Chapter 447 I want to kiss you, can I?
During dinner, Ning Xiangtian did not appear.
Looking at the seat her father usually sat in, a faint trace of unhappiness showed in Ning Xi's eyes. She had no appetite at all. Under the table, she gently kicked Ye Fan and whispered, "Brother, I want to go talk to Dad. You and Mom can eat first."
After speaking, without waiting for Ye Fan's reply, she stood up and walked outside.
Ye Fan instinctively put down his utensils, but before he could get up, Lan Xi's voice stopped him.
"Xiao Fan, let Xiao Xi handle this herself. In matters like this, she's more effective than you. Your uncle really dotes on this girl. Don't worry."
Hearing that, Ye Fan nodded silently, showing an apologetic expression. "Sister Lan, I'm really sorry."
"What are you apologizing for?"
Lan Xi gently shook her head, fully understanding Ye Fan. Smiling, she comforted him: "Young people in a relationship holding hands, occasionally kissing—these are normal things. I understand. But for now, you and Xiao Xi can only do these things. Anything further isn't allowed yet."
"Your uncle's concerns aren't unreasonable. Even though Xiao Xi is legally an adult, she's too innocent. Crossing that line too early isn't good for her. Loving someone is something that lasts a long time. Don't you agree?"
"Mm!"
Ye Fan looked serious. He fully understood the underlying meaning in Lan Xi's words.
"Come on, let's eat…"
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Ning Xiangtian held a cup of coffee. His eyes appeared hollow, his thoughts drifting somewhere unknown.
Suddenly, a delicate jade-like hand carefully poked his back. The next second, Ning Xi tilted her delicate head and appeared playfully by her father's side, intimately hugging his arm and softly asking, "Daddy, why aren't you eating? Are you still mad at your daughter?"
Looking at the sweet and lovely girl before him, Ning Xiangtian's thoughts gradually returned, and a doting look rose from the depths of his eyes. "Why are you here, girl?"
"Because I'm worried about you, Daddy."
Ning Xi guiltily stuck out her fragrant little tongue and looked down shyly. "Don't be mad anymore, okay? Xiao Xi knows she was wrong!"
"Sigh…"
Ning Xiangtian sighed, put down the coffee in his hand, and pulled his daughter to sit on the bed. "Xiao Xi, Daddy isn't against you being with Ye Fan. I just hope you consider my feelings too."
"After all, you've just started dating not long ago. Things like intimacy… I still can't accept it all at once. You have to give Daddy time to gradually accept it."
These heartfelt words revealed the complexity of Ning Xiangtian's emotions. He rarely showed such a worried and conflicted expression.
His little cotton-padded jacket has someone she likes…
That's a common problem for all fathers in the world!
Ning Xi's soft hair draped over her shoulders. The little braid Ye Fan made for her that morning was already half undone, making her fair little face look even softer. She held her father's left hand in both of hers, her jade-like fingers gently tracing the palm.
"Daddy, I'm really sorry about today. I… lied."
Seeing his daughter so full of self-blame, Ning Xiangtian's heart ached. He comforted her, "Defending someone you love—there's nothing wrong with that. Daddy was just being overly sensitive."
"You're not mad anymore?"
Ning Xi wrapped her arms around her father's neck and sweetly acted spoiled. "Daddy is the best, and he's not allowed to be mad at Xiao Xi!"
Ning Xiangtian showed helplessness. He had no resistance to his daughter's affection. Taking her hand away, he lightly tapped her forehead, pretending to be annoyed. "You're already a big girl, still acting like a kid?"
"I don't care."
Ning Xi snorted softly and smiled playfully. "Even if I get married in the future, I'll always be Daddy's daughter! No one can stop me from being spoiled by Daddy!"
"Silly girl."
Ning Xiangtian shook his head with a laugh and gently pinched her soft, pretty cheeks. Doting, he said, "That Ye Fan boy is very good, but marrying my daughter won't be that easy."
"Ah?"
Ning Xi blinked rapidly, her delicate face turning visibly red. "Daddy, you're not going to make things hard for him, are you?"
A sharp glint flashed in Ning Xiangtian's eyes, and he said vaguely, "Who knows what will happen in the future?"
Ning Xi bit her lip, wanting to say something, but afraid it would upset her father. In the end, she kept silent.
The atmosphere turned quiet.
The father and daughter looked at each other. Neither of them spoke first.
In the end, Ning Xiangtian gave in. Facing his daughter's gentle gaze, he couldn't hold firm. He explained helplessly, "Alright, stop overthinking. What father wouldn't test his future son-in-law just a little?"
"Don't tell me I don't even have that right?"
"…No, you do."
Hearing the word "son-in-law," Ning Xi's heart was both sweet and shy. A solemn image popped into her mind, and dimples quietly appeared at the corners of her lips.
After 9 p.m.
Ye Fan stretched lazily in front of his computer desk, closed his book, stood up and laid down on the bed. Picking up his phone, he opened WeChat, preparing to wish Ning Xi good night. Just as he finished typing, a knock sounded at the door.
"This hour…"
Ye Fan instantly guessed who it was. He quickly walked to the door, and when he saw the girl standing outside, a faint smile curved his lips. He said nothing, pulling her into the room.
He gently led Ning Xi to the bed, quietly admiring the beautiful girl in front of him. Under the warm light, the girl in a black dress perfectly embodied the phrase "naturally beautiful." Especially the straight jade legs under her skirt, and her slightly mischievous toes—every detail was full of allure.
A trace of heat flashed in Ye Fan's eyes, but as time passed, his gaze became clearer.
Love is not desire. That's very important!
Moreover, his girl was still young. Certain things were simply not on his mind for now.
As Ye Fan admired her, Ning Xi's eyes also focused on him. She noticed every change in his gaze. A blush appeared on both cheeks as her eyes curved into crescent moons. "Brother, am I really that pretty?"
"What do you think?"
Ye Fan stepped closer, placed both hands on Ning Xi's soft, slender waist, lowered his head slightly so their foreheads touched. The closeness let them feel each other's breath.
The atmosphere suddenly turned romantic.
"W-What are you doing?"
Ning Xi's face rapidly heated up.
A smile appeared in Ye Fan's eyes as he spoke softly, "Just a hug. And a reminder—look in the mirror more often. Know just how beautiful you are."
"Pfft—"
Honestly, what girl would hate being praised as beautiful by the one she loves?
Ning Xi was no exception. Her heart felt like it was full of honey. Pouting slightly, she complained, "Always saying nice things. You really got me in trouble today. From now on, you have to be more careful at home."
Her jade-like finger pressed gently on Ye Fan's thin lips as she softly warned, "Without my permission, you're not allowed to kiss me."
"Xiao Xi."
"Hmm?~"
"I want to kiss you. Can I?"