Eli Wayne noticed the strange look on Stella’s face. “What’s wrong?”
Stella muted her phone and kept it in her bag. “It’s okay. There’s nothing to be worried about.”
“Hmm okay. You should help me screen through all the men there later. You’re an expert in psychology now. I’ll put myself in your hands,” Eli said happily.
Eli continued telling Stella stories but she wasn’t paying attention. She was lost in her own thoughts.
Jasper Milton had asked Eli about their past.
Based on how well she knew Eli and her reaction just now, she suspected Eli had told him everything and even exaggerated some things.
She knew Eli had good intentions but she always got into trouble for that.
Stella had gotten used to it.
She made a wild guess. Jasper must have known she lied to him and that’s why he had asked to have dinner with her. Her heart sank just thinking about it.
Maybe it was better not to go, give her some time to herself.
“I actually have a crush. He is a Lieutenant of the special forces at the base. He did combat training for the soldiers. He is very handsome, cool and has a well-built figure.
He came to me for a consultation once. I fancied him at first glance.
Ever since then, he’s always coming by to give me gifts. We went on a date before.
His father is a colonel in the Navy. His mother is a principal of a elementary school. His family background isn’t bad and I think he likes me too. We went for dinner and a movie. He even gave me a goodbye kiss on my cheek when he took me back to the base. But everything ended that night,” Eli said.
“Well, either he had high EQ and needed to keep up his image as a perfect person so he didn’t really like you, or something happened that made him cut ties with you,” Stella theorized.
Eli frowned. “Could it be that his family doesn’t approve of our relationship?”
Stella smiled and said, “Well, there could be many reasons. It depends on whether you want to go on with this.”
“Yes, of course I do. He’s the only one I’ve ever had a crush on all these years. He has a good body, he’s handsome, even tempered, and has a good family background. Oh no, I think it’s because he doesn’t like me,” Eli realized.
“Well, find out the reason and solve it. If it can be solved, both of you could get together. If it can’t, just give up and move on.” Stella’s eyes turned dull and she looked out of the window, not saying anything more.
They were not going to the military base. Only authorized personnel were allowed to enter the base. They were heading to a club at a military center.
The party was organised by the administrative team. There were a lot of people joining, at least five hundred.
The organizers prepared a buffet dinner to help break the ice.
Eli surveyed the crowd, feeling a little disappointed.
“Is your crush not here?” Stella guessed.
Eli shrugged and said, “Forget about him. Isn’t it obvious that he didn’t like me enough if he gave up on me for family reasons?”
Stella nodded. “Obstacles may foster a relationship but it may become a vicious cycle. All the good things you see in a person would turn out to be their weakness at that point. Love is always fragile and vulnerable.”
“Makes sense. I should look for someone who loves me more than I love myself. I will not give up even when I’m old and wrinkled, I have nothing to lose. I could still live my life to the fullest as I age, ha, ha, ha,” Eli laughed out loud.
Stella smiled and said, “You will definitely find one.”
After dinner, they went into a hall.
The staff at the entrance gave everyone a rose.
The men sat at one side and the women on the other.
The way they arrange the blind date was very simple.
The host would invite someone to go up on stage
and introduce themselves. They would tell briefly about their past relationship history, family background, characteristics, hobbies, future plans and requirements for their ideal significant other.
They also had to perform in a talent show.
After the performance, anyone could give the performer a flower if they were interested in him or her.
If they got a lot of flowers, the person on stage would have the chance to ask questions or make others perform. Then, he or she could choose someone they were interested in.
Stella thought it was quite interesting.
Eli signed up and
was the sixth to be called.
She went on stage and introduced herself. “My name is Eli Wayne. I’m a doctor in the military, ranked as a Lieutenant. I am an easy-going and straightforward person.
I am the only daughter in my family. My father is a doctor. My mother works in a national company.
Speaking of love history, if I excluded those that lasted for only a week, a secret admirer, and a failed blind date, I have none.
Guys would normally take me as a buddy. But I’m still a lady who is eager for love too. If you don’t believe me, come and verify it.”
The audience burst into laughter.
Eli was not bothered by the audience’s laughter and continued, “I like singing and dancing. I hope that I can have at least two babies in the future. My man must be loyal, filial, and responsible. He must take me seriously and treat me well. Oh, handsome as well, hahahaha.”
Eli felt a bit embarrassed at her last point.
Well, call her shallow if you want.
Eli then performed a dance.
When the host said that whoever liked Eli could come over to give her flowers,
Stella saw a lot of men running to the stage. There were at least fifty of them.
Eli was also shocked. She covered her mouth and laughed with joy.
Looks like she still had appeal. Why can’t she get a boyfriend then?
At the door, a shadow loomed. The cigarette in Sean Yaleman’s hand was flickering, its smoke adding a certain mystique to his handsome face.
“The president asked you to go back,” Sean’s subordinate lowered his head and said.
Sean looked at him and put out the cigarette.
Three years ago, he was just an arrogant young man, but now he had grown matured and domineering. He strode towards the door.
A group of men followed him.
“Watch her. Don’t let any man go near her. I will deal with her after the election,” he ordered.
“Yes, sir.” One of his subordinates lowered his head while trembling.
Stella’s phone vibrated violently.
She felt guilty and a little scared, so she took her phone from her bag.
She had missed three phone calls from Jasper Milton.
She knew Jasper was mad, considering his short-temper.
When she was about to put away her phone, she got a text from Jasper.
“If you don’t call me back in three minutes, you’ll have to bear the consequences.”
As she put away her phone, her way was blocked by a few tall and strong men standing in front of her.
Lieutenant Shine came up to her. “Miss. Grace, the Chief is very angry now. You should pick up his call.”
Stella had no comeback.