Chapter 923
IF118
Li Zhuangsheng walked furtively downstairs in the residential area, his eyes darting around with suspicion.
Under the dim streetlights, a graceful figure stood. Her long hair was loose, and her white cotton dress just reached her knees, making her look like a ray of bright moonlight.
Her beauty is extremely rare, like a piece of elegant music in spring, or a poem about peach blossoms.
Li Zhuangsheng was both surprised and delighted. He walked over awkwardly and called out softly, "Hu Mengdie, you...you really came?"
Hu Mengdie's eyes held a mixture of reproach and amusement: "Otherwise, why would I lie to you?"
"How did you know where I live?"
"Yes, how did I know? Maybe I just guessed?" Hu Mengdie frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes, then feigned surprise, "Oh my, I just wandered into your house! It seems we really are destined to meet!"
"How could you just guess that..." Li Zhuangsheng was shocked at first, then came to his senses, "You asked someone else, right!"
Although no one cares where Li Zhuangsheng lives, Li Xiuyu's address is not a secret. More than one boy has confessed his love to her downstairs in the neighborhood before.
Hu Mengdie smiled without saying a word, shook the two cups of milk tea in her hand, and then handed one to Li Zhuangsheng.
"This is milk tea I brought for you," Hu Mengdie said.
Li Zhuangsheng was stunned for a moment.
“That shop has a really retro decor, I think you’ll really like it…” Hu Mengdie muttered. “Here you go. If you like it, let’s go together again next time.”
"You, you went to buy it all by yourself?" Li Zhuangsheng was surprised, feeling both touched and ashamed.
He was the one who forgot about their agreement... well, not entirely, he just hadn't replied to her messages for a while. In short, he felt somewhat guilty about it, yet after upsetting Hu Mengdie, she still thought to bring him milk tea and even personally delivered it!
How understanding, gentle and virtuous she is!
"What else?" Hu Mengdie glared at him, annoyed. "You're really going too far! You haven't replied to my messages for so long!"
"I'm sorry, I thought you were angry..."
"I'm really angry! You haven't said a word for so long, I thought something had happened to you!"
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I was doing my homework at the time..."
"Doing homework?"
"Uh, yeah, after finishing my homework... I played on the computer for a while. I didn't log into QQ on the computer, nor did I check my phone..."
"I bet you've been watching those cartoons with no clothes on all afternoon!"
Hu Mengdie, annoyed, bluntly exposed her mistake.
Li Zhuangsheng was extremely embarrassed. He wanted to say that the anime he watched wasn't anything indecent; although it featured clothes being torn off, it was still mainstream. But he had actually watched plenty of that kind of indecent anime. And although he hadn't watched any anime yesterday afternoon, what was the difference between watching eroge (adult games) and watching indecent anime?
"Um, I wasn't watching cartoons... I just... I played some computer games..." Li Zhuangsheng stammered, "Ahem, I'm sorry, I'll definitely check my phone more often in the future!"
"Actually, I was also at fault." Hu Mengdie smiled slightly and tilted her head. "It was indeed wrong of me to do something over such a small matter, so this cup of milk tea is my apology to you."
"You're too kind, you're too kind..." Li Zhuangsheng was both touched and gratified. This is the kind of image a school beauty should have!
"Have you forgiven me?" Hu Mengdie blinked.
“Yes, yes, actually I didn’t blame you. It was my fault to begin with…” Li Zhuangsheng nodded vigorously.
Since the other party was so understanding, Li Zhuangsheng naturally had no dissatisfaction whatsoever.
“But I haven’t completely forgiven you yet,” Hu Mengdie said.
"Huh?" Li Zhuangsheng was stunned.
"If you want me to forgive you, come for a walk with me!"
Hu Mengdie smiled, her lips pursed, a charming smile.
"Oh...should I...should I go and call Li Xiuyu?"
Li Zhuangsheng nodded in agreement, glancing timidly upstairs. "Should we call her..." Hu Mengdie tilted her head, pondered for a moment, "Forget it, it's so late, let's not disturb her!"
Li Zhuangsheng had no choice but to follow behind Hu Mengdie, his heart pounding.
