Li Jing was dressed very delicately today, wearing a lilac dress against her fair skin, with a touch of imperceptible tension and anticipation at the corners of her lips. This is her third blind date this month, and she is both a little impatient and still has a glimmer of hope.
"Jingjing, your blind date this time is my college classmate, he is very real, although the conditions at home are average, he is very capable." Lin Tao said while driving.
"I know, Taotao, you've told me a hundred times. I'm just looking for someone who is down-to-earth. Li Jing replied helplessly.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was casual and warm, Li Jing arrived early, chose a window seat and sat down, she wanted to have a good observation through this blind date. Soon, a man dressed in ordinary clothes walked in, looked around, and Li Jing guessed that this was Zhang Qiang.
"Hello, is this Miss Li Jing? I'm Zhang Qiang. The man stepped forward with a smile and a bouquet of pink carnations in his hand.
"Well, sit down." Li Jing nodded, feeling that the other party was slightly different from what she imagined.
"I don't know what color you like, so I chose carnations, I hope you don't mind." Zhang Qiang put the flowers on the table, and Li Jing smiled lightly.
"Thanks, it's beautiful." Although Li Jing's words were polite, her eyes were looking at Zhang Qiang, and she had a small calculation in her heart.
The two of them ordered, and Li Jing specially picked some of the restaurant's specialties, which were expensive. Zhang Qiang glanced at the menu, and it didn't seem to be unusual.
"Are these dishes enough? Or do you want to add a little more? Li Jing asked with pretended concern.
"It should be enough, and I can't finish eating too much." Zhang Qiang smiled and nodded.
As the dishes were served one after another, Li Jing noticed that Zhang Qiang ate very politely and did not change his usual habits because of the luxurious dishes, which made her slightly relieved.
"What are you doing?" Li Jing tried to open the subject.
"I work as a manager in a small company, what about you?" Zhang Qiang replied.
"I'm in an advertising agency and I'm a project manager." Li Jing's tone was slightly meaningful.
The two chatted about work, life and hobbies, Zhang Qiang's conversation revealed that he was neither humble nor arrogant, while Li Jing kept looking for opportunities to evaluate the other party's economic situation during the chat. The lights of the restaurant become warmer and warmer at night, and the melodious sound of the piano carries a sense of tranquility. Li Jing looked at the delicate delicacy placed in front of him, and secretly thought in his heart, there must be more than two thousand orders today, I don't know if he will feel distressed.
"Zhang Qiang, what do you think of these dishes I ordered?" Li Jing asked curiously.
"It's good, I don't know much about it, but it tastes good." Zhang Qiang replied sincerely.
"But it costs a lot, don't you feel distressed?" Li Jing asked tentatively.
Zhang Qiang smiled slightly, "Money, if you earn it, you have to spend it." Of course, it is also necessary to spend on the knife edge to improve the quality of life. ”
Li Jing was a little surprised by these words, but she didn't expect this ordinary-looking man to be so open-minded about money.
"And what do you think about money?" Li Jing became more and more curious.
"I think money is a part of life, but it's not the whole story. It can bring comfort, but true happiness also requires family, friends, and one's own mindset. Zhang Qiang said unhurriedly.
Li Jing listened to Zhang Qiang's words, and the portrait in her heart involuntarily re-sketched. In her world, people around her seem to value money more than anything else, and she has gradually become accustomed to measuring everything in terms of material things.
"And what do you value most in life?" Li Jing wanted to know more about Zhang Qiang through this question.
"For me, the most important thing is my family and my own mentality. My family is just me and my father, and we have experienced a lot of ups and downs, maybe because of this, I can better understand the difficulties of life and learn to cherish it. ”
Li Jing was silent, and she suddenly realized that she was gradually ignoring many things, including her family.
After the meal, the waiter skillfully places the valuable bills on the table. Li Jing glanced at Zhang Qiang, but found that the other party still had that calm expression.
"Well, it's a bit expensive for dinner today, you don't mind if I pay for it, do you?" Li Jing's tone was a little tentative.
