Chapter 309 Princess Hug
In the living room.
Seeing the two fall silent, Ning Xi cast a confused little glance at Ye Fan, her clear eyes shimmering, and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Brother, did I say something wrong?"
"No."
Ye Fan slightly shook his head and smiled as he explained, "My mom and uncle are probably just too shocked, don't mind it."
"Oh."
Only then did Ning Xi let out a breath of relief.
After about half a minute, Ye Xian came back to her senses and looked at Ning Xi, "Xiaoxi, you also got bonus points for the college entrance exam?"
"Mm."
Ning Xi nodded obediently, "In the first joint exam, I ranked third in the country. In the second and third joint exams, I ranked second in the country. I got a total of 14 bonus points."
"..."
"..."
Once third in the country, twice second in the country?
Ye Xian and Luo Shan were stunned all over again!
The two couldn't help but swallow hard, their expressions beyond wonderful.
Dear heavens, what kind of divine being is this?
Now, the two of them finally understood why Ning Xi had spoken with such confidence earlier.
With such a huge advantage, getting on the genius list really wasn't a problem!
Ye Xian pinched her leg hard, and Luo Shan's face instantly changed, sucking in a breath of cold air on the spot.
"Does it hurt?"
"It hurts…"
"Great, if it hurts, it means this isn't a dream."
"Wife, why didn't you pinch yourself?"
"I'm afraid of pain!"
"..."
This scene made Ye Fan and Ning Xi look at each other and smile.
Ye Xian waved her hand vigorously, stood up, and announced, "To celebrate Xiaofan and Xiaoxi's excellent performance in the joint exams, I've decided we're having a special meal tonight."
As she spoke, she pulled her husband and walked out.
"Mom, where are you and uncle going?"
"To buy groceries!"
...
In the bedroom.
Ye Fan lay on the soft big bed, looking at the room's setup, and couldn't help but sigh, "Xiaoxi, your room is way better than mine, especially the bed—yours is way too soft."
Ning Xi sat on the computer chair hugging a plush toy, her gaze helpless: "Brother, a girl's bed isn't something you can lie on casually, and you didn't even get my permission…"
"Come here, lie down with your brother for a bit."
"Are you crazy?!"
Ning Xi threw the plush toy in her hand at Ye Fan in shame and anger, spitting, "You're getting more and more indecent, get up now."
Ye Fan caught the flying plush toy accurately mid-air, grinning as he sat up, "Just joking, why are you blushing again?"
"Isn't it all your fault?"
Ning Xi rolled her eyes at Ye Fan, her expression serious as she said, "You're not allowed to joke like that again. Luckily I know you well, otherwise, I'd really take you for a perverted scoundrel."
"Oh?"
Ye Fan got up and walked to the vanity mirror, pulled a stool, and sat beside Ning Xi, asking with interest, "Xiaoxi, what kind of person am I in your eyes?"
"Well…"
Ning Xi didn't know what she thought of, but a flush surged on both her cheeks, and she stammered, "Why are you asking this kind of question?"
"Just curious."
Ye Fan gently held the girl's soft jade-like hand and said warmly, "Tell me. It's just the two of us here, don't be shy."
The girl's pretty face turned bright red, her starry eyes flickering nonstop. She took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her shy heart, then shyly lowered her head and softly said, "Do I really have to say it?"
"Mm, I want to hear it." Ye Fan nodded.
Ning Xi buried her head even deeper, "Then… you're not allowed to laugh."
"Okay."
Hearing Ye Fan's firm answer, Ning Xi bit her lip with her white teeth and softly said, "I don't really know how to describe you. The first time I saw you, I just thought you were… really handsome. Then, as time went by, I found many shining qualities in you."
"Considerate, steady, smart…"
Ye Fan scratched his head, eyes full of laughter deep down, "Xiaoxi, am I really that outstanding?"
Ning Xi's face turned red as she stomped her foot, her gaze slightly annoyed: "Ugh, stop talking, let me finish."
Ye Fan raised his hand in surrender, "Okay okay okay, I won't talk, continue, continue."
Ning Xi's face was burning, her jade-like fingers twirling her hair tips, and she softly said, "Before you appeared, my life was kind of dull and boring. Every day was just studying and more studying. You were like a ray of light that shone into my life. During this time, I've been really happy, and I really like the process of us chasing our goals together."
At this point, she lifted her chin slightly, a look of reliance flashing in her autumn-water-clear eyes, "I… seem to kind of… like—"
Ye Fan perked up his ears, deep anticipation in his dark eyes.
But Ning Xi couldn't finish. What came next was too embarrassing, so much so that she stammered for a long time but couldn't say it out loud. She covered her face with her hands, her voice as soft as a whisper: "You, you're a… very outstanding guy."
Ye Fan felt a little disappointed—it was so close.
But that thought quickly vanished.
There's plenty of time. Sooner or later, this little bunny will fall into the trap obediently.
Having figured this out, that familiar smile appeared on Ye Fan's face. He rubbed the girl's hair and said, "Xiaoxi, in my heart, you're the most outstanding girl."
At the same time, he silently added in his heart: "Life is full of bitterness, Xiaoxi, you are my only sweetness."
Upon hearing that, Ning Xi nervously clenched the hem of her clothes, her gaze drooping slightly, her pink face paired with that fresh and pure aura, showing a unique kind of beauty.
Am I really that good?
This bad guy is definitely flirting with her again. No, she has to stay calm, stay calm!
"Brother, didn't you say you were going to make me lemon water?"
After a brief silence, Ning Xi calmed her thoughts and awkwardly changed the subject, "I want the lemon water you make—can you go make it now?"
Having been teased by Ye Fan so many times, she knew one thing very well: she absolutely couldn't let Ye Fan lead her by the nose. Otherwise, she'd be the one left flustered in the end.
This had already happened many times. She didn't want history to repeat itself—she had to take back the initiative.
Ye Fan chuckled internally, naturally understanding the girl's thoughts, and teased, "Xiaoxi, next time you want to change the subject, at least come up with a better excuse."
"I…"
The girl's pink face grew redder from being called out, and she stubbornly said, "I really do want to drink your lemon water! I'm not changing the subject."
She really did want lemon water!
Of course… she was also changing the subject…
Ye Fan didn't tease her anymore and said, "Alright, I'll go make it. Let's go, together."
"I'm not going, I want to lie down in the room for a bit."
Ning Xi was indeed a little tired. The plane ride was okay, but ever since arriving in Linhai, she had been on edge facing Ye Fan's parents, afraid of making a bad impression.
Sensing the weariness in Ning Xi's eyes, Ye Fan didn't say another word. He wrapped an arm around her slender waist, hooked up her straight jade legs with the other, and walked toward the bed.
A standard princess carry!
Lying on the bed, Ning Xi's soft figure was sprawled out, her gaze dazed.
It wasn't until the door closed that she slowly came back to her senses, a blush rising on her cheeks.
"This bad guy…"