Mrs. Zhong felt a little angry when she heard those words. I can’t believe Zhong Chufeng, that brat, told Tang Yuanyuan that he had no feelings for her! How does he expect to court a girl if he acts like that? Is he sh*tting me?!
“Yuanyuan, you’ve known Chufeng for so many years. What kind of person do you think he is?”
Tang Yuanyuan and Zhong Chufeng had always gotten along very well. Thus, she naturally thought well of him. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken the time to come to the hospital to visit or even help out in taking care of his mother. Mulling over it, she gently replied, “Chufeng is a great guy.”
“In what way?”
She replied, “In every way.”
“If that’s the case, are you willing to get to know him better? For example, maybe he lied to you when he said that he didn’t have feelings for you.”
“Lied to me?” She looked dumbfounded, then she shook her head. “That won’t happen. Chufeng is very nice to me. He would never lie to me.”
“Then, let me ask you this: why do you think Chufeng would suddenly tell you that he had no feelings for you?” Mrs. Zhong couldn’t believe that her son was so stupid that he would take the initiative to tell her that he didn’t have feelings for the girl. With his personality, he wouldn’t deny something like that even if he kept it to himself. There must have been a reason why he said something like that.
Tang Yuanyuan felt embarrassed by this topic. At that time, she had made the first move and asked him about it. After her schoolmates said that he had feelings for her, she felt that it was impossible. Later, she thought that it wasn’t impossible considering how nice he was to her. Thus, she asked him about it.
“Hmm?” Mrs. Zhong asked again when she saw that Tang Yuanyuan wasn’t answering.
Then, Tang Yuanyuan replied awkwardly, “I-I asked him about it myself.”
“What?” Mrs. Zhang was shocked. “You asked him about it yourself?”
“Yes.” Upon mentioning this, Tang Yuanyuan lowered her head. She didn’t even dare to lift her eyelids.
“Little girl, why would you ask Chufeng something like that? Do you have feelings for Chufeng?”
“No, I don’t.” Tang Yuanyuan denied it while shaking her head. “Mrs. Zhong, Chufeng and I are simply good friends. There is nothing else between us.”
“If there is nothing else between you, then why did you…”
Although she felt embarrassed, Tang Yuanyuan understood that Mrs. Zhong was trying to match her with Chufeng. However, she had no feelings for him. Thus, she decided that it was better to be direct with Mrs. Zhong as soon as possible. At that thought, she answered, “Mrs. Zhong, I asked him about it because I was worried that Chufeng had feelings for me.”
After hearing those words, Mrs. Zhong felt her heart breaking slightly. She asked Chufeng about it because she was scared that he had feelings for her?
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Zhong. I understand that my words may be excessive, but the relationship between Chufeng and I is platonic. Besides, I’m still very young. I don’t want to consider these matters yet.”
Mrs. Zhong couldn’t control herself and blurted out, “Are you refusing to consider it because you are still young, or because you already have someone else in your heart?”
Tang Yuanyuan said nothing in reply.
Noticing that her face had paled considerably, Mrs. Zhong realized that her words had gone overboard. No matter how she put it, this girl was still a child. Besides, love was not something that could be forced. Thus, she had no choice but to settle for the next best option. She said, “Yuanyuan, I don’t have any other intentions. I just wanted to ask you: why can’t you accept that Chufeng has feelings for you? After all, he isn’t such a bad catch, right? Besides, you’ve only just become an adult. You probably don’t have a clear grasp of your emotions yet. Perhaps…”
Words like these again… Just because I’m young, I don’t have a clear grasp of my emotions? How did things turn out like this?
Tang Yuanyuan wrinkled her delicate nose disapprovingly and said, “Mrs. Zhong, I’m an adult now. I know what I’m thinking about. Although I may seem young in your eyes, I don’t believe that the thoughts or preferences of a person are limited by age.”
Her words were as tactful as they could be, but her expression was firm. Mrs. Zhong noticed that the little girl seemed to be a little agitated. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so serious with her response. She had always had a soft spot for Yuanyuan. Thus, she naturally wouldn’t force the girl to go against her. For that reason, she hurriedly changed what she was saying. “That wasn’t my intention. I know you’re an adult now, and you’re mentally matured too. I didn’t mean to chide you; I just wanted you to consider Chufeng as a potential partner. After all, I like you very much.”
“But, Mrs. Zhong…” Tang Yuanyuan’s facial features were scrunched up in a ball. “I don’t wish for you to tie me down with this just because you like me. Besides, I have a good relationship with Chufeng. If you continue like this, I’m afraid it would only be detrimental to our relationship.”
“Silly girl, you don’t know that he…”
Sigh. Forget it; if I say anymore, this little girl is going to get mad for real. She has already gotten so serious about it.
All of a sudden, Mrs. Zhong understood why Chufeng had denied having any feelings for the girl. When this little girl became serious, she wasn’t one to stand for any nonsense. Perhaps if Chufeng had admitted to having feelings for her, they couldn’t even be friends anymore. As the thought crossed her mind, Mrs. Zhong quickly changed what she wanted to say. “Alright, alright. Don’t get angry, Yuanyuan. I was in the wrong today. I shouldn’t have said such things. Please don’t get mad at me, alright? It’s just that I like you so much that I kept on trying to convince you. If you don’t like it, then I won’t bring it up again.”
I can’t be too forceful here; otherwise, I’m going to scare her away. Thus, she could only take a step back in hopes of advancing another day.
Hearing Mrs. Zhong apologize and assure her that she wouldn’t bring it up again, Tang Yuanyuan finally heaved a sigh of relief. “Thanks, Mrs. Zhong.”
Initially, she had the thought that if Mrs. Zhong was determined to continue with the topic, she would have to stop coming to the hospital from tomorrow onward. Fortunately, Mrs. Zhong promised not to bring it up anymore. With this, the relationship between everyone would not become overly awkward.
Even so…
Then, she recalled what Mrs. Zhong had said about Chufeng having feelings for her. That wasn’t the first time someone had said this to her. At that time, several others had said the same thing. Believing them, she had questioned him about it. In the end, Chufeng had denied it and she felt relieved after hearing that.
But now? Even Chufeng’s mother said that. Could it be that Chufeng really has feelings for me? But, if he did, then why did he deny it at the time? Sigh. I’m overthinking this. Tang Yuanyuan felt a headache coming on. In the first place, she was already upset and grieving over the incident involving Meng Kefei.
Don’t think about it; don’t think about it. Then, she threw aside those complicated thoughts in her head.
“Mrs. Zhong, do you want a drink? I’ll get you a glass of water.”
“Sure. Thanks, Yuanyuan.”
As noon approached, Zhong Chufeng and Yuchi Yishu finally returned. Both of them had lunchboxes in their hands.
“Mom, we’re back.”
“Mrs. Zhong,” Yuchi Yishu greeted Mrs. Zhong indifferently.
Mrs. Zhong glanced toward the two guys as they walked over, then she couldn’t help but sigh in her heart. Even if Yuanyuan falls for Yishu, there’s nothing strange about it. After all, when my son stands beside him, his height doesn’t even compare to Yishu’s. Moreover, his looks and his intelligence… don’t hold a candle to Yishu. Sigh. How can he even begin to compete with Yishu?
Then, she sighed again as she studied Yuchi Yishu. This child of the Ye Family truly inherited good genes. He isn’t just good-looking, he is outstanding too.
