Chapter 266: Something is wrong
The afternoon sun at three o'clock was scorching, and the air was dry and hot.
Under the willow tree, Ning Xi was running in circles around the trunk, her fair forehead covered in a thin layer of sweat.
Ye Fan stood to the side with his arms crossed, asking curiously, "Xiao Xi, what exactly are you doing?"
"I… want to…"
Usually not one for exercise, Ning Xi had only been running for a few minutes before she was panting heavily, unable to speak.
She had no choice but to stop, gasping for breath as she said, "I want… to get rid of the hot pot smell on me. Mom's nose is very sharp. If I go back like this, I'll definitely get caught."
Hearing this, Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh. He walked over to Ning Xi's side and gently patted her delicate back with his right hand, saying, "Xiao Xi, can't you just take a shower when you get home?"
"It's already three in the afternoon. Don't you know that girls take a long time to shower?"
Without thinking, Ning Xi blurted out, "By the time I'm done, you'll be leaving. I don't want…"
Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly stopped talking. A deep blush spread across her cheeks, her beauty breathtaking.
"What don't you want?"
"N-Nothing."
A trace of amusement flickered in Ye Fan's eyes. His thin lips moved slightly as he said, "Later, I'll talk to Sister Lan. Before the college entrance exam, I'll stay at your house."
"No, no way!"
Ning Xi shuddered instantly, shaking her head like a rattle drum. Her face was completely flushed as she softly refused, "Not only would my dad never agree, even my mom wouldn't allow it."
"Besides, we haven't even confirmed our relationship yet. Even if we did, we still couldn't… sleep together. That's absolutely not okay!"
The amusement in Ye Fan's eyes deepened. He leaned down slightly, bringing his lips close to Ning Xi's ear, teasing in a low voice, "Xiao Xi, what are you thinking? Even if I stay at your house, we wouldn't be sleeping in the same room. Your house should have a guest room, right?"
"Huh?"
Ning Xi froze for two seconds, then covered her face with both hands, suddenly feeling like she wanted to disappear from embarrassment.
Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh out loud. As he laughed, he took out a tissue and gently wiped the sweat off Ning Xi's face. The way he looked at her, as if she were a treasure, was truly touching.
Unintended displays of deep affection are the most infectious.
The girl seemed to sense something. Slowly, she lowered her hands. The blush on her face made her look even more beautiful. Her clear, water-like eyes met Ye Fan's gaze.
A gentle breeze passed by, causing strands of her hair to sway. Her eyes seemed slightly dazed, and her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
"Forget what just happened. I didn't say anything."
"Got it."
Respecting Ning Xi's last bit of stubbornness, Ye Fan smiled cooperatively and nodded. Then, he took her smooth, delicate hand and walked into the neighborhood together.
For Ye Fan, moments like these were deeply satisfying.
Time is beautiful because of understanding.
Years are profound because of gratitude.
Life is warm because of contentment.
The days were simple, and he liked it that way!
In the following days, Ye Fan really did stay at Ning Xi's house. When he discussed it with Lan Xi, she agreed very readily.
As a result, Ye Fan and Ning Xi spent their days in the study room together. Occasionally, they would go to the basement and sing a song to relax.
Of course, the one singing was Ning Xi.
Ye Fan only listened.
While helping Ning Xi with her studies, he also organized the books in the Ning family's study. After identifying the few valuable ones, he read through them. Once he was done, he continued researching superconductivity on the computer, keeping himself busy.
At first, Ning Xiangtian would frequently come by the study to check on them. But after a few visits, he didn't notice anything unusual, so he gradually stopped disturbing their study sessions.
Time flew by, and soon it was June 5th—the last day before the college entrance exam.
The morning sunlight was bright.
Inside the bedroom, as sunlight spilled into every corner, Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes. After checking the time, he got up to wash up.
Once he finished everything, he didn't leave the room. Instead, he pulled a chair over and sat by the window, gazing at the lush greenery outside. The chirping of birds filled the air, and his heart felt incredibly calm.
"At this time, that girl is probably still asleep."
Thinking of Ning Xi, a smile involuntarily appeared on Ye Fan's face.
To be honest, he wasn't really looking forward to the college entrance exam tomorrow.
After all, when you already know the result, there's nothing to anticipate.
In comparison, he was more interested in Ning Xi's performance.
He had no worries about himself—the key was Ning Xi.
And for Ning Xi, he had full confidence.
A perfect score on the college entrance exam?
For most people, it might be an impossible task.
But for Ning Xi, it wasn't.
She was already a top student. With his help over the past months, Ning Xi had made a significant leap in her abilities.
Ye Fan got up and walked to the bedside, picking up a stack of draft papers from the nightstand. He sat back down by the window, carefully reviewing them under the soft morning sunlight.
The content of these drafts represented his progress during this period.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye. After Ye Fan finished reviewing the last page, he tightened his grip slightly and tore the entire stack into tiny pieces.
Everything on those pages was already engraved in his mind. There was no need to keep the papers anymore.
When he arrived in the living room, Ning Xiangtian was, as usual, sitting there with a cup of coffee, browsing news on his tablet.
During his stay at the Ning household, Ye Fan noticed a pattern: every morning at eight o'clock sharp, Ning Xiangtian would sit in the living room for about two hours before heading out.
Right now, it was already 9:30 AM.
Ye Fan sat across from Ning Xiangtian and smiled slightly, saying, "Uncle, the college entrance exam is tomorrow. I'll be leaving this afternoon. Thank you for hosting me these past few days."
Hearing this, a flicker of something flashed in Ning Xiangtian's eyes. He said calmly, "You don't have any family in the capital, so it's fine for you to stay here. Besides, tomorrow you can go to the exam with Xiao Xi."
"And make sure you have everything you need for the exam. Don't take this lightly."
After speaking, a faint smile appeared on his face. "Of course, Sister Lan will definitely remind you of this too. As for whether you leave or stay, just talk to her."
Hearing this, Ye Fan's expression turned suspicious.
Something wasn't right.
Did he… take the wrong medicine?
Normally, Ning Xiangtian always treated him with a lukewarm attitude. This was the first time he was being so easygoing.
If something seems off, there must be a reason!
Ye Fan's eyes filled with caution as he swallowed nervously. "Uncle, did I do something wrong? If I did, just tell me directly. Please don't act like this. I… I'm a little scared."
Ning Xiangtian's face instantly darkened, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Emmm…
So annoying!
He should never have given this kid a friendly attitude!
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