Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

Zhou Rongsen asked with a smile, "Xiao Ding, are you from Hubei University?"

Ding Heng nodded: "Yes, School of Journalism and Communication, freshman."

"Studied journalism? Are you planning to start a self-media business or become a journalist?"

"I haven't thought that far ahead yet. I'll focus on my studies first."

"Let's add each other on WeChat. If I need anything in the future, my uncle can help me out."

"Okay, I'll definitely come and trouble you, Uncle, when I have the chance!"

Ding Heng always handled Zhao Yanxi's family with propriety and composure.

Grandma whispered to Zhou Rongmei, "This young man seems quite mature."

Zhou Rongmei didn't respond, her gaze lingering on Ding Heng for a few moments, recalling how she almost caused a misunderstanding when she first met him.

Seeing that it was almost time, Zhou Rongmei got up and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, calling out, "Old Zhao, open that wine, let Xiao Ding have a drink with you."

Ding Heng quickly replied, "No, no, I have to drive later!"

"It's okay, you can stay and sleep here for the night."

Zhou Rongmei was all smiles, but Zhao Yanxi rolled her eyes after hearing it.

She knew her mother too well; this wasn't about keeping a guest, it was clearly a test to see if Ding Heng had ever had a relationship with her.

If Ding Heng stays, then it will basically confirm the deal.

Ding Heng smiled slightly: "Thank you, Auntie, but I still have some things to take care of..."

Zhou Rongmei's smile remained unchanged: "So urgent, can't you even stay one night?"

Ding Heng replied sincerely, "Next time, Auntie. Today was mainly to bring Yan hope back. Our relationship is still developing. I'm already very honored that she was willing to bring me to meet you."

Seeing Ding Heng's obedient demeanor, seemingly controlled by her daughter, Zhou Rongmei nodded with satisfaction and didn't press the matter further.

Zhao Yanxi secretly pouted from the side.

Keep pretending.

He really thinks he's an innocent young man, as if he's never even held her hand.

I don't know who was tormenting her in bed like a bull.

Ding Heng got up to say goodbye, and Zhao Yanxi saw him downstairs.

In the elevator, she whispered, "Brother Ding Heng, are you really not staying overnight? My room has a really big bed!"

Ding Heng chuckled: "I'll give you a couple of days off, I'll deal with you after the New Year..."

Zhao Yanxi chuckled, escorted Ding Heng to the entrance of the residential area, gave him a final, gentle kiss, and turned to leave.

Ding Heng opened the car door to get in when he suddenly heard a familiar voice from the side.

"Brother-in-law?!"

Wen Shuzheng stood not far away, looking surprised.

Chapter 138: Wen Shu's Worries

Ding Heng turned his head and met Wen Shu's gaze.

Oops.

How long has this girl been here? I wonder if she saw Zhao Yanxi kiss her just now.

Ding Heng remained expressionless: "Wen Shu, what are you doing here?"

"I just came from an old classmate's house and am about to go back."

Wen Shu jogged over: "Brother-in-law, what are you doing here?"

Ding Heng said casually, "Your sister asked me to bring Zhao Yanxi back."

"My sister asked you to take Yan hope to her?"

Wen Shu asked, puzzled, "Where's my sister? Didn't she come back with us?"

"Didn't your sister tell the family?"

"I did say that..."

Seeing her listless appearance, Ding Heng changed the subject.

Have you eaten?

"not yet."

"Get in the car, let's find a place to eat and chat."

Wen Shu didn't hesitate for long before opening the passenger door and getting in.

Ding Heng started the car and drove out of the residential area.

Wen Shu fastened her seatbelt, took out her phone, and made a call.

"Mom, I won't be coming home for dinner tonight."

Luo Guihua's voice came from the other end of the phone, and it sounded somewhat shrill even through the receiver.

"Not coming back for dinner? Where are you going to eat? Who are you eating with?"

Wen Shu glanced at Ding Heng, who was driving, and gave a vague response.

