How I Became The Dev Chapter 133 - 131: Confessing Their Feelings

Chapter 133: Chapter 131: Confessing Their Feelings

Fang Anning was in a good mood on the way back.

He Tingchen looked at her, raising an eyebrow, "What, did you do well on the test?"

"It’s not about the test," Fang Anning said with a smile.

"Then what is it that makes you so happy?" He Tingchen asked.

Fang Anning looked at him and suddenly smiled again, "I won’t tell you."

"If you don’t tell , I might have to have soone look into it," He Tingchen said.

Fang Anning quickly replied, "There’s no need to have soone investigate such a small matter! It’s nothing really, just so trivial girl stuff that you wouldn’t enjoy hearing about."

"Who says I wouldn’t be happy to hear it? I want to know everything about you," He Tingchen said.

Fang Anning looked at him in surprise.

After a while, her eyes twinkled, "Why? If you’re like this to , I might get the wrong idea."

"Misunderstanding? Misunderstanding what?"

"Misunderstanding that you like ."

Fang Anning said, boldly looking up at him.

He Tingchen gazed deeply at her.

Fang Anning boldly t his gaze, initially a bit flustered, but soon her eyes shone brightly as she looked at him, her lips pressed tightly together, as if this were a contest.

After a long while.

He Tingchen stretched out his thumb, gently wiped the corner of her mouth and said, "You can misunderstand."

Fang Anning’s eyes widened, her voice trembling slightly, "So, you an to say, you really like ?"

He Tingchen sat upright, slightly turned his head to look out the window, and didn’t answer her question.

His evasive attitude was maddeningly tantalizing for Fang Anning.

She quickly reached out both hands to turn He Tingchen’s face toward her, looking straight into his eyes, "Don’t deliberately avoid answering, do you like

too?"

"You’re very bold," He Tingchen said, his eyes slightly lowered as he watched her.

Fang Anning said, "So I’m bold, whatever. Today I just want a clear answer, whether you like

or not. Don’t try to change the subject. If you like , say it; if not, so be it. I don’t want to be kept in the dark."

"If I say I like you, what would you do; and if I say I don’t like you, what then?" He Tingchen asked her.

Fang Anning said, "If you like , I like you too. If you don’t like , then naturally I won’t like you either."

"So, your affection is conditional?" He Tingchen asked.

Fang Anning proudly declared, "Of course, if you don’t like

then forget it, I won’t pester you unnecessarily."

"Alright, I really do like you," He Tingchen admitted.

Fang Anning’s lips curled up, unable to suppress a smile.

She quickly responded, "I really like you too."

He Tingchen grinned, drawing her into his arms to lean on his shoulder.

Fang Anning chuckled softly, hugging his waist.

It turned out taking this step was not that hard; heaven had been kind to her, granting her happiness amidst difficulties.

Because they had expressed their feelings for each other.

Following that, Fang Anning was in a good mood for so ti.

Soon she received a notice from school that she had passed her exams and could graduate smoothly.

Then a ti was set for the graduation photo shoot, giving her ti to attend.

However, by this ti, her belly was already sowhat noticeable. Thinking that, although the academic dress would not reveal it, she didn’t want to jumble together with so many people and risk any accidents.

Ever since she and He Tingchen had confessed their feelings to each other, she was full of anticipation for the child in her belly.

Because this child was not a product of a transaction, but of affection.

"Anning, are you really not coming to take the graduation photo? I really want to take a photo with you," Qi Yaya said regretfully.

Fang Anning said, "If you want to take a photo with , we can do that anyti in the future, but I won’t be going for this graduation photo. Too many people."

"Okay, then I’ll send you the photos after they’re taken," Qi Yaya said with a smile.

Fang Anning nodded.

At this mont, Mrs. Chen ca over and reported to Fang Anning, "Ma’am, Cheng Wanbai is here and would like to see you."

Fang Anning hurriedly said, "Please let her in quick."

Mrs. Chen said discontentedly, "I don’t know what she’s here for. Madam, you should interact less with people like her, it’s beneath you."

Fang Anning laughed and said, "Mrs. Chen, you must be mistaken! She is now a film queen, a big star. Even Mr. Liao and Mrs. Liao have to toast to her. It’s my honor that she wants to see , how can it be beneath ?"

"Humph, no matter how impressive she is, she used to be just a servant in our house," Mrs. Chen said disdainfully.

Fang Anning raised her eyebrows. A servant?

Suddenly, she rembered what Qi Yaya had said about Bai Yunyang and He Tingchen once fighting over a maid’s daughter.

Could it be that the maid’s daughter was Cheng Wanbai?

Thinking of Cheng Wanbai’s face, it did indeed seem very possible.

"Madam, should I let her in?"

Seeing her expression, Mrs. Chen couldn’t help but ask again.

Fang Anning ca back to reality and said, "Let her in! Since she’s here, of course, she should be seen."

Mrs. Chen nodded, reluctantly inviting Cheng Wanbai in.

Cheng Wanbai brought a box of bird’s nest as a gift for Fang Anning, saying it was to nourish her health.

Fang Anning thanked her, "You helped

out so much last ti, I haven’t properly thanked you yet, and here you are bringing

gifts."

"Miss Fang is too kind; I consider Miss Fang a friend," Cheng Wanbai said with a smile.

Fang Anning chuckled lightly.

Cheng Wanbai’s words only made her more suspicious that she might be that woman.

"Does Miss Cheng know Bai Yunyang?"

