Chapter 95

“No, I won’t go.”

Li Cheng immediately rejected Zheng Lu’s “invitation” without even thinking.

If it was just the two of them going to the movies, it would be too awkward.

But when Zheng Lu mentioned Huang Ying would also be there, with two men and one woman, especially knowing Huang Ying’s feelings for him, he was even more certain that he wouldn’t go.

Zheng Lu looked helpless, already expecting this response.

If it hadn’t been for the pressure Huang Ying had been putting on him these past couple of days, he wouldn’t have asked Li Cheng at all.

“Li Cheng, I’m doing this because someone asked me to. Can’t you just…”

“Just because you’re doing this on someone’s behalf, that’s exactly why I won’t go.”

Li Cheng spoke honestly, making it clear that he couldn’t go to the movies with Huang Ying.

Zheng Lu furrowed his brows; this statement had already revealed too much.

He instinctively glanced toward the glass room where Huang Ying was, then his expression became serious.

“Li Cheng, tell me the truth—do you really not have any feelings for Xiao Ying?”

The three of them had grown up together, and Huang Ying was actually a very smart and adorable girl. There was even a time when Zheng Lu had a crush on her, but when he realized her gaze was always following Li Cheng, he took a long time to get over that crush.

Li Cheng’s expression also became serious. “I just think of her as a little sister.”

“Why? You know she really likes you.”

“Yeah, we grew up together, and I feel about her the same way I feel about you. I never wanted to destroy the relationship we three have now.”

This was the first time Li Cheng had revealed his feelings to Zheng Lu over the years.

Zheng Lu’s eyes darkened. “I understand. So, these past two years, you’ve been intentionally distancing yourself from Xiao Ying to let her give up on her own.”

Li Cheng didn’t speak; clearly, Zheng Lu was right.

Huang Ying was also a smart girl, and she would surely understand this.

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Huang Ying saw Zheng Lu come out of Li Cheng’s office and quickly approached him.

“Let’s go to the rooftop and get some fresh air.”

Before she could say anything, Zheng Lu spoke first.

Huang Ying hesitated for a moment, then followed his steps.

“Brother Lu, did he really say that?”

On the rooftop, Huang Ying’s voice trembled, her nose feeling unbearably sore.

Although she had already sensed it, hearing these words from Zheng Lu still made it hard to accept.

Zheng Lu’s expression grew serious as he nodded.

They were the closest of friends, and he didn’t want to see her sink deeper.

“Xiao Ying, give up. Just think of Li Cheng as a lifelong friend…”

“Hehe, we are already good friends. Brother Lu, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you just said, and you’ve never said anything like that to me.

Especially in front of Brother Li, I forbid you from bringing this up again!”

Huang Ying pressed down the tears in her eyes. She wouldn’t give up.

As long as she hadn’t confessed her feelings for Li Cheng and he hadn’t rejected her directly, she wouldn’t give up!

Zheng Lu frowned deeply. Even at this point, was she still so stubborn?

“Xiao Ying…”

“Don’t say anything more, I don’t want to hear it. Brother Lu, I’m begging you.”

Huang Ying pleaded with him. She really couldn’t lose Li Cheng.

Zheng Lu’s heart sank. Suddenly, he had a bad premonition about the future of their relationship, the three of them.

“Fine, I’ll take back what I said earlier. You do what you want.”