2: Thank you for the dowry from the person who doesn't eat cilantro.

Lü Shuang heard the question and, as if she had been waiting for it, replied without a second thought, "My requirements aren't high; they're just the basic standards around here."

"A house in the city area, paid in full, with both our names on the deed."

"A car for commuting worth at least 200,000 yuan, in my name. Of course, the man can drive it usually."

"A betrothal gift of 388,000 yuan, plus the 'Three Golds' worth no less than 50,000 yuan!"

After speaking, she picked up her water glass, took a sip, and added, "These requirements aren't much, right? Besides, my family won't take the gift for nothing; we'll provide some furniture and appliances as a dowry!"

Good grief, she calls that 'not much'?

Chen Qiu did a rough calculation in his head. Based on the average price in Gannan's city area, a three-bedroom apartment paid in full would cost nearly a million. Adding the car, the gift, and the Three Golds, and excluding the wedding banquet and other miscellaneous expenses, the total was already pushing two million.

And looking at Lü Shuang's matter-of-fact expression and tone, did she truly believe she was being quite considerate of the man?

If he hadn't just bound with the system, Chen Qiu would have turned and run by now.

Is this the blind dating market in Gannan? Rolex, Patek Philippe—the weight of the world's top ten watches combined couldn't compare to a 'Jiangxi Cousin' right now!

While Chen Qiu was still lamenting, the voice of the system in his mind made his spirit jolt!

【Ding! Match found for the blind date partner's requirements. You have obtained a house in Haitang Bay Residential Area, one Xiaomi SU7, 388,000 yuan in cash, and a Chow Tai Fook Three Golds set!】

The mechanical voice of the system echoed in his mind, sounding like the most beautiful celestial music in the world!

Chen Qiu immediately lowered his head, pretending to check his phone. The screen happened to light up, popping up a bank notification.

"Your debit card account ending in 5694 received 388,000.00 yuan on January 13, 2025. Current balance: 412,388.60 yuan. [China Merchants Bank]"

Chen Qiu's eyes instantly lit up, and his heart thudded violently!

It's for real!

He looked up at Lü Shuang, his eyes filled with excitement.

This wasn't some 'toxic woman'; she was practically a Bodhisattva of Wealth sent to deliver all living beings!

"Reasonable! Totally reasonable!" Chen Qiu slapped his thigh, his face full of sincerity.

"With your conditions, Miss Lü, I don't think these requirements are much at all... In fact, I personally feel they're a bit low!"

"So, are those all of Miss Lü's requirements? Are there any others?" Chen Qiu followed up with a hint of anticipation.

This posture and tone left Lü Shuang and Lin Shanshan stunned on the spot.

When had they ever seen a situation like this?

In the past, when men on blind dates heard their conditions, they would either fall silent or beat around the bush before finding an excuse to slip away.

But this was the first time they had seen someone like Chen Qiu—excited, expectant, and even thinking they were asking for too little.

Doubt rose in Lü Shuang's heart. 'Could it be... I set the price too low?'

'Is this ordinary-looking Chen Qiu actually a hidden second-generation rich kid?'

At this thought, the two women exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise and regret in each other's eyes.

"The gift, house, and car are just basic requirements, not bonus points!" Lü Shuang quickly spoke up to compensate, fearing she might miss out on something.

"Material conditions are just the foundation; a man's character and conduct are more important!"

"For example, your salary must be handed over, otherwise we girls won't feel secure! After marriage, you can't force me to have children; whether to have them and when is up to me! Also, you can't check my phone or my personal whereabouts, as that would make me feel disrespected. Mutual respect is the most important thing in a marriage..."

Lü Shuang spoke with a serious face, but Chen Qiu's brow furrowed slightly as he listened.

What kind of nonsense is this? Respect means I'm responsible for earning money to support the family while you're responsible for looking pretty, and then I have to spend all day carefully providing you with 'emotional value'?

Bodhisattva, if you're going to make wishes, can you stick to material things! You're heading in the wrong direction!

Chen Qiu was anxious; he really wanted to trigger another wave of rewards!

At this point, Lin Shanshan, who was watching from the side, saw what was happening and spoke up.

"Exactly. A boy with money should be a bit more generous to be charming. Buying your partner an affordable luxury bag, traveling abroad together for holidays, or giving a big diamond ring when proposing—these actions really add points!"

Lü Shuang immediately nodded in agreement!

Chen Qiu's eyes lit up even more.

Yes, yes, yes, that's it! Now that's what I call making a wish!

"I think so too!"

Hearing Chen Qiu's decisive words, Lü Shuang's and Lin Shanshan's eyes flashed as they looked at him again.

His expression was relaxed and sincere, without a hint of faking. There was none of the resistance or difficulty they had seen on other men's faces!

If he were a broke, pathetic man, he would have been jumping up and cursing by now.

With this calm and composed look of his... could he really be a high-potential guy!

Both women were muttering to themselves, though one was secretly delighted while the other was frustrated.

'My conditions are clearly better than Lü Shuang's, so why can't I meet such a good blind date partner?' Lin Shanshan thought gloomily.

The dining table fell into a brief silence. Since the previous dialogue hadn't triggered a system reward, Chen Qiu was a bit disappointed.

He simply looked at Lin Shanshan and asked curiously, "May I be so bold as to ask what your requirements are, Miss Lin?"

Lü Shuang's expression changed abruptly.