"Your friend is treating, so you don't need to worry."

"Friends? What friends? Male or female? Wenshu, let me tell you, don't you dare follow your second sister's example..."

"mom!"

Wen Shu interrupted her, her brows furrowing: "I'm just having a meal, can you not think about it so much?"

"I'm overthinking it? Your eldest sister's never home, your second sister's run off with a man, and now you think you're all grown up? What use are you all to me? One by one, you're all..."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Wen Shu pressed the hang-up button.

The carriage was quiet for a few seconds.

Ding Heng didn't reply, keeping his eyes on the road as he drove.

Wen Shu tossed her phone back into her bag and sullenly looked out the window.

After a while, Ding Heng finally spoke: "I don't come to Zhuzhou often, can you recommend a place to eat?"

"Brother-in-law, just find a roadside restaurant, no need to spend too much money."

Wen Shu's voice was still a little muffled, but her emotions had calmed down considerably.

Ding Heng caught a glimpse of the shopping mall sign ahead, turned the steering wheel, and drove in: "Let's go to Haidilao then."

Wen Shu's lips moved, but in the end she didn't say no.

The two arrived at Haidilao and found a seat by the window.

The waiter handed over a tablet, and Ding Heng casually pushed it to Wen Shu: "I heard from your sister that you did well on your final exams?"

Wen Shu took the tablet, glanced at it, and ordered a few inexpensive vegetarian dishes, speaking modestly.

"It's alright... My sister wanted me to be in the top 150 in the whole school, but I only got 180. She thinks too highly of me."

"It's only been half a semester, and it's already very good."

Ding Heng took the tablet back and added several more servings of meat: "Your sister is actually quite happy for you. Consider this meal a reward for you on her behalf, so don't be shy."

Looking at the dishes Ding Heng had added, Wen Shu forced herself to cheer up and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

While waiting for the food, Ding Heng casually asked her about school.

How is the new class? Is the teacher good? How do I get along with my classmates?

Wen Shu answered each question, and the two gradually relaxed.

The bottom of the pot is brought out, and the sliced ​​meat is put into the pot, bubbling and steaming.

Ding Heng picked up a piece of fatty beef with his chopsticks and asked, "What was your family's reaction to your sister not coming home for the New Year?"

Wen Shu paused with her chopsticks.

"After my dad finished the phone call that day, he didn't say anything, he just smoked in silence."

Her voice lowered: "My mom muttered to herself for a long time..."

Ding Heng didn't ask for specific details, but he could roughly guess what was going on.

He continued, "What does your family think is the relationship between me and your sister?"

Wen Shu replied, "At first, my mom thought you were a liar, that you were lying to my sister because she was young and naive. Later, when you arranged a school for me, her attitude improved a little, but she kept asking me what your attitude was towards my sister, as if she was afraid..."

Ding Heng chimed in, "I'm afraid I'm just playing around with your sister and don't intend to take it seriously."

Wen Shu laughed self-deprecatingly and said frankly, "After raising my daughter for so many years, I finally managed to snag a rich husband, so naturally I want to share in his good fortune."

"Does your mom still want me to help your brother get into a school too?"

"Brother-in-law, you even guessed that?"

"It's human nature."

Ding Heng spoke in a flat tone.

Wen Shu picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, then suddenly asked, "Brother-in-law, will my sister be spending Chinese New Year with you this year?"

Ding Heng neither confirmed nor denied it, but simply smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I will try to spend more time with her."

Wen Shu sensed the tact in his words, hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't help but ask, "Brother-in-law, is it... inconvenient for you to take my sister back?"

Ding Heng sighed and laughed: "We're only freshmen after all."

Wen Shu looked a little anxious and put down her chopsticks: "Brother-in-law, my sister is really a good woman! She has suffered all kinds of hardships and swallowed all kinds of grievances since she was a child, and she has never complained to anyone."

"Wen Shu."

Ding Heng suddenly interrupted.

Wen Shu froze, swallowing the rest of her words.