I rejected your confession, but you took my best friend home?

Chapter 177 It seems someone needs a little comfort?

Zhou Heng and Yin Mengran's lives remained unchanged.

During this time, Zhou Heng's mother called to ask if Yin Mengran was alright and told them that they didn't need to worry about anything.

Yin Mengran was quite worried about what measures Lu Yunshuo might take. This was a crucial time for Zhou Heng's studies, and they couldn't let this kind of thing interfere...

However, Zhou Heng seemed completely unconcerned, continuing his life as usual, as if nothing had happened.

A few days later, Lu Yunshuo's father personally brought the injured Lu Yunshuo to Zhou Heng's house to apologize!

When Lu Yunshuo and his father bowed their heads and apologized at the door of their house, Yin Mengran finally understood why Zhou Heng wasn't worried at all...

Zhou Heng remained unmoved by the apology. After listening to what they had to say, he closed the door without giving any reply.

Watching Zhou Heng turn and walk towards the sofa, Yin Mengran tentatively asked:

"Did...Mom make it?"

She didn't believe that Lu Yunshuo and his father could be so sensible. It was undoubtedly because someone had done something. And that person, besides Zhou Heng's mother, couldn't be anyone else, right?

Zhou Heng nodded and replied:

"Yeah, I think so. Now that she knows about this, there's nothing to worry about. I don't know what she did, but she won't just stand by and watch you suffer. She's known for being fiercely protective of her own."

Yin Mengran felt warm inside, but at the same time, she also felt a little guilty.

I seem to always be causing trouble for Zhou Heng and the others; I'm like a jinx...

"I'm sorry...it's all my fault...I've caused you and Mom so much trouble..."

Yin Mengran lowered her head and said softly.

She had to admit that her presence would inevitably cause Zhou Heng some trouble, but she was reluctant to leave... She didn't know if this selfish feeling was right or wrong...

"What are you saying..."

Zhou Heng turned around and came to Yin Mengran's side.

He then bent down, picked up Yin Mengran, and held her in his arms.

Yin Mengran faced Zhou Heng's chest, gently biting her lip, looking somewhat hesitant.

It's precisely because Zhou Heng always does this that she can't bear to leave...

Pampering yourself and indulging yourself like a child—who wouldn't get addicted to that...?

Zhou Heng raised the corners of his mouth, looked at Yin Mengran in his arms, and said softly, "Looks like someone needs a little comforting, huh?"

Yin Mengran nodded and softly hummed in agreement, but her ears quietly turned red...

What kind of comfort do you need?

"I want... a kiss..."

"Okay..."

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The soft snowflakes, dense and fluffy, fluttered down like goose down dancing in the air...

The streets were bustling at night, the warm lights of the shops, combined with the light snowflakes, made this winter even more dreamlike.

"Phew—it's so cold..."

Liao Haomiao rubbed his hands together, exhaling cold air, and walked step by step on the snow, his nose and cheeks red...

Zhu Tao linked her arm with Liao Haomiao's, leaned on his shoulder, and smiled slightly.

"I feel pretty good..."

"Hmm...yes..."

Liao Haomiao turned to look at Zhu Tao, a faint smile on his lips, his gaze fixed ahead, and said softly:

"Was the last time we went out together two months ago?"

"Huh...you said we were going to study at home and not come out, but we still eat dinner together every weekend..."

"Hehehe, I couldn't resist not seeing you for so long..."

Liao Haomiao touched his nose and chuckled.

He did say before that after his last outing with Zhou Heng and the others, he wouldn't go out anymore.

However, he and Zhu Tao still made time to go out for a meal together every weekend, and they kept doing this until now, during the winter vacation, when they can finally go out and have fun together.

"Alright, let's go, we're way past the agreed time..."

"What's the rush? Believe me, there'll only be one person when we get there. The other two definitely haven't arrived yet..."

Liao Haomiao pointed ahead to a hot pot restaurant, which was where they had agreed to meet.

When they opened the door and went inside, they saw the table where only one person was sitting...

"See, I told you... Tang Zhi would definitely be the first to arrive..."

Liao Haomiao pointed over there and said to Zhu Tao beside him.

The two walked over. Tang Zhi was playing a game at the time, but when she caught sight of them out of the corner of her eye, she looked up.

"Just as I thought, you guys arrived first..."

Tang Zhi shook her head helplessly; this situation was entirely within her expectations.

Liao Haomiao and Zhu Tao sat down opposite each other, took off their coats, and finally felt a little warmer after coming in.

Zhu Tao watched Tang Zhi playing games alone, wondering how long she'd been there. She saw her all alone, with no one to talk to, and it looked rather pitiful...

"Tang Zhi, haven't you thought about finding a boyfriend? He can keep you company when you're alone."

Tang Zhi looked up at Zhu Tao, shook her head, and said:

"No, everyone pursues different things. The happiness I pursue isn't love. At least, if I had to choose between my boyfriend and the game equipment I want, I would not hesitate to give up my boyfriend. Do you think someone like me is suitable for dating?"

Zhu Tao paused slightly, then chuckled softly, "Uh... that's true, maybe what you need more is a gaming partner..."

"The main question is who can handle her. To date a genius, you either have to be even more of a genius than her, or be incredibly stupid. Otherwise, most people's confidence would be shattered in front of her."

Liao Haomiao looked at Tang Zhi, a somewhat speechless expression on his face.

Tang Zhi shrugged and said casually, "You should surpass Yin Mengran first. You got second place again in the final exam, didn't you?"

"Holy crap! I was just one point away from..."

Mentioning this, Liao Haomiao's emotions flared instantly; he held up one finger and abruptly stood up.

Before he could finish speaking, a tall man walked in through the doorway.

This person is Zhou Heng.

However, Zhou Heng looked a bit strange at this moment; he was wearing a thick cotton coat that reached his ankles, his belly was large, and his hands were inside the coat...

He was still walking a little unsteadily, and when he came to their side, they were all a bit taken aback.

"Hey, what's going on with you? And where's Yin Mengran?"

Liao Haomiao pointed at Zhou Heng's stomach, frowned slightly, and asked in confusion.

Just then, Zhou Heng's coat was unzipped from the inside, and a head popped out—it was Yin Mengran...

Hello! I'm here!