"No, if you invite me today, the cost should naturally be borne by me." Zhang Qiang's tone was firm and unquestionable.
As the conversation deepened, Li Jing began to feel that Zhang Qiang had an indescribable charm, and his open-mindedness and openness made the calculation and defense in her heart begin to slowly dissolve. This night's blind date unexpectedly knocked on Li Jing's inner cognition of life, and she even began to wonder if the glitz she pursued could really bring happiness. Just as Li Jing was about to take out her wallet, Zhang Qiang gently stopped her hand. "You invited me to dinner today, but let me come to this bill."
The waiter skillfully put the bill in front of Zhang Qiang, at this time, Zhang Qiang glanced at the bill and said to the waiter: "Xiao Li, I haven't settled the decoration cost for this month, bring it with me, and I'll look at it together." ”
Li Jing was stunned, she didn't expect Zhang Qiang and the waiter to be so familiar. Her gaze shifted from the bill to Zhang Qiang, and her heart made waves.
"Renovation?" Li Jing was a little surprised, "You ...... with this restaurant"
Zhang Qiang smiled, "Yes, I participated in the investment of this restaurant, and I happened to be responsible for managing the decoration." In fact, I chose this place today to see how the decoration works. ”
Li Jing was stunned, this was completely unexpected by her, she didn't expect that the ordinary-looking Zhang Qiang in front of her would have such an identity. Her heart was full of apologies and embarrassment, because of the various evaluations and tests that had been done to him before.
"Wow, that's right. I thought it was ......" Li Jing's tone was a little embarrassed.
Zhang Qiang saw Li Jing's discomfort and said gently: "It's okay, I don't mind your previous test." There will always be misunderstandings before people know each other, and the important thing is that we can understand each other through communication. ”
The waiter took the bill away, and Li Jing still couldn't come back to her senses. She originally thought that she had seen a lot in the circle of high-rise buildings, but the reality taught her a profound lesson that she should not only look at the surface.
"Zhang Qiang, I'm sorry, I ...... you like that before" Li Jing sincerely apologized.
Zhang Qiang's words interrupted her: "Actually, I think today's dinner is very pleasant. It's not because of the bills, it's because we have a sincere exchange. This is even more important to me. ”
Li Jing's heart swelled with a feeling that she had never felt before. Zhang Qiang's tolerance and depth allowed her to see a different scenery in this bustling city - in addition to the pursuit of fame and fortune, there is also a quiet world, where there is a true self and an understanding of happiness. The evening breeze was light, and the two walked out of the restaurant side by side, and the slight night cold made Li Jing tremble unconsciously.
"Thank you very much tonight, I ......" Li Jing said, looking like she wanted to pay the bill.
"No, I invited you today, and I will naturally settle this account." Zhang Qiang waved his hand and insisted.
Li Jing was a little stubborn, "Zhang Qiang, you have done so much, at least let me bear part of it." ”
Zhang Qiang smiled slightly, "Actually, I'm a little dishonest today. There are many investors in the restaurant, and I am just one of the general partners, not the owner. ”
At this moment, Li Jing was completely confused, "Then you ...... just now"
"I want to see your reaction." Zhang Qiang shrugged his shoulders, "Besides, if your impression of me changes greatly because of this, then it will be difficult for us to get along in the future, right?" ”
Li Jing stopped and glanced at Zhang Qiang deeply, she found that the calm and profundity of the man in front of her were progressively calm, making it difficult for her to resist.
"Zhang Qiang, today's blind date really made me see a lot of things that I didn't notice before." Li Jing had a hint of guilt in her voice.
"All of us are constantly learning and growing, aren't we?" Zhang Qiang's answer was light and light.
Li Jing nodded, her heart felt a lighter than she had ever been, and she thought that she had probably learned a simple truth: in this world, sincerity and understanding are more important than any superficial brilliance.
In the night, two people who were once strangers, because of a small blind date, have a new understanding of life, and they are more open to people and things.
Perhaps, this is what life should be?
[This content is a fictional story, please read it rationally, do not sit in the right seat]