Chapter 449: No Intimate Contact Between Men and Women
"Hmm?"
A look of slight confusion rose on Ye Fan's face.
What does this mean?
"Uncle, yesterday I…"
"My memory isn't that great."
Ning Xiangtian glanced at Ye Fan, his attention falling on the plate in front of him, and began eating on his own.
Ye Fan's eyes lit up slightly. His future father-in-law had already made his stance this clear—if he still didn't get it, he might as well go smash his head into a block of tofu. He cast a grateful glance toward Lan Xi, who was chuckling on the side.
Ning Xi couldn't possibly have that much sway—Lan Xi must've said a lot of good things for him.
In fact, that was exactly the case.
Last night, Lan Xi had whispered a great deal into Ning Xiangtian's ears, even resorting to her soft, pleading tone, which barely managed to quell the fire in his heart.
Lan Xi enthusiastically called out, "Xiao Fan, come sit down and eat. Aren't you and Xiao Xi going to record a show today?"
"Yes."
Ye Fan sat opposite them, taking the clean utensils Lan Xi handed over. "The show 'Brain Power Ladder' will be recorded over three days. We'll be filming today and tomorrow."
"Will Xiao Xi be showing her face?"
Ning Xiangtian suddenly spoke while eating. He didn't particularly like the idea of recording shows.
His daughter had grown up under his protection. Although their relationship had been exposed during the last ranking match, there were no media or reporters back then—only a few Go players were present, so even if the news spread, it would be at a slow pace.
But filming a show was different. With his daughter's looks and aura alone, she would undoubtedly draw massive public attention. At that time, scouts and media reporters would do everything they could to dig up Ning Xi's personal information.
That would definitely cause a lot of trouble for Ning Xi, who preferred peace and quiet.
"No."
Ye Fan immediately replied, "Throughout the entire filming, Xiao Xi will wear a mask. Uncle, don't worry. I've already discussed it with the production team."
"Mm."
Ning Xiangtian gave a neutral hum in response, and his gaze suddenly drifted toward the entrance of the dining room.
Noticing his future father-in-law's glance, Ye Fan turned to look.
Ning Xi stood at the dining room door, rubbing her sleepy eyes. Her casual actions somehow appeared especially soft and serene on her, bringing an unexplainable sense of peace and joy.
"Good morning."
While greeting them, the girl sat down at Ye Fan's right, picked up a slice of bread, and began nibbling on it.
"Drink some milk."
Ye Fan pushed the milk in front of Ning Xi and said softly, "Your eyes have bloodshot veins. Did you stay up late again last night?"
Ning Xi's dainty face froze while nibbling her bread, her guilty head drooping. "Is it that obvious? I only stayed up… a little bit."
"Staying up late is bad…"
"Got it, got it. I'll be more careful from now on."
Ning Xi took a small sip of the milk and playfully blinked her starry eyes. Her gentle look was enough to melt anything.
Ye Fan stayed silent, his expression flashing with helplessness.
With this little one, he truly had no countermeasures—he could only spoil her.
This heartwarming scene brought a full-on auntie-smile to Lan Xi's face. Even the usually expressionless Ning Xiangtian couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.
From his daughter's behavior and tone, as a father, he could see many things.
The affection in his daughter's eyes couldn't be hidden. For some reason, seeing the genuine smile on her face brought him a strange sense of joy. That thought startled even himself.
—
After breakfast.
In the girl's room.
In front of the vanity mirror, Ning Xi sat on a stool, her slender legs crossing under her turquoise dress. Her cartoon bunny slippers were neatly placed to the side, and her delicate feet in silk socks rested on the carpet.
She grinned as she looked into the mirror at Ye Fan. "Gege, I want the same braids today."
Ye Fan smiled dotingly, gently running his big hand through her dark hair. "How about I give Xiao Xi a different braid today?"
"Okay."
The soft, sweet smile on the girl's face made Ye Fan feel like he had stumbled into a warm fireplace in winter. That fluttering in his heart surged up uncontrollably, and his hands gently danced through her smooth hair.
About ten minutes passed.
At the end of Ning Xi's delicate back, more than ten semi-circular curls stood out, highlighting her pure, beautiful temperament. A few strands gently fell beside her exquisite ears and shoulders, while the other side was braided using strands as thick as Ye Fan's pinky.
Wearing a turquoise dress, the gentle swell of her chest formed a graceful silhouette. Her curvy body seemed enchanted—one glance could take one's breath away. Her elegant softness surpassed even heavenly fairies.
"So pretty."
Ye Fan's gaze held three parts sincerity and seven parts affection as he sincerely praised her.
Ning Xi's lips curved up, and her mischievous eyes blinked. "Gege is also pretty."
Ye Fan: "…"
He was a grown man—what did he have to do with being pretty? No, not even half a cent's worth!
"Ahem—"
"Xiao Xi, when praising a guy, you should say handsome, not pretty, okay?"
"Nope."
Ning Xi turned around and hugged Ye Fan's right hand in front of her, chirping, "I'll call you pretty."
As she spoke, a sly glint flashed through her eyes.
Ye Fan instantly caught the hidden mischief in her gaze. Out of habit, he wanted to ruffle her hair, but his hand froze just before touching her neatly done hair.
Looking at the freshly arranged tresses, he suddenly couldn't bear to touch them.
At this moment, the incredible sensation coming from his right hand was constantly stimulating his nerves.
"Xiao… Xiao Xi, I didn't mean to take advantage of you. I was passive."
Faced with Ye Fan's sudden strange words, Ning Xi tilted her head in confusion. "Gege, what are you talk—"
Halfway through her sentence, she felt a faint touch on her chest.
In an instant, the girl's fair cheeks turned crimson like clouds ablaze. With the shyness of a maiden and the vitality of youth, she fully bloomed in front of Ye Fan, making his Adam's apple bob involuntarily.
Her furious, embarrassed gaze gradually turned cold. Her delicate nose wrinkled, and she threatened fiercely, "Just now… what did you do?"
"Reminded you."
Ye Fan turned his head aside, feigning innocence with spread hands. "Men and women shouldn't have close physical contact. You seemed unaware of that, so I reminