Chapter 156 Shenggē's Heart Is Set

Chapter 156 Shengge Confirms Her Feelings

Ye Shengge barely tasted her food during this meal. She ate whatever Zi Yisheng put on her plate, and as a result, she was overstuffed.

Zi Yisheng was also annoyed with himself for only thinking about happily serving the young girl dishes. He quickly asked the restaurant to make a cup of hawthorn water.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for not taking better care of you. Shall I take you to the herb garden this afternoon to help with digestion?"

Ye Shengge rolled her eyes at Zi Yisheng.

"I've only been at school for half a day, and you want me to skip class?"

Zi Yisheng found the little girl's side-eye incredibly cute. He reached out and held her soft, tender hand.

"I don't usually get a chance to spend time alone with you. Today is a rare opportunity. Let's treat it as a outing, okay?"

Ye Shengge refused quite decisively. This person had confessed his feelings to her, but she hadn't sorted out her own thoughts yet. She absolutely did not want to be alone with him right now.

"I have to go to class. Maybe another day."

Zi Yisheng was a little disappointed, but he knew he couldn't push too hard.

"Then, Shengge, can you still have lunch with me tomorrow? I know a place with delicious food."

Ye Shengge was a bit puzzled. In this era, besides state-run restaurants, where else were there eateries?

"The chef there used to be an imperial chef. It would be a shame not to try it."

Zi Yisheng quickly tempted the young girl, hoping to trick her into having lunch with him every day.

Ye Shengge was indeed curious to try it. The descendant of an imperial chef was quite an attraction.

"Alright."

The interaction between the two quickly became comfortable, thanks to Zi Yisheng's efforts. He didn't make Ye Shengge feel awkward, nor did he allow her to dwell on the earlier confession.

Meanwhile, downstairs, He Yiyi and Chen Tangtang were in completely different states.

Chen Tangtang, adhering to the tradition of never wasting food, was desperately trying to finish every last bit of the meal. She didn't offer He Yiyi any, as all the food was paid for by Shengge, and she couldn't be generous with someone else's money.

Ouyang, who had been left downstairs, saw the plump girl eating so heartily and ordered some braised pork for himself.

Only He Yiyi, after finishing her bowl of noodles quickly, secretly swallowed her saliva countless times watching the two of them eat meat.

"Tangtang, after we finish eating, do we still need to wait for Shengge?"

He Yiyi asked Chen Tangtang, but her eyes were fixed on Ouyang.

Chen Tangtang let out a loud burp, covering her mouth in embarrassment, and secretly checked if anyone had noticed.

He Yiyi, however, frowned slightly and was also secretly observing Ouyang's expression.

"Probably not. Once I'm done, we'll head back to school."

He Yiyi ignored Chen Tangtang and turned to Ouyang with a smile.

"Comrade, may I ask when Shengge will be down? We did come to the restaurant together, after all."

Even if Chen Tangtang was dense, she noticed something was off with He Yiyi. Her forwardness towards Shengge's brother earlier, and now her inquiry to the person next to her. Their relationship didn't seem to be that close yet.

Ouyang swallowed his food and looked up at He Yiyi. However, he spoke to Chen Tangtang.

"You don't need to wait for classmate Ye. You can leave directly after eating. Also, when you come for lunch tomorrow, just order whatever you like. I'll pay for a week's meals."

Chen Tangtang was overjoyed. Who could afford to eat at a state-run restaurant for a week these days? She even wanted to rush home and tell her younger brother so he could be envious every day.

"Thank you, I'll come every day."

Ouyang offered his standard smile. He wouldn't dare offend Miss Ye's good friend.

"You don't need to thank me. This is what you deserve."

He Yiyi stood to the side, feeling both awkward and angry. How could this person be so impolite, despite his neat appearance?

But she was good at pretending, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"Comrade, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have asked so many questions. I just wanted to look out for Shengge, fearing she might be in danger returning to school alone."

Chen Tangtang was stunned by He Yiyi's performance. Why was she crying now? However, her previous good impression of He Yiyi completely vanished.

Ouyang let out a sarcastic smile. Even the young ones knew how to play games. He ignored the person crying profusely, as it was affecting his appetite.

Chen Tangtang quickly cleared the table. She would definitely bring her lunchbox tomorrow and order just one dish, taking half of it home for her family to try.

"Comrade, please tell Shengge that I've returned to school first."

Ouyang nodded with a smile, his gaze falling on the plump girl's figure again.

"Tomorrow, when you come, you can order anything you want to eat. Even if you can't finish it, you can take it home in your lunchbox."

Chen Tangtang quickly waved her hand. She wasn't that tactless to take advantage of the situation excessively.

"No need, being able to eat at a state-run restaurant for a week is already more than I could have imagined. I'll just order one dish each day."

Ouyang didn't insist further. He had a good impression of this plump girl. Miss Ye had made a very good friend, unlike some people.

"Then goodbye, classmate. Be careful on your way."

He Yiyi was so embarrassed she could have gnawed through her shoes. Seeing Chen Tangtang about to leave, she quickly followed.

