TMLSG -Chapter 106 I Won’t Let Go

The moment Tang Zhen opened the door, she fell into a warm, spacious embrace.

“Aunt doesn’t like me.”

Under the soft, intimate lighting, Ren Yanjing’s tone carried a hint of disappointment.

Tang Zhen’s mother seemed to have held a bias against him from the start.

But he believed he hadn’t done anything improper.

Tang Zhen’s heart skipped slightly. She spoke softly to comfort him, “It’s okay, she doesn’t like me either.”

Her mother liked obedient daughters, not one who defied her or went against her plans.

Ren Yanjing chuckled lightly. “I thought you’d say, ‘It’s okay, she doesn’t like you, I like you.’”

He lifted Tang Zhen’s chin, looking at her seriously, waiting for her reply.

But Tang Zhen averted her gaze, her long lashes trembling, refusing to say the words he wanted to hear.

Of course, he felt a little disappointed, but he said nothing.

He knew she had reservations.

He could wait.

In truth, Tang Zhen knew what the “right” thing to do was, but seeing his slightly downcast eyes, an impulse took over. She blurted out, “It’s okay. As long as I like you, that’s enough.”

He didn’t need her mother’s approval.

Her voice was naturally sweet, and with those words, it became even sweeter—like cream coated in honey, pure sweetness in every syllable.

Hearing this, Ren Yanjing couldn’t resist and kissed her.

What was meant to be a light, fleeting kiss became greedy—he wanted more.

Ren Yanjing’s right hand stroked the top of Tang Zhen’s head. Softly, he asked, “Baby… is this okay?”

111: 【Aaaaaaaah!】

111: 【No! No! No!】

【Why would the male lead make this request of the supporting female?!】

【Male lead, you’re acting so wrong! So wrong!】

Tang Zhen’s eyes glistened, her fair little face flushed pink. She didn’t say yes, but she didn’t say no either.

In the end, though, they still didn’t go further.

The hotel’s amenities weren’t suitable for Ren Yanjing.

Ren Yanjing: …

Defeated by a lack of preparation.

Tang Zhen buried her head in the covers and muttered, “Ren Yanjing, tonight we’ll each have our own bed.”

Ren Yanjing propped his hand on his forehead, exhaling, “Fine.”

That night, while sleeping, Ren Yanjing received a call from Ren Bushan.

As he answered, a series of emotions flashed across his eyes—surprise, realization…

“Okay, I understand.”

After hanging up, Tang Zhen peeked out and asked, “What did Uncle say?”

Ren Yanjing lowered his gaze, speaking softly, “He said my mom has recovered as if she’d never been hurt at all.”

Tang Zhen paused for a second, then smiled, “Ah… really? That’s wonderful.”

Ren Yanjing smiled too, his voice low, “Yes.”

Just like in a dream, defying physics yet actually happening.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “Did the 1 Life Point already transfer?”

111, still dazed from the earlier scene, murmured, 【Yes, Zhen.】

That’s good.

Tang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

But just as she quietly reveled in her happiness, Ren Yanjing wrapped her in his arms completely.

“Tang Zhen.”

His voice sounded above her head.

Tang Zhen now felt almost PTSD hearing her name like that.

What to do?

Every time Ren Yanjing called her name so earnestly, she had no idea how to respond.

She cautiously murmured, “Mm.”

“No matter what happens, I will never let go.”

Tang Zhen felt a pang in her heart. Is it worth it, Ren Yanjing?

“It is.”

Because she was the one he had chosen.

For her, he was willing to give a lot. So much.

The next morning, Tang Zhen followed her mother to visit relatives again.

Ren Yanjing couldn’t “steal” her from her mother, so he stayed in her room, going nowhere.

Unexpectedly, that day she received a call from Li Ran.

On the other end, Li Ran sounded calm, “The exchange program submission closes this afternoon, but Ren Yanjing’s name still isn’t on it. Did you even try to convince him?”

Tang Zhen bit her lip. “Mm.”

“Did you really try?”

“No…”

In fact, aside from the breakup incident, Tang Zhen had never had a serious discussion with Ren Yanjing about the exchange program.

Ren Yanjing intended to go abroad with her.

He had no plan to go abroad until her matters were settled.

Li Ran scoffed. “I knew it. Where are you now? I’ll come meet you in person.”

Tang Zhen hesitated.

111 said, 【Zhen, tell her!】

She gave her the address of her hometown.

Coincidentally, Li Ran was visiting a classmate in the neighboring city—she could be there in an hour or two.

At 3 p.m., Tang Zhen met Li Ran by the river.

The moment they met, Li Ran couldn’t hold back, “Tang Zhen, I beg you, can you stop being so selfish? Do you really want him to stay in the country for you?”

Tang Zhen looked at the riverside scenery and softly said, “I want him to go abroad.”

To walk that glamorous, brilliant path.

Hearing this, Li Ran’s expression softened. “Then call him now, tell him to register—it’s still possible.”

Tang Zhen was about to speak when a shrill alarm sounded in her mind.

【Plot Kill Warning! Plot Kill Warning!】

【The Plot Kill will arrive in 3 minutes!】

“Santiao, what’s this?”

111’s tone was urgent: 【Zhen, only three minutes left! Quickly call the male lead and break up!】

At the critical moment, Tang Zhen didn’t want to call Ren Yanjing.

She feared he would detect her emotions.

So, she slowly took out her phone and typed, word by word:

“A-Jing, it’s still not too late to register. Go abroad for the exchange. We break up. Take care of yourself.”

Just that one sentence took her nearly three minutes to type.

Her tear-blurred eyes could barely see the keyboard.

At the moment the Plot Kill was about to hit, she finally sent the message.

The instant it sent, a cold electronic tone sounded in her mind:

【Supporting female plot completed.】

【Supporting female has gone offline.】