Chapter 396: 396. Chapter 396: Love Rivals Showdown 1

396. Chapter 396: Love Rivals Showdown 1

"Alright, alright, as long as you're not bothered by the trouble, not bothered by wasting money, what do I have to fear? Let's go, let's go." I said, pulling Shangguan Yun.

Shangguan Yun, hearing me say that, finally had a smile on his face again and said: "In the evening, where are you planning to go play?"

"Whatever. Anyway, I don't want to stay at your place." It's not that I don't like staying with Shangguan Yun, it's just that staying with him for a whole night, I'm afraid something might happen. It's better to go out for a stroll.

"Then how about we go shopping for clothes in the evening?" Shangguan Yun said, holding my hand.

"Sure." I readily agreed.

Sitting in the car, when we arrived home and I was about to get out, I told Shangguan Yun: "Go home and have a meal. It's about time. Wait for me at home." After saying that, I got out of the car. When I was about to walk away, Shangguan Yun rolled down the window and looked at me; I turned back and gave him a sweet smile, and he also curled the corners of his mouth in a smile toward me, then turned and left.

When I got home, Mom asked me: "Where did you go last night? Why are you only coming back now? Do you still have a fever?" She said while placing her hand on my forehead to check.

"It's fine, I went to Lili's place. Lili's parents aren't home, and she's also sick, so she asked me to keep her company. Mom, can I go keep her company tonight as well? She's all alone, it's really pitiful." I said, telling another lie.

"Lili is also sick? You still want to go tonight? Have you taken your medicine?" Mom asked, looking at me.

I avoided Mom's gaze, not daring to look into her eyes, feeling somewhat guilty; Mom cares for me so much, yet I have to fabricate lies to deceive her, making me feel especially sorry toward her.

"Um, Mom, I'll remember to take my medicine. Look, I'm in good spirits, aren't I? Don't worry, Mom, I've grown up and can take care of myself." I said, acting coquettish as I hugged Mom.

Leaning in Mom's embrace, it was another kind of warm, happy feeling, completely different from leaning in Shangguan Yun's embrace.

"Lili is also quite pitiful, so you can go keep her company tonight, but you need to go to bed early, you know? Otherwise your illness will get worse. Though looking at your complexion, you seem much better. Remember to bring your medicine tonight and take it over there, you know?" Mom said, affectionately rubbing my head.