Chapter 55

"Chu… Chu Nan, some jokes can't be taken lightly… You know I have some deep-seated issues."

Zhao Zihong said with a somewhat grim expression.

Chu Nan just smiled and didn't say a word.

After looking at Chu Nan for a long time, Zhao Zihong felt that he didn't seem to be joking, so his expression finally became more serious.

"Uh… You can't be serious, right??"

"Serious."

"Are you sure it's not another woman who just happens to be named Li Mengru? You should know… Li Mengru's identity is also… Damn, don't look at me with that smile, I should have guessed, you're not an ordinary person."

"Actually, Li Mengru and I are classmates, you should know, we're both freshmen at Jinghua University."

"My God… So the person who pays your rent isn't…"

"It's not Li Mengru, it's her close friend, Miss Xia, who helped me pay…"

"Miss Xia?" Zhao Zihong frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed, "You mean… Xia Yuechan?!!"

Chu Nan nodded: "Yes."

"Heaven, it really is Li Mengru! The Li family and the Xia family have always had a good relationship, I believe you this time… Chu Nan, you're really brave, to dare to interact with a girl like Li Mengru… But to be honest… that sister from the Xia family… tsk tsk…"

As he spoke, Zhao Zihong's eyes suddenly narrowed slightly, as if he was lost in thought, imagining something.

"Hey… Zihong, don't forget your pain once it's healed."

"Uh, you're right." Zhao Zihong suddenly snapped back to reality, "Well, Chu Nan, I'll go first! Don't forget the academic seminar next week! If you want to join this circle, that seminar will be your stepping stone into the medical field! Don't forget! Okay, bye, talk to you later!"

As he spoke, Zhao Zihong fled in a panic.

Chu Nan walked out the door and watched Zhao Zihong's rapidly retreating back, his eyes filled with sympathy: "Poor guy, it seems Li Mengru's kick back then really left a lasting impression on him."

Soon, it was dinnertime.

Chu Nan, being very dedicated, went to the next door, entered the kitchen, and started cooking.

But it wasn't until all the dishes were ready that Chu Nan received a call from Xia Yuechan: "I won't be able to get back in time tonight, so you'll have to keep Little Ru company for dinner. Save some snacks for me, I'll heat them up when I get back tonight."

Uh… in other words…

Tonight's dinner will be enjoyed by Chu Nan and Li Mengru alone?

Realizing this, Chu Nan felt a bit uneasy again, but when he sat down to eat and saw Li Mengru's innocent and harmless appearance, he began to doubt: "Am I overreacting? Li Mengru doesn't seem to have any ulterior motives… Uh, as a man, I shouldn't be so sensitive, don't think too much, let's eat!"

So, Li Mengru watched TV while eating, laughing happily to herself, while Chu Nan felt that Li Mengru's docile behavior was really out of place.

After finishing dinner, Chu Nan stood up, cleared the empty plates and utensils, and took them to the kitchen to wash.

After a while, Li Mengru actually came to the kitchen with a teacup.

"Chu Nan…"

"Uh?" Chu Nan's heart skipped a beat when he heard Li Mengru's gentle call, almost dropping the plate in his hand.

He turned to look at Li Mengru, who was looking at him like a shy little girl, smiling sweetly. He took a deep breath and asked calmly, "Um… what's up?"

"Um… I want to say sorry to you."

Li Mengru's words made Chu Nan's heart skip a beat!

Goodness, did I hear that right?! The spoiled Miss Li Mengru actually said sorry to me?!

Chu Nan even doubted his own ears.

But Li Mengru continued, "That day, I insulted you so much… it was really wrong of me, and… that day, you treated me like that… we're even now, right?" As she spoke, Li Mengru shyly lowered her head, looking incredibly cute and well-behaved!

For a top-tier beauty like Li Mengru to speak to you in such a bashful manner, which man wouldn't be moved!

Without her usual spoiled attitude, Li Mengru's approach to Chu Nan was incredibly charming!

"Oh, oh… oh, we're even. Actually… that day, I was also wrong, treating you like that…" Chu Nan felt a bit guilty. After all, hitting a girl's bottom was really…

"Don't talk about that, okay… it's embarrassing…" Li Mengru's face turned increasingly red, as if it was about to drip with blood.

"Um, okay, let's not talk about it."

"Um, from now on, we'll be good friends!" Li Mengru looked up, her smile as warm as a spring breeze, making Chu Nan feel instantly warm inside. She handed the teacup to Chu Nan, "Here, this is an apology tea. If you drink it, it means you forgive me."

"Uh."

Chu Nan looked at the teacup Li Mengru offered, hesitating to take it.

"… Are… are you still angry with me? Not planning to forgive me?" Li Mengru's beautiful eyes started to glisten with tears, looking like she was about to cry.

Goodness! Who could resist such a pitiful and charming look?! — Chu Nan cursed himself for being too petty, since the girl had taken the initiative to make peace, why was he still so hesitant?

"Of course not! Okay, I'll drink this tea, and from now on, we'll be good friends!" Without another word, Chu Nan took the teacup and drank the tea in one gulp, wiping his mouth, "Hehe, this tea is quite sweet."

Li Mengru said shyly, "I put honey in it…"

Tsk tsk tsk… Chu Nan looked at Li Mengru again… this little girl, when she's gentle, is really incredibly charming, Chu Nan now really felt an urge to call Li Bardao and agree to the marriage proposal!

…

So, Chu Nan and Li Mengru "made up."

Feeling relieved, Chu Nan left Li Mengru's house and happily returned to his own place.

After a tiring day, Chu Nan knew he could finally have a good night's sleep.

"Click."

After seeing Chu Nan off, Li Mengru smiled sweetly and closed the door.

However…

The moment the door closed, the sweet smile on Li Mengru's face quickly turned into a mischievous and smug grin.

"Wahaha~~ You pervert! You freak!~~ This time, you fell for my beauty trap, didn't you?~~" Li Mengru excitedly shook her fists, huffed, and her eyes sparkled with satisfaction, "Um~~ for bullying me, this is your punishment!~~ Hmph hmph~~ Have a good night's sleep tonight~~ Wahahaha~~~"

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