I rejected your confession, but you took my best friend home?

Chapter 151 What exactly does my family do?

"Really?! Oh my god! You two are amazing! You're so great! You're beautiful and have such good grades, you're the most perfect girls!"

Liu Wei's eyes widened, her face showing utter surprise and delight, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a happy smile.

Yin Mengran and Tang Zhi were both a little embarrassed. After all, it seemed like it had been a long time since they had experienced such praise from their elders.

Only Liu Wei could truly appreciate them; only she could offer such emotional support...

Zhou Heng slowly drifted out a sentence from behind:

"Then guess who's number one?"

His actions were like digging a pit for his mother; he wanted to see what kind of answer she would give.

Without hesitation, Liu Wei spoke up, saying:

"Is there even a need to guess? With Tang Zhi's uncompetitive personality, Xiao Ran will definitely be first! But first and third place are the same, they're both better than you anyway, so why don't you hurry up and work harder?"

"puff--"

These words made Tang Zhi and Yin Mengran laugh again. Zhou Heng pursed his lips, secretly admiring his mother.

He already had the answer in his heart, yet he could still speak so tactfully, giving Tang Zhi a way out while also using himself as a stepping stone...

After all, he's my own son, so I can only speak for myself...

"Alright, let's go eat. Let's have something good today!"

Liu Wei started the car and drove away from the school gate.

This time, they actually drove straight to a rather luxurious hotel.

"Auntie, it's just a simple meal, there's no need to come to such a nice place, is there?"

Tang Zhi glanced around; this hotel was quite extraordinary. At least the locals knew about it and were aware of its class.

They probably only come here when entertaining distinguished guests.

So going to a place like this just to invite three high school students to dinner seems a bit excessive.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter where we eat. There are only four of us, so we can't eat that much."

Liu Wei gave a casual reply and then drove directly into the parking lot.

Zhou Heng rested his cheek on his arm, leaning against the car window, looking out. He watched Liu Wei drive past empty parking spaces one after another, and couldn't help but frown...

"Ok?"

A hint of doubt arose in Zhou Heng's mind; he was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't say anything.

After a while, Liu Wei parked the car in what appeared to be a designated parking space...

Zhou Heng was even more puzzled. There were so many empty parking spaces, why didn't he even look at them and head straight here?

"Okay, let's go!"

Liu Wei parked the car and then got out with the three of them.

She walked ahead alone, while Zhou Heng and the other two followed behind. The three of them looked at each other, and they could all see the confusion in each other's eyes.

Neither of them said it aloud; they just exchanged glances.

The three then followed Liu Wei into the hotel. While they waited, Liu Wei spoke with the front desk manager.

They were then led to a small private room.

After everyone was seated, Zhou Heng asked:

"Mom, do you come here often?"

Liu Wei gently shook her head and replied, "No."

Just as Liu Wei finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the private room. The manager walked in, bent down, and asked in Liu Wei's ear:

"Would you like to retrieve the wine you've stored?"

"Ok?"

Zhou Heng, Yin Mengran, and Tang Zhi all looked at Liu Wei with ambiguous smiles.

They've stored all this wine here, and you still say you don't come here often?

Liu Wei waved her hand somewhat awkwardly, signaling the manager to leave.

Only after the manager left did she explain helplessly:

"Oh, I only come here occasionally to meet clients, I don't come here very often."

"client?"

Zhou Heng frowned, looking at his mother with a puzzled expression, before asking:

"Mom, what exactly does my family do? Why didn't you and Dad tell me?"

"Huh? You don't even know that yourself?"

Tang Zhi looked at Zhou Heng in surprise, somewhat incredulous.

How can a son not know what his parents do for a living?

Yin Mengran was also somewhat surprised. Actually, she had always felt that Zhou Heng's family was quite well-off, but she hadn't inquired about it in detail.

Zhou Heng spread his hands, saying helplessly:

"I don't know. I've always been told I'm involved in business and trading, so I never asked any further questions..."

"I give up..."

Tang Zhi shook her head, looking at Zhou Heng speechlessly, thinking to herself that her son was really clueless, not even paying attention to what his family did...

Liu Wei chuckled softly and replied calmly:

"We haven't done any big business, but we still need a decent hotel to entertain our clients, so don't overthink it. Here's what we'll do: after you finish your college entrance exam, I'll take you to see the family business. You can help out there. In the meantime, just focus on your studies."

"alright."

Zhou Heng nodded, and was thus fooled.

Tang Zhi and Yin Mengran were both somewhat surprised. No wonder Zhou Heng still didn't know the truth; he was so easily fooled...

After the dishes were served, the four of them began to eat.

During this time, Tang Zhi gave Zhou Heng a look, and Zhou Heng immediately understood, looking towards Yin Mengran.

At that moment, Yin Mengran and Zhou Heng made eye contact, and the three of them seemed to have connected on the same wavelength...

Liu Wei didn't even look up, typing on her phone as she spoke:

"What are you three doing? Is there something you want to tell me?"

"Uh..."

Zhou Heng scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

He now wants to tell his mother about his relationship with Yin Mengran.

I did well on the exam this time, so I should be able to withdraw my application now, right?

As long as I get my mother's consent, there's nothing to be afraid of, and I can rest assured.

Zhou Heng hesitated for a moment, but didn't say anything.

It seems she's still mentally preparing herself, thinking about what to do if the outcome isn't good.

Just then, Yin Mengran was the first to stand up...

"Um...Mom..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Liu Wei turned to look at Yin Mengran, smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness, like a mother looking at her own daughter with doting affection.

Upon seeing Liu Wei's smiling face, Yin Mengran momentarily shrank back.

But the next second, she steeled her resolve. After all, this was important. If Zhou Heng couldn't bring himself to say it, then she would do it...

Then, she bowed and slowly began to speak:

"I...I wanted to tell you that...I've been with Zhou Heng for over a month now...and I hope I can get your permission..."