After the Young Master’s Death, He was Kissed by His Mortal Enemy! - Chapter 75

Wei Hailan had just lifted his foot when he saw his mother’s face suddenly turn pale and pained. He was startled and quickly rushed to support her.

“Mom—Mom! What’s wrong all of a sudden? Are you okay?”

Chu Xize replied while clutching tightly onto Wei Hailan, as though afraid he might slip away:

“Aiya… I probably got low blood sugar. I had to fast for my check-up this morning, and with all the running around, I haven’t eaten anything…”

She wasn’t joking—letting him escape? Not a chance.

Chu Xize had made up her mind today. No matter what, she was going to set up a blind date for her son. Wei Hailan wasn’t getting away this time.

The reason? Wei Hailan was constantly buried in work. He barely came home, and dating wasn’t even on his radar. Chu Xize had started to worry—was something wrong with him?

She had once tried subtly asking her unreliable son why he wasn’t dating. Why didn’t he have any close female friends?

Blushing, Wei Hailan replied, “Mom, I like handsome guys. Preferably someone better looking than me. You’re not going to scold me, are you?”

Just like that, on a day as ordinary as any other, Wei Hailan came out of the closet—in the most casual way possible.

Most parents, upon hearing that their son likes men, might feel like the sky was falling.

But upon hearing Wei Hailan’s answer, Chu Xize actually breathed a sigh of relief and beamed as she nodded.

“Oh, that’s great, that’s great! Don’t worry, it’s totally fine—Mama likes men too. Handsome ones. I totally get you!”

So what if he liked men? As long as he wasn’t broken in other ways, that’s all that mattered!

By middle age, Chu Xize had become quite philosophical.

It wasn’t like they had hundreds of billions in family fortune to pass on. At most, their family was sitting on a few billion. It’s not like they were royalty—so who cared?

Worst case, they’d just spend it all while they were alive, and donate whatever was left.

How carefree! How liberating!

But now it had been a full year since Wei Hailan came out, and he still hadn’t brought a single person home.

Naturally, Chu Xize started to worry again: Oh no. What if my son really isn’t okay?

…Or maybe he was just too ugly, not tall enough, or didn’t have a good job—no one wanted him? Was that why he was still single?

Wei Hailan, tall at 187 cm, strikingly handsome, a full-fledged researcher and hypnotist: Huh?

Chu Xize was getting desperate. And in her desperation, she turned to any remedy she could find.

If others weren’t interested in her son, then she would take it upon herself to market him.

Who knew—maybe some gorgeous person with poor eyesight would fall for him?

Originally, she hadn’t expected much. But unexpectedly, she found someone!

During an afternoon tea gathering with other well-off women, Chu Xize met Fu Yun’s mother, Fu Jiao.

When she heard that Wei Hailan liked good-looking people, Fu Jiao immediately pulled out her phone and showed a photo:

“Xize, this is my son. What do you think? Is he your son’s type? He’s been single for ages—I really want to find him a good match…”

Upon seeing the photo, Chu Xize nodded vigorously, “Yes, yes, yes—he’s really handsome! My son would definitely like someone like him!”

Just like that, Chu Xize began to talk up her son—how excellent, loyal, and responsible he was.

These were precisely the qualities Fu Jiao valued. And with both families being of similar social standing, they finalized the engagement on the spot.

The funny part? Chu Xize never even told Fu Jiao her son’s name or job. All she knew was that his surname was Wei.

Unlike Fu Jiao, Chu Xize didn’t force Wei Hailan to meet his arranged date. Instead, she opted for a roundabout approach.

For the past few weeks, Chu Xize hadn’t breathed a word to Wei Hailan. She didn’t even contact him once.

Until today—on the agreed date—she used the excuse of a medical check-up to lure him out.

Had she told him directly that he was meeting a prospective partner, with Wei Hailan’s personality, he’d have flown to the other side of the ocean by now.

Even if the guy was a heartthrob, it wouldn’t have mattered.

So, she made sure the hospital for the check-up was right next to the restaurant—so they could just “happen” to drop by.

Now they were already standing at the restaurant entrance. With the arrow on the bowstring, she just needed to nudge Wei Hailan inside.

Victory was in sight. Chu Xize tightened her grip on his arm, her expression growing even more pained.

“Aiya, Hailan… Why am I feeling so dizzy all of a sudden? I can’t even stand—help me inside to sit down for a bit…”

After all, Chu Xize had once been an actress.

Her acting skills were top-notch. Faking illness was second nature to her, and her performance was absolutely convincing.

Even if Wei Hailan was in a rush, faced with his mother looking so “unwell,” he had no choice but to surrender.

“Okay, okay! We’ll eat! Just take it slow—I’ll help you inside.”

Supporting her carefully by the arm, Wei Hailan finally stepped into Jingning Pavilion.

Of course, he had no intention of actually staying for dinner.

Time was precious—very precious. Once the dishes were ordered, he planned to use the excuse of paying the bill to sneak out.

Then—off to find his dear Fu Yun!

Although he said he was going to meet Fu Yun, Wei Hailan had been feeling uneasy since that morning.

Because today, Fu Yun had only sent him one message.

An hour ago, Fu Yun texted:
[I’m on my way. I should be meeting the blind date soon.]

Wei Hailan replied:
[Okay. Once you arrive, don’t forget to send me your location. I’ll come pick you up.]

After that, Fu Yun hadn’t responded at all.

[Fu Yun, are you there?]
[Did you talk to the person? Do they understand you?]
[Fu Yun? Are you okay? You’re not being forced or threatened, are you?]

With one hand supporting Chu Xize, Wei Hailan used his other hand to pull out his phone and sneak another glance at the screen.

Still no reply from Fu Yun.

He was getting anxious. He really wanted to just call Fu Yun right then and there to ask what was going on…!

At that moment, a waiter approached respectfully. “Good afternoon. Do you have a reservation?”

Wei Hailan was about to shake his head, but Chu Xize stepped in quickly.
“Yes, I reserved the Spring Harmony and Scenic Bloom private room.”

Huh?
Didn’t she just happen to walk over here? Why did Mom reserve a private room ahead of time?

Before Wei Hailan could react, Chu Xize had already let go of his arm.

“Hailan, I suddenly need to use the restroom. You go ahead—uh, go order some food first. I’ll be there in a moment!”

…?

The waiter continued politely, “Sir, the Spring Harmony and Scenic Bloom room is this way. Please follow me.”

And just like that, Wei Hailan was half-pushed, half-led to the door of the private room.

The waiter stood courteously to the side. Wei Hailan sighed helplessly, then finally pushed the door open.

Just order the food—then I’m out of here.

But the moment he opened the door, he knew something was off.

Wasn’t this the room his mom had reserved? Why was someone already inside?

Inside the room, a man sat upright, holding a teacup in one hand, quietly sipping.

Hearing the door open, the man turned his head slowly, his expression cool and composed.

Then, the corners of his lips lifted into a faint smile.

“Wei Hailan. You’re here.”

Wei Hailan’s eyes widened in disbelief.

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