao looked at him, completely bewildered.
"Can you buy them at those places that look super expensive?" Yun Buji asked again, looking genuinely confused. Zhou Hao noticed that the irritation on his face had disappeared.
All because of... that ridiculously expensive teddy bear?
"Uh, maybe. Those SKP places, the kind of places we'll never be able to enter in this lifetime," Zhou Hao replied. He had passed by when picking up trash; it was indeed very high-end, making him want to stay away.
"Brother Yun, what are you planning? You're not actually going to buy the young lady a teddy bear, are you?" Zhou Hao asked nervously. No way, could Brother Yun be serious?
"What's wrong with buying a bear for a child to play with?" Yun Buji said dismissively and rode away.
Zhou Hao: "..."
He felt a pang in his heart. He could tell that Brother Yun really liked that young lady, but a bear would cost so much money. He couldn't afford to like her!
Brother Yun, could you please be more rational?
...
Mian Mian received a call from her mother, who explained that her mother's boyfriend was coming over and wanted to treat her to a meal.
"Mhm, okay, Mom. Send me the address, I'll be right there." Mian Mian answered obediently.
Jiang Mi sent the restaurant address to her daughter. She felt a little uneasy. Would Jiang Jingxiu shamelessly tag along? His two injuries definitely wouldn't have healed yet... Jiang Mi realized she was overthinking again and decided to stop. Whatever happens, happens.
Mian Mian looked at the restaurant address. It was a Western restaurant on the top floor of the most upscale mall in the city.
"Dad, that uncle is really sparing no expense, treating me to such an expensive Western meal," Mian Mian said, handing her phone to her father to see.
"A weasel wishing a chicken a Happy New Year, no good intentions! What do you mean, you'll switch sides just because he treats you to a slightly more expensive meal?" Jiang Jingxiu glared at his daughter subtly.
Mian Mian awkwardly took back her phone and gave a forced laugh. "Wh-what's possible? I'll definitely eat a lot, eat as much as I can. He'll know I'm not easy to satisfy!!"
"Right! Let him know you're not easy to satisfy!" Jiang Jingxiu agreed wholeheartedly.
"Dad, you can't be so lacking in confidence. You have to believe in yourself, come on! For your daughter and your own happiness! Go!!!" Mian Mian cheered her father on. The two of them had already formed an alliance, planning to fight for Jiang Mi together.
"Okay, daughter, with you by my side, my chances of winning have already increased by ninety percent!" Jiang Jingxiu knew very well how much Jiang Mi loved their daughter. He knew his chances were high, but he also had his pride and didn't want Jiang Mi to compromise with him just because of their daughter.
That would feel like an insult to him.
As father and daughter spoke, they arrived at the mall. After parking the car, Jiang Jingxiu shamelessly followed Mian Mian upstairs.
Ling Bo had already arrived, and Jiang Mi also hurried over. Ling Bo looked at her with gentle eyes, and Jiang Mi smiled shyly, saying, "Doctor Ling looks even more handsome today."