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

Chapter 98 Then...please be more willful like this in the future.

Tong Yining looked Yin Mengran up and down, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: She's so beautiful...

No wonder Zhou Heng fell for her so quickly. He had to admit that he was far inferior to Yin Mengran. Her beauty and temperament were something he couldn't even fake.

Tong Yining assumed that Zhou Heng had come on his own, which was why he was so reckless in trying to chase after him.

But unexpectedly, Yin Mengran was also there. Regardless, Yin Mengran is the one in question now, and she has the right to keep her away from Zhou Heng...

She was harassing Zhou Heng again, and Yin Mengran was sure to give her a cold shoulder. Her former best friend would probably be giving her the cold shoulder again...

That "darling" was probably just for himself; it was clearly a declaration of sovereignty.

They called each other so intimately, it felt like a needle was pricking her heart.

After a moment of stunned silence, Zhou Heng was startled!

He realized that Tong Yining was behind him!

Will Yin Mengran misunderstand? What if she thinks I sneaked out to spend time with Tong Yining? How should I explain that?

Go to the mall to check the security footage? Do you think they'll actually let you check the footage?

I've only been with Yin Mengran for a few days! What if I upset her? How am I supposed to appease her? I have no experience with this!

If I don't appease them... wouldn't it... lead to a breakup?!

If I break up with someone because of this, I'll probably become depressed, right?

"Um... um... I was going to buy water when I ran into her. I thought I'd go somewhere else to buy it, and then she caught up with me and said..."

Zhou Heng hurriedly explained, his words becoming somewhat incoherent, as if afraid of missing any details and needing to clearly explain his innocence.

But before Zhou Heng could finish speaking, Yin Mengran suddenly reached out and gently pressed her finger against his lips.

Zhou Heng was slightly taken aback, looking at Yin Mengran with a blank expression. His heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of his throat, because he was terrified that Yin Mengran would get angry with him and break up with him.

However, Yin Mengran only gave a slight smile and said softly:

"Let's go shopping together! Then we'll pick out some clothes for you! Tang Zhi is still waiting for us, let's go!"

Then, Yin Mengran took Zhou Heng's arm, preparing to leave with her.

Before leaving, Yin Mengran turned her head and looked at Tong Yining.

"Hello, what a coincidence to run into you here. Well then, goodbye."

A simple greeting expressed politeness, but beyond that, it conveyed no emotion.

After saying that, Yin Mengran left with Zhou Heng.

Tong Yining stood motionless, seemingly lost in thought, staring blankly at the backs of the two people in front of her.

She had assumed that Yin Mengran would definitely not give her a friendly look.

But just now, it seems like they didn't treat me as an enemy? It seems... like I was just treated as an ordinary classmate, we greeted each other politely, and that was it.

Aren't you going to scold yourself? Aren't you going to take action against yourself?

Even though I touched her just now, she looked like she wanted to kill me.

"Is this the posture of a victor? I can't even compare to that kind of confidence..."

Tong Yining sighed, leaned against the railing, and looked up at the ceiling.

This simple encounter made her realize just how vast the gap was between her and Yin Mengran.

I'm really something. I can't compete with them in academics, looks, or even personality. What hope do I have left?

Zhou Heng and Yin Mengran went to another milk tea shop to buy some drinks.

While waiting, Zhou Heng remained silent, looking at Yin Mengran beside him. Although she wore a faint smile, Zhou Heng sensed that there were other emotions hidden within that smile...

"Um... do you really not need me to explain anything? I did say a few words to her... don't you need me to tell you that?"

Zhou Heng asked in a low voice, his tone tentative, because he wasn't sure what Yin Mengran's current state was.

Is he subtly angry? Or does he genuinely not care?

Actually, Zhou Heng now felt that even if Yin Mengran was angry with him, it would be fine, as he could apologize and explain himself.

However, remaining completely silent is the most terrifying form of emotional abuse.

He has no idea what to do; he might be so frustrated he won't be able to come up with a solution.

Yin Mengran closed her eyes, gently shook her head, and said, "No need, I believe you."

Hearing this, Zhou Heng was deeply moved. It felt wonderful to be trusted so much by his girlfriend.

But at the same time, he was also puzzled.

Regardless of the circumstances, he wasn't by Yin Mengran's side, but instead spent time with Tong Yining. Anyone would be angry in that situation.

But Yin Mengran wasn't angry. Could it be that... she didn't care about her relationship with Tong Yining?

Zhou Heng seemed somewhat unwilling and asked again, "Then...aren't you angry?"

"No... I already said, I absolutely won't be angry with you, it's just..."

"Just what?"

Hearing the change in tone, Zhou Heng quickly pressed for more information.

He saw Yin Mengran lower her head, her voice very soft, stammering as she said:

"I'm just... a little disappointed... just a tiny bit... I know it has nothing to do with you, but I just don't want to see Tong Yining getting close to you... I was too willful, I'm sorry... please don't take it to heart."

"..."

Zhou Heng pursed his lips, looking at Yin Mengran in front of him, his inner feelings were very complicated.

He was right; Yin Mengran had indeed hidden her emotions. If he hadn't pressed her for answers, she probably would have kept them to herself forever.

But being able to say it made Zhou Heng feel much better; it let him know how much Yin Mengran cared about him...

The next second, Zhou Heng reached out and pulled Yin Mengran into his arms.

Yin Mengran was slightly taken aback, then gave a pitiful look, as if Zhou Heng's hug had made her unable to suppress her emotions any longer.

She felt a lump in her throat and wanted to cry in Zhou Heng's arms, but she knew she shouldn't. This was such a small thing, not worth crying over, and it would make Zhou Heng think she was a very weak girl.

Yin Mengran didn't dare to say it at first, and pretended to be so indifferent because she didn't want to upset Zhou Heng.

Since she didn't have much of a relationship with Zhou Heng to begin with, and he hadn't done anything wrong, if she showed that she was in a bad mood, Zhou Heng would probably think she was being unreasonable...

Just then, Zhou Heng slowly spoke, whispering in Yin Mengran's ear:

"Then...please be more willful like this in the future, I really like it..."