Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 673: See the real - tomorrow (new book content)

Chen Chencheng took in the sight, seeing Li Qing focused on eating hotpot with a nonchalant attitude, her brows furrowed briefly before relaxing, and continued to ask according to the established procedure she had searched online earlier.

"Do you have savings?"

"I have more than two hundred thousand in savings."

For a thirty-year-old, as long as you work diligently after graduation, and save some money daily, you can still save up that much over seven or eight years.

He is already prepared to put a down payment on a second-hand house in Shu Capital, an old and small one will do, even though the house is a bit lacking, the surrounding facilities are mature, and the price is within an affordable range, very suitable for him.

Though he has always regretted not meeting a girl he'd want to strive together with, without regrets, how can one call it life?

Hearing Li Qing's answer, Chen Chencheng finally showed a bit of interest, seeing that Li Qing was about to finish the tripe, she quickly picked up a piece of tripe and put it into the hotpot.

"I think it's fine."

"Huh?"

Li Qing paused, somewhat surprised, then nodded slightly: "Then let's finish this meal."

After all, it shouldn't be wasted.

Chen Chencheng was noncommittal, finding Li Qing quite intriguing, the other party hadn't shown any signs of being interested in her, whether through subtle micro-expressions or gestures.

Normally, people would either be nervous or blindly confident after seeing her appearance, but none had been as composed as Li Qing.

"Do you know what my profession is?"

"Uh, I haven't really learned yet, so I'm not sure."

"I'm a psychologist."

Li Qing showed interest: "That's pretty impressive."

Then continued focusing his attention on the hotpot.

Chen Chencheng raised an eyebrow and said, "It seems like you're not hopeful about this blind date."

Li Qing was straightforward, at his age, there wasn't much time to play guessing games with girls.

"Mm."

"I've seen your profile; your life's trajectory doesn't have many ups and downs."

"Mediocre, is it?"

Chen Chencheng nodded slightly, "Indeed."

Li Qing said, "Most Huaxia people, or rather most people in the world, are similar to me. You're different, your family background must be quite good, and I suppose you don't need to go on blind dates. Even though you're... well, almost twenty-seven, there should be no shortage of people pursuing you."

Swallowing the meat, Li Qing continued to scoop up another piece of meat and mix it in the oil dip: "More importantly, our upbringings are different, my spending habits are entirely different from yours. Maybe I've haggled in the market over a few cents, while you wouldn't even blink at spending tens of thousands."

Li Qing shrugged: "Though in the new century, visible differences in social standing seem nonexistent, they have always been there."

Chen Chencheng showed a trace of surprise: "I didn't expect you to have such a clear understanding of yourself."

She sighed softly, looking at Li Qing with a nostalgic expression: "During my school days, a guy like you chased me for three years; I never agreed, and in the end, he gave up. Later, I realized that shadows of him were everywhere in my life."

Li Qing, just about to eat the meat, suddenly froze, with a slightly serious expression.

"That's a bit creepy to hear; maybe you should get a master to perform some magic!"

Chen Chencheng: "No wonder you look decent but are still single."

Li Qing bluntly replied: "Same to you, I've heard that you've got issues, which is why you're down to blind dates."

Kidding aside, since he decided not to have too much interaction with Chen Chencheng, why should he give in to her?

After all, he didn't eat at her place.

Chen Chencheng's eyes widened, and she angrily spoke in a regional dialect.

"What kind of fool talks nonsense like that!"

Li Qing shrugged, not responding, rather interestedly asked: "I've heard you haven't been in a relationship before?"

"Have you?"

Li Qing was silent for a moment, seemingly hesitant.

Seeing Li Qing's demeanor, Chen Chencheng's curiosity was piqued: "Come on, you look quite confused, as a psychologist, I do have a certain authority."

Li Qing gravely said: "Back when I was living in Jinniu District, I was lying in bed with her, and then there was a fire due to downstairs illegal mining stealing electricity, causing high voltage short circuits. If it hadn't been for her reminding me, I might have perished in the flames with her."

Chen Chencheng looked moved: "I see, what was the last thing she reminded you of?"

"Boom!"

And then, there was a deathly silence, causing the couples nearby eavesdropping to scramble to hold onto their things.

Chen Chencheng, momentarily unresponsive, bewilderedly asked: "What does that mean?"

Li Qing shook his head, not planning to explain to Chen Chencheng, knowing she wouldn't get the joke: "It means nothing, let's hurry and eat, I have things to do after."

"It's holiday time, what on earth could you have to do in Shu Capital alone?"

Chen Chencheng was increasingly discontented with Li Qing; she had never encountered someone urging her to part so quickly before.

Through various subtle gestures, and the hint of impatience between his brows, Li Qing was completely earnest with his words, meaning he truly wasn't interested in her, not in the slightest.

This self-proclaimed top beauty felt a sudden fall in psychological expectations.

She slumped back in her chair, her face showing a slight cold smile, looking at the rather thin Li Qing.

"I've seen your photos, you didn't seem like this three months ago."

She leaned forward, maintaining a sense of pressure: "Are you taking something special?"

Li Qing raised an eyebrow, wondering what kind of aggressive stance this was.

He simply put down his chopsticks, frowning: "Are you a cop?"

"No."

"Did I pay you?"

"No."

Chen Chencheng frowned, "What are you trying to say?"

"Then why are you checking my details? Even if you were, since you're not a cop or a census registrar, there's no need for such an inquisitive attitude."

Seeing the mocking expression on Li Qing's face, full of a smirk that begged for a punch, made Chen Chencheng clench her fists quietly.

She gave a disdainful laugh, folding her arms confidently.

"You know what; you'll remain single forever. From your behavior, language, your emotional quotient is entirely negative. Now I understand why you're still single at thirty."

Li Qing leisurely replied: "I see it clearly too. With your professional habits, I don't think any man could endure your interrogations; no wonder you're single. Given your occupational tendencies, you will remain single too."

"Hehe, unique weirdo, indeed very different."

Li Qing's demeanor cooled: "It's not nice to insult people, is it?" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Chen Chencheng: "Is it? But I think the one sitting across from me is completely different from a human, in both speech and actions, entirely lacking any sense of men's responsibility; I think you're not a man at all, perhaps we should recognize each other and become sisters?"