Lin Shanshan's eyes flickered. She glanced at Lü Shuang out of the corner of her eye, straightened her back slightly, and spoke with a hint of pride, "My requirements are even higher than Shuangshuang's!"

"Oh? Let's hear them?"

"I'm an only child. My parents said my future partner must have at least two houses in the city area paid in full, and one must have my name on it. As for the betrothal gift, it has to start at 500,000 yuan. And the car can't be lower than..."

Hearing Lin Shanshan's words, Chen Qiu slapped his thigh, his face full of regret!

This one is the heavyweight contender! Why wasn't I on a blind date with her today?

Comparing the two, I've lost out big time on this wave of rewards!

Lü Shuang noticed the unconcealed regret and longing on Chen Qiu's face and was completely stunned.

No way, he can even accept those requirements?

She quickly spoke up with a hint of hostility, "Shanshan is very popular; she already has a blind date partner she's talking to!"

Lin Shanshan's expression shifted slightly, and then she heard Chen Qiu shake his head and mutter.

"What a pity! Such a pity!"

Pity? Is it a pity that I have a blind date partner?

Lin Shanshan looked at Chen Qiu, her thoughts racing.

Chen Qiu met the height standards and was quite handsome. Most importantly, she had just proposed such 'inflated' conditions, and he didn't resist at all! Compared to her current blind date partner who only knew how to say 'let's discuss it further,' he was simply on another level!

Thinking of her future happiness, Lin Shanshan didn't notice her best friend's sour expression at all.

Just as she was wondering if she should try to win him over, the waiter arrived with the food.

After handing the two women two exquisite appetizers, the waiter looked at Chen Qiu and asked politely, "Sir, have you placed your order?"

"Sorry, I'm not eating!"

Under the startled gazes of Lü Shuang and Lin Shanshan, Chen Qiu stood up abruptly.

He picked up his phone and said to them, "Sorry, I don't think we're a good match. This restaurant is too expensive; I can't afford to enjoy it!"

He wasn't the kind of clown who claimed to be a gentleman while being played for a sucker.

Before he even arrived, the other party had dragged her friend along and placed an order, clearly showing no respect for him and treating him like a big spender to be fleeced.

Since they were being so indecent, Chen Qiu saw no need to save face for them.

With that, under the two women's disbelieving eyes, he turned and strode out of the restaurant.

The two women, who hadn't even had time to start their internal power struggle, were left completely stunned!

Wait, you... just left?

Can't afford it... because it's too expensive?!

And... "He was looking at me when he said 'too expensive,' right?"

"Was he saying that I'm too expensive?"

"Was he mocking me?!"

Once she realized, Lü Shuang trembled with rage, her voice rising with every word! The waiter nearby was so startled he kept backing away!

Lin Shanshan's face was also ashen! The guy wouldn't even pay for this one meal; what kind of 'high-potential guy' was he! They had been played by a broke loser!

"A broke loser, pretending to be a big shot!"

"Coming out for a blind date meal and then freaking ditching the bill!"

"This kind of pathetic man deserves to never find a wife in his life!"

The two women took turns shouting, and in a rare moment of unspoken agreement, they didn't mention their previous thoughts about Chen Qiu. They just cursed him viciously for nearly ten minutes before finally stopping.

However, looking at the steaming dishes being served one by one, their expressions turned even uglier.

"Shanshan, you're the one who recommended this place, and I've run out of allowance... Besides, I paid for that buffet last time..." Lü Shuang turned to look at Lin Shanshan, who forced a strained smile onto her face.

"Fine, I'll pay this time..." Lin Shanshan said, but her hand was already unlocking her phone. She found her blind date partner on WeChat and quickly sent a message... Walking out of the restaurant, Chen Qiu was in a great mood after not letting those gold-diggers gain a single cent from him!

Humming a little tune, he walked into the nearby shopping mall and went straight to the Chow Tai Fook store.

"Hello, I'm here to pick up the Three Golds I ordered earlier."

"May I have your surname?"

"My surname is Chen."

"Alright, please wait a moment, Mr. Chen!"

A moment later, the sales assistant, wearing white gloves, carefully brought out three exquisite gift boxes.

"Mr. Chen, please confirm."

A pair of Dragon and Phoenix gold rings, an exquisite gold necklace, and a pair of small gold earrings!

Although he had already received the 388,000 yuan in cash in his bank account, Chen Qiu still couldn't suppress his excitement upon seeing this heavy set of Three Golds with his own eyes.

If he weren't in a mall, he would definitely have shouted: "Awesome!"

Looking down at this set of Three Golds specifically for marriage, Chen Qiu pondered for a moment and said to the assistant, "Sorry, I'd like to ask, can this set be exchanged?"

The assistant looked stunned. "Mr. Chen, this set you ordered is a finished product, so it can be exchanged according to regulations. But... are you sure you want to change it? This style is very popular with newlyweds."

"Exchange it!" Chen Qiu confirmed immediately. "Exchange it for a gold bracelet of equal value!"

He wasn't getting married, so keeping these Three Golds wouldn't be of any use. Wouldn't it be better to exchange them for a heavy gold bracelet to give to his mother!

If he gave a set of Three Golds to some future wife he didn't even know yet, she would just take it for granted;

But if he gave a gold bracelet to his mother, who had worked hard her whole life, she could happily show it off to the neighbors for the rest of her life!