“Boss, did you mention a blind date just now?
What is it about?” Caspian asked Larry as he was apparently confused.
“A blind date? My god, you must have misheard it.”
Then, Larry said casually to convince him, “Just finish the task as you always did. I mean, when did I ever lie to you?”
Larry patted his own chest as a gesture to assure Caspian.
“Since you're not telling me the truth, I won't finish the task as you instructed.”
Caspian decided to disobey Larry, given that Larry still wanted to hide it from him.
“Please don't do that. I'll tell you.”
Larry got nervous as Caspian wanted to opt out of the mission. As such, he immediately said, “Actually, the mission that I gave you is to join a blind date. Since you're not young anymore, I reckon you should look for a girlfriend. Just give it a try. If you don't have feelings for the girl, Joan and I will introduce a few more girls for you. I'm sure you will find your loved one sooner or later!”
Larry paused for a while and added confidently, “Rest assured that I'll help you!”
“Boss, why did you suddenly arrange a blind date for me? I disagree and won't be joining it!”
Caspian shook his head profusely as he was a bundle of nerves.
“Caspian, you're already an adult and can't stay single forever. Since I already have Joan, I think you should look for your loved one as well,” Larry persuaded him patiently.
“I won't rush into that. Besides, don't worry about me because I can look for a girlfriend myself.”
Once Caspian finished, he recalled the cute girl whom he met two days ago.
“Why are you so bad-tempered? My kids would have already grown up when you have a girlfriend. I mean, it'll be too slow. Why don't you join the blind date and take a look at the girl?
You can leave anytime if you don't like her,” Larry continued tempting Caspian.
“Forget it. I really don't want to go. Boss, please don't put me in a difficult situation.” Caspian declined again.
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