Chapter 96: Matchmaking

"Haha..." A beautiful, somewhat unrestrained laugh came from the other end of the communicator.

"You're making me so mad, stop laughing! Jiang Luoshen, you're the nation's goddess, show some restraint! Hey, I've never seen you laugh like that before. Stop it, you're driving me crazy!"

...

At the Chu family home.

Chu Feng was in a daze. A blind date? He was actually going on a blind date? How was that possible!

When had he agreed? Just now? He had been completely distracted and hadn't paid any attention at all. This was an ambush by Wang Jing!

"Mom, listen to me, I was spacing out just now, I didn't hear what you said..."

"You were spacing out while I was talking to you? You're so inattentive, how dare you! It doesn't matter if you didn't hear clearly, I'll tell you again: you're going on a blind date tomorrow, I've already arranged it. Go now, immediately, right now, and buy two new outfits. Dress handsomely. Go quickly, this is settled!"

Wang Jing rattled off her reprimands, leaving Chu Feng with no temper to speak of. He couldn't resist her at all.

This was his mother, and he couldn't strongly resist, because judging by her stance, if he didn't agree, she'd come straight over and pull his ear.

This made him depressed. The top expert among the espers was actually being forced to go on a blind date. If word got out, he'd be laughed to death.

He swore he would never let this secret out. He couldn't let anyone from Jade Void Palace know. Chu Feng secretly decided this, especially warning Clairvoyant and All-Ears to stay far away and not wander around him unnecessarily.

Because now, whenever he went out, those two were ordered to follow him everywhere, like a shadow. This was a form of indirect punishment for them.

"Spacing out again? Aren't you going to hurry up?" Wang Jing urged Chu Feng.

"Where are we going?" Chu Feng asked reluctantly.

Wang Jing said, "The whole family is going out to help you pick clothes. You're a grown man, and you still don't know how to dress yourself properly."

Chu Feng resisted, saying, "No need, simple is fine. I think a T-shirt will do, it's cool too."

"No, it has to be formal. Don't give them a reason to criticize you," Wang Jing said, motioning for Chu Zhiyuan to come along as well.

"No, it's so hot, who wears so many clothes?"

...

The next day, the sky was clear blue, and the sun was bright, though it wasn't overly hot.

If it weren't for a few dozen-meter-long raptors circling in the sky outside the city, their wings gleaming with a metallic luster, the mood would have been even more pleasant.

It was as if to remind people that a new era had begun, and the mutated creatures had risen.

Outside the city, mountains stood one after another, close to the colossal city. From taller buildings, one could even clearly see the bloody, primitive scenes within the mountains.

For example, a giant snake lurked in the forest, coiling around a massive elephant and eventually swallowing it.

"Brother!""Boss!"

Only Clairvoyant Du Huaijin and All-Ears Ouyang Qing addressed Chu Feng this way. They were huddled together at the other end of the communicator, eagerly trying to curry favor with Chu Feng.

"Don't bother me. Don't come over today, don't hover around me. Stay far away from me," Chu Feng warned them.

"Boss, we want to have dinner with you today. Little Sister Ye Qingrou is here too. She's wearing a backless dress today, all white and delicate, a real pleasure to behold. Top-notch restaurant, Boss, are you coming or not?"

These two guys were more lecherous than the other, speaking ambiguously even when discussing dinner plans.

However, Chu Feng was truly tempted, because it was better than going on a blind date. He asked, "Is it really backless?"

"Ouch!" came cries of pain from the other end of the communicator. Clearly, someone had dealt with them.

Ye Qingrou was teaching the two a lesson, thinking their words were too outrageous.

But when she took the communicator, she didn't get angry. Instead, she spoke softly to Chu Feng, saying, "Brother Chu, it's a backless dress, are you coming?"

Clairvoyant Du Huaijin immediately exclaimed, "I'm numb, I'm melting, I'm drunk!"

All-Ears Ouyang Qing was almost bleeding from the nose, staring at Ye Qingrou, and said, "If he's not coming, then we'll go!"

Bang, bang...The two were sent flying again.

Although Chu Feng felt a pleasant tingle, he also sensed a hidden murderous aura from Ye Qingrou. He chuckled dryly, "I really can't get away today. Let's get together next time!"

He decisively and quickly ended the call.

Beep, beep... The busy signal sounded. Ye Qingrou's charming, curved eyebrows almost stood on end. Her pearly white teeth bit her bright red lips as she said, "Someone actually dared to hang up on me!"

...

