Chapter 53: Zhao Dong Plans a Surprise

After a tiring day, being an ordinary waiter at the “Stars and Sea” restaurant and also the direct descendant of the affluent Zhao family, Zhao Dong once again managed to shock his colleagues, leaving behind a mysterious and cool impression before riding off on his electric scooter.

Feeling content, Zhao Dong arrived at a flower shop.

Here was the girl he longed for, the unattainable white moonlight. Even when he was down, she would smile and encourage him. She was his unreachable goddess.

However, Zhao Dong was no longer the same. He now had the confidence to turn his white moonlight into a gentle flower in his hands.

As soon as he entered, Zhao Dong walked straight to Lin Qingzhi’s side.

Unlike usual, this time Lin Qingzhi didn’t warmly greet him but merely said “welcome” in a cold tone.

Zhao Dong didn’t mind, instead taking out an invitation and happily saying to Lin Qingzhi,

“Miss Lin, you know, today, while delivering for the restaurant, I was lucky enough to help an elderly gentleman.”

“He was very grateful and gave me this, an invitation to the ‘Thousands of Flowers’ exhibition next week!”

“Miss Lin, with this, you can attend the flower exhibition!”

Hearing Zhao Dong’s words, Lin Qingzhi finally looked up and asked, “An invitation? I remember the organizer stopped accepting applications from vendors a few days ago! How did you get this suddenly?”

“Maybe someone dropped out? Looks like we’re really lucky!”

“…So, how did the elderly gentleman give you this? This invitation is only useful to flower shop owners, and you’re a waiter?”

“Hehe…” Zhao Dong scratched his head shyly, embarrassed by Lin Qingzhi’s question.

“When I heard the elderly gentleman say he was from the Flower Association, I thought of you. I know you really wanted to attend, so I asked about the exhibition, and it turned out there was still a spot!”

“…This invitation is very precious, with all the city’s vendors competing for it… What exactly did you help him with?”

“Uh… not much… I just helped him find his lost grandson, so he was very grateful!”

“Really… looks like you ‘coincidentally’ met another benefactor, and they conveniently appreciated you.”

Lin Qingzhi said blandly, then began to see him out.

“This isn’t useful to me. Take it back! And if you’re not buying flowers, please leave!”

“…Miss Lin? Didn’t you always want to attend the flower exhibition?” Zhao Dong was caught off guard by Lin Qingzhi’s cold attitude.

Lin Qingzhi replied, “The flower exhibition is downtown. If I attend, I’ll have to transport a lot of flowers. With my legs, it’s inconvenient, so I’m not going.”

“I see! Miss Lin, don’t worry, I’ll help you that day!”

Afraid Lin Qingzhi would refuse again, Zhao Dong quickly placed the invitation on the table and left.

But as he reached the door, he turned back with a mysterious smile.

“Miss Lin, smile more. You might get a surprise tomorrow!”

***

In a car somewhere.

[Ding, protagonist Zhao Dong was disliked by the heroine Lin Qingzhi, Zhao Dong’s protagonist halo -100, host’s fate +100, ability points +10!]

Hearing “there might be a surprise tomorrow,” Wang Haoran couldn’t help but smile brightly.

He had already seen Zhu Nan’s message.

Zhu Nan said Zhao Dong used Zhao family connections to invite several spinal cord injury specialists to a hospital in S City. The hospital was holding a free clinic at noon tomorrow to help patients with spinal cord injuries.

Lin Qingzhi’s legs were weak due to a spinal cord injury.

The intention was obvious!

Since Zhao Dong didn’t mention it, I’ll do it for you!

Wang Haoran immediately made a call.

“I have an urgent matter. Quickly find me two sturdy guys who look like bodyguards.”

“Yes, two people. Have them come to the ‘Lin’s Floral Language’ flower shop across from S University tomorrow morning to act in a scene.”

“Bring some gaudy, expensive-looking items like gold chains and bracelets to the flower shop owner.”

“If the owner refuses, they should get angry and say things like ‘Young Master liking you, a cripple, is your blessing,’ and ‘Don’t pretend, you just want to be Young Master Zhao’s mistress.’”

“Of course, they should whisper but make sure it’s overheard.”

“Wait, never mind. I’ll write the script myself and send it to you. Make sure the actors memorize it perfectly.”

“Also, find people from outside the city to avoid any association with our Wang family!”

After hanging up, Wang Haoran racked his brains, writing the most sarcastic lines into the script and sending it over.

After finishing, Wang Haoran drove to the flower shop.

Getting out and walking in.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Qingzhi turned and saw Wang Haoran approaching, smiling.

“You’re here too?”

“Too? Who else came?” Wang Haoran asked curiously.

“No one, just a deceitful person. Let’s not talk about him. What brings you here?”

“Not much, I wanted to invite you to dinner. Can I?”

“Dinner?”

Lin Qingzhi was surprised but declined, “No need, I appreciate the thought.”

Hearing the refusal, Wang Haoran walked up to Lin Qingzhi and looked her up and down carefully.

“Hmm…”

He even cupped his chin, pretending to think.

Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, Lin Qingzhi blushed and asked, “What… are you looking at?”

“Sigh!” Wang Haoran sighed.

“Indeed, with your current situation, it’s inconvenient to invite you to dinner.”

“But, when you can stand up, you better not refuse me!”

“Stand up?” Hearing this, Lin Qingzhi smiled bitterly.

“Alright, if I can stand up, I’ll definitely go to dinner with you.”

“But, I don’t know if I’ll ever have that chance.”

“Of course you will!” Wang Haoran smiled confidently. “When the central hospital’s team arrives tomorrow at noon, if you don’t refuse, get ready to have dinner with me!”

“The central hospital’s team? How do you know?”

“Our family knows the hospital director. This time, several spinal cord specialists are coming to exchange experiences, and I mentioned your case.”

“The director and the specialists decided to help you!”

Lin Qingzhi stammered, “But… it must be expensive… Previous doctors said treatment would cost millions… Specialists must be even more expensive…”

“Don’t worry. This time it’s a free clinic. The surgery and follow-up hospitalization are free!”

“Just wait and see!”

“Really?!” Lin Qingzhi was shocked. Was such luck really falling on her?

Suddenly, she looked at Wang Haoran’s confident smile with suspicion.

“Did you… pay them to come?”

“…”

Seeing he was exposed, Wang Haoran was momentarily silent, a bit embarrassed.

“…Ahaha… Am I that obvious?”