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

Chapter 87 Otherwise... I might have upset you without even realizing it...

As soon as Yin Mengran finished speaking, the room fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that it felt as if you could hear the echo of her voice.

Zhou Heng's expression was particularly blank. He knew beforehand that Yin Mengran most likely wanted to say something—a confession.

However, when this genuine confession came crashing down on him, even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't handle it.

It felt like it had struck his very soul, even his heart.

His mind is completely blank; he seems to have lost the ability to think.

But inside, my mind was screaming, "Huh?! Is this what it feels like to be confessed to? Is this feeling real?"

Yin Mengran's resolute gaze and earnest expression seemed to fade rapidly after she finished speaking.

Instead, her face flushed crimson...

She lowered her head, looking timid and embarrassed, but inside she was happy.

She finally spoke her mind!

If it were my former self, I would never have said it, even if you beat me to death.

The fact that you can say it now proves that you have changed! You have changed your previous weak personality!

"that..."

A moment later, Zhou Heng spoke. Upon hearing his voice, Yin Mengran immediately looked up at him with expectant eyes.

She didn't know how her confession would go, but even if the result wasn't ideal, she wouldn't be discouraged or disheartened.

Because from the very beginning, she confessed her feelings with the expectation that she would fail.

She has a clear understanding of her current situation: living under someone else's roof, she has nothing but her academic performance.

Furthermore, she also believed that she had no qualities that could attract Zhou Heng.

Therefore, although she had expectations, she was prepared for failure.

She just hoped that after the failure, her relationship with Zhou Heng would remain the same and not deteriorate...

"Um, you...you really...really like me? You're not kidding, are you?"

Zhou Heng blinked repeatedly, as if his eyes were dry, and his speech was halting and hesitant.

"It's true! I'm not kidding!"

Yin Mengran's unwavering answer finally convinced Zhou Heng of this.

However, he still couldn't understand it. After all, he was someone who was often ridiculed in high school, a laughingstock for two years, with a very low profile and among the worst students in the world.

How can someone like someone like that?

The person who liked him was actually the class monitor, who was ranked first in the class.

Not only does she have excellent grades, but she is also well-liked and trusted by everyone in the class.

Needless to say, she was the object of affection for half the boys in her class, and had many suitors from other classes as well.

It's hard to imagine that someone like me could like me...

Is it just because I helped her?

"me..."

Zhou Heng released Yin Mengran's wrist, took a step back, and felt as if a bone was stuck in his throat, making it impossible for him to answer.

It was as if he wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words, as nervous as if he were performing on stage for the first time.

Seeing this, Yin Mengran narrowed her eyes, smiled faintly, and said softly:

"It's okay, you don't need to answer me. I know you just don't want to refuse me. I'll go make you some food. After we eat, let's start studying. Just pretend what happened didn't happen, don't let it affect your mood..."

After saying that, Yin Mengran turned around and prepared to go to the kitchen.

"No! No! Wait a minute! Wait a minute!"

Zhou Heng seemed very anxious and quickly called out to Yin Mengran.

Yin Mengran was startled, not knowing what was wrong with Zhou Heng, and turned her head to look at him blankly.

Zhou Heng gasped for breath, feeling as if his heart was about to burst into his throat. The next second, he swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing, and he spoke:

"Well... I... I have no dating experience, and although... I know you don't either, but I want to say... if I do anything wrong or do something incorrectly, please... point it out clearly, and I'll correct it. Otherwise... I might upset you without even realizing it..."

"!!"

Yin Mengran was genuinely stunned, her eyes widening suddenly, her slightly thin lips trembling slightly.

She took a step forward, blinked her gentle, jade-like eyes, and spoke in disbelief:

"You...your...you mean..."

"Ah."

Zhou Heng nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled:

"I want to be your boyfriend."

After Zhou Heng finished speaking, time seemed to freeze at that moment, and Yin Mengran suddenly froze on the spot.

The next second, her lips moved, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Zhou Heng panicked instantly. Before he could say anything, bright tears were already streaming down his rosy cheeks.

"No...no! I...did I do something wrong? Don't cry..."

Zhou Heng asked anxiously, unsure of what to do with his hands, his whole body seemingly at a loss for what posture to adopt.

His face was filled with panic, and he looked around frantically. He desperately hoped that some magical tool was nearby that could immediately stop Yin Mengran's tears...

Seeing this scene, Yin Mengran was suddenly reminded of her first day at Zhou Heng's house.

She had cried in front of Zhou Heng, but he hadn't reacted this way then. She had even complained about him and spoken harshly...

Seeing Zhou Heng's reaction, Yin Mengran couldn't help but laugh, tears streaming down her face as she covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"You did nothing wrong, I'm fine... I'm just... crying tears of joy."

"Ouch...you scared me..."

Zhou Heng immediately breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

He thought he had accidentally made Yin Mengran cry since they had just started dating.

Then, Zhou Heng just stood there, like a wooden statue, because he didn't know what to do next...

He has a girlfriend? Just like that? And it's Yin Mengran! The goddess in so many guys' hearts, Yin Mengran!

This is so much better than Tong Yining, whom I chased for two years! I haven't even gotten a bicycle yet, and I'm getting a sports car right away?

And then what? What should I do? Set off some firecrackers to celebrate? Or should I call my mom to let her know?

Or...

Seeing Yin Mengran wiping away tears, Zhou Heng realized he should do something, at least hand her a tissue! What was he doing just standing there like a zombie?

Then, Zhou Heng quickly brought over some tissues and handed them to Yin Mengran.

"Let me wipe it off for you, stop crying."

Yin Mengran took it, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then gave a joyful smile.

"Are you hungry? I'll go make you some food. You should rest for a while."

Zhou Heng, quick-witted and agile, stepped forward first to stop Yin Mengran and said:

"Oh no! I'll cook today...you...you go and rest..."