Chapter 306: Tease in the Living Room
However, Ning Xi didn't show anything on her face. She took another sip before putting the glass of water down.
Luo Shan sat across from Ning Xi, looking at the girl in front of him. For a moment, he felt a bit awkward and didn't know what to talk about. He could only try to make small talk and said, "Xiao Xi, your last name is Ning, right?"
"Yes."
"Then what's your father's last name?"
Ning Xi: "..."
Is this question… serious?
"Uncle, my father's last name is also Ning."
Luo Shan rubbed his hands together and said, "Oh, really? What a coincidence!"
"..."
Ning Xi didn't know how to respond. She forced a smile and echoed, "Yeah, what a coincidence…"
Seeing the atmosphere become a bit awkward again, Luo Shan asked once more, "Then your grandfather…"
"My grandfather's last name is also Ning."
Before Luo Shan could finish his sentence, Ning Xi answered first and even added, "Also quite a coincidence."
"Coincidence, truly a coincidence."
Luo Shan nodded with a smile. He probably didn't even know what he was saying anymore.
The atmosphere in the living room became rather awkward.
After more than ten seconds of silence, Luo Shan spoke again, "Xiao Xi, how did your college entrance exam go?"
"It went pretty well."
"Which university did you put down as your first choice?"
Upon hearing this question, Ning Xi was confused. Her little face carried puzzlement as she softly said, "Uncle, Ye Fan and I applied to the same university, both of us chose Qingda."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Shan nodded first, then suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of surprise, "Xiao Xi, what did you just say? Xiao Fan's first choice is Qingda?"
Luo Shan's reaction made Ning Xi even more confused, "Yes, is there something wrong with that?"
"N-no, nothing."
Luo Shan hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "Xiao Fan's grades aren't that great. Getting into Qingda is quite unlikely. Maybe… you won't be able to attend the same university."
Regarding Ye Fan's grades at Zhenhua, Luo Shan knew nothing. In his impression, Ye Fan was still the one who ranked at the bottom of the class.
Back when Ye Fan got into Zhenhua through the entrance exam, Luo Shan only thought it was due to luck—maybe he had done the same test before—so he miraculously got into Zhenhua. He never thought it was because of real ability.
That's why he was so shocked upon hearing that Ye Fan applied to Qingda.
Ning Xi's delicate face showed a strange expression as she cautiously asked, "Uncle, Ye Fan's grades are bad?"
"You didn't know?"
Luo Shan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly as he explained, "Aren't you two in the same class? You should know how Xiao Fan's grades are."
"I know, but…"
Just then, the sound of footsteps reached Ning Xi's ears. She immediately stood up and walked toward the entrance of the living room. After taking a couple of steps, she saw Ye Fan walking in with several plastic bags in his hands, while Ye Xian followed behind empty-handed.
"Xiao Xi, do you like the room Auntie prepared for you?"
As soon as she saw Ning Xi, Ye Xian walked over with big steps and pulled her back to sit on the sofa.
Ning Xi affectionately wrapped her arms around Ye Xian's arm, a pair of shallow dimples appearing on her cheeks, "Auntie, I really like the room. Thank you for your hard work."
"As long as you like it."
Ye Xian smiled so widely that her eyes turned into slits.
Ye Fan pursed his lips, walked alone into the kitchen to put away the ingredients, and then came to sit on Ning Xi's right. He said to his mother, "Mom, Xiao Xi is probably hungry. You and Uncle go cook. Remember to use less oil and salt, and keep the flavor light."
Ye Xian, who had been so absorbed in chatting, quickly stood up after hearing that her future daughter-in-law was hungry. She pulled Luo Shan into the kitchen, and soon, the sound of cooking echoed in the house.
In the living room.
Ye Fan gently held Ning Xi's right hand and chuckled lowly, "Did you get anxious waiting? Or… did you miss me?"
"Who… missed you?!"
Ning Xi's face turned pink, her heart exposed. Thinking back to the conversation with Luo Shan just now, curiosity filled her gaze. "Brother, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"Uncle just said your grades are bad. Was he joking with me? Your grades are clearly so… amazing. How does that relate to being bad?"
A knowing look flashed in Ye Fan's eyes. He explained, "Before I transferred to Zhenhua, my academic performance was indeed bad—no, to be precise, it was very bad."
"Ah?"
Ning Xi's red lips parted slightly as her eyes widened in shock.
Ye Fan's words hit her like a thunderbolt!
"Hard to believe, isn't it?"
"…Yeah."
"But it's the truth."
Ye Fan sighed with emotion and said, "Just a few days before transferring, I vaguely felt your presence. From that moment, it was like my meridians were suddenly opened—I just suddenly got enlightened."
"During those days, I didn't step outside at all. I just studied hard every single day. Finally, all the hard work paid off, and I passed Zhenhua's entrance test."
As for the existence of the system, he didn't plan to tell Ning Xi.
Never mind whether she would believe it or not—
Letting this girl know about the system would only be harmful to her, not beneficial.
"That sounds… magical."
Ning Xi swallowed nervously.
Her adorable expression made Ye Fan secretly laugh. When he noticed the water glass on the coffee table and saw that it was still nearly full, he seemed to understand something. He picked it up and took a sip. His brows furrowed slightly, then he smiled.
"What are you laughing at?"
"Xiao Xi, you don't like the taste of this lemon water, do you?"
"Uh…"
Ning Xi bit her lip awkwardly and hesitated, "It's… okay, I don't dislike it. It just doesn't taste as good as the ones you make."
After all, this was Uncle Luo Shan's kind gesture.
Ye Fan put down the glass and explained with a smile, "Uncle didn't get the ratio right, so it tastes a bit weird. After dinner, I'll make some and put it in the fridge. When you're thirsty, remember to drink it."
"Okay."
As for the lemon water Ye Fan made, Ning Xi had never refused. Refusing was never an option.
Ye Fan leaned slightly to the left, so their arms were touching. Smelling the faint, fresh scent on the girl's body, his mood became extremely pleasant. His left hand let go of her, then boldly slipped behind her to rest on that soft, slender waist.
Ning Xi's delicate body stiffened. Her face flushed red, and she became so nervous that her words stuttered, "You, you… what… what are you doing?"
"Not doing anything."
Ye Fan's clean and handsome face looked full of innocence.
Ning Xi looked down at the large hand on her waist. Through the thin fabric, she could clearly feel the warmth of Ye Fan's palm. The blush spread all the way to her ears as she softly said, "You… move your hand away. This is… not good."
Ye Fan didn't respond to that. Feeling the water-like, astonishing softness, his left hand gently tightened. His right hand pulled the girl's head onto his shoulder as his deep voice rang out.
"Xiao Xi, do you know why I like you?"
"W-why?"
"The answer is very long—you'll need a lifetime to hear it."
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