Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 264 - 252: At the Wrong Set

Zhu Dadao smiled, "I’m just a worker, not very capable, and I don’t want to delay you. My father indeed wants me to settle down quickly, but I can’t just blindly walk into marriage and be irresponsible to each other."

Qian silently processed this. As a science-minded girl, she approached the problem directly and picked up on some additional things from his polite words.

"So, you’re saying you’re not interested in me at all?" Her pride was slightly hurt. Even though she was just going along with her family, getting rejected still stung a bit.

"That’s not what I mean. I feel I’m not good enough for you. I can tell you’re a really good girl, really." Zhu Dadao’s explanation didn’t comfort the rational girl.

"If you could see, would you have crashed into the food cart?" In other words, not only did an older guy reject her, but he did so just by hearing her voice!

Zhu Dadao was quite the talker; otherwise, Yu Minglang wouldn’t have given him that nickname.

But today, it felt like the more he said, the more mistakes he made. Although he couldn’t see clearly, he already sensed the anger emanating from Qian.

"Was what I said not tactful enough? What I meant is that with your family background, being with me would be a bit of a grievance. Of course, you have very good personal qualities, and you’ll definitely find a man dozens of times better than me."

However, this explanation was better left unsaid.

"Since you already knew about my family background, why did you come? Just to use me as a shield to placate your family. I’m really disappointed in your actions. I heard you were quite amazing before, is this what you call having the courage but not the guts to follow through?"

Qian’s anger left Zhu Dadao at a loss. He also felt guilty towards the girl. Mostly, he could only gently comfort his father and couldn’t strongly refuse, so he resorted to this. But making the girl angry, he didn’t know how to resolve it. However, one thing needed correction.

"I’ve lived at my old workplace for many years, having little contact with the outside world, but we do take responsibility for our actions, unlike what you said." He previously worked in ideological and political education, and could talk about this topic for an hour without a sip of water; it’s a matter of principle.

"Is this how you handled the previous blind dates?" Qian, having seen enough drama, chimed in, wondering how such a person hadn’t been beaten up yet?

"The previous times, they all rejected me, so it was easy—did I say something wrong again?"

Qian’s face turned very, very unpleasant. So she was lucky enough to become the first blind date he rejected?

"Oh dear..." Even Qian couldn’t take it anymore.

She always thought Yu Minglang was someone who couldn’t speak well, but now it seemed Yu Minglang was actually quite clever.

"It’s fine, even if you didn’t reject me, uncle, I would have rejected you. We’re just not suitable. The reason I didn’t say this earlier is because I’m polite, so please don’t misunderstand and think I have any other ideas!" Qian said through gritted teeth.

"You’re right!" Zhu Dadao agreed, and Qian shook her head.

Such a man should stay single for life. Don’t marry and ruin someone’s life.

This person was not her benefactor.

After just a little contact, Qian felt strongly that her benefactor was quite a domineering person, with an aura of authority in his words and actions, very iron-fisted and capable, definitely not someone who couldn’t even handle a young girl.

"Mr. Zhu, may I ask, is there anyone in your workplace with handwriting like yours?" Qian decided to reorganize her thoughts.

"The same handwriting?" Zhu Dadao tilted his head in thought, a figure both flamboyant and steady suddenly flashed in his mind.

Qian was still waiting for an answer when suddenly, relying on instinct, Zhu Dadao pulled Teng Shuixian to the side, while pushing Qian away with the other hand.

"Bang!" A loud crash.

An advertising sign fell from who knows which floor, landing exactly where they had been standing.

Although Zhu Dadao’s vision was temporarily blurred, his sixth sense told him there was danger.

Qian and Shuixian were startled, but uninjured, thanks to Zhu Dadao’s timely reaction.

"Are you alright?" Zhu Dadao, holding Shuixian, asked.

Shuixian’s face was pale, pointing at his arm, her hand trembling.

Warm liquid dripped onto her face, and when she wiped it with her trembling hand, it was all red.

"It’s nothing, I just got hit by some shards, maybe... a bit of a fracture?"

Zhu Dadao tried to move his arm but couldn’t.

When the lightbox fell, he got slightly grazed. The exact injury needed a detailed examination at the hospital.

"Oh, does it hurt?" Shuixian wanted to check but didn’t dare to touch it. He got hurt saving her!

Qian quickly took out her phone and called an ambulance while pointing at the staff who rushed over.

"Call the person in charge, tell them, they’re in trouble for neglecting safety."

...

In order to save Shuixian and Qian, Zhu Dexi got his arm injured. Shuixian took him to the hospital, while Qian stayed behind to negotiate compensation with the person in charge. After everything was sorted out, she went to the hospital, where Zhu Dadao’s arm was already bandaged.

Both families’ parents came.

Teng Daye was chatting with Zhu Dadao’s mother.

"Sister-in-law, look at what happened. Dexi got hurt saving my daughter, I’m really sorry."

Zhu Dadao’s mother didn’t seem sad at all. Her son was almost crushed like Yang Guo, yet she somehow seemed a bit pleased. Qian almost thought she was seeing things.

"It’s fine. Although this kid has studied a bit too much, he’s straightforward, but he’s brave to take on responsibility. His father and I have always taught him well. Even after getting married in the future, he will definitely consider his wife’s feelings."

"Yes, yes, I also greatly admire Dexi for that."

Qian felt she might have come to the wrong place; this wasn’t a hospital, this was a film set, right?

In fact, Mrs. Zhu was quite excited internally at this moment. This guy had been on ten blind dates in a row without success, and got rejected every time. Finally, there was an opportunity. Anyway, even if he hadn’t been hit, he was always getting small and big injuries at work. This time, the injury came at just the right time.

Teng Daye greeted Qian warmly when he saw her arrive.

"Chen, you came over."

Since Qian effectively treated Shuixian’s anorexia, he changed his address for Qian to a more intimate "Chen."

Qian informed Teng Daye of the outcomes of the negotiation.

"There was a bit of a mishap during the renovations upstairs, and the sign fell. They’re willing to compensate for all lost wages and hospital expenses. I didn’t give them a direct answer; how to handle it is up to your two families."