Summer Kiss

Chapter 208 He Agreed
Jiang Yuning emphasized her words, her gaze firm as she said, "You must know the phrase 'cutting the Gordian knot.' I see that Brother Meng is in a good mood today. When you get home later, find an opportunity to talk to him about this."

"You should tell him your true thoughts and feelings completely, without hiding anything from him. Such an honest communication will definitely be effective."

Meng Shuyu nodded, her eyes gradually shifting from confusion to determination as she pondered how to tell her brother about it later.

A rare smile appeared on her tense face. "Yu Ning, thank you so much for today."

Jiang Yuning noticed that Meng Shuyu's smile had returned, and she was very pleased. It seemed that her words had had some effect.

She replied with a smile, "Wishing you all the best and immediate success."

Jiang Yuning turned around and returned to her seat, just as Fu Xicheng and Meng Tingchuan finished their conversation.

Fu Xicheng turned to look at Jiang Yuning and asked gently, "Ningning, won't you eat more?"

Jiang Yuning laughed and said, "I've already eaten enough tonight."

Fu Xicheng glanced at the food on the table and said with a doting expression, "Take a look and see which dishes you like. We can pack them up and take them home later."

Pack?

This was Meng Ge's treat, but Fu Xicheng actually wanted to take the leftovers home.

That's a bit unreasonable.

Jiang Yuning shook her head. "Fu Xicheng, how can you say that?"

Fu Xicheng put on an innocent look and looked at Meng Tingchuan as if seeking support.

"Brother Meng, can't I pack some food to take home and eat?"

Meng Tingchuan waved his hand generously and said cheerfully, "Yu Ning, take whatever you want to eat. You can choose any of these dishes."

Jiang Yuning's cheeks flushed slightly, and she pursed her lips shyly.

She watched as Fu Xicheng called over a waiter and then deftly packed up several dishes that she had eaten the most often.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuning stepped forward and gently punched Fu Xicheng on the back, saying, "You really don't hold back."

Meng Tingchuan has spoken; it would be foolish not to take advantage of such a good deal.

Fu Xicheng wasn't stupid; he naturally wanted to gain something from it.

His eyes were gentle. "I know you like these dishes. Look how good my memory is; I picked all the ones you like."

Jiang Yuning and Fu Xicheng were talking, while Meng Tingchuan watched from the side.

Meng Tingchuan's intense gaze made Jiang Yuning feel a little embarrassed, and she gestured for Fu Xicheng to move faster.

Jiang Yuning said in a low voice, "You're the only one who's right."

Meng Shuyu witnessed their interaction, her eyes filled with undisguised envy. She secretly thought how wonderful it would be if her brother agreed to let her date Xie Linzhou.

Meng Tingchuan seemed to notice the change in Meng Shuyu's eyes. He stepped forward and patted her shoulder. "Shuyu, is there something you want to tell me?"

Meng Shuyu felt a sudden panic; her brother seemed to have sensed her little scheme.

She gripped her phone tightly, her eyes filled with unease.

She took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "Brother, actually I want to tell you about what happened between Xie Linzhou and me."

"Don't get angry yet, can you let me finish what I have to say?"

Meng Tingchuan's long, narrow black eyes were like a bottomless pool, neither warm nor cold, without a ripple.

He put his hands in his pockets and nodded slightly, indicating, "Go on."

Meng Shuyu looked up into Meng Tingchuan's eyes and said honestly, "Xie Linzhou and I are dating now, and I've found that he's a really good person..." Meng Shuyu started talking non-stop, as if she had opened a floodgate.

Her eyes sparkled, and every word she spoke was like a leaping musical note, recounting the little things between her and Xie Linzhou.

About five minutes later, Meng Tingchuan took out his phone and glanced at the time, his eyes filled with an unfathomable light.

He said in a calm tone, "Meng Shuyu, that's enough."

Meng Shuyu hurriedly looked up. This was a major event concerning her future happiness, and she planned to tell her brother every detail.

Her tone was tinged with urgency, "Brother, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Five minutes have passed and she still hasn't finished speaking. If he doesn't interrupt her in time, is she planning to keep talking until dawn?

"I know about your relationship with Xie Linzhou. I'll take you home now."

Meng Shuyu stood still, showing no intention of leaving. In her view, Meng Tingchuan had not yet given her a definite answer, and she could not simply leave without a clear explanation.

After all, this concerns Xie Linzhou and her future happiness.

After tonight, if her brother is busy with work, she can't just go to his company to find him.

Meng Tingchuan walked to the door and found that Meng Shuyu was still standing there and had not followed him.

He frowned. "Meng Shuyu, what are you still standing there for?"

Meng Shuyu looked up in Meng Tingchuan's direction, her gaze filled with determination.

"Brother, you haven't given me a definite answer yet. I don't even know if you agree to my relationship with Xie Linzhou."

Meng Tingchuan crossed his arms, his face expressionless. "I disagree, but you're still dating him, aren't you? Meng Shuyu, you need to think carefully about having a boyfriend; it's a lifelong matter."

Meng Shuyu had actually thought about this for a long time. She had given it a lot of thought, and she said firmly, "Brother, I've thought it all through."

"Just think it through."

As if receiving some kind of hint, Meng Shuyu walked over with a hint of trepidation and tentatively asked, "Brother, does this mean you agree?"

Meng Tingchuan raised an eyebrow slightly and asked in return, "What do you think?"

Meng Shuyu immediately grinned, her two dimples appearing and disappearing.

She clung to Meng Tingchuan's arm and said sweetly, "Brother, you're the best to me."

Immediately, Meng Shuyu couldn't wait to tell Xie Linzhou the good news. She wanted Xie Linzhou to know that her brother had agreed to their relationship.

Fortunately, Yu Ning reminded her, otherwise she would have really missed a good opportunity.

On her way home, Meng Shuyu quickly sent a message to Xie Linzhou, then turned off her phone, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.

……

Fu Xicheng safely delivered Jiang Yuning home. The light from the corridor bathed them, adding a touch of softness to their appearance.

Fu Xicheng joked, "Ningning, won't you invite me in for a bit?"

Jiang Yuning glanced at Fu Xicheng. He looked clear-headed tonight and hadn't drunk a drop of alcohol, so he probably wouldn't cheat.

She nodded and said softly, "Come in."

Fu Xicheng entered Jiang Yuning's home. The soft, warm lighting in the living room bathed everything in a gentle, cozy glow.

Fu Xicheng wore a confident smile. "Ningning, I did well tonight, didn't I? I had a good chat with Meng Tingchuan, so I don't think he'll be hostile towards me anymore."