Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed Chapter 497 - 189: Bestie’s Surprise, The Pretty Daughter-In

One was a first love, the other a Cinnabar Mole.

It’s just that I, his first love, deeply hurt Li Yuan, while several Cinnabar Moles, at different tis, ended up saving him...

Zhong Tingyue glanced at Bai Weixi from the corner of her eye, feeling a bit peculiar. She replied softly, "Hmm, I have sothing to do!"

The other three weren’t suspicious. After all, just a few days ago, Tingyue had openly declared in the dormitory that she was bowing out. Surely they couldn’t have reconciled this quickly, could they? It had only been a few days. Even if an old fla were to rekindle, it would still take ti.

Wang Lisha smiled and replied, "Go on then, Tingyue. Don’t let us keep you!"

Zhong Tingyue nodded lightly and walked past them as if they were just ordinary classmates she had happened upon.

After Zhong Tingyue left, Deng iqi asked with sudden curiosity, "Tingyue seems to be in a better mood today. I even noticed she’s wearing a diamond necklace."

Wang Lisha’s eyes lit up. She also found it miraculous. Just yesterday, Tingyue had been so lost in sorrow that she had no appetite, yet today she seed radiant. For such a dramatic change to happen overnight, there could only be one explanation.

Could Tingyue and Li Yuan really have gotten back together? That seems impossible. Tingyue is a very proud person, and she made a promise to Weixi...

Wang Lisha murmured to herself. Just as the words were about to escape her lips, she stole a glance at Bai Weixi, who was staring blankly into space, and forced herself to swallow the question.

「At the university’s north gate」

Li Yuan sat in the driver’s seat of the BMW X6, his mind occupied with thoughts of the Zhihu website’s launch tomorrow. He was also contemplating subsequent business strategies, which included moving into the university-approved entrepreneurship incubator.

He had already tasked Lin Yuwei with purchasing the necessary office equipnt—computers, printers, desks, a coffee machine, and so on—all of which should arrive in the next day or two. Once the Zhihu website was officially launched and operational, so of the maintenance tasks could be transferred to the university’s incubator. He also needed to start recruiting part-ti staff from Daxia University, a task he had delegated to Xie Zheng, who would liaise with the temp agency.

Starting a business really isn’t easy. As the company grows, I’ll definitely have to face all the deceit, scheming, and ruthless competition of the business world. It would be so much simpler to just be an angel investor, putting money into stocks and companies destined to soar...

Li Yuan grumbled inwardly. He sotis regretted his decision to start a business. It was incredibly ti-consuming. Datang Technology Company was only in its infancy, and he had to personally oversee everything from R&D and procurent to operations, recruitnt, and even finances. Given his current romantic entanglents, he felt completely overwheld.

Suddenly, a voice calling, "Senior," pulled Li Yuan from his thoughts.

Li Yuan looked up to see Zhong Tingyue standing prettily before him. Her appearance made his eyes light up. A departure from her usual cool and sexy style, today’s Tingyue radiated the unique, vibrant youthfulness of a university student. Every inch of her seed to broadcast the invincible charm of youth.

"Little Moon, you were quick. Co on, get in."

"Mhm!" Zhong Tingyue expertly opened the passenger door and slid into the seat.

As soon as she was settled, Li Yuan’s right hand instinctively reached across the center console and rested on her leg, stroking it gently.

Zhong Tingyue’s face flushed crimson. She shot him a shy glare, slapped his hand away, and huffed, "Senior, can’t you just focus on driving?"

Li Yuan laughed heartily, unconcerned. "Don’t worry, my driving skills are very steady, and I have perfect control. I’ve driven all kinds of cars over long distances and never had a single accident."

"Senior, for so reason, what you just said sounds a little... strange," Zhong Tingyue replied, puzzled.

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Could she have picked up on my subtle innuendo?

"Oh? What’s strange about it?"

Zhong Tingyue humd softly. "I don’t know. It just feels strange."

Li Yuan chuckled and changed the subject. "We’ll be seeing my mom soon. Are you nervous?"

Zhong Tingyue nodded with a smile. "Yeah, a little."

"What kind of feeling is it? Tell ," Li Yuan asked.

"It’s... it’s a mix of fear and anticipation. I’m afraid Auntie won’t like ."

Zhong Tingyue’s beautiful eyes t his. "What about you, Senior? How did you feel when you went to see my mother?"

"?" Li Yuan answered earnestly. "Sa as you. I was a bit nervous too. You know, when I went to Sucheng to find you that day, I was fully prepared for your family to beat up."

Zhong Tingyue giggled, then let out a light snort. "Hmph, if my dad found out, he would definitely give you a thrashing."

"Before I left for university, my dad sternly warned that I was absolutely forbidden from dating. I’m actually terrified of him. He’s been incredibly strict with my whole life, always forcing to learn all sorts of things: dance, yoga, music, zither, Go, calligraphy, painting...

"To be honest, I resented all of it back then and had no desire to learn. But I had to work hard so he would visit my mom more often. As long as I perford well, he would co to see my mom and ...

"Sotis, I feel like he just sees as a tool, one that he personally crafted..."

As she spoke, her voice grew low and lancholic.

Li Yuan’s right hand stilled. He gently took her small hand in his and spoke seriously.