Starting Off By Confessing To My Classmate's Mother

The moment Yu Sisi saw Li Zhiyan, memories of yesterday's embarrassment came rushing back.

Many classmates were now gossiping about how she had been overconfident.

After all, he had actually confessed… to her mother!

Though she knew there was no way her mother would get involved with Li Zhiyan, it still stung.

As she followed Gu Wanzhou to the entrance of Xinyuan Grand Hotel, she asked with a tone of annoyance, "Li Zhiyan, what are you doing here?"

She had never thought highly of him; she had only strung him along for her amusement.

Now, however, her feelings had shifted to deep-seated disdain.

With his single-parent background, she knew he'd never be able to match her standards.

Even Liu Zifeng, though slightly within her scope of interest, was only a consideration, nothing more.

"Sisi, that's no way to talk to a classmate."

Beside her, Gu Wanzhou gently reprimanded her daughter's attitude.

Yu Sisi turned away, making it clear she didn't want to engage with Li Zhiyan. To her, he lacked any redeeming qualities that could interest her.

Before, his relentless pursuit had at least provided her with a sense of accomplishment, a source of validation. But after yesterday…

She had no interest in speaking to him again.

Watching her daughter's back, Gu Wanzhou sighed. She was growing up, and it was becoming harder to guide her.

"Xiaoyan, what brings you here?"

Gu Wanzhou recalled how yesterday, Li Zhiyan had mentioned they were "fated."

She hadn't expected to run into him so soon.

"Aunt Gu, I recently completed a project for someone, and they asked me to come here to collect my payment."

According to his system's instructions, he was simply supposed to find President Liu Yan here to claim his reward.

"A project? What kind of project?"

Gu Wanzhou asked, curiosity piqued.

"Something to do with computer programming."

The moment those words left his mouth, Gu Wanzhou's impression of Li Zhiyan plummeted.

Previously, she had thought of him as a lonely child from a single-parent household, someone who lacked affection and perhaps had developed an Oedipal complex and teenage fantasies, which explained his interest in her.

In her mind, he was a pitiful yet sincere young man.

But now, he seemed not only childish but also manipulative.

Why had he said they were "fated" yesterday?

It seemed he knew she would be here today at Xinyuan Grand Hotel.

He was likely pretending to have "fate" on his side, making up this childish excuse about a "programming project," which made it clear he was lying.

A student from a second-tier university who could barely handle his studies, let alone complete complex programming work.

Such a lame excuse—he might as well have been a ten-year-old.

If he was this irritating, perhaps she didn't need to "handle him delicately."

She could just reject him outright.

Li Zhiyan could sense the shift in Gu Wanzhou's gaze.

Indeed, his story was a bit far-fetched, not something most people would believe. But it was the truth.

At that moment, an Audi A6 pulled up at the entrance.

Liu Zifeng stepped out of the passenger seat, followed by a woman in a black skirt suit from the driver's side.

She was a beautifully curvaceous woman, with a figure that was full but not overweight.

Her D-cup chest and her shapely legs, accentuated by her stockings and skirt, made Li Zhiyan's hormones race. Although she was clearly in her forties, she was undeniably attractive.

The mature allure she radiated left him momentarily dazed.

This woman seemed familiar, yet he couldn't quite place her.

Wait!

Li Zhiyan suddenly remembered who this beautiful woman was.

She was Liu Zifeng's mother, Rao Shiyun.

No wonder Liu Zifeng looked so handsome—he had such a stunning mother. In his previous life, he had simply never noticed her.

Upon seeing Li Zhiyan, Liu Zifeng's expression soured.

Young and fearless, he made no attempt to hide his disdain.

He had once fought with Li Zhiyan and had always found him irritating. Now, seeing him again made his dislike even stronger.

Why was this guy here?

Rao Shiyun stepped forward, exchanging greetings with Gu Wanzhou.

"Wanzhou, your daughter just keeps getting more beautiful. If only she could be my daughter-in-law someday."

Gu Wanzhou sighed.

"Well, that depends on your son to put in the effort. If she doesn't agree, there's nothing I can do."

Noticing Li Zhiyan standing beside Gu Wanzhou, Rao Shiyun's gaze shifted.

"Wanzhou, is this young man your nephew or something?"

In her mind, he had to be a relative of Gu Wanzhou's. Otherwise, he wouldn't be standing so close to her.

"No, this is my daughter's classmate, Li Zhiyan."

Hearing the name, Rao Shiyun's interest was piqued.

She took a moment to study Li Zhiyan. She knew that if he hoped to pursue a relationship with someone like Gu Wanzhou, it was a lost cause.

Gu Wanzhou had high standards—either a man had to be strikingly handsome or have an accomplished career.

But this young man, with his average height and looks, was certainly not going to win her over.

As for career? In this world, talented and capable men never lacked admirers.

She herself liked competent men.

But at only 18, all he'd earn after graduation was a modest salary. What prospects did he have?

His only advantage was his youth.

Still, that wouldn't be enough for Gu Wanzhou to be with him.

A romance with such an age gap—23 years, no less—came with too many challenges.

An 18-year-old dating a 41-year-old woman, holding hands, kissing, and even more intimate things.

No matter how you looked at it, it was hardly realistic. The kid was just bold.

"So, this is the Li Zhiyan who confessed to you, huh? Bold young man."

"You actually had the guts to confess to Aunt Gu—she was a real beauty back in her day."

"Xiao Li, you've got good taste. Auntie wishes you success in winning her heart."

Rao Shiyun's playful tone and admiring gaze made a faint blush rise on Gu Wanzhou's cheeks.

This woman—why was she bringing that up now?

Could it be that Liu Zifeng had told her?

No doubt, this incident would be the talk of their social circle for years to come.

"Stop with the nonsense."

"It's about time. Let's head inside."

"Everyone else is already here."

Rao Shiyun waved at Li Zhiyan with a smile.

"Well, Li Zhiyan, we'll be going in first. Keep at it! Auntie believes you'll win Aunt Gu's heart someday!"

A faint blush appeared on Gu Wanzhou's face again.

Her impression of Li Zhiyan dropped even further.

More and more, she felt he was simply infatuated, trying to pursue a woman 23 years his senior to satisfy some fantasy.

A way to release his teenage hormones.

He'd even used a childish trick, pretending they were "fated," to get closer to her.

Li Zhiyan gave a slight nod and, after checking the time, decided to wait a bit longer—Liu Yan hadn't arrived yet.

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