13 Mingke Street

Chapter 45 Blind Date

Opening my eyes, I had a very comfortable and satisfying sleep. I turned my head to look at the clock on the wall, it was ten thirty. I had slept three hours later than my usual waking time, but considering the extremely eventful night I had yesterday, the extra three hours of sleep felt normal. I got up and noticed that Lunt's bed was already empty and the sheets were neatly folded.

Entering the bathroom,Brushing teeth,Washing face;Unconsciously, when looking at my face in the mirror again, the feeling of unfamiliarity from earlier has completely disappeared. This young and handsome face in the mirror seems to have always belonged to me.It's as if in my subconscious, I have already considered this house and everyone in it as my own family.Leaving the bathroom, going down from the third floor to the second floor;Aunt Mary is bending over to wipe the dining table, wearing a peach-colored dress today, outlining her beautiful curves, perfectly plump without any excess, emitting the mature scent unique to women of this age;The morning sunlight shines through the second floor window and falls on her, as if covering her with a halo-like thin blanket, like a delicate and enduring oil painting created by a skilled artist.Karen stands on the stairs, hands resting on the railing, unconsciously showing a smile.Aunt Mary seems to sense someone behind her, turns around and sees her nephew standing on the stairs;

A white shirt, with a few unbuttoned buttons on the collar, revealing a hint of white chest. The casually flipped collar seems to have been carefully designed by a designer, and the slightly damp hair is stuck to the side of the ear.Especially the smile on the corner of the mouth, it is pure and clear.Not all gazes are malicious, and not all smiles are lewd. Appreciating beautiful things is a human nature.Just like a man looking at a beautiful girl, moral constraints and self-discipline will not let you have other thoughts, just simply feel the beauty of the person in front of you, the beautiful scenery and the beautiful atmosphere, making you feel happy from the bottom of your heart.From Aunt Karen's perspective, it's almost the same;The nephew who inherited the excellent genes of the Inmerleis family has become more cheerful and calm during this time, giving people the feeling of a warm boy next door;Who wouldn't like this appearance and temperament?"I woke up late, Aunt." "What do you want to eat?" Aunt asked."I'll just eat something myself."

This point is awkward, it's a bit late for breakfast and a bit early for lunch.Karen walked into the kitchen and started boiling water in the pot.Then she took out two eggs, cracked them into a bowl, added a pinch of salt and sugar, and began stirring.After stirring, the water in the pot also boiled.Karen cut some green onions on the cutting board and put them in a ladle, then scooped hot water and poured it along the edge of the bowl with the egg mixture, completing the dish."Where's Uncle?" Karen asked while drinking."He had a funeral to attend today, so Paul drove him there after finishing the morning shift," her aunt replied."Oh."Karen carried her bowl to the dining table.

"The headline of the "Luo Jia Daily" newspaper is still summarizing the recent parade and fiercely criticizing the former mayor. The newspaper was printed last night and it definitely can't be changed this morning.However, everything will change today. Let's not talk about the others for now. Just the disappearance of Fu De is enough to throw a huge stone in this mayoral election. As for whether the impact will be beneficial or harmful to the former mayor, it's hard to say.Maybe the hat of persecuting political opponents through special means will be put on the former mayor, but this is not something Karen can control. He also doesn't have much interest in sorting things out from beginning to end.It's too tiring."Karen, Mina's teacher called and said she will come for a home visit today," Aunt Mary spoke up, "she will come during lunch.""Oh?" Karen was a bit surprised. Home visits are usually scheduled after school or during holidays when the student is at home.Mina is still in school, so the teacher is coming for a home visit by herself?And it's scheduled during lunchtime;After all, most guests would avoid visiting during lunch or dinner time to prevent awkwardness."So that's why Auntie is dressed so nicely today," Karen said with a smile."

"I have something to do and need to go out later, so can you help me receive Minna's teacher during lunchtime?""Hmm?"Minna's academic performance is excellent, and she is also the class monitor. Parent-teacher conferences or home visits are usually a time to "enjoy", and what could be more important than a child's education?Although I dropped out of school, the Inmoleis family tradition values education greatly.So..."A female teacher?""Yes, Ms. Eunice, Minna's math teacher.""Aunt.""Hmm?""I'm only sixteen, or more accurately, not even sixteen yet. Do I really need to be set up on a blind date?"

"No, no, sigh, actually, Miss Eunice is only nineteen."Fortunately, Aunt Mary doesn't know about the "golden brick" joke, otherwise she would definitely add the phrase: "A woman in her thirties holding a golden brick."Karen lightly tapped her forehead and accessed the memories of the previous "Karen".Why is the coming of age in Ruland at "fifteen years old"? Because in the society, once you turn fifteen and you're not going to school or pursuing further education, you can basically start preparing for marriage.The tradition in Ruland is... early marriage and pregnancy.This is also why Mina and Lunt are already so old, but Aunt Mary still doesn't look old, because she had her children at a relatively young age."Can I refuse, Aunt Mary?""No, you can't, because that's impolite.""Okay, then can I go change my clothes later?""No need to change, you look fine as you are now. When getting to know each other, it's best to present your most natural self to the other person, isn't it?"

