Story Introduction:
– Male Lead: Xu Nian is over 30 this year and still refuses to get married. His grandfather compiled a list for him, dozens of pages long, but he couldn't pick a single girl. He holds the position of Chairman of the Xu Group, but his grandfather still retains operational control. Additionally, he is the leader of the Black Dao Gang. His best friend is Lin Xuanming, CEO of the Lin Group and also the gang's second-in-command.
– Secretary He Ming (also known as Secretary He) is also the Male Lead's best friend and his capable right-hand man.
– Female Lead: Mo Xiuer is 22 this year. Her family is poor, and her mother passed away early. Her father is addicted to alcohol and gambling, accumulating debt with Xu Nian. She comes to beg for an extension on the debt and meets the Male Lead. Her best friend is Fu Xingxi, who works at the Xu Group.
– Female Supporting Character: His childhood sweetheart and former love is Wu Xuanxuan, 24 this year. The reason for her departure remains a mystery.
Early that morning, Secretary He brought him a stack of blind date profiles. All of them were young ladies from prestigious families, personally selected by his grandfather.
“Boss… take a look.”
“You pick them yourself,” Xu Nian said, bored, to Secretary He. He got a headache every time he met his grandfather, who would inevitably bring up marriage.
Secretary He stared at him, mouth agape. What did he mean, 'I pick them myself'? This was Xu Nian's wife we were talking about, not his!
“Boss, I really can't help you with this.”
“Just pick whoever you think is okay.”
“But this is *your* wife, Boss, not me choosing a wife for myself!”
As the two men pushed the list back and forth, the office door opened. Stepping in was none other than his grandfather. Seeing the two of them bickering, his grandfather cleared his throat.
“Ahem… ahem… Why are you two squabbling?”
“Grandfather. Why are you here?”
“Are you implying I shouldn't be here?”
“Not at all. Secretary He and I were just discussing which girl would be suitable. To pick a granddaughter-in-law for you.”
“Really? Secretary He, tell me, has that boy Xu Nian made his choice yet?”
Secretary He quickly rushed to his grandfather, helped him sit down, and said, “I've already given him the list to choose from. It seems he doesn't like girls, Grandfather.”
His grandfather, who was drinking tea, promptly spat it all out. What did he mean he didn't like girls? Was his grandson… gay?
“Huh?… My grandson…” He said, pointing at Xu Nian.
Secretary He looked at Xu Nian, smirking with amusement. Xu Nian's face turned as black as a pot. This guy actually dared to call him gay! Seeing his grandfather's anger, Xu Nian quickly spoke up.
“No, it's not like that, Grandfather. I already have someone in mind, but fate just hasn't brought us together yet.” As he spoke, he patted his grandfather's chest to soothe his anger, all while shooting daggers at Secretary He.
“You better get to it. By the end of this year, you must bring me a granddaughter-in-law. And Secretary He, you too. I'll kick both of you out if you don't bring me a granddaughter-in-law!”
Secretary He, too, was caught in the crossfire. Although he worked for the Xu family, Grandfather Xu had treated him like his own grandchild since he was young. Hearing this, Xu Nian felt a surge of satisfaction, hoping it would humble this guy a bit.
“I've said my piece to you two. Now, I have to go to the kindergarten.”
“Have a pleasant trip, Grandfather. I will definitely bring you a granddaughter-in-law.”
After seeing his grandfather off, the two men exchanged helpless glances. They didn't worry about much, but this matter truly worried them. They were both going to end up bachelors, no joke.
“You and I are going to the bar tonight for a drink. Call Lin Xuanming too.”
“Okay, Boss. What about this list?”
“Just leave it. I don't like any of them, so you can have it.”
Secretary He stuck out his tongue. He couldn't stand looking at them either; every girl had so much makeup on, their children would probably need plastic surgery from birth.
That evening, the three men went to the bar for drinks. None of them were interested in girls, so the room was just for the three of them.
While the three of them were drinking, a girl burst in.
His subordinates couldn't stop her.
His subordinates said fearfully.
"Boss, I'm sorry, I couldn't stop her."
Mạc Tú Nhi said unhurriedly.
"Which of the three of you is Từ Niêm?"
The entire room suddenly fell silent.
No one could believe that someone would directly call the boss by his full name.
This girl must have a death wish.
"That's me."
"What is it, girl?"
Từ Niêm said indifferently, his hand still swirling his wine glass.
His eyes showed no emotion.
"I am the daughter of Mạc Ngô, the man you demanded money from this morning. I came to ask for an extension on my father's debt. Please give my father time; I will pay his debt for him."
Từ Niêm waved a subordinate closer and whispered into his ear.
He usually didn't pay much attention to debt collection, so he didn't know how much her father owed.
He watched as the subordinate reported back to him.
Then he gestured for him to withdraw.
"Is this how you ask a creditor for an extension? It seems I'll have to chop off your father's hands then."
Hearing this, Mạc Tú Nhi quickly begged him to spare her father.
"Please spare him. I'll do anything you want."
Lâm Hiên Minh and Secretary Hà found it strange; normally, such matters would be handled by subordinates, but now he was personally asking.
And he was even talking so much to that girl; normally, she would probably have been fed to the fish by now.
"Really? You'll do anything I say?"
Từ Niêm found himself interested in this girl.
Looking deep into her eyes, he saw that she was very pure.
Hearing him say that, Lâm Hiên Minh smirked.
So he was interested after all.
"You're interested in her?"
"That's none of your business."
Hearing him say that, Lâm Hiên Minh remained silent.
Mạc Tú Nhi quickly nodded, feeling a little scared seeing this man.
Before coming here, she had planned to threaten him, but once she was here, facing that man, she couldn't remember what she wanted to do.
"That's right."
"Just name your conditions."
"Very decisive, I like that."
"Secretary Hà."
"Quickly inform my grandfather that I'm getting married next week."
Hearing this, Secretary Hà and Lâm Hiên Minh were startled and stared at him with wide eyes.
He found a match so quickly.
He hadn't liked anyone in three years of searching, but now, with one look, he liked someone else's daughter.
As for Mạc Tú Nhi, she hadn't yet processed what this man had said.