Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 315 - 147: First Love’s Parents Seek Accountability, Li Yuan Attends the Hongmen Banquet

Chapter 315: Chapter 147: First Love’s Parents Seek Accountability, Li Yuan Attends the Hongmen Banquet

Li Yuan was startled by the message Bai Weixi had sent, his mind going completely blank as he struggled to understand what was happening. Why had Bai Weixi’s parents suddenly come to Modu? Not only did they know about his relationship with Bai Weixi, but they also wanted to meet him? His previously comfortable mood was shattered in an instant. His heart rose to his throat, pounding uncontrollably, and he was at a complete loss.

As Bai Weixi’s deskmate for two years, he had met her parents before.

Bai Weixi took after her father in looks and build. He was a tall, sturdy man with handsome features—otherwise, he wouldn’t have produced such a beautiful daughter. The saying "sons take after their mothers, daughters take after their fathers" seemed to hold some truth.

Li Yuan’s mind reeled as he looked at the text message on his phone, unsure how to reply. After thinking it over, he realized that since her parents already knew and she had told him, he had to meet them. The only way out would be to never contact her again, and that wasn’t an option.

Li Yuan dialed Bai Weixi’s number, and she answered immediately.

"Li Yuan, where are you? Did you see the message I sent?"

"I saw it, Bai," Li Yuan replied. "Why didn’t you give me a heads-up that your parents were coming to Modu?"

Thinking he was angry, Bai Weixi hurriedly explained, "My parents only told me this morning! I wanted to tell you today, but you weren’t with me. I had no idea they wanted to meet you, either."

Li Yuan paused, then asked, "So where are you now?"

Looking at her parents in the living room, Bai Weixi whispered, "We’re at home now."

Li Yuan was even more taken aback. Something’s off with Bai Weixi; she’s being way too bold. She brought her parents straight back to our place? They must know we’re living together! How can this be okay? She’s their only, precious daughter! They doted on her, picking her up from school every day. What if they find out that she’s only been in college for a month and I’ve already...

A shiver ran down Li Yuan’s spine. He felt as if he were about to walk into a den of dragons and tigers, a place with endless killing intent waiting just for him.

"Bai, your parents haven’t set up a trap for me, have they? What’s their attitude like? Are they extremely angry and ready to skin me alive? Especially your dad, what’s his mood like?"

Bai Weixi pursed her lips to hide a smile and replied with a soft humph, "Not at all. My parents are very happy with you."

"Bai, you’re not lying to me, are you? Your parents are really happy with me?"

"Hmph! You don’t believe me, stinky Li Yuan?"

"I believe you, of course I do! I’m just scared. After all, it’s my first time meeting the parents, especially under these circumstances."

"Hehe, my parents really do like you, so don’t worry."

"That’s good, that’s good." Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, though he still felt a bit of a guilty conscience.

Bai Weixi had only just turned eighteen, and after only a month of college, he’d already taken her first blood. Putting himself in her parents’ shoes, if Bai Weixi were his daughter, he’d feel as disgusted as if he’d just eaten a pile of shit.

"Um, Bai, wait for me a little while. I have something to take care of over here, and then I’ll come over."

"Mm-hm, we’ll wait for you at home."

After hanging up, Li Yuan patted his chest, his expression uncertain. He glanced toward the car in the garage, where Zhong Tingyue was still waiting for him.

I guess I’ll have to let Little Moon down tonight, Li Yuan murmured to himself.

Adjusting his mood, Li Yuan got into the car, where he saw a tired-looking Zhong Tingyue hugging her arms as she napped. He gently rubbed her head.

"Little Moon, wake up."

Zhong Tingyue opened her eyes, looking at Li Yuan in a daze. "Senior, I think I fell asleep."

"You look exhausted."

Li Yuan fondly stroked her head. Zhong Tingyue must be worn out. She really pushed herself to keep up with me while we were ’playing poker’ and ’exchanging techniques’ all day. How could a young woman, new to this sort of thing, withstand such repeated exertion? She’s completely exhausted.

Zhong Tingyue’s face flushed. She rolled her eyes at Li Yuan before hugging his arm and cooing, "Senior, where are we going tonight?"

Where else? To meet your best friend and ’play poker’ with her, of course, Li Yuan thought.

"Little Moon, something suddenly came up tonight, so I can’t be with you," he said. "A couple of author friends are visiting. We’re on good terms, so I need to go meet them. You’re not angry, are you, Little Moon?"

Zhong Tingyue felt a pang of disappointment but didn’t say anything. Li Yuan had already spent the entire day with her. Moreover, after "playing poker" five times, she was completely worn out. Her body ached, and she was just trying to endure the pain.

With a charming smile, Zhong Tingyue hummed lightly, "Senior, am I that petty? Go on and take care of your business. I’ll head back to the dorm first."

Li Yuan inwardly relaxed. It seems my skill at making up excuses is getting faster and more polished.

"Back to the dorm? Not our place?"

Zhong Tingyue glanced at him shyly. "I think I’ll go back to the dorm first. Last night was so sudden that I didn’t bring anything. I want to go back to change and grab some toiletries."

That makes sense, Li Yuan thought.

"That’s fine," he said. "If this hadn’t come up, I would have taken you to the mall tonight to get you all set up with everything you need. By the way, Little Moon, can you drive back on your own?"

Zhong Tingyue bit her lip and nodded confidently. "Don’t worry, Senior, I can do it. This car is really easy to drive. My mom has a car too, and I practiced a lot after I got my license. Wasn’t I just driving perfectly fine a moment ago?"

That’s true. Zhong Tingyue’s driving is much better than Bai Weixi’s. Getting back to campus shouldn’t be a problem.

He smiled and said, "Alright, you can drive it back to campus then. I’ll drive it up out of the garage for you first."