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

Chapter 86 I like you, will you be my boyfriend?

"It's helpful... I had some ideas, and I've definitely had them too."

Zhou Heng calmed down and carefully recalled his feelings when he was with Yin Mengran.

He wasn't sure if this was the feeling of liking someone, but he certainly hadn't felt this way when he was with Tang Zhi or Tong Yining.

This is a feeling that belongs exclusively to him and Yin Mengran.

Liao Haomiao walked up to Zhou Heng, patted him on the shoulder, and said:

“I can sense that you absolutely like Yin Mengran. You haven’t realized it yet because you’ve never truly liked anyone before.”

"Is it?"

"Yes, we'll see. After a while, you'll be able to tell for sure that you do like Yin Mengran. But by then, it's uncertain whether Yin Mengran will still like you. You'd better think it through."

After saying this, Liao Haomiao turned around and prepared to leave.

Before leaving, he left one last sentence:

"Remember what I said: either accept it or keep your distance. It's better for both of you."

After saying that, Liao Haomiao left directly.

Zhou Heng watched his departing figure, lost in thought.

He had to admit that this conversation was very meaningful to him, as it cleared up many of his doubts and... helped him to be more certain of his own thoughts.

He just wasn't sure if this feeling was love. He knew Liao Haomiao was right; the reason he couldn't figure it out was because he'd never truly loved anyone before.

Even if they have feelings for someone, they won't care.

Zhou Heng stood there for a long time, thinking, before finally taking a step to go home.

He didn't know how to face Yin Mengran when he got home.

Was she really going to confess her feelings just now? Will she confess again after she gets back?

After Zhou Heng turned the corner, he suddenly stopped and stood frozen in place.

He saw a familiar person sitting on those familiar steps.

About ten days ago, on a rainy night, on the steps under that streetlight, I encountered that girl who was crying very sadly.

And today, the same night, the same place, the same people.

However, it didn't rain today, and the girl wasn't crying.

The scene from the past seemed to be right before her eyes, but now, Yin Mengran sat on those steps, holding her house key in her hand, looking at the phone she had given herself, with a joyful smile on her face.

Seeing this, Zhou Heng's eyes flickered, and he pursed his lips slightly, as if he were smiling.

He knew that helping Yin Mengran was the first and most correct thing he had ever done in his life.

Why didn't you go home?

Zhou Heng spoke up and called out.

Upon hearing the voice, Yin Mengran quickly looked up and, seeing Zhou Heng, smiled gently and gracefully.

She quickly got up, jogged over to Zhou Heng, and said:

"I'll wait for you. Are you alright?"

"It's nothing, what could possibly happen to me? Let's go home."

Zhou Heng and Yin Mengran continued walking home. Yin Mengran asked curiously:

What did he want to talk to you about?

"It's nothing, just chatting."

"Oh..."

Yin Mengran didn't press the matter further and followed Zhou Heng home together.

Upon returning home, Zhou Heng sat down in a chair as soon as he entered, seemingly resting.

However, his eyes kept glancing towards Yin Mengran.

"call--"

After a while, he exhaled and looked at Yin Mengran, asking:

"Um... what do you want to say on the way back?"

"what..."

Yin Mengran looked up at Zhou Heng's face and was momentarily stunned.

She was surprised that Zhou Heng remembered; she had thought he wouldn't care...

She originally intended to confess her feelings at that time, but she was interrupted, and after returning, Zhou Heng seemed to be lost in thought...

If Zhou Heng is thinking about something important, it wouldn't be good to disturb him at this time, and confessing one's feelings would be even less wise.

So she didn't bring it up again, planning to wait for a more suitable time.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Heng actually asked on his own initiative...

"Um... I... it's nothing, I just wanted to ask... what do you want for dinner? I'll make it for you!"

Yin Mengran stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. Zhou Heng had brought up the topic and created an opportunity for her, but she was too embarrassed to say it...

Because she always felt that now was not a good time, and that if she said it, the effect would definitely not be very good.

She wanted that perfect opportunity, like the one on the way back, when it was very quiet and the atmosphere between them was just right.

However, just as she was about to walk to the kitchen and pass by Zhou Heng,

Zhou Heng suddenly reached out and grabbed Yin Mengran's wrist, stopping her.

"!!"

Yin Mengran's eyes widened in surprise, but she didn't turn around or say anything.

Because her mind was completely blank at that moment, and her thoughts were a jumbled mess...

Zhou Heng could feel Yin Mengran's body trembling slightly, and he asked softly:

"That's not what you wanted to say, is it?"

Although the sound was soft, it felt like an explosion in Yin Mengran's heart, making her heart race.

"Ah...no..."

She answered softly, her voice barely audible; if the room hadn't been so quiet, Zhou Heng wouldn't have heard her at all.

"Then tell me, what is it that you really want to say?"

Zhou Heng's deep voice made Yin Mengran's face flush red instantly, her ears turning bright red as well.

She was already hesitant to speak, and Zhou Heng's appearance made it even harder for her to bring herself to say it.

but...

Now that Zhou Heng has asked, she can't lie again, can she? She can't, and she simply won't.

So what should I do now? Should I stall for time? Make up an excuse to keep it a secret for another day?

While Yin Mengran was still struggling with her thoughts,

Zhou Heng slowly stood up, but his hand was still gripping Yin Mengran's wrist, and he didn't let go.

Yin Mengran still didn't turn around, but she already knew Zhou Heng had stood up, which made her a little nervous because she didn't know what Zhou Heng would do next...

At this moment, Zhou Heng parted his lips slightly and asked softly:

"Can't you tell me? Or... do you just not want to tell me..."

Yin Mengran's body trembled slightly as she heard Zhou Heng's tone...

Not only was there doubt, but also a hint of disappointment, and Yin Mengran even heard a trace of grievance.

This was the first time she had heard Zhou Heng speak in such a tone, and it struck her deeply.

It was as if it touched the most vulnerable part of her heart...

That was the fatal blow that broke through her psychological defenses; she had no way to resist anymore...

"Hush-huh-"

Yin Mengran took a deep breath, suddenly turned around, her eyes filled with unwavering determination and intense focus...

"Zhou Heng... I know it sounds presumptuous of me to say this, because everything I have now is thanks to you, Tang Zhi, and Mom..."

"But I... have my eye on you... I have nothing, I'm not good enough for you, but I still want to be brave this time!"

"Zhou Heng, I like you. Will you be my boyfriend?"