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

Chapter 165 Could I... possibly have a small reward...?

After school, Zhou Heng and Yin Mengran went home.

Zhou Heng then sent a message to Liao Haomiao to inform him of this matter.

"【A house party? Really? Tang Zhi suggested it? This doesn't seem like the kind of suggestion she would make!"

Liao Haomiao's reply clearly indicated that he didn't quite believe Zhou Heng's words.

His impression of Tang Zhi was only superficial; he didn't know her well, so he didn't quite understand why she would make such a proposal.

"[It was her suggestion; you just don't know her. I think it's alright, since choosing one that everyone plays is quite difficult.]"

"I understand. I'll ask Zhu Tao and get back to you then."

"【Um.】"

After ending the chat, Zhou Heng turned off his phone, let out a breath, and walked out of the room.

Just then, Yin Mengran finished cooking and placed the meal on the table. Upon seeing Zhou Heng, she smiled slightly and waved him over.

"Come on, let's eat."

"Well, here we come."

Zhou Heng smiled slightly and sat down at the dining table with Yin Mengran to eat together.

During the conversation, Zhou Heng suddenly spoke up, saying, "Winter break will be here in about two months..."

Yin Mengran paused slightly, then nodded and said:

"Yes, it should be around Chinese New Year by then, you should...go home for the New Year..."

She suddenly realized that winter vacation coincided with the Spring Festival, when everyone would go home to celebrate the New Year with their families.

And she... no longer has a home to return to...

Would it be inappropriate to go to Zhou Heng's house? Even if Zhou Heng's mother would probably agree, I haven't met Zhou Heng's father yet...

What if Zhou Heng's father doesn't like him?

She was just about to say that if Zhou Heng went home for the Chinese New Year, she could just stay here...

But before she could speak, Zhou Heng answered first:

"No... there's no one at my house for the New Year. They'll all be busy during the holiday. I should just go to Tang Zhi's house for the New Year like before... there will be three of us this year, so it should be more fun."

"Ah... I see."

Yin Mengran nodded. Hearing that Zhou Heng had included her was expected, but she was still very happy, secretly delighted...

"However, things are only a bit more relaxed during the Lunar New Year; the rest of the time..."

Zhou Heng put down his chopsticks, looked up at Yin Mengran, and said with a serious expression.

This made Yin Mengran stop and look at Zhou Heng, waiting for him to speak.

"I'll be relying on you to help me with my studies for the rest of the time. Winter break is my best chance to catch up on my grades, so I have to make the most of it..."

"Ah... okay! I understand!"

Yin Mengran was somewhat surprised. After a brief silence of a few seconds, she nodded emphatically and answered firmly.

She was very happy that Zhou Heng had such determination and ambition.

Because Zhou Heng had stated many times that his purpose in doing this was to be able to attend the same good university as him...

She's working so hard, and it's all for herself... How could she not fully support and help her?

"There'll be an exam after the next semester starts... I..."

Zhou Heng paused for a moment, as if hesitating, but the next second, he made up his mind:

"I want to get into...the top 20 in my grade!"

He had already decided that he needed to be at least in the top twenty to have a chance of getting into the same university as Yin Mengran and Tang Zhi. He would need to work hard for another semester to have a realistic chance.

Otherwise, there is absolutely no hope.

"Yes! You can definitely do it!"

This wasn't just simple encouragement from Yin Mengran; she genuinely believed that Zhou Heng could do it!

The progress Zhou Heng made in these two exams is enough to prove his potential.

With Yin Mengran's trust, Zhou Heng was very confident. It was a great encouragement that someone would trust him after he said such things!

Zhou Heng exhaled and a smile curled at the corners of his lips:

"Thank you... I don't know how to repay you..."

"You still want to repay me? I'm already repaying you... These... are all things I owe you... No! These are all things I should do!"

Yin Mengran quickly changed her tune, because she knew Zhou Heng definitely wouldn't want to hear her say anything about owing him, even if that's what she truly felt in her heart...

Sure enough, Zhou Heng sighed helplessly after hearing this:

"Sigh, didn't I already tell you... don't always feel like you owe me anything. We're already... we're already together, there's no such thing as owing anyone anything..."

"That..."

Yin Mengran lowered her head and murmured softly:

"Could I... have a small reward...?"

Zhou Heng had some difficulty understanding, and quickly nodded: "Of course, what kind of reward do you want?"

Yin Mengran raised her chin, her thin, crimson lips trembling slightly.

"Kiss...kiss..."

"Uh..."

Zhou Heng felt embarrassed and subconsciously pursed his lips, stammering, "But...we're eating now, and my mouth is all...greasy..."

"Then wait a bit... but..."

Yin Mengran paused for a second before whispering, "It'll take a little longer..."

"Ah...okay...I understand..."

The atmosphere at the meal became awkward, and the two of them felt uneasy with their legs under the table.

More than an hour later,

Tang Zhi wanted to ask Zhou Heng if he had inquired about Liao Haomiao and the others, and whether they were going to go or not.

If they don't go, then the three of them can actually find another place to hang out, like playing games together at an internet cafe...

"What do you think? Are those two going or not? If they are, let's book that party venue as soon as possible; it's quite popular."

Tang Zhi waited for more than twenty minutes without receiving a reply, so she went to ask Yin Mengran.

However, there was no response from Yin Mengran either; it was as if the two of them had suddenly vanished...

"What's going on? Why aren't they replying to my messages..."

After careful discussion with Zhu Tao, Liao Haomiao finally made a decision and sent a message to Zhou Heng:

"【Bro, we've made plans, we're going to have fun together, but this should be the last time we go out together, so we need to make some good arrangements...】"

"【Hmm? Why aren't you replying? Are you asleep? Are you someone who goes to bed this early?】"

Liao Haomiao's messages went unanswered, which he found very strange...

In the dimly lit bedroom, the cell phone on the table kept beeping with message notifications.

"I'll go check..."

Zhou Heng wanted to get up and check the news.

He had just raised his head when a pair of hands wrapped around his neck, and a seductive voice whispered in his ear:

"No...don't worry about it for now..."