After having Mrs. Chen serve up two cups of health tea for them to sit down, Fang Anning opened the conversation with this question.

Cheng Wanbai replied, "I’ve heard of him, but I’ve never had the chance to et him."

Fang Anning furrowed her brows.

Never had the chance to et?

Weren’t they supposed to be childhood sweethearts?

"Did Miss Fang misunderstand sothing?" Cheng Wanbai, who had been navigating the entertainnt industry, possessed an acute mind and imdiately sensed sothing was off with Fang Anning’s deanor.

Fang Anning awkwardly laughed and said, "No misunderstanding, just asking casually."

Cheng Wanbai chuckled and looked at Fang Anning, asking, "Does Miss Fang suspect that I am Mr. Bai and Mr. He’s childhood sweetheart?"

"You know about that too?" Fang Anning asked, showing an awkward smile.

Cheng Wanbai stated, "Mrs. Chen must have told you that I used to be a servant in the He family, right?"

"She ntioned it in passing, but Miss Cheng’s journey to her current status is truly admirable," Fang Anning said hastily.

Cheng Wanbai continued, "I only worked in the He family for a short ti and definitely couldn’t have been Mr. He’s childhood sweetheart. So, Miss Fang, please don’t hesitate to ask

anything."

"Since we’ve co to this topic, I have a difficult question for Miss Cheng. Feel free to answer or not," Fang Anning said.

Cheng Wanbai smiled. "Ask away, Miss Fang. I’ll be as open as I can."

"Is it true that He Tingchen helped launch your career, Miss Cheng?" Fang Anning inquired.

Cheng Wanbai nodded: "Yes, I owe it to Mr. He for getting to where I am today."

"Then why did He Tingchen support you? I naturally know that Miss Cheng is beautiful and talented. But in this world, excellent people are a di a dozen. Excellence alone doesn’t guarantee opportunities. Surely, you also understand this point."

Cheng Wanbai nodded, then with a light laugh said, "It might be because of chemistry! Just like with Miss Fang, Mr. He didn’t take notice of many girls, but he liked you. That’s also a kind of chemistry. It’s just that my connection with Mr. He is purely professional."

Fang Anning nodded and glanced at the surveillance cara above with a smile, then she invited Cheng Wanbai to drink the tea.

Cheng Wanbai chatted with her about Li Xiaoxiao for a bit, ntioning that she’d bring Li into a drama series.

Though it was only for a supporting actress role, the character setup was excellent. Securing such an opportunity wasn’t sothing just anyone could achieve.

Fang Anning quickly expressed her gratitude.

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Chen ca to remind Fang Anning that it was ti to rest.

Cheng Wanbai rose promptly and said, "In that case, Miss Fang, I’ll take my leave now so as not to disturb you."

Fang Anning also stood up and said, "I’ll walk you out, Miss Cheng."

"No need. You should rest early," Cheng Wanbai insisted.

"It’s all right. I’m not sleepy. It’s good to walk a bit," Fang Anning replied with a smile.

Mrs. Chen showed a displeased expression.

But she did not stop Fang Anning from walking Cheng Wanbai out.

As the two walked out of the main hall and passed through the courtyard, Cheng Wanbai glanced at the back yard and ntioned, "I used to serve over there."

Fang Anning raised an eyebrow.

Cheng Wanbai smiled again and said, "Miss Fang, aren’t you curious why Mr. He supports ? It’s because I served over there."

"Old Mr. He?" Fang Anning guessed.

Cheng Wanbai just smiled and didn’t speak further, continuing to walk ahead.

Fang Anning cast a deep look towards the direction of the backyard, then quickly followed Cheng Wanbai to see her out.

Once Cheng Wanbai was in her car, Fang Anning turned around to head back.

After leaving the He family, Cheng Wanbai went to a banquet.

There, Qi Wenli was present and greeted Cheng Wanbai when she saw her.

Cheng Wanbai responded with a slight smile.

On their way to the restroom, Qi Wenli asked, "Did you tell her everything?"

Cheng Wanbai replied, "I gave her a hint. She’s a smart girl; she will guess it."

"So, what exactly is in the backyard?" Qi Wenli inquired.

Cheng Wanbai spoke with a smile, "That’s a secret I promised to keep for Mr. He and cannot tell anyone."

"Yet you hinted to Fang Anning," Qi Wenli noted.

Cheng Wanbai said, "Just a hint. Whether she can find out or not is her ability. I didn’t say anything outright."

"No wonder you’ve earned He Tingchen’s favor. You truly are clever," Qi Wenli snorted.

Cheng Wanbai replied, "So, Miss Qi, rember to fulfill the promise you made to ."

"Don’t worry, I will," Qi Wenli assured her.

Cheng Wanbai nodded, and the two entered the restroom together.

However, Cheng Wanbai rely washed her hands and left quickly.

Back in the main hall, when Cheng Wanbai saw Qi Wenli again, they acted like strangers, not greeting each other anymore.

Fang Anning, of course, was unaware of the arrangent between Cheng Wanbai and Qi Wenli.

The hint Cheng Wanbai had dropped led Fang Anning to guess that the He family’s secret might be hidden in the backyard.

But how would she gain access to the backyard?

Then she rembered how she was brought to the He Family Ancestral Hall to kneel as punishnt for a previous mistake. If she had known then that the secret of the He family was in the backyard, she would have investigated at all costs.

Sadly, such an opportunity would not arise again.

"Mrs. Chen, I would like to visit Old Mr. He," Fang Anning said after racking her brain for an excuse.