Chapter 304 Arrival at Linhai
"Bro, am I really that handsome?"
Upon hearing that, Zhuang Li, who was driving, visibly darkened.
Handsome?
Handsome, my ass!!!
But thinking about how Miss was going to stay at Ye Fan's house, Zhuang Li had no choice but to suppress his displeasure. With a blank expression, he said,
"Kid, once you get to Linhai, take good care of Miss. This is her first time traveling far without any company."
"I really can't understand why Sir and Madam would agree to something like this."
After speaking, he couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.
Ye Fan was taken aback for a moment. Then, the teasing expression on his face disappeared as he replied seriously:
"Don't worry, bro. I'll definitely take good care of Xiao Xi."
That "bro" made Zhuang Li's mouth twitch. Seeing that Miss was getting drowsy through the rearview mirror, he lowered his voice and said,
"You better call me uncle like Miss does. I'm old enough to be twice your age. Calling me 'bro' feels a bit weird."
"Alright then."
Ye Fan chuckled bitterly.
Back then, it was Zhuang Li who wouldn't let him call him uncle.
Now, it was Zhuang Li who wanted him to call him uncle.
Well, at least it's acceptable.
Zhuang Li's concern for Ning Xi, though unspoken, was evident in every word.
Ye Fan knew this was someone who treated Ning Xi like a younger sister — that kind of genuine gaze couldn't lie.
As for why Ning Xi called Zhuang Li "uncle," that remained a mystery.
The road to the airport was smooth.
At exactly 7:45, Ye Fan and Ning Xi boarded the plane.
With a loud rumble, the plane slowly ascended into the sky.
Ye Fan had bought first-class seats next to each other. Ning Xi took the inner seat; he sat on the aisle.
Shortly after takeoff, as Ye Fan was thinking about superconductivity, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder.
Turning his head, he saw the girl, drowsy, asleep on his shoulder.
Though she was wearing a mask, seeing that delicate white face still made him sigh in admiration.
A jade-like beauty!
A pure girl — the kind that, at first glance, makes people instinctively want to get close, understand her, like her...
At 1:10 in the afternoon, the plane landed smoothly.
Ye Fan called out, "Xiao Xi, we've arrived in Linhai. Wake up."
"Mmm~~"
Ning Xi slowly opened her eyes, her gaze watery and dazed,
"We're here? That fast?"
"Fast?"
Ye Fan chuckled and lifted Ning Xi's left hand to show her the time,
"Look at the time. You've been asleep for five hours."
"Huh?"
Ning Xi focused her gaze, then stuck out her pink tongue in embarrassment. Her eyes held a hint of apology.
"Sorry... Was it super boring the whole way?"
"Not boring at all."
Ye Fan pressed his thin lips together and said,
"The scenery along the way was breathtaking. I was so enchanted I didn't want to look away, completely immersed!"
"Scenery?"
Ning Xi looked skeptical and muttered under her breath,
"What scenery? It was just clouds."
To that, Ye Fan only smiled without saying a word.
The "scenery" he meant was not that kind.
After disembarking and retrieving their luggage, Ye Fan led Ning Xi by the hand like a daughter, wandering through the airport.
When they reached the arrival hall, he immediately spotted his mother behind the outermost railing.
He took off his mask and shouted toward her:
"Mom, over here!"
Ye Xian, who had been chatting with Luo Shan, heard her son's voice and looked up.
Seeing the girl holding hands with her son, a big smile bloomed on her face.
She gave Luo Shan a pat.
"What are you waiting for? Go get the luggage at the exit!"
"Oh… alright, alright."
Luo Shan's face held a look of curiosity.
These past few days, his wife had been going on and on about Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi.
He was really curious about Ning Xi.
Just how exceptional was this girl to make his wife so obsessed with her?
At the exit—
"Xiao Fan, just give me the luggage."
"Uncle, just take one."
Ye Fan handed over the suitcase Ning Xi was pulling and introduced her,
"Xiao Xi, this is my stepfather, Luo Shan. Call him uncle."
"Hello, Uncle. I'm Ning Xi. Just call me Xiao Xi."
Ning Xi gave a sweet greeting and introduced herself.
Luo Shan was stunned. That voice…
Too soft!
Standing to the side, Ye Xian was clearly dissatisfied.
She rolled her eyes at her husband and said,
"What are you spacing out for? Xiao Xi is talking to you. Can't you respond?"
"Ahem—"
Luo Shan looked embarrassed and quickly said,
"Sorry, zoned out a bit… But wow, Xiao Xi's voice is really lovely."
"Thank you, Uncle."
Ning Xi's eyes curved into a smile, but her small hand clutched Ye Fan's sleeve tightly.
Sensing the girl's small gesture, Ye Fan nodded at Luo Shan and said,
"Uncle, Mom — let's head out first. It's too crowded here."
"Yes, yes, let's go."
Luo Shan smiled and echoed.
The four of them walked toward the airport exit.
Ye Xian walked at the front, holding Ning Xi's hand — her attitude was nothing short of enthusiastic.
"Xiao Xi, Auntie missed you so much! Ever since Xiao Fan said you were coming to Linhai, I couldn't eat or sleep properly. I even dreamed about you. Now that you're finally here, I'm so happy!"
"Thank you, Auntie. I missed you too since the last time we met."
Ning Xi's elegant and poised demeanor was stunning to behold.
Walking behind them, Luo Shan bumped shoulders with Ye Fan and asked in a low voice:
"Xiao Fan, tell me honestly. Was transferring to Zhenhua back then because of Xiao Xi?"
"Um… can I choose not to answer that?"
"Since you're saying that, it probably means yes."
Luo Shan looked emotional and continued,
"So what's your relationship with Xiao Xi now?"
"Affection-growing phase."
Ye Fan's reply had only five words — simple and clear.
"What?"
Luo Shan was dumbfounded. He stopped in his tracks, staring at Ye Fan in disbelief,
"Affection-growing phase?"
"Yup."
"You're kidding, right? You mean you two haven't even made it official as a couple yet?"
Ye Fan shrugged and said,
"Is that really that surprising?"
Luo Shan: "…"
Not surprising?
It's shocking as hell!
They weren't even officially dating, and yet the girl traveled all the way from the Imperial Capital to Linhai?
The most unbelievable part — according to his wife — was that Ning Xi's parents actually approved of her trip to Linhai…
No matter how you looked at it — it was bizarre!
Sensing Luo Shan's utterly confused gaze, Ye Fan seemed to guess what he was thinking and chuckled as he explained:
"Uncle, Xiao Xi and I haven't made it official yet. She's shy — things need to move step by step, no rushing."
"But don't worry, I've basically already won over her parents. They're fine with me being friends with Xiao Xi."
"At the rate things are going, it's only a matter of time before we're official. We're taking it slow — no rush."
Luo Shan's mouth twitched, and his eyelid spasmed violently. He stood there stunned.
Chasing a girl by first winning over her parents?
Holy crap!
This move... top-tier!!!
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