Don't be nervous, Li Zhuangsheng. Hu Mengdie doesn't like you. Do you like Hu Mengdie? Be single-minded, understand? Remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses before you, and don't blink even if a deer runs past on your left!
"Li Zhuangsheng!"
Suddenly, a stern shout rang in Li Zhuangsheng's ears.
Li Zhuangsheng shuddered and looked at the newcomers guiltily. It turned out to be Li Minghua and Chen Lanying returning just in time.
"What are you doing?"
Li Minghua's surprised gaze fell on the exquisitely beautiful Hu Mengdie. Was his introverted son dating such a pretty girl? With his looks?
No one knows a son better than his father, and Li Minghua simply couldn't believe that Li Zhuangsheng possessed such audacity and masculine charm. However, the two were holding the same milk tea, seemingly intending to go out together.
Li Zhuangsheng felt guilty and quickly explained, "She is..."
"Hello, Uncle. You must be Li Zhuangsheng's father?" Hu Mengdie smiled gently and spoke softly, "My name is Hu Mengdie. I am a classmate of Li Zhuangsheng and Li Xiuyu."
"Hello, hello, are you a classmate?" Chen Lanying's eyes lit up as she stepped forward to examine Hu Mengdie closely with interest. "Are you two going out to play?"
Hu Mengdie seemed to only then notice Chen Lanying, her eyes wide with surprise: "Are you Li Zhuangsheng and Li Xiuyu's older sister? How come I've never heard him mention you?"
Chen Lanying's smile widened, beaming with pride, even the crow's feet around her eyes showed as she laughed: "Oh, what sister? I'm their mother! We're all getting old!"
"Ah, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..." Hu Mengdie apologized first, then looked at her with admiration, "I really didn't expect that, you looked like a woman in her twenties, so..."
"It's alright, it's alright. Do I look that young?" Chen Lanying touched her slightly flushed face with a smug smile, unable to suppress her laughter. "Why do you like to joke with your auntie, little girl!"
"I'm not kidding, this is definitely not the first time someone has told you you look young, is it?"
"That's true..."
Li Minghua, unable to bear it any longer, interrupted the two with a light cough, revealing a gentle attitude: "Ahem, young students, where are you headed?"
Hu Mengdie smiled sweetly: "I was just about to go home, but classmate Li Zhuangsheng was worried about my safety and decided to personally take me home."
Li Minghua nodded, then said enthusiastically, "In that case, I'll drive you there..."
"Ouch!" Chen Lanying gritted her teeth and glared angrily, slapping Li Minghua's arm hard. Then she looked at Li Zhuangsheng with a gentle smile, "In that case, son, you should hurry up and send her back. This young girl is so pretty, you must be her protector and make sure she doesn't run into bad people!"
As she spoke, she quickly pulled two hundred-yuan bills from her pocket and stuffed them directly into Li Zhuangsheng's hand:
"If you see anyone on the road who wants something to eat or drink, buy them something. Don't be stingy!"
……
Watching the two leave, a satisfied smile appeared in Chen Lanying's eyes.
"This little rascal, is he already in a relationship?" Li Huaming frowned and complained in a low voice.
"What do you mean by puppy love? Weren't we about the same age when we first got together?" Chen Lanying scoffed.
"How can this be the same..." Li Huaming muttered to himself, "I'm worried that he's simple-minded, which will affect his studies and make him vulnerable to being scammed."
"Tsk tsk tsk, did you see that girl just now? She's as beautiful as a painting, and her figure is amazing. She's also very poised and confident. It would be wonderful if our son could win her over!"
Chen Lanying seemed not to hear, immersed in her own world, talking to herself.
"With his looks, why would anyone want to be with him?"
"What's wrong with my son? Even when you were such a loser, I still fell for you! How is my son any worse than you?" Chen Lanying immediately put her hands on her hips and angrily rebuked.
Li Huaming dared not say anything more. It seemed that Chen Lanying had fallen in love with Hu Mengdie at first sight... although he also had a good impression of Hu Mengdie.
No one dislikes a beautiful and generous girl. But he sincerely felt that Li Zhuangsheng, that silly boy, might be completely fooled by Hu Mengdie.
Don't let dating interfere with your studies, you brat! (End of Chapter)