The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Wang Gang looked at his watch. There was still an hour before the end of get off work. In order to avoid the traffic jam during the evening rush hour, he decided to leave work early.

The work at the Financial Regulatory Bureau is not hard. Most of the time it involves reviewing documents, which is a piece of cake for Wang Gang with his abilities.

In addition, his social skills are maxed out, and he has medical skills, so he can be said to be able to thrive in the unit and can go home after just saying hello to his boss.

"Xiao Shen, you are dressed so nicely today, do you have a date tonight?" the leader Brother Sun teased.

"I couldn't refuse the blind date arranged by my sister," Wang Gang admitted generously.

"You have to go earlier and don't let the girl wait for a long time." Brother Sun readily let Wang Gang go home from get off work.

"Brother Sun, if you continue to take two more doses of the medicine I prescribed for you, all your illnesses will be cured. Remember not to have sex during this period." Wang Gang said, taking a look at Brother Sun's complexion.

"Xiao Shen, thank you! If it weren't for you, I don't know when I would be able to recover from this unspeakable secret." Brother Sun sighed.

"Don't be polite. It's just a piece of cake." Wang Gang laughed, then went out to say hello to other colleagues and left work.

Anyone who has experienced Beijing's evening rush hour knows that even eight lanes in both directions can be jammed. The Western restaurant that Shen Lin booked is quite far away, and it normally takes 40 minutes to drive there.

When Wang Gang arrived, Shen Lin and Hu Haili had been waiting for ten minutes.

"Sister, Miss Hu, I'm sorry, the traffic was so congested. I would have taken the subway earlier." Wang Gang said apologetically.

Hu Haili took a look at Wang Gang and found him more and more pleasing to the eye. She stood up politely and greeted him.

"It's okay, we just got here not long ago."

Wang Gang wore an Armani suit today, which was neatly arranged. With his temperament, he gave Hu Haili a very good first impression.

Hu Haili was dressed very appropriately today, simple yet fashionable. She put on light makeup and it was obvious that she took this blind date very seriously.

"Xiao Lei, please sit down!" Shen Lin handed the menu to Wang Gang with a smile on her face.

"What do you want to eat, Miss Hu? The steak at this western restaurant tastes good."

Hu Haili said modestly: "I'm losing weight."

Wang Gang laughed and said, "Ms. Hu is so slim, do you still have body anxiety?"

Hu Haili smiled and said: "I just had a physical examination, and the doctor said that my body fat is high and recommended that I eat lighter during this period."

Shen Lin laughed and said, "Haili, you have a model figure but high body fat, then I am not fat to death. Since I gave birth to my second child, I feel like I gain weight even if I drink cold water."

Hu Haili said with a smile: "Sister Lin, you are fat because of happiness. I envy you."

"Since both ladies want to lose weight, I'll make my own decision and order some vegetable salad." Wang Gang said as he opened the menu.

"Don't order for me." Shen Lin said: "I will leave soon."

"Eat first and then go back." Wang Gang advised, "How can I let you, the matchmaker, go home hungry?"

Hu Haili blushed slightly, but seeing Wang Gang being so calm and composed, she secretly gave him extra points in her heart.

"No, your brother-in-law is waiting for me at home." Shen Lin glanced at Hu Haili and Wang Gang and said:
"Today is mainly for you to get to know each other. You can eat and chat at the same time. Xiaolei, remember to drive Hailey home later."

"Okay." Wang Gang agreed readily.

Shen Lin exchanged glances with Hu Haili, then got up and left. Wang Gang called a car for her.

When only Wang Gang and Hu Haili were left, the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Finally, Wang Gang spoke first: "Ms. Hu, my sister should have told you about my situation, let me introduce myself again!

My name is Shen Lei. I am 30 years old. I work in the Financial Regulatory Bureau. I have a formal position and a Beijing hukou. I only have one car in my name and I haven’t bought a house yet. Besides work, I like writing.

I had a marriage before, but it didn’t work out and my ex-wife and I don’t have any children.”

Hu Haili smiled and said: "My name is Hu Haili. I have been living in Beijing for seven or eight years. I have no house or car. My parents in my hometown bought me a house and a car, but I am usually too busy with work and rarely go home.

Actually, in terms of conditions, you are much better than me." Blind dates are usually quite direct, and the more honest the man and woman are, the easier it will be for them to get along.

Wang Gang is a very generous person, and since Hu Haili could be the human resources director, she must be an excellent talker as well. The two of them quickly started chatting and got along quite well.

Hu Haili had a very good impression of Wang Gang and thought that Wang Gang was in good condition, even much better than her. She really couldn't understand why Wang Gang got divorced.

Wang Gang did not avoid the topic of Xie Meilan and said frankly: "My ex-wife and I broke up because of different values. What I want is a simple life, not too busy at work, and enough money. She is more ambitious in her career."

Hu Haili agreed: "Modern people live under great pressure, which stems from the endless expansion of desires. Sometimes it is a good thing to stop and stabilize."

Wang Gang nodded and said, "It seems that Miss Hu and I have similar views."

Hu Haili blushed a little. She didn't expect Wang Gang to be so direct. She wouldn't feel restrained.

"Just call me Hailey."

Wang Gang was just about to talk about other topics when he unexpectedly saw someone behind Hu Haili.

"That Jun."

Na Jun also saw Wang Gang at the same time and subconsciously wanted to leave.

Hu Haili noticed Wang Gang's gaze and turned to look at him.

"Did you meet anyone you know?"

Wang Gang nodded and said, "My brother-in-law's younger brother."

Hu Haili was stunned and said, "What about Wei Ge's younger brother?"

As Shen Lin's former subordinate, Hu Haili had met Na Wei before. When Shen Lin worked in her previous company, Na Wei would pick up his wife from get off work, but Hu Haili had never met Na Jun.

Na Jun also saw Hu Haili at this time, and his brows couldn't help but frown.

"Do you want to say hello?" Hu Haili asked.

"No need, I'm not actually familiar with him." Wang Gang said calmly.

"This western restaurant was recommended by my brother-in-law. Maybe he also introduced it to my brother."

Hu Haili instinctively noticed that Wang Gang and Na Jun didn't get along, but due to her status, she didn't ask any further questions.

Na Jun seemed to have an appointment with someone as well, so he did not choose to leave and sat down at a seat quite far away.

Soon, a woman with outstanding looks, even more outstanding dress, and all dressed in designer clothes, walked into the restaurant wearing a pair of high heels.

Na Jun raised his hand and greeted the woman when he saw her.

Wang Gang could tell that Na Jun was also here for a blind date. Judging from the woman's temperament and dress, she must be rich or noble.

On the contrary, Na Jun was dressed very casually, wearing a sports jacket, a plaid shirt and jeans, as if he was afraid that others would not know that he was a programmer.

When the woman saw Na Jun's outfit, disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she still walked over in her high heels.

When passing by Wang Gang's table, the woman glanced at him unintentionally, and then her eyes lit up.

"Commissioner Shen, what a coincidence, you are also having dinner here?"

Wang Gang then looked up and carefully examined the woman's face, and discovered that she was someone he knew.

"Mr. Qi." Wang Gang did not stand up, but just nodded to the woman.

Wang Gang had work-related contact with Mr. Qi, and in fact they had only met twice. However, due to their professional relationship, it was impossible for Mr. Qi to offend people from the Financial Regulatory Bureau by running a company.

Na Jun saw his blind date turn around and run to Wang Gang's table. Naturally, he couldn't stand it and rushed over immediately.

"Shen Lei, what do you mean!?" (End of this chapter)