Chapter 1193: Planning to Talk

"I came to you to share my troubles, but why are you still encouraging me to be with him?" Fu Chengyan was a little amused by Jiang Wei'an's reaction.
Jiang Wei'an giggled and said, "Because I think you two are perfect for each other, so I just lightly shipped you."
Fu Chengyan sighed and said, "Actually, I never had the intention to date anyone, let alone Zhou Yuqian."
Jiang Weian suggested, "Then you should just tell him straight up. It's better to be open about it and not waste each other's time."
"Well, I think it's better to be straightforward about it. After all, his studies are quite heavy, and after I refused him, he should focus on his studies wholeheartedly."
"Besides, how old is he? Just turned eighteen, it's a time when the mind is unstable. His so-called 'liking' may just be a passing fancy. I think once I talk to him about it, he will let it go."
Fu Chengyan thought of Zhou Youqian as being very simple, believing that he was just a teenage boy experiencing a momentary impulse.
Because she wanted to be honest with Zhou Youqian, Fu Chengyan took the initiative to invite the young boy to her house for dinner, with her cooking. Zhou Youqian happily agreed to the invitation.
However, Fu Chengyan did not expect the boy to bring several gifts with him, including a steel pen, a delicate notebook, and a travel mug.
When Fu Chengyan saw the mug, she remembered the one he had given her before. She had been using it all along, not because it was from him, but because she was not someone who liked to change things frequently, and the mug was quite attractive and of good quality, and had not been broken despite being dropped several times.
“How come you gave me another mug? I'm still using the one you gave me before.” She politely accepted the gift, while saying this.
“The old one was worn out, so I made a new one.” The boy explained this way.
Fu Chengyan recalled when she had previously communicated with Jiang Weian about Zhou Youqian giving her a thermos, Jiang Weian exclaimed, "I didn't know he had that kind of intention towards you. I thought it was normal for him to give you a thermos, but now I realize he is very cunning."
"You see, if he gives you a cup, you should use it to drink water or coffee every day, right? That means you will think of this person every day. Even if he doesn't appear in your world for three years, he will still have a presence."
To be honest, Fu Chengyan didn't think there was any special meaning behind Zhou Youqian giving her this mug before. But after being told by Jiang Weian like this, she suddenly felt that Zhou Youqian's thoughts were not simple.
And she did think of him from time to time because of that cup, wondering how he was doing in his studies? Was everything okay in the capital?
Looking back, that boy was really...
She discreetly put away the gift he gave her, and then invited him to sit in the living room.
"No need, I'll help you in the kitchen." The boy said as he followed her towards the kitchen.
Because he came early, Fu Chengyan's dinner was not completely ready yet. She thought of letting Zhou Youqian sit first, but she didn't expect him to offer help.
Seeing that he was determined to help, Fu Chengyan had to let him into the kitchen. The boy was quick and skillful with his hands and looked proficient in cooking. With the cooperation of the two, dinner was ready quickly.
"It tastes so delicious!" The boy gave this generous praise after taking a bite.
"Thank you, your cooking is great too. Looks like neither of us will starve here." Fu Chengyan joked, making the boy laugh.
Fu Chengyan looked up and saw the smile on the boy's face, and was momentarily stunned.
What's going on with her?
She was actually feeling captivated by his smile, unable to describe it in words, just feeling that his genuine smile was very sunny and handsome, especially those deep eyes, perhaps because they were filled with deep love, so they looked even more captivating.
Realizing her distraction, Fu Chengyan lowered her head and drank her soup, using this as a way to cover up.
In her mind, she immediately thought of Jiang Weian's words: "If you like him too, you should just date him."
But does she like him?
Fu Chengyan had no idea what it feels like to like someone, because she had lived for 21 years without liking any boy, so she didn't know what it feels like to like someone.
Is being captivated by his smile like earlier considered liking?
However, although she had a momentary loss of composure like that, she quickly regained her rationality: they were three years apart and not suitable, nor was there any possibility.
After finishing the meal with some complicated thoughts, Fu Chengyan looked at the boy across from him and asked in a soft voice, "Yu Qian, why did you choose to study at my school? Although my school is famous, your major is not the strongest."
Fu Chengyan chose to approach him in such a tactful manner, after all, neither of them had expected that Zhou Yuqian would choose the university where she was studying.
As we all know, every university has its strongest disciplines, and the major Zhou Yuqian is pursuing is not the strongest at her university. There are two other universities that are stronger than hers. Initially, everyone thought Zhou Yuqian would choose one of those two universities.
Upon learning that Zhou Youqian had chosen the school that she was attending, everyone was surprised. However, Aunt Su Ning explained that she wanted Zhou Youqian to have a familiar face abroad and hoped that they could take care of each other, which is why she supported his choice of this school.
However, many people still think it's a pity that Zhou Youqian chose to study here, but for a genius like him, school is not that important.
Zhou Youqian is so smart, how could he not hear the probing tone in Fu Chengyan's words at this moment?
However, he didn't want to hide anymore, so he looked straight into her eyes and asked straightforwardly, "Do you want to hear the truth?"
"Of course," Fu Chengyan admitted. There was a moment when she was caught off guard by the burning passion in the boy's eyes, causing her to briefly avert her gaze.
"I like you, I came for you." The boy replied after a long silence.
This answer both surprised and confused Fu Chengyan. Although she had already sensed his feelings, his straightforwardness made Fu Chengyan unable to defend herself.
"You -"
She took a deep breath and then said seriously, "How can you give up the best school for the sake of love? You're being impractical."
"I'm not being impractical. Every step I take is well thought out," the boy rejected her words with equal seriousness and reiterated his determination, "I know what I'm doing and what I want."
"Fu Chengyan, I like you, and I have liked you for several years. I didn't come here on a whim."
Fu Chengyan was full of shock on his face. She liked him for several years?
So, was all of this planned by him in advance?
So, did he have feelings for her since he gave her the mug?