Mary is very confident about her nephew's "looks".Karen was still doubtful and asked, "Does grandpa know?""It was grandpa's order, for me and your aunt to arrange for you."Karen blinked, lowered her head, and continued to drink the egg soup."I understand.""Also, after the body was taken out for burial in the morning, all the servants in the house have taken the day off. Grandpa will be at the church for lunch, and your aunt and I won't be home either. So, you need to prepare lunch for yourself and Ms. Eunice, do you understand?""Okay."Aunt Mary leaned in and reached out to help Karen fix her bangs, then clenched her fist and encouraged Karen, "You can do it!"

"Teacher Eunice is very beautiful, she is from Vienna and seems to come from a noble family. Her temperament is impeccable, but I believe you can conquer her with your superb cooking skills and handsome appearance. Karen sighed and said, "She is only nineteen years old, I am still sixteen and a half months away from being a teacher. I dropped out of high school, so I feel like she will see me as a child. I even feel like she will call me...little brother." Aunt Mary laughed and said, "What woman can resist a little colt like you?" In Rui Lan slang, a little colt is similar to Karen's perception of a "little puppy." "Besides, you don't give off a young vibe at all, especially after recovering from your illness," Aunt Mary added. "Even your uncle wants to call you uncle."

"In short, you have to work hard, okay?""Okay, I will do my best."After all, this is Grandpa's task.Aunt Mary left with her bag.After finishing her "breakfast", Karen walked downstairs and into the yard.Today is a good day, with bright sunshine. The winter sun always gives people a different sense of comfort."Hi, young master."Alfred's voice came from the east as he climbed over the fence between the Inverleith and Mr. Mark's houses."Mrs. Mark invited me for coffee and to taste her freshly made apple pie."Karen looked at Alfred and said, "Luckily, Mr. Mark is not home, otherwise you would be in danger."

"No, Mr. Mark is at home, he is even more enthusiastic towards me than Mrs. Mark.""Well, then you are in even more danger.""Master, Miss Molly couldn't stop praising the spring rolls from last night, she asked me to express her sincere gratitude to you.""Did she really eat them?""Yes, after all, she doesn't even spit out clothes when she eats people.""That's true.""By the way, the lady said she would give all of us servants a day off today.""Then why are you still here?""I wanted to ask if you need any arrangements, like flowers, balloons, candles, or even a pendant ring."As he spoke,

Alfred pointed to the limited edition Suntland parked at the door:"Master, I'm all ready.""Did you order the wedding dress?""Not yet, but if you need it, I can have it delivered this afternoon.""You're really idle.""Yes, because I'm always thinking about how to serve you, Master. Actually, I'm also curious about what the math teacher looks like. She may not even realize the great opportunity she will face today.""The more you talk, the more absurd it gets.""The chance to be on the mural is not something that everyone can have.""You have nothing to do today, Alfred. You can go rest, or maybe familiarize yourself with your lines for tonight's broadcast at your radio station.""I'm all prepared for that. Tonight's episode of 'Rojia's Storytelling' will be about dishes. Your cooking skills have opened a whole new world for me. I'm planning to do a series on your culinary skills."

"Um, let's start with something simple, like... cold dishes.""Then why don't you go and do it?""Okay, sir." Alfred took out the car keys. "Sir, do you need me to leave the car for you to use? It would be very romantic to take a beautiful lady for a drive, and the level of romance is directly proportional to the price of the car.""I don't need it.""Yes, great sir, you don't need these burdens to create an atmosphere, I am being vulgar." After bowing, Alfred got into his Suntan and left.Karen sighed and turned to go back inside. She saw Mrs. Mark standing in the neighboring flower bed, watching Alfred drive away.

Then,On the steps behind Mrs. Mark, Mr. Mark stood there, also looking at Alfred's departing figure.Actually,If you ignore Alfred's attitude of being a lapdog to himself,You really can't deny this guy's charm.Especially last night when he answered the phone with gestures, that deep and elegant voice that belongs to a male broadcaster.Karen imitated Alfred's appearance:"Welcome to listen to the Luo Jia Story Club, I am the host Karen Inmoleis.""Ha ha."After imitating, Karen also laughed, walked back to the living room, made herself a cup of tea, and sat down on the sofa, picked up the coffin list and started flipping through it.

In his previous life, when he had just earned money and was ready to buy a house, he liked to browse through real estate information everywhere. Whenever he had free time, he couldn't stop himself from browsing.In this life, he has developed a habit of browsing through coffins. After all, in terms of cost-effectiveness, coffins seem to be much better than houses.As he picked up his teacup and was about to drink tea,"Are you not going to prepare?""You scared me."I don't know when, Pu'er was lying there, just above his head."The beautiful lady is about to come to your house for lunch, and you, who are good at cooking, are wasting time browsing through coffin catalogs here. So, have you already made so much progress that you are choosing a joint burial coffin style with her?""Why do I feel a hint of sourness in your tone?""Oh? Me? What a joke! Do you know how old I am? Do you know how old I am?"

