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Ma Zhao no longer dared to joke around with Chen Zao and quickly replied, "No, I've been single for the past few years."
"How could a beautiful girl like you be single for so long? You can't be..."
"I'm not! Don't make wild guesses!" Ma Zhao hurriedly interrupted Chen Zao's endless speculation and said, "I just haven't met a man who catches my eye."
"Oh." Chen Zao nodded in understanding and said, "You do have high standards; I've never seen you eat anything under five yuan for a Roujiamo."
Ma Zhao felt like crying, thinking that this person must be clueless. How could they chat like this?
But if she considered Chen Zao to be clueless, it seemed that she herself was the one truly lacking awareness.
Ma Zhao had a strong intuition that the man beside her was definitely not clueless; anyone who looked at him would end up at a disadvantage.
She had to speak frankly: "Brother Zao, stop teasing me. What do you really want to know about whether I have a boyfriend?"
"Well, my friend Big Gang is quite the flirt. I need to give you a heads-up about this because you two will inevitably run into each other in the catering business. I'm worried he might get too close."
"That's fine; there are plenty of men who want to pursue me. I can handle it."
"I believe you can handle it, but I'm worried he won't handle it well. I want to suggest that if he asks you if you have a boyfriend, you should definitely say yes. It would be best if you were already engaged; that way, it will deter his wandering thoughts and save you a lot of trouble."
Chen Zao sighed and said, "Big Gang is generally a good guy; he's loyal and straightforward, but he's too much of a flirt. Once he sets his sights on a beautiful woman, he won't let go, like a dog. It's really distracting and can cause trouble for others. I hope you can nip his intentions in the bud from the start and prevent him from wasting his time on something futile."
He added, "Of course, if you think he's a decent person and you can see yourself with him, and you're confident that you can steer his wild ship into your harbor so he can settle down and stop being unfaithful, then you might consider talking to him as friends."
Ma Zhao was bewildered; what was all this about?
How could she be interested in someone named Zhuo Chugang? This is no joke!
She replied straightforwardly, "I could never be interested in him, so don't worry."
"I know, but what if? He's very handsome, and many girls are blinded by his tall and attractive appearance."
"I've seen plenty of tall and handsome men, so you don't need to worry about that. There's no 'what if'!"
"Alright then, just tell him you have a boyfriend. The first thing he will ask you when he sees you is whether you have a boyfriend. I know his personality too well; you need to shut him down right away and not give him any ideas."
Ma Zhao asked with a hint of disdain, "Are you sure you want someone like him to help you start a business?"
"I'm sure. He is one of my best friends. We grew up together in an orphanage and have a bond that could mean life or death. His abilities might not seem strong in your eyes, but I trust him, and that's enough."
Since that was the case, Ma Zhao had nothing more to say.
With just a few words from Chen Zao, Ma Zhao formed an image of Zhuo Chugang in her mind and also understood that Zhuo Chugang was quite important to Chen Zao.
The thought of having to deal with someone like that in the future made Ma Zhao feel a bit disgusted.
She didn't actually dislike lecherous men.
In fact, she preferred dealing with lecherous men because they had vulnerabilities that made it easier for her to achieve her goals.
However, she was unwilling to engage with someone like Chen Zao, who had a very unique way of thinking that left people confused about what he was really thinking and who was completely uninterested in women.
Dealing with people like this is incredibly frustrating; she always feels mentally battered and doesn't know how to fight back, which leaves her feeling quite suffocated.
However, there are many types of lecherous men, and the type represented by Zhuo Chugang—who lacks ability and has nothing of value to offer—is the one she despises the most.
She really dislikes interacting with such people, but due to Chen Zao, she has no choice but to deal with them, which makes Ma Zhao feel quite helpless.
Just the thought of being entangled with such a lecherous man makes Ma Zhao feel nauseous.
Suddenly, Snowy Eyes lit up as Ma Zhao came up with a "good" idea.
She asked Chen Zao, "Brother Zao, you don't have a girlfriend, do you?"
"No."
"Well, I guessed you didn't." Ma Zhao nodded confidently.
"How did you guess that?"
Ma Zhao looked at Chen Zao speechlessly, her gaze seemingly saying: How could anyone not guess? After spending time with you, it's obvious that you don't have a girlfriend. If you did, that would be strange!
Chen Zao jokingly touched his dark and rugged face and said, "Do I have a typical single face?"
"You have a single brain," Ma Zhao couldn't hold back any longer and wanted to wake him up from his delusion.
"Single brain?" Chen Zao was hearing this term for the first time and was completely baffled.
Ma Zhao chuckled lightly; she had never seen such a peculiar man as Chen Zao. Sometimes, he seemed as clever as a monkey, and other times, as foolish as a pig. At times, she thought he was a bit dim-witted, but other times, she sensed he was quite cunning.
In short, this man was too enigmatic.
"What are you laughing at?" Chen Zao asked, bewildered by Ma Zhao's laughter.
"Hehe, I'm not joking with you anymore. Seriously, isn't your friend quite the lecher who always chases after beautiful women? Even if I say I have a boyfriend and I'm engaged, I doubt that would stop him from buzzing around like a bee looking for honey."
Chen Zao gave Ma Zhao a thumbs up: "Insightful! That metaphor is spot on; he really is that kind of person."
"How about this? Let's pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend. He definitely won't dare to mess with your good buddy's woman, right? If we say we're together, he’ll probably lose interest in me. If he keeps bothering me after that, I would truly look down on him."
Chen Zao was taken aback: "We're going to pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Seeing the confusion in Chen Zao's eyes, Ma Zhao quickly clarified: "It's just a fake relationship, not real—just to deal with your friends. Don't overthink it."
Chen Zao thought about it; this idea could be worth a try. Although he sensed that Ma Zhao's intention was to get closer to him and had some ulterior motives, it didn't pose any harm to him. Plus, it could fend off Zhuo Chugang's relentless advances. Why not go along with it?
Ma Zhao, having forgotten her previous injuries, spoke in a teasing yet somewhat probing tone: "If you want to be real friends, I can go along with that. From our interactions so far, I find you quite interesting; maybe we’re suited to be friends?"
Chen Zao was startled: "Are you... confessing to me?"
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