In Jiangzhou, within a Chinese restaurant.

Ma Xiaofei sat by the window, gazing out at the city lights, feeling utterly helpless.

Just days ago, he was a high-ranking official in finance. On his way to negotiate with Company C, he was involved in a car accident and died on the spot.

He had thought his life was over, only to unexpectedly wake up in the body of a man in his early 20s.

His name was also Ma Xiaofei, a sophomore finance student at Beijing North University.

Both of his parents were alive, living an ordinary life.

Before the crossover, the original owner of the body committed suicide by jumping off a building because of unrequited love for the school belle, Lin Shiyin. His peers ridiculed him, calling him "a toad lusting after swan meat."

It was then that he reincarnated in this body, creating quite a stir in the family who thought he was a ghost. It took around a month for his parents to adapt.

Today, his family had arranged a blind date for him, hoping to help him move on from his fixation on Lin Shiyin.

"What an idiot."

Ma Xiaofei quietly cursed.

There are plenty of women in this world. If he couldn't win Lin Shiyin's heart, he could pursue others. Why resort to suicide?

He must have been out of his mind!

Moreover, think about how heartbroken his parents would be. If it hadn't been for his reincarnation through Ma Xiaofei's body, his parents would have probably lived their entire lives in sorrow.

"Well, since I've reincarnated through this young man's body, I guess we're fated. I shall take care of your parents on your behalf. Rest in peace."

Ma Xiaofei heaved a slight sigh.

However, then he looked at his phone, it had already been half an hour, why hasn't the blind date his parents arranged for him shown up yet?

Could it be that she decided to stand him up?

"I'll wait another five minutes, if she doesn't show up, I'll leave." Ma Xiaofei muttered to himself.

Just then, the restaurant door opened, and a beautiful woman walked in.

She was wearing a pink glass skirt with a coffee-colored coat over it, and her long hair was flowing. Even though she was only lightly made up, she had a fairy-like aura.

Especially her eyes, they were watery and very clear, making one unable to look at them directly.

As if a single glance would trap one deep within them.

Ma Xiaofei was overjoyed, the woman in front of him was absolutely a top-notch woman!

However, her eyes were very sharp, showing a certain coldness of a superior.

As soon as she walked in, she instantly became the focus of the entire restaurant.

But it was normal, beautiful women will always be the focus wherever they go.

Hu Yingtao's lips curled into a faint smile, she was satisfied with the reactions of these extras.

She stood at the door and looked around the restaurant before finally resting her gaze on Ma Xiaofei, there was a jasmine flower on his table.

Could she be the blind date actress arranged by the production team?

Hu Yingtao is participating in a dating reality live stream called "Celebrities' Private Lives".

Today, she is here for a blind date.

Of course, it's not a real blind date, but all for the show.

As for romance and love wins, Hu Yingtao has never even thought about it!

At least her mind is all about her career, everything revolves around her career!

Unfortunately, she ran into a personal matter on her way and came late, but the show had already started.

She hasn't met the actor arranged for the blind date by the show crew, she only knows that a light yellow jasmine flower is placed on the table in this Chinese restaurant as a code.

Behind her, there are two photographers disguised as passers-by, both with badges on their chests.

This round of the show is conducted in the form of candid shooting, aiming to reflect reality.

Of course, Hu Yingtao also has a camera on her.

She glanced at Ma Xiaofei and was mildly surprised.

Not bad looking, if he's cooperative, perhaps she could consider bringing him under her company's wing.

With that thought, Hu Yingtao tidied her hair and confidently approached Ma Xiaofei.

She isn't all that nervous, after all, she just needs to follow the script.

It wasn't until she walked up to Ma Xiaofei and saw his face that she realized he was not only handsome, but also very young.

Hu Yingtao silently mused, "Could it be that the director is planning to cook up a love story between siblings?"

When Ma Xiaofei saw Hu Yingtao walking towards him, he also showed a surprised face.

Is this beautiful woman before him his blind date?

Although he was successful in his career in his past life, he was a staunch heterosexual man who had never had a romantic relationship.

Resulting in unexpectedly having a blind date with such a beautiful woman, he was somewhat at a loss for a moment.

Could his cheap mother actually be this capable, finding such a beautiful blind date for her son?

What poise!

She's absolutely like a big-shot actress!

"Wait, could she be damaged goods, tired of being played with, using me as a rebound?"

Ma Xiaofei suddenly became wary in his heart.

At this time, Hu Yingtao was already sitting across from Ma Xiaofei, saying in a very gentle voice, "Hello, my name is Hu Yingtao, and I'm here for a blind date with you."

After saying that, she extended her hand to Ma Xiaofei.

She was also used to seeing fresh faces

as in: young, attractive males

. Although Ma Xiaofei was handsome, he wasn't enough to truly astonish her.

"Hello, my name is Ma Xiaofei."

Ma Xiaofei straightened his clothes, stood up and shook hands with Hu Yingtao, then the two sat down face to face.

...

Outside the restaurant.

The staff from the TV show "Celebrity Private Life" was all dumbfounded.

"Damn, the male actor hasn't arrived, does that youngster still want to stay in this industry? Today, we even invited Hu Yingtao to partner with him!"

"Director, he says he's ill, and simply can't get here today."

The frustrating presence of the cameraman was palpable.

"Director, shall we continue anyway?"

Everyone behind the scenes was in a state of total confusion.

The male actor not showing up meant that the man in front of Hu Yingtao was just a random passerby!

This was a major issue now!

"Right now, we're riding a tiger—it's hard to get off! We'll just have to go with it!"

Changing people at this juncture would be the equivalent of shooting ourselves in the foot!

In the live stream room of the show "Celebrity Private Life" on a certain music platform, comments were flooding the screen.

"Who is this guy? Never seen him before, doesn't seem to be a celebrity."

"He must be a random passerby that the production team found. His outfit is really down-to-earth."

"Now we can see the most genuine reaction of the beauty; it's so real. I love it!"

"I'm so jealous. When can I go on a blind date with a celebrity? I'd be content just to sit face to face."

Hu Yingtao couldn't see the barrage of comments and thought they were just acting out a scene, so she threw herself into it.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, Hu Yingtao was somewhat confused, mentally questioning: "Could it be that he's not ready yet?"