"Any mentally sound man would not judge the size of a cat.""......!" Puer."In my eyes, you are just a little kid, no, even Di Si is a child in my eyes.""Okay.""I just care about you, I think you should prepare a sumptuous lunch to treat your fate.""By the way, Puer, was Miss Eunice arranged by Grandpa or Aunt?""I don't know." Puer thought for a moment, "But I think Di Si must know.""Do you have any connection with your family? I mean, with the Inmoleis family, the Vien people, it seems like your family is still nobility.""Oh, I see what you mean now. Then there should be some connection." "Should?"

"You know, I don't usually go out much. When Dis goes out, he doesn't take me with him. Like last night's scene, I haven't experienced much of it.So, I don't know much about the Inmores family. Maybe Dis knows? Or maybe your parents know?Who knows for sure.""Dis told me last night to consider studying abroad. I always felt like he was making arrangements for after he's gone.""You don't have to feel that way, he is.""What happened? Because of me, the ritual of the gods?""I don't think Dis would make that mistake if he didn't plan on killing you. No one who knows about it would betray that information, including Mr. Hofen who is still holding on to his last breath.Do you know how many times the hospital called our house this month saying he was on the verge of death?But every time, he was saved."

Pu'er looked at the golden retriever crouching in the corner:"Old Hoffen is still not dead, so how much longer does this stupid dog have to stay at home?""If Old Hoffen dies, this dog will probably stay in our house forever."Pu'er stretched out his paw and covered his eyes, saying:"Ah, this stupid dog has lowered the average cultural level of our pets.Do you know,even being with a real dog, I feel like my status is being lowered.""Okay okay, the pickled cabbage I made earlier should be ready now, I'll make sour fish for you for lunch to comfort you.""Hmm? Is your lunch with that lady also sour fish?"Karen shook her head, "Lunch will just be something simple."

"So, the sour fish was specially made for me?""Mhmm."Last night, Puer was really well-behaved. This cat can be quite talkative at home, but outside, he is obedient and knows how to cooperate."Praise the evil god!""Ha."After finishing a cup of tea, Karen went upstairs to the kitchen and started making sour fish for Puer.Puer lay on the stove, occasionally extending his claws to push a small jar of seasoning towards Karen."I'm curious, where did you learn so many ways to cook fish, including the different styles of dishes you make?""Is it because of the gluttonous nature of the evil god?" Karen replied nonchalantly, "Maybe I am.""What is a glutton?" Puer asked.

"You look similar to me.""I feel like you're just humoring me.""In terms of food, as long as it's clean, there's no distinction between high and low, of course, if it's more diverse, that's even better. Even the most delicious food can become boring if you eat it for too long.""Like a partner?""That comparison is not appropriate. Growing old with a partner is a beautiful process of food fermentation.""Like how I saw Dis grow from a child to a grandfather?""Are you and Dis partners?" Karen laughed."Hahaha, who would be crazy enough to be his partner, he can't even cook fish.""It's almost ready, do you want a cup of coffee?""No, I'll just have soup today."

"Okay, then can you help me peel this first?" Karen threw two garlic cloves in front of Puer.Puer stretched out his paw in confusion and scratched at the garlic in front of him."You want me to use my cat paws...to peel garlic?""Yes, if you want me to make fish for you in the future.""Okay, I'll peel it." Puer began to peel the garlic with his paws.Karen started preparing the flour."What are you planning to eat with her for lunch?""Oil-splashed noodles. I was pretty tired last night, so I want to enjoy some carbs today."

At this moment, the sound of a car could be heard from outside."Here it comes!"On the second floor window sill,Puer stuck his head out, with half a garlic still in his mouth.Karen also walked over, kneading the dough.At the entrance of the house, there was a taxi parked;Shortly after,A girl wearing a black dress with shoulder-length hair got out of the taxi;"Wearing black clothes for a blind date, it seems like she was also forced to do so." Puer continued to peel the garlic with his cat paws and shouted, "Get ready to eat raw garlic, miss!"At this moment, the girl who had paid the taxi fare thanked the driver and the taxi drove away. She turned around and faced the gate of the Inmores' house.

As if designed by the Creator himself, her delicate face and tall figure, complemented by a black long dress, exuded a charm between coquettishness and elegance. Some people's beauty can be praised, while others' beauty is indescribable even with the most rich language. The Pu'er tea stopped peeling garlic, and Karen stopped kneading the dough. The lady seemed to hesitate whether to push open the courtyard door herself, or to look inside to see if there was anyone on the first floor. "Karen, I admit, she is just a little bit less beautiful than when I was still human." "Pu'er." "Hmm?" "Why don't you have noodles for lunch?"