Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 324 - 149: The Mother-in-law’s Deep Scrutiny of Her Son-in-law, Grows More Satisfied the More She Looks_2

Chapter 324: Chapter 149: The Mother-in-law’s Deep Scrutiny of Her Son-in-law, Grows More Satisfied the More She Looks_2

She spoke with some hesitation. "Yuan, this isn’t really appropriate, is it?"

Li Yuan’s heart stirred, and he casually replied, "Mrs. Yang, what’s inappropriate about it? Come back and stay with us. We have a spare room."

Supporting the unconscious Bai Tianqi, Bai Weixi frowned, her heart aching for her father.

"Yes, yes, Mom, I’ve already tidied up the spare room at home. With Dad this drunk, Li Yuan and I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving you two at a hotel."

Yang Jinyu looked at her darling daughter, speechless. It hasn’t even been that long, and you’re already taking his side? A grown girl, wanting to go home with her boyfriend right in front of her parents. She sighed inwardly. However, Li Yuan really has had a lot to drink, so our daughter does need to drive him back.

"Alright then, Yuan. We’ll go to your place and trouble you for the night."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan instantly knew his potential mother-in-law’s words had a deeper meaning. She’s speaking in riddles. He understood the implication and smiled, patting his chest confidently.

"Mrs. Yang, that’s Bai’s and my home. Please, don’t be a stranger."

Yang Jinyu’s smile grew even brighter.

***

「Back at home.」

Yang Jinyu briefly washed Bai Tianqi’s face and helped him into bed, then went to the living room to whisper with Bai Weixi.

Li Yuan, using writing as an excuse, escaped to the study and let out a mental sigh of relief. He quickly took out his phone and replied to messages from Zhong Tingyue, Xia Zhijin, Jiang Zhiyu, and others.

Sigh, I had planned to spend today with Little Moon, then go back to my old home in Shancheng with Zhijin tomorrow. Unfortunately, plans can’t keep up with change. Bai’s parents suddenly showed up. And not only did they show up, but they also know I’ve slept with their daughter and want to meet me...

Li Yuan muttered to himself, reflecting on what a thrilling and intense day it had been.

I wonder if Little Moon is angry.

After they had parted ways in the afternoon, Zhong Tingyue had sent him a few messages, updating him on her situation and reminding him to drink less that night.

Li Yuan replied, "Little Moon, are you in your dorm? I drank a bit too much tonight, so I won’t be coming back."

A reply from Zhong Tingyue came almost as soon as he sent it.

"Senior, I’m in my dorm now. Have you eaten? Where are you? Do you want me to drive over and pick you up?"

Li Yuan was touched by her reply. This perfect Goddess really does care about me.

"No need, you should get some rest in your dorm. After we drank, my friends insisted on dragging me to a KTV to sing."

"Senior, you’re going singing? I want to hear you sing, too. Heehee, you still owe me a song, you know."

"Little Moon, I already have a song in mind. I’ll try to write it out in the next few days and play it for you on the guitar."

Zhong Tingyue asked curiously, "Senior, you can play the guitar, too? You can write novels, you can write songs... is there anything you can’t do?"

Li Yuan smiled. "I’m just so-so. I only started learning recently, so I’m not very good."

With a gentle smile, Zhong Tingyue teased, "Senior, you’re a man of great talent. Be more confident."

Li Yuan was mortified. It looks like I’ll have to maintain this ’talented’ persona for a long time. I have no choice but to keep up the act.

"Little Moon, what are your plans for the rest of the holiday? Are you going back to your hometown?"

Zhong Tingyue replied, "Senior, for this first vacation, I want to spend it with you."

Li Yuan sighed helplessly. You want to be with me, but I can’t be in two places at once. I have to spend time with other girls, too. Why is being a scumbag so difficult?

"Little Moon, I’m so sorry. Something urgent came up at my family’s home, so I need to go back for two or three days. I won’t be able to be with you." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

After a moment, Zhong Tingyue replied, "Oh. Senior, do you want me to go back with you?"

A shiver went down Li Yuan’s spine and he quickly refused. I’m going to be with Xia Zhijin. If you came along, I’d be exposed immediately! He suddenly remembered that a distant relative in his village had indeed passed away during the National Day holiday this year. Since the relation was distant—beyond the five degrees of mourning—he didn’t have to go. In his previous life, his father had made a special trip back from the Northeast for it.

"A distant relative of mine passed away, so it might not be convenient."

"Oh, Senior, my condolences."

Before Li Yuan could type a response, another message from her came through.

"Senior, in that case, I’ll go back to my hometown for a visit, too. My mom has been nagging me to come back."

"Okay, Little Moon. Be safe on the road. I have to go for now, you should get some rest."

Zhong Tingyue seemed reluctant. "Goodnight, Senior. Love you."

Li Yuan replied, "I love you too. Goodnight, Little Moon."

***

「In the girls’ dormitory.」

Zhong Tingyue gazed lovingly at Li Yuan’s reply, a wide smile spreading across her face, the very picture of someone lost in the sweetness of new love.

Ding Shanshan teased, "Tingyue, texting Li Yuan again?"

Zhong Tingyue nodded. "Mmhmm."

Ding Shanshan desperately wanted to tell Zhong Tingyue about Li Yuan’s two-timing, but Xu Tingrou’s warning echoed in her mind, and she forced herself to stay quiet. That afternoon and evening, they had first gone for a drive in a Porsche 911 and then subtly probed for details about Li Yuan.

It was clear that their roommate, whose beauty was almost unfairly perfect, had already fallen deeply for him. Seeing this, Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou were even more hesitant to tell her the truth. The deeper the love, the deeper the hurt. Besides, when dealing with a scumbag like Li Yuan, both she and Xu Tingrou felt they should convince Zhong Tingyue to milk him for all he was worth. That’s what he gets for being a womanizer.

Ding Shanshan smiled, her expression full of hidden meaning. Still, I can’t help but give her a little hint.

"Tingyue," she began, "you’ve taken so many pictures with Li Yuan. Why haven’t I seen you show any of them off?"