Chu Feng didn't wear the so-called formal attire. He escaped from his home, pursued by Wang Jing for more than ten meters, until she finally returned reluctantly.

"Eighty-eighth floor of Qingyun Tower?" Chu Feng had a headache. Was this really necessary for a first meeting? Wang Jing had actually booked such a place; it was too extravagant and wasteful.

If it were up to him, he would have simply found a chain coffee shop—simple and convenient.

Qingyun Tower was located in the heart of a bustling commercial district, surrounded by shops, restaurants, cinemas, and entertainment venues.

"This place is good, that person really put in the effort. Qianyu, I bet your parents will be pleased. He might just be a wealthy eligible bachelor."

Below Qingyun Tower, two elegant and graceful women stood. One of them chuckled softly, her sunglasses obscuring half her face.

"Jiang Luoshen, if you tease me again, don't blame me for shouting here and drawing everyone's attention to you." The other woman, tall and slender with an excellent figure and fair skin, glared with bulging eyes, looking annoyed.

"Xia Qianyu, you really don't appreciate good intentions. I'm helping you analyze this. This guy must really care about you, which is why he chose a place like this for the first meeting. You can't just ignore him when you meet," Jiang Luoshen said with a grin.

Although most of her face was hidden by sunglasses, it was clear that her skin was fair and radiant, her red lips and pearly teeth shining, making her whole presence brilliant.

"You're going to drive me crazy! You've been teasing me since we met, not helping me at all. It's all my aunt's fault for being so proactive. I wasn't even mentally prepared."

Xia Qianyu, with her plain face, still looked like a student, possessing a pure beauty. However, she was currently grinding her teeth in exasperation.

"You're the first one in our class to go on a blind date, you know? If word gets out, the image... will be truly beautiful!" Jiang Luoshen was always laughing, unable to stop, continuously teasing her companion.

"Stop it! When the time comes, use your aura to intimidate him, make him retreat from the challenge. Then you'll have completed your mission!" Xia Qianyu chided.

After finishing their shopping, the two quickly entered the building, not daring to linger in crowded areas for too long. Jiang Luoshen also put on a large mask, completely concealing her face.

The two entered the restaurant on the eighty-eighth floor and went to their reserved table. Overlooking the city, the scenery of the primeval mountains was clearly visible.

Precisely for this reason, even more people came to dine here.

One could even stand by the window and enjoy the sight of raptors battling in the sky, and fierce beasts galloping on the ground. The scene was truly spectacular.

"Luoshen, what brings you to Shuntian this time?" Xia Qianyu asked her classmate and good friend after sitting down.

"It's all for that Azure Wolf King. Our Bodhi Gene wants to understand how it lost its divine sense, so we can learn from it," she said softly.

Their relationship was unusual; they didn't need to hide such matters from each other.

Jiang Luoshen asked, "Oh, by the way, how's that post-apocalyptic drama you acted in coming along? With so many big names, it's bound to be a huge hit this time. Don't forget to get me an autograph when it comes out."

"Go on, stop teasing me. But this time, it's thanks to your connection and introduction; otherwise, how could I have gotten in? It really was full of big names, and it exhausted me. Thankfully, it's finally wrapped up."

Xia Qianyu said this, and it was clear that despite her fatigue, she was in a good mood and very much looking forward to the drama.

"You didn't get, um, 'taken advantage of,' did you?" Jiang Luoshen asked mischievously, her eyes darting around, lowering her voice conspiratorially.

Xia Qianyu immediately slapped her arm, saying, "You're so annoying! You're asking for it. You introduced me there, and someone would dare to make a move on me? Hmph! Privately, you don't act like the nation's goddess at all. But actually, there was one assistant director whose gaze was too lecherous, very annoying."

"I heard that many important roles were temporarily added to this drama just to accommodate people with connections. Isn't that ruining the show?" Jiang Luoshen said.

Just as Xia Qianyu had said, in private, she was very uninhibited; aside from her beauty, her words were not at all befitting a goddess.

"Yeah, for example, Xu Wanyi, the young mistress of the Lin family. She didn't even visit the set initially, they just added a few shots for her at the end, honestly!" Xia Qianyu shook her head.

"It doesn't matter. Your role isn't small. Such a pure and innocent girl, I find you incredibly endearing. You'll definitely captivate those old men when the time comes!" Jiang Luoshen said domineeringly, reaching out to stroke Xia Qianyu's smooth, tender face.

Xia Qianyu quickly slapped her hand away and retorted, "You pervert! Are you still the nation's goddess? You're so unbecoming. If anyone saw you, their jaw would probably drop to the floor."

She had a bob haircut, fair skin, and clear, large eyes. She truly still looked like a student, possessing that pure beauty.

"Filming for so long, in a post-apocalyptic setting, constantly struggling, you must be very tired, right?" Jiang Luoshen asked.

"I am very tired. I need two months of good rest. Speaking of which, it's precisely because I was away that my aunt acted on her own initiative. It makes me so angry I want to go straight back to the South and not live in Shuntian anymore," Xia Qianyu complained.

Then, she checked the time and said, "Huh, why isn't this person here yet? Are we supposed to wait for him?"

"Should I just scare him off later?" Jiang Luoshen asked.

"No, if he's reasonable, I'll just explain things to him, and we can be ordinary friends. I'm just worried he's someone who thinks too highly of himself and tries to boss people around. In that case, I'll rely on you to step in and use your domineering aura to send him flying," Xia Qianyu said with a grin.

"No problem! Just watch my Tyrant's Divine Fist then!" Jiang Luoshen said, waving her hand.

Chu Feng arrived. The moment he appeared below Qingyun Tower, he was startled because he saw Clairvoyant and All-Ears helping Ye Qingrou open a car door.

A premonition of ill omen arose in his heart.

"Good, they're not coming this way!" Finally, he wiped sweat from his brow and quickly entered the building.

Chu Feng arrived on the eighty-eighth floor, found their table, and immediately spotted two great beauties. It was truly a delight to behold.

Although one of them was fully "armed," completely covering herself with sunglasses and a mask, Chu Feng could sense her extraordinary demeanor; she was likely no ordinary woman.

Chu Feng wasn't nervous at all. He stepped forward to greet them, then smiled apologetically, claiming he was late due to traffic.

"It's fine, we just arrived too. Please, have a seat," Xia Qianyu said, smiling.

Both women were also observing Chu Feng. Even with their experience of seeing many handsome men and beautiful women, they found his appearance quite decent.

However, they were a bit surprised to see he wasn't wearing formal attire.

A blind date was a first for both Chu Feng and Xia Qianyu. Although not nervous, they still felt particularly awkward.

The two of them chatted idly, their conversation filled with insipid topics.

Jiang Luoshen watched from the side, clearly amused, yet feigned indifference, ignoring them while resting her chin in her hand, enjoying the spectacle.

Xia Qianyu gritted her teeth in annoyance, thinking this was truly a bad friend.

"This is... your friend? Why is she dressed like that?" Chu Feng found it strange. This woman hadn't said a word the whole time; she was too peculiar.

Xia Qianyu, annoyed that Jiang Luoshen wasn't helping but was instead enjoying the show, decisively enacted a small revenge. She said, "Don't mind her. She has Type C avian flu; her eyes are red and swollen, and her nose is running constantly, so she has to cover herself like this."

Type C avian flu? Jiang Luoshen's eyes widened. That was a disease spread by mutated birds, very difficult for humans to contract. She was being slandered like this!

"If you're sick, you should get treated. It's so serious, she shouldn't be out," Chu Feng nodded, still responding blandly.

Xia Qianyu nodded, saying, "Exactly. I'll take her for a mutated bird vaccine later. She's a good friend of mine, very concerned about me, and just came to visit this time."

What "if you're sick, you should get treated"? That sounded like an insult! And a disgusting mutated bird vaccine? Jiang Luoshen felt she was being ganged up on by the two of them and immediately became displeased.

"My aunt said you've been very busy lately?" Xia Qianyu's impression of this man, whom she was meeting for the first time, was so-so. At least his looks were acceptable, but constantly making bland conversation was too awkward, so she wanted to change the subject.

"I was indeed very busy a few days ago." Chu Feng's mind drifted slightly. For several days, he had been pressed into service—he had actually... filmed a drama!

Especially thinking about Zhou Yitian there, patting his chest and assuring them that the drama would be a massive hit, Chu Feng felt his face burn with embarrassment.

A lousy director, a group of unprofessional actors—could this actually work? If it couldn't even be released, that would be one thing, but if it actually came out, Chu Feng felt his future looked bleak.

He was so worried. If acquaintances saw him acting in a terrible drama, it would be utterly humiliating.

At this moment, his mind wandered.

"What have you been busy with?" Xia Qianyu asked casually.

"Filming," Chu Feng blurted out without thinking. He was still distracted, worrying that the documentary Zhou Yitian filmed might actually be released.

"Huh!?" Not just Xia Qianyu, but even Jiang Luoshen exclaimed in surprise. They'd met someone from the industry?!