"I've finally waited for you!" Zhang Yunyun exclaimed in delight, smiling brightly at Meng Ruyi. "Come in quickly! Take a rest and then we can talk. Look at all this sweat on you. Really!"
Saying so, she pulled Meng Ruyi inside. After passing a screen, they sat down at the table. Zhang Yunyun poured a cup of tea for her and motioned for Meng Ruyi to take a sip first.
Meng Ruyi obediently took a couple of sips to moisten her throat. Looking at the lightheartedness in Zhang Yunyun's eyes, she finally asked, "Judging from your expression, things went smoothly?"
Zhang Yunyun smiled upon hearing this and said, "It wasn't particularly smooth. But my uncle has given his approval. Now it all depends on my father."
"My uncle is aware of Song Huaizhi's capabilities. After hearing his evaluation of Li Yun, his tone softened. He's just waiting for a suitable time to meet Song Huaizhi."
"As for my father..." Zhang Yunyun didn't finish her sentence. A hint of annoyance creased her brows. She frowned and said, "I haven't figured out how to bring it up to him. I won't take the risk of talking to him until I'm fully prepared."
It seems that Brother Song is unexpectedly useful.
Meng Ruyi was a bit surprised. She didn't expect to hear such a thing from Zhang Yunyun. So her mood suddenly brightened, and a genuine smile appeared on her face.
"How did your uncle get to know Brother Song?" Meng Ruyi was curious and directly asked, her eyes full of curiosity as she stared at Zhang Yunyun.
"It seems that..." Zhang Yunyun thought for a moment. Seeing the undisguised curiosity in Meng Ruyi's eyes, her long eyelashes fluttered slightly as she said, "Song Huaizhi once met my uncle at Mr. Lin's place. I don't know the details."
"I see."
As Meng Ruyi said this, the smile on her lips couldn't help but widen, to the point that Zhang Yunyun was surprised. But Meng Ruyi seemed completely unaware. She propped her chin on her hand and stared blankly at a corner of the room.
[Song Huaizhi is really amazing. He can do this too...]
[It feels like Song Huaizhi is like that all - powerful master in the book. He may not be seen in the arena, but his legends are everywhere.]
[Don't you guys remember? Song Huaizhi is the villain master in this book!!!]
[Look! Yuyu's face is suddenly red!]
When Meng Ruyi saw the last message, her heart skipped a beat. She quickly withdrew her wandering gaze. As soon as she turned her head, she saw Zhang Yunyun staring at her.
"Strange." Zhang Yunyun couldn't help but prop her chin on her hand. Her voice was full of suspicion as she said, "What happened? You seem to be in a good mood today, but you keep spacing out."
"If I didn't know you don't have someone you like yet, I might..."
Wait!
Zhang Yunyun suddenly realized something and almost bit her own tongue. She was shocked, and her eyes looking at Meng Ruyi were full of surprise.
"Don't tell me!" She exclaimed in surprise, her eyes wide open. Her body leaned forward involuntarily, and she stood up slightly as she asked Meng Ruyi, "Do you have someone you like?"
Before Meng Ruyi could answer, her face showed the answer first.
Under Zhang Yunyun's gaze, Meng Ruyi's fair little face suddenly turned a light pink, all the way to the tips of her ears. She looked as delicate as a flower about to bloom with the morning dew.
"It really is!" Zhang Yunyun exclaimed. Realizing her voice was too loud, she covered her mouth and asked, "Who is it!"
Meng Ruyi blushed and just rubbed her earlobe, trying to look calm. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
"It's Brother Song."
Meng Ruyi heard her own voice, slightly hoarse but with a shyness she had never had before, which surprised her.
Zhang Yunyun couldn't help but feel happy inside. She never thought that her usually calm friend would look so cute after falling in love.
"It's not bad." Although she was reluctant to admit it, Song Huaizhi was indeed the most suitable person for Meng Ruyi that Zhang Yunyun had ever seen.
Gu Ling wouldn't do. Gu Ling was just a fool.
Hearing this, Meng Ruyi became even more shy.
"Does he know?" Zhang Yunyun was intrigued and asked Meng Ruyi, "Does Song Huaizhi know, or are you just keeping it to yourself for now?"
"I think Song Huaizhi must have feelings for you for a long time." Zhang Yunyun said firmly. Without waiting for Meng Ruyi to answer, she continued, "He is very fierce, but only when facing you does he become that gentle cousin of the Meng family."
Meng Ruyi's face turned completely red because of the teasing in Zhang Yunyun's eyes. She couldn't cool down the temperature on her face at all. She could only blink her eyes randomly and say, "Really... Really?"
"Of course." Zhang Yunyun laughed out loud and looked at her. "I've long thought there was something between you two. But looking at Song Huaizhi's cold face, I just couldn't bring myself to say it."
"It seems my premonition was quite accurate."
Seeing Zhang Yunyun smiling brightly, Meng Ruyi also smiled, showing a rare look of innocence.
"When are you going to tell him?" Zhang Yunyun asked one question after another, making Meng Ruyi feel at a loss.
"Alas!" Before Meng Ruyi could answer, she asked and answered herself, "How can a girl be the one to bring up such a question? Song Huaizhi should be the one to say it!"
Feeling Zhang Yunyun's excitement, Meng Ruyi finally couldn't help but change the topic.
"Have you seen Li Yun recently?"
The topic change was rather abrupt. Zhang Yunyun gave her a sideways glance and knew that Meng Ruyi was shy. So she didn't make things difficult for her and just sighed and said, "No."
"I was just planning to visit your place when you're free to see if I'm lucky enough to meet him."
Meng Ruyi envied Zhang Yunyun's honesty and straightforwardness. She had never hidden her joy. But she herself was always inexplicably timid and dared not tell Song Huaizhi her feelings.
In the final analysis, it was because Song Huaizhi and she were too familiar with each other. And Song Huaizhi was a bit like an elder to her. Since they met, he had done so many things for her and taught her so much.
So their relationship was like that of a teacher and a friend, and more like relatives. If she only described this bond with romantic feelings, it would belittle this relationship.
That's why Meng Ruyi was extremely cautious and never dared to make a decision easily when facing this feeling.
"Come to me tomorrow." After Meng Ruyi said this, seeing the surprise on Zhang Yunyun's face, she continued, "I still have some things to deal with today, so I'll go back now."
"So soon?" Zhang Yunyun was a bit surprised, but she also knew that Meng Ruyi was always busy. So she just stood up to see her off.
At the gate, seeing that Meng Ruyi was about to turn around and leave, Zhang Yunyun quickly leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Although I'm reluctant to admit it."
"But Song Huaizhi is quite popular among others. Many people have taken a fancy to him. I think Song Huaizhi doesn't care about those people. You're the only one in his eyes and heart. But it must be uncomfortable to have people always eyeing your sweetheart."
"So you have to be bolder and think of a way to make him confess soon!"
After hearing this, Meng Ruyi couldn't deny her fluttering heart. After saying goodbye to Zhang Yunyun, she felt a bit of unmaskable panic in her heart.
I like Brother Song. But does he really like me?