"Tangtang, wait for me."

Chen Tangtang rolled her eyes. She wasn't walking fast at all, her stomach was about to explode.

He Yiyi saw Chen Tangtang's eye-roll and inwardly resented her. What right did this fat girl have to look down on her?

"Tangtang, I don't know why they're ignoring me for a simple greeting. I just wanted to get along well with Shengge."

"He Yiyi, you weren't acting like this when you greeted them. Aren't you a timid person?"

"No, I was actually quite nervous. I just wanted to appear closer to Shengge. Did I do something wrong?"

Chen Tangtang was straightforward. Seeing the person babbling to her under the hot sun, she felt annoyed.

"Anyway, I don't know if you did wrong or not. All I know is I'm about to be baked alive. I'm leaving first."

He Yiyi stomped her foot in anger at the departing figure of the "fat girl." She then turned and saw Ye Shengge being carefully helped into a car at the entrance of the state-run restaurant, her eyes glinting.

On the way back to school, Ye Shengge's hand was tightly held by Zi Yisheng, and she couldn't shake him off. Her face was flushed, unsure if it was from anger or embarrassment.

"Do you think what you're doing is right?"

Zi Yisheng gently squeezed her soft little hand, his expression serious.

"Although you haven't agreed to me yet, in my heart, you are already my girlfriend."

Ye Shengge was surprised that he would speak so directly in the car, in front of Ouyang and the driver.

"I'm still a minor. Do you think this is appropriate for a minor? Pay attention to your image."

Zi Yisheng smiled, a deep possessiveness in his eyes.

"Even though you're a minor, I can't afford to relax for a moment. You didn't like me to begin with. If I don't declare my claim now, what if you run away?"

Ye Shengge couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. She hadn't agreed to anything, and he was already declaring his claim. Had he even asked her, the person involved?

Zi Yisheng placed the young girl's hand on his chest and whispered into her ear.

"Little girl, if you don't dislike me, give me a chance. Although I'm possessive, I'm not dictatorial, and I don't want to pressure you. Just try to see more of my good qualities. If there's anything you dislike, tell me, and I'll change it to your satisfaction."

Ye Shengge was taken aback. For someone in such a high position to speak so humbly, how could she not be moved?

Besides, Zi Yisheng was handsome, gentle, and considerate towards her, and he was familiar with her family. She had no reason to refuse. After all, she wasn't a conservative woman of this era who would stick to one relationship forever. She could still break it off cleanly if they found they weren't compatible.

With everything settled in her mind, Ye Shengge smiled and nodded.

"Okay, I agree to try. But if we find out later that we're not suitable, we'll break up cleanly."

Zi Yisheng was overjoyed when he saw the young girl nod, but before he could be happy for long, he was choked by her subsequent words.

They hadn't even started, and she was already thinking about leaving? And breaking up cleanly? She shouldn't even think about it. Since she agreed today, she would never let go of his hand for the rest of her life.

"That day will never come. We will be very suitable for each other."

Ye Shengge realized this person was not only possessive but also stubborn. However, she didn't want to argue about something that hadn't happened yet.

The driver in the front seat was sweating profusely. Would he be silenced for overhearing Young Master Zi's confession? Fortunately, Miss Ye had agreed, otherwise, he would definitely be discarded in some obscure corner.

Ouyang sat like a statue, absolutely determined not to interfere with Young Master Zi's performance. Otherwise, he would have a lot of work thrown his way.

The moment Ye Shengge agreed, Ouyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was happy for Young Master Zi in his heart and also looked forward to his own good days ahead, wondering if he could get a couple of days off.

Ye Shengge practically ran away from the school entrance. She wanted to be in a relationship, but she couldn't stand Zi Yisheng's lingering gaze. It felt like she was about to be devoured.

"Shengge, I'll pick you up after school tonight."

Ye Shengge didn't even bother to turn her head, only waving her hand behind her back.

As she walked into the campus, Ye Shengge slowed her pace, realizing she was now in a relationship before marriage. In her previous life, she hadn't even dated. Now, she was in a relationship too early. She wondered if her parents would scold her if they found out.

However, thinking of Zi Yisheng's handsomeness and thoughtfulness, she felt she could talk to her parents about him.

"Shengge, you're back."

The sudden appearance of a person and a voice startled Ye Shengge. Seeing that it was He Yiyi, her dislike deepened.

"Why are you here? Where's Tangtang?"

He Yiyi's eyes immediately turned red. She reached out to grab Ye Shengge's hand, but Ye Shengge dodged.

"Shengge, are you angry with me too? Tangtang, for some reason, didn't wait for me on the way back."

Ye Shengge looked at He Yiyi with a blank expression. Had she become addicted to playing the innocent victim? Although she didn't know if this person's goal from the first day she arrived was aimed at her, she didn't seem obligated to play along.

"Why would I be angry with you? Tangtang is simple-minded and wouldn't get angry with you for no reason. Besides, we just met, right? We're not at the point where I'd be angry with you."