I rejected your confession, but you took my best friend home?

Chapter 179 We can do this often, whenever you want.

Inside the kitchen, Yin Mengran, wearing an apron, stood in front of the stove. Her long hair was casually tied up, making her look very neat and tidy.

Before me is a pot of steaming, fragrant soup, bubbling with various ingredients, making my mouth water.

Yin Mengran gently picked up a spoon and carefully stirred the broth in the pot. As she stirred, the rich aroma grew stronger, filling the entire kitchen.

She fanned the soup with her hand, then scooped up a spoonful of the thick soup, gently blew on it a few times, and after it cooled slightly, she put it in her mouth to taste.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and the corners of her eyes curved slightly, as if she were smiling.

Just then, a pair of arms wrapped around me from behind.

Yin Mengran was startled, her body involuntarily trembled slightly, and she almost dropped the spoon into the pot.

Soon, she felt the warmth and presence emanating from Zhou Heng.

Zhou Heng rested his head on Yin Mengran's shoulder and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work."

A blush crept onto Yin Mengran's face. She gently scolded, "Oh dear, you startled me... It'll be done soon, you should go out now, don't get burned..."

Zhou Heng chuckled, released his hands, and left the kitchen.

Looking back at Yin Mengran's busy figure, my heart is filled with happiness and contentment...

They had only been together for about four months and were still in the honeymoon phase, but Yin Mengran acted like a wife, not only sharing the sweetness of their relationship but also sharing the mundane and stressful aspects of life...

Having a girlfriend like that would make him laugh in his dreams, marveling at how lucky he is.

It was already quite late, and the bright moon was high in the sky, but because tomorrow was the Lunar New Year, the outside was still brightly lit and bustling with activity.

The city was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and the trees lining the streets were adorned with brightly colored lights and festive red lanterns, filling the entire city with a strong festive atmosphere.

Zhou Heng stood by the window, looking down at the street scene below, exhaled, and recalled his long high school life.

The first two years were gloomy and boring, and I was the butt of jokes among the other students in the class...

But in those four months, my high school life underwent a complete transformation, starting with that rainy night...

I've found the best girlfriend, and my classmates are all looking at me with new respect. They no longer laugh at or look down on me; instead, they have great awe for me. My studies are also improving day by day.

Her life is full of joy and hope, all of which she has brought to herself...

"Okay, darling!"

A sweet call woke Zhou Heng.

When he turned around, he saw Yin Mengran bringing all the prepared food to the table.

She untied her apron, loosened her long hair, and her slightly pursed lips formed a graceful curve.

"Well, here we come."

Zhou Heng opened a cabinet and took out a bottle of wine. It was a bottle his uncle had given him when he left after a meal at Tang Zhi's house.

Maybe he thinks he can drink a lot, so he must drink a lot at home...

But actually, after I got it back, I never touched it. I don't drink alcohol at all at home.

"This wine must be quite expensive, right?"

Yin Mengran didn't recognize the wine, but seeing the packaging, she guessed it probably wasn't cheap.

"Hmm... around a thousand yuan..."

Zhou Heng sat down, preparing to open the bottle.

Yin Mengran opened her eyes wide and quickly reached out to stop him:

"Uh... that's so expensive... well... never mind then, I'll save it for the guests. I'll go downstairs and buy something cheaper..."

"Really? I think this is already very cheap, because you deserve better."

Zhou Heng smiled slightly and opened the bottle of wine.

Yin Mengran pursed her lips, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, as if she already knew Zhou Heng would say that, but was still moved by it.

As the bottle cap was opened, a rich aroma of liquor wafted out. Zhou Heng first poured a glass for Yin Mengran; beautiful bubbles appeared on the surface.

The two sat down, looked at each other, and seemed to be unable to suppress their laughter.

Looking at the full glass of baijiu in front of her, Yin Mengran raised her head and smiled slightly: "I feel...so excited..."

"Uh...it's nothing. You'll definitely feel very uncomfortable the first time, and you probably won't be able to drink it..."

Zhou Heng picked up his wine glass, smelled it, and nodded silently.

Then, he looked at Yin Mengran, raised his chin, and gestured.

Yin Mengran paused for a second, then quickly and carefully raised her glass and clinked it against Zhou Heng's.

Zhou Heng then took a small sip, clicked his tongue, and his expression seemed fine.

Yin Mengran only took a small sip, and instantly her brows furrowed, her eyes closed tightly, and she bit her lip, her expression showing extreme pain...

"Well--"

She let out a soft moan; her entire throat felt numb. Although she was somewhat prepared, she still almost vomited...

"Ugh—Are you...are you alright...?"

Zhou Heng almost burst out laughing at Yin Mengran's antics, but thankfully he managed to hold it back in time.

Yin Mengran steadied her breathing, nodded, and said, "It's okay...it's acceptable..."

"Eating something will make me feel a little better."

"Um..."

Zhou Heng and Yin Mengran chatted as they ate, and the atmosphere gradually became more and more harmonious.

"I really didn't expect that..."

"What didn't you expect?" Yin Mengran looked up at Zhou Heng and asked with some surprise.

"I never imagined... I'd be able to have a drink and chat with my girlfriend one day, it actually feels pretty good..."

Zhou Heng stared blankly at the wine glass in his hand, gently swirled the wine inside, and chuckled softly.

At that moment, Yin Mengran's wine glass clinked against mine...

"Ding--"

Zhou Heng raised his head and looked at Yin Mengran.

Seeing the barely perceptible tenderness on her slightly parted lips,

"We can do this all the time, whenever you want."

"Ah... okay."

The two took another small sip, this time Yin Mengran was a bit bolder and drank a little more.

She swallowed a mouthful of wine, and instantly, a warm feeling washed over her.

"Phew—this time it's much better, it doesn't feel so hard to swallow..."

Yin Mengran exhaled a breath of alcohol, her eyes lighting up as if she had somehow grasped the knack of drinking.

"Slow down, don't drink too fast, or you'll get drunk soon. I don't even know how much you can drink..."

While eating, Zhou Heng said to Yin Mengran,

As he was speaking, Zhou Heng looked up and glanced at something, then froze...

"Uh...you blush so quickly when you drink..."