Chapter 5

“Are you sure the conditions are really that good? What if we go there and none of the information matches again?” Bai Yu asked doubtfully.

“Come on, Sis! Even if people exaggerate their height, it’s usually by just a few centimeters. If he says he’s 190 cm, even minus a bit, he’d still be around 180, right? I’ve seen the photos—he’s really handsome! Even his ID photo looks great! He must be even better-looking in person! And there’s no way the job rank is fake—he’s a soldier. If he lied about that, and someone reported it, he’d be disciplined!” said Bai Xiang.

“Soldiers are busy. They’re training every day, and if there’s a mission, they might not come home for a long time. He’s practically tailor-made for Qing’er!”

Yu Qing’er blinked. “…There’s really a man like that?”

Even her father, Yu Yaotian, was skeptical. “Is he really that good?”

“Of course! I screened all the information strictly this time—everything’s absolutely real,” Bai Xiang assured them.

Yu Qing’er asked, “With such good conditions, would he even agree to be with me? Auntie, you’re not lying to him, are you? What if I show up and he just finds all sorts of faults with me—that would be so humiliating.”

Bai Xiang replied, “I was confused about that too at first—why would he agree? But it was actually his mother who came to register his information. She said that during a mission, he was injured, and now… he can’t really function in that area. He can’t have kids. So they’re specifically looking for someone who also can’t have children, and who wouldn’t look down on her son.”

“Honestly, it’s like they’re kindred spirits. Such a great young man—he used to be really popular in the army. Even some female soldiers used to sneak peeks at him. But after the accident, no one showed interest anymore, so he’s been single ever since.”

Yu Qing’er: “…” Not functional? Like, that kind of not functional? He can’t… you know? That’s a thing?!

Her eyes lit up instantly.

Yu Yaotian frowned. “Wouldn’t that basically be like being a widow while still married?”

Bai Yu gave her husband a look of disdain. “There are benefits to that kind of ‘widowhood’!”

Yu Yaotian: “…??” Wife, what are you even saying? What’s good about that? Are you implying I’m unsatisfactory?! We’re gonna talk about this tonight!

Yu Qing’er asked curiously, “Is he emotionally stable? He didn’t turn aggressive or moody because of his condition, right? I can’t accept domestic violence. If he dares hit me once, I’ll swing a kitchen knife at him!”

Everyone: “…”

Bai Xiang quickly reassured, “He’s not the angry type—his mom said he’s got a good temper. He’s just… a bit quiet. Doesn’t talk much, likes peace and quiet.”

Wow—he sounded like the perfect husband. Literally a 10 out of 10.

Yu Qing’er started to get excited. “Then I’ll go meet him.”

If this worked out, it’d be like having the perfect roommate. She wouldn’t need to go on any more blind dates, and her parents wouldn’t have to worry about her being alone anymore.

The blind date location was the same restaurant as last time.

They arrived early, and Mo Hongshen was already there, dragged along by his mother to wait inside the restaurant.

That morning, his mom Yin Xiaolan had forced him into the new outfit she just bought yesterday and fussed over his appearance like crazy.

She was in high spirits, chattering nonstop: “The girl you’re meeting this time—she’s a real catch. The matchmaker said she’s 168 cm tall, a university graduate! Educated and cultured. Her parents are businesspeople and very wealthy. She’s talented in drawing and even designs clothes. The only thing is… she had a drowning accident, left a scar on her face, and her health isn’t good—she can’t have children.”

“I saw her photo. The scar is a bit big, but the other side of her face is gorgeous! And the girl looks gentle and well-mannered. If not for the accident, she would’ve been married off already. You wouldn’t have even had the chance!”

“Son, you’re 29 now, and you’re still clueless about girls. You’re basically a log. The only thing you’ve got going for you is that face. At least make yourself look decent so you leave a good impression, okay? I don’t want to wait until your younger brothers are married off while you are still alone. Do you know how hard it was for me to give birth to such an excellent son?”

“You better impress her and get her to agree! That way, I can finally hold my head up high in the military compound. I’ll tell everyone, ‘My daughter-in-law is a university graduate!’ That sounds so impressive!”

Mo Hongshen had only come to escape his mother’s nagging.

But he had a good idea who the blind date was—her conditions perfectly matched the girl he saw at the restaurant a week ago. It couldn’t be a coincidence. It had to be her.

When Yu Qing’er entered the restaurant with her aunt, she was still going over the guy’s conditions in her mind.

If he was really as good as described, but ended up insulting her or rejecting her, should she act all pitiful and passive-aggressive, or go full-on crazy-girl literary mode?

At that exact moment, Mo Hongshen spotted them entering the restaurant.

Sure enough, it was that girl.

Her fiery words from last time still echoed in his mind. He remembered thinking she was bold and clever. He wondered, if she started acting wild again, would his mom be able to handle it?

“Qing’er, they’re over there!” Bai Xiang pointed. She had already met Yin Xiaolan before, so she recognized them. Then she nudged her niece. “Didn’t I tell you? Isn’t he super good-looking?”

Yu Qing’er followed her aunt’s finger and looked over—and was instantly struck dumb, like she’d just been hit by lightning.

What… what the heck?! Why does this man look exactly like that?!

It wasn’t that Mo Hongshen looked bad and scared her—it was the opposite.

He looked exactly like her ex-boyfriend from her previous life. Exactly. No exaggeration.

Mo Hongshen had striking good looks—thick brows, starry eyes, a high nose bridge, perfectly shaped lips, and a sharply defined face that radiated determination. His short, clean black hair, crisp white shirt tucked into perfectly pressed trousers, and blazer resting on the chair gave him an aura of authority. Even while seated, his tall, lean build was evident.

In short, he looked handsomely righteous, a perfect match for his identity as a soldier.

Yu Qing’er had always been a sucker for good looks, and men who fit her aesthetic left her completely defenseless.

But what really shocked her wasn’t just the resemblance—it was the memory.

In her past life, her boyfriend had died saving her.

It wasn’t even a complicated situation. They had gone on a road trip together. On the highway, an enormous truck suddenly came barreling toward them—going the wrong direction.

It was a bizarre and terrifying moment, leaving no time to process anything.

In the instant of impact, her boyfriend instinctively unbuckled and shielded her with his entire body.

He died on the spot. All she suffered was some minor injuries and a massive shock.

“Qing’er? Qing’er?” Bai Xiang called her several times before snapping her niece back to reality. Seeing her dazed expression, she smirked, “What? Dumbstruck? Didn’t I tell you? This one’s solid. Told you I wouldn’t let you down.”

But Yu Qing’er wasn’t in the mood to joke. She was still reeling from the shock of seeing her “boyfriend” again.