Meng Ruyi had been turning to talk to Song Huaizhi. Hearing this, she was startled and almost failed to control her expression. The words on the tip of her tongue were all blocked in her mouth. The room seemed to fall silent in an instant. Song Huaizhi also suddenly fell silent. Li Yun was smiling as he looked at the two of them, while Zhang Yunyun was looking at Meng Ruyi, winking at her playfully.
【Ahhhhh! Yunyun baby! You still understand my heart! Well said!!! (breaking voice)】
【Well done! Hahaha, Yu Yu, you're dumbfounded now!】
【I'm dying of laughter. It's the first time I've seen such an expression on Song Huaizhi's face! Hahaha】
【I love it. More, please! Next time, Yunyun should just ask Yu Yu when she's getting married!】
She slightly opened her mouth, but fell silent under Zhang Yunyun's smiling gaze.
"Um?" Zhang Yunyun continued, "What's your plan now, Ruyi?"
Zhang Yunyun had known Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi for many years. Both of them were calm - tempered. If she didn't try to push them now, she didn't know when she would hear the good news of their relationship.
Under Zhang Yunyun's encouraging gaze, Meng Ruyi was silent for a moment and subconsciously avoided Song Huaizhi's eyes.
Her usually nimble mind seemed to stop working at this moment. She didn't know how to respond correctly. Meng Ruyi knew Zhang Yunyun meant well, but she still couldn't help feeling a bit timid.
She wondered what Brother Song was thinking. Did he like her? If she was too straightforward, would it embarrass him?
Meng Ruyi caught her breath, and a bold idea suddenly came to her mind.
What if... what if she took this opportunity to test Brother Song? But no! If it failed, it might damage their relationship. But if she didn't do it, then...
Her thoughts were in a whirl. Meng Ruyi took a deep breath, suppressing all her timidity. She turned to look at Song Huaizhi sitting beside her, then smiled at Zhang Yunyun. Her smile carried a bit of shyness as she pursed her lips.
Everything was understood without words.
Seeing that Meng Ruyi finally showed her attitude, Zhang Yunyun was naturally happy. She just gave her a smiling look, then changed the topic with a smile instead of continuing.
Only Song Huaizhi sat there silently all the time. His long eyelashes cast a thick shadow under his eyelids, hiding the countless thoughts in his heart.
What did Yu Yu mean?
Song Huaizhi was always calm, so he still sat there quietly, with the faint smile on his face as if he hadn't heard or seen anything just now. But the emotions in his eyes were as dark as ink, and his hands were tightly clenched into fists, turning white from the force.
Did she mean she liked him just now? But... but what if it was just his illusion?
Song Huaizhi had never doubted what he saw with his own eyes, but now he really doubted whether that glance from Meng Ruyi just now existed. Was it his own imagination, an involuntary movement of Meng Ruyi, or really a shy and affectionate glance from the young girl?
His breathing slightly stagnated. He tried to maintain his calm, but his movements seemed somehow stiff.
Meng Ruyi was also very nervous. Although her sweetheart was sitting right beside her, she didn't dare to turn to look at him. She could only smell the reassuring cold fragrance from Song Huaizhi's sleeves and catch a glimpse of his familiar cyan robe.
She didn't even dare to look at his side - face. Even when she mustered up the courage occasionally, she only dared to turn her head slightly and just see that robe.
When the meal was over, the people who had eaten without tasting anything said goodbye.
Zhang Yunyun looked at Meng Ruyi with a beaming smile, winked at her, then walked forward side by side with Li Yun whose ears were red.
Seeing Li Yun's dazed expression now, Song Huaizhi felt a sense of kinship for the first time in a long while.
Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi watched Zhang Yunyun and the others disappear from sight, then they turned to look at each other awkwardly.
"Xiao..."
"Um, shall we go back first?"
Their eyes met, but they shifted their gazes at the last second and looked ahead in tacit understanding.
They walked towards the Meng Mansion.
The street was much busier than usual today. People were coming and going, talking and discussing.
Whose son had ranked in which place in the exam, and whose son had taken the exam for many years but still failed, and this time he was just a little short again.
Li Yun's name also seemed to be suddenly known and spread into their ears.
Thinking of Li Yun, Meng Ruyi couldn't help thinking about what Zhang Yunyun had said just now. So she felt a bit uncomfortable even when walking. For a moment, she didn't know what to say and just stared blankly at the people around, looking absent - minded.
Song Huaizhi was also out of sorts, but he still couldn't help turning to look at Meng Ruyi. Seeing her staring blankly at the people around, he could only purse his lips.
【Hahaha, Xiao Song is looking at Yu Yu!】
【So sweet! Stealing glances! Hurry up, Xiao Song, tell Yu Yu you love her!】
【I'm so anxious. Hurry up!】
So Brother Song was stealing glances at her?
Meng Ruyi found it hard to describe her feelings at this moment, but she suddenly felt a bit happy. So she pretended to turn her head casually, and her eyes just met Song Huaizhi's.
Song Huaizhi didn't expect Meng Ruyi to turn back just then. His eyes widened slightly, and there was a look of helplessness between his eyebrows.
"We're almost home." Song Huaizhi changed the topic and averted his gaze, trying to look calm as he said gently to Meng Ruyi, "Does Yu Yu want to buy anything? I'll accompany you to have a look now."
"Yes." Going back to the mansion too early meant going back to her own small courtyard alone.
Meng Ruyi saw Song Huaizhi's attempt to escape, so she naturally wouldn't give him a chance. She turned around and stood still, saying to him, "Brother Song is free today. How about taking me to look at some jewelry?"
"......Okay."
After saying that, Song Huaizhi didn't know what else to say, so he walked forward side by side with Meng Ruyi.
Meng Ruyi's eyes were slightly round. When she looked at people, her eyes were always very clear and carried a bit of lively smile, but now they made Song Huaizhi a bit nervous.
"Brother Song." Meng Ruyi looked at him and asked casually, "Do you have a sweetheart now?"
"......"
Song Huaizhi turned his head with difficulty and looked at Meng Ruyi helplessly, with a look of panic on his face.
Meng Ruyi had changed her previous evasive attitude and spoke straightforwardly today, which made him unable to react for a moment.
The answer was on the tip of his tongue, but suddenly thinking of his countless past experiences, Song Huaizhi swallowed the words back and remained silent.
The two walked forward side by side, but Meng Ruyi was hurt by this silence. She pursed her lips, feeling more and more uncomfortable.
What on earth was Brother Song thinking?
Meng Ruyi couldn't see through him.
She took a deep breath again. Before she could speak, she heard Song Huaizhi say, "We're almost there. The shopkeeper said a few days ago that a lot of new things had arrived. Let's go and have a look quickly."
Really...
Meng Ruyi was almost laughed at by Song Huaizhi's evasion. Hearing this, she said, "Okay, let's go and have a look."
She definitely wouldn't let Song Huaizhi escape today!