Chapter 415 And He, Yu Ningxi
"Dong dong——"
"Xiao Fan, you come out here!"
Not long after, Ye Xian's knocking came from outside the door. Judging by the sound, it clearly carried anger.
Ye Fan sighed wearily and got up to open the door.
Ye Xian stormed into the room angrily, Luo Shan silently following behind.
"Mom, if you want to scold me, just do it!"
Ye Fan sat down on the edge of the bed and said calmly: "What happened tonight was indeed my fault, but I don't regret it. If I had to do it again, I'd still make the same choice."
"Xiao Xi is the person I like. I can't sacrifice love for the sake of an agreement made years ago. That's something I just can't do."
After speaking, Ye Fan stood up and bowed deeply to his mother. "I'm sorry for making things difficult for you."
After hearing these words, no matter how furious Ye Xian was, she couldn't say a single word. After nearly a minute of silence, she sighed with a troubled expression and said, "Forget it, what's done is done. It's too late to say anything now."
"But in this matter, we're in the wrong. How do you plan to make up for it?"
"I don't know."
Ye Fan shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Mom, how do you expect your son to make up for something like this? You saw Aunt Shu's attitude yourself. Unless I break up with Xiao Xi and get together with Shen Li, there's nothing I can do."
Ye Xian scratched her hair in frustration. "So we're just going to leave it like this? Maybe you don't feel it, but I'm so guilty inside!"
"I…"
Ye Fan opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Luo Shan, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke to mediate: "Wife, stop pressuring Xiao Fan. In the future, we'll just try our best to help Xiao Shu and her daughter. Love is a matter of fate."
The last time Ye Fan brought Ning Xi home, Luo Shan could tell just how much Ye Fan liked her. That kind of look in his eyes couldn't be faked. As a man, he could understand Ye Fan.
After all, when he was with Ye Xian back then, his family had strongly opposed it too. But he ultimately went against everyone's objections and forcibly married Ye Xian. Although it caused a rift with his family, he didn't regret it.
When you truly love someone, you're willing to give up the whole world for her!
Ye Fan apologized again, "Mom, I'm sorry."
Ye Xian sighed deeply and said nothing more, turning to leave.
Luo Shan walked over to Ye Fan, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him: "Xiao Fan, don't be too stressed. There's nothing wrong with standing firm on something like this."
"Thank you for understanding, Uncle."
Ye Fan forced a smile. "You'd better go comfort my mom."
"Alright."
Luo Shan nodded and closed the bedroom door behind him.
The room returned to silence. Ye Fan let out a breath and went alone to the rooftop on the top floor. He lay down on a lazy chair, gazing at the sky full of stars, and Ning Xi's face appeared in his mind.
Whales fall into the sea.
Stars fall into valleys.
And he—into Ning Xi!
For some reason, thinking about Ning Xi made all the worries in Ye Fan's heart disappear, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
Perhaps… this is what they call redemption!
At this hour, he wondered what that girl was doing?
Ye Fan took out his phone, found Ning Xi's number, and dialed.
"Doo… doo doo…"
After about a minute had passed, just when Ye Fan thought no one would answer, Ning Xi's voice came from the other end. Her soft voice was slightly sleepy, clearly awakened by the call.
"Gege, I was sleeping just now."
Ye Fan asked gently: "Still sleeping? Didn't you nap during the day? If you sleep like this, you won't be able to fall asleep at night and won't have energy the next day."
"But… I'm so sleepy."
Ning Xi's sweet and sticky voice made Ye Fan feel much better. "Will you keep me company and chat for a while?"
"Okay."
In her bedroom, Ning Xi rubbed her eyes, clutching her phone tightly with her jade hand. "Gege, did you… see Shen Li?"
"Mm, I did."
"She…"
"Xiao Xi."
"Mm?"
"Shen Li is just a younger sister to me. Understand?"
"Understood."
A light ripple of a smile curled on Ning Xi's lips. After hesitating for a moment, she asked again: "Then did you two… talk about the childhood engagement today?"
"We did."
"And the result?"
"It ended badly."
Ye Fan didn't hide anything. "Now both Shen Li and her mom know about your existence. I also clearly expressed my stance."
"Ah?"
Hearing this, Ning Xi instantly became wide awake. She quickly asked: "Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate? Gege, why didn't you choose a more tactful way?"
"It was inappropriate."
Ye Fan sighed. "But at that time, if I didn't do it, Aunt Shu would've insisted on promising Shen Li to me right there. What I did may have been improper, but it was the most direct and effective method."
Ning Xi was smart. She could infer a lot from Ye Fan's words and said softly, "Gege, are you feeling troubled now? I'm sorry. It's all my fault. If it weren't for me…"
"Silly girl, you better shut up right now!"
Ye Fan spoke threatening words in the calmest tone. "Otherwise, when I see you back in the imperial capital, I'll drag you into the room and spank your butt!"
"Screw you!"
Ning Xi pouted lightly, her eyes tinged with worry. "Gege, how are you going to handle this matter now?"
"Xiao Xi, it's already come to light. What else can I do?"
Ye Fan shook his head with a smile, suddenly remembering what Shen Li had said during the day. "Oh right, Shen Li said she's going to study at Qing University. If nothing unexpected happens, you'll probably meet her when school starts."
"Shen Li is going to study at Qing University?"
Ning Xi was a little surprised, but after the surprise, she giggled. "That's actually a good thing."
The girl's train of thought left Ye Fan baffled. He asked in surprise: "How is that a good thing?"
From his interaction with Shen Li today, he realized that her personality hadn't changed much over the years. If she met Ning Xi, it would definitely lead to some rivalry, open or hidden.
His girl was so pure. How could she be a match for Shen Li, that little snot-nosed girl? She would definitely suffer losses.
Ning Xi's soft laughter rang out. "I'll get to meet Gege's childhood sweetheart. Maybe I'll learn a lot about your childhood."
"Wouldn't it be more direct to ask me about those things?"
"It's different."
Ye Fan didn't really understand, but he didn't dwell on it too much either.
The call lasted until late at night. Only when the girl's soft breathing came from the other end did Ye Fan reluctantly hang up the phone. Looking at the clear sky and scattered stars, he felt utterly at peace.
The next day.
Around six in the morning, on the rooftop, Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes and noticed the blanket over him. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The morning air was heavy with moisture, and the sky looked misty.
Ye Fan made breakfast, left a note, and was about to go out for a jog when, just as he opened the door, he ran into Shen Li. He immediately froze in place.
Did it have to be this coincidental?
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