The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 145: Facing Blind Dates and Choices

So, the feelings Wang Miaomiao has towards Liu Yulan are actually quite complicated. Over the past six months, her emotions have been up and down, and she always feels that she’s just a little short of truly integrating into this family.

Fortunately, she went home once in January. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and everything seems to be going well.

Although she plans to handle the job search on her own, she doesn’t have much of a clue. Besides the publisher, where else can she go?

Now Cheng Xue’s letter has given her another option, but whether to go to a publisher or join the army, she would have to leave this home, which she’s reluctant to do... When you’ve been with people for a while, there’s always an emotional attachment.

Just as Wang Miaomiao was hesitating, the final graduation exam was over.

After leaving the exam room with her things, someone called out to her, "Wang Miaomiao, I have something to tell you."

Wang Miaomiao was surprised, "Zhou Hu, what’s the matter?"

"It’s not convenient here, can we go over there?" Zhou Hu pointed to a big tree.

Wang Miaomiao looked around. In the busy corridor, it was indeed inconvenient, so she nodded in agreement.

Zhou Hu hesitantly took a letter out of his pocket and handed it to Wang Miaomiao, flushing red, "Wang Miaomiao, I like you. Please, will you be my girlfriend?"

Wang Miaomiao’s hand shook as she reached for the letter, causing it to fall to the ground. She could only smile awkwardly, "Ah, sorry, Zhou Hu. My family is coming to pick me up, I need to go pack, so I can’t stay and chat... Bye!"

With that, she turned and ran.

Dejected, Zhou Hu picked up the letter from the ground and wordlessly put it back in his pocket. He knew he was heartbroken. No, actually, it was just a crush that didn’t work out.

Wang Miaomiao ran back to the dormitory, panting. That really scared her. This class president, suddenly confessing like that. It wasn’t a surprise, just a shock.

In truth, Zhou Hu is a really nice guy: good-looking, excellent grades, good character—an ideal boyfriend or husband. Unfortunately, inside her lives an old aunty who just can’t handle fresh young meat. It’s too embarrassing.

"Miao Miao, what did Zhou Hu want with you?" Li Jiajia asked gossipingly.

"Nothing, it’s just graduation. We were saying goodbye." Wang Miaomiao smiled, making up a reason offhandedly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

But the reason was too far-fetched, and obviously, Li Jiajia didn’t believe her, looking at her slyly.

Wang Miaomiao thickened her skin and laughed it off, not taking it seriously. After all, it was nothing.

Li Jiajia was just joking, without malice, and didn’t harp on the topic, "Sigh, I can’t believe we’re graduating already. It went by so fast. I’m going to miss you."

"Haha, you miss the dorm bed." Wang Miaomiao saw through her instantly.

Li Jiajia laughed, "You caught me. I really will miss it. At home, I have to share with my two nieces, no private space, plus they’re getting older, three on one bed. Isn’t it cramped when it’s summer... Hah..."

"Can’t your family apply for a bigger house? Didn’t your dad get promoted?" Summer is indeed unbearable, and Wang Miaomiao sympathized with her. She felt grateful her family had a big place, so she didn’t have to squeeze in one bed with others; she was very thankful.

"We’ve already applied, but no luck. Sigh... My family’s situation, forget it, let’s not talk about it." Li Jiajia said with a hint of melancholy, "Miao Miao, I’ll probably be going on blind dates when I get home. If it works out, I’ll be married soon."

"What? Aren’t you only sixteen? You’re not even at the age to get married," Wang Miaomiao was surprised.

"I’m seventeen, a year older than you. I started school late; I spent the first few years at home helping with the kids." Li Jiajia continued, "Besides, how many people wait until eighteen to get married? Most people hold a wedding first and get their certificate when they’re of age. In rural areas, some don’t register at all, or find someone to help change their age."

Wang Miaomiao thought it over and realized it was indeed like that. Just like Zhang Hongfang got married before she turned eighteen.

Having brothers-in-law who agree to wait over a year until they’re of age to marry like hers, there aren’t many.

"It’s a bit rushed, isn’t it." Wang Miaomiao said awkwardly, but could offer no more comfort or help.

Li Jiajia smirked sarcastically, "Indeed, my second brother is waiting to get married. We girls have to make way for him..."

Wang Miaomiao listened quietly for a while, secretly feeling grateful she didn’t have such troubles.

But sometimes, words shouldn’t be spoken too soon; things shouldn’t be presumed so naturally.

Yang Zhigang came to pick up her and her siblings to go home, and on the way, she felt his smile seemed a bit teasing.

Upon arriving home, she was stunned...

There was a strange man waiting for her at home... A damned blind date. She had just graduated, well, not even received her diploma yet, so why the rush?

Being put on the spot, the person was already there, and she couldn’t do something impolite that would ruin her reputation.

Liu Yulan and Aunt Zhang were beside them making introductions. Right, Aunt Zhang was the daughter-in-law of the village head.

The man in front had great credentials, a small executive at a meat factory, twenty-two years old, with a high school education, young and capable, the youngest of four children. He’s average-looking, with a face that wouldn’t stand out in a crowd.

Honestly, Liu Yulan was very pleased. As long as a man isn’t ugly, what matters is a good job and the ability to provide his wife and children with a stable, comfortable life.

Liu Yulan secretly nudged Wang Miaomiao’s foot, signaling her to be more proactive. Wang Miaomiao was unmoved, looking down without speaking.

The man across was quite satisfied with Wang Miaomiao. A pretty girl, with a high school diploma, reportedly excellent grades. Her parents both employed, brother-in-law a factory director, her brother also graduated high school, unlikely to be jobless; the conditions were excellent, and he was determined to win her over.

"Uh... can we go for a walk?" The man rubbed his palms, sweating nervously. He felt there were too many people, making the girl shy, thinking it could be better to go outside, and proposed the request.

Without a word, Wang Miaomiao got up and started walking outside. Those staring eyes made her awfully uncomfortable.

Wang Miaomiao went out, and the man followed shyly, stopping at the edge of the open fields.

Wang Miaomiao turned to look at him and straightforwardly declined, "Sorry, I don’t think we’re suitable for each other."

"Huh?" The man was dumbfounded. He was just about to start confessing, but she hit him right off the bat.

"Uh, I think we’re very suitable..." The man persisted, "I have a house, a stable job, decent earnings, even if you don’t work, I can support you..."

Bla bla bla, trying hard to sell himself.