In the evening, Li Ruyue and Wang Yueming took Li Min out for hot pot. When Li Min saw Wang Yueming and Li Ruyue sitting together, her expression darkened. She glared at Wang Yueming and asked, "What's going on here?"
Wang Yueming replied, "..." He glanced at Li Ruyue and explained, "Ruyue and I are together now."
Li Min was taken aback and frowned, saying, "How come I didn't know about this?"
Wang Yueming sighed and said, "Well, we are telling you now, aren't we?"
Li Min huffed and asked sarcastically, "When did you two get together?"
Wang Yueming looked at Li Ruyue and smiled as he replied, "It's been a while."
Li Min turned to Li Ruyue and complained, "You actually kept this from me?"
Li Ruyue quickly apologized, saying, "I'm sorry! I was wrong."
Li Min huffed again and turned her head away, ignoring Li Ruyue.
Li Ruyue tugged at Li Min's sleeve and said sweetly, "Don't be mad! I promise to tell you in advance next time."
Li Min pouted and replied, "That's more like it."
Li Ruyue sighed in relief.
Wang Yueming chuckled and said to Li Min, "What do you want to eat? Just order whatever you like."
Li Min responded with a silent expression.
She glanced at him and said, "Of course, I won't hold back."
Wang Yueming: "..."
He smiled and shook his head, not saying anything more.
After finishing their meal, the three of them strolled along the street until they reached the lakeside.
Li Min pulled Li Ruyue along in front and suddenly said, "Do you know how worried I've been about you lately?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
She stopped in her tracks, turned to look at Li Min, and softly said, "I'm sorry."
Li Min: "..."
She bit her lip and asked, "Why are you with him?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
After a moment of silence, she confessed, "I like him."
Li Min: "..."
She frowned and asked, "What do you like about him?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
She thought for a moment and said, "He's very smart, also gentle, and treats me well..."
Li Min: "..."
She interrupted Li Ruyue and said irritably, "I can do all that too."
Li Ruyue: "..."
She sighed in resignation and said, "But you don't like him."
Li Min: "..."
She was at a loss for words.
Li Ruyue: "..."
She took Li Min's hand and sincerely said, "I really like him; I hope you can support me."
Li Min: "..."
She stared at Li Ruyue for a long time before finally giving in.
With a sigh, she said helplessly, "Well, who told you to be my best friend?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
She smiled and said, "Thank you."
Li Min: "..."
She snorted and said proudly, "Don't get too pleased with yourself. I'm only temporarily agreeing to your relationship. If you get bullied, I'll take you back immediately."
Li Ruyue: "..."
She chuckled and said, "Okay."
The three of them walked along the lakeside for a while, and Wang Yueming hailed a taxi to take Li Ruyue and Li Min home.
Li Ruyue followed Wang Yueming into the car but didn't hold his hand like she usually did, appearing distracted.
Noticing her unusual behavior, Wang Yueming asked, "What's wrong?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
After hesitating for a moment, she quietly said, "Li Min's words... made me a bit sad."
Wang Yueming: "..."
He held her hand and comforted her, saying, "What she said was out of concern for you; don't overthink it."
Li Ruyue: "..."
She nodded and didn't say anything more.
Seeing that she was still downcast, Wang Yueming asked, "Where do you want to go? I can take you."
Li Ruyue: "..."
She shook her head and said, "I want to go home."
Wang Yueming: "..."
He gently replied, "Alright, I'll take you home."
Li Ruyue: "..."
She looked at him, smiled, and said, "Thank you."
Wang Yueming: "..."
He ruffled her hair gently and said softly, "Silly girl, why are you being so polite with me?"
Li Ruyue: "..."
She pressed her lips together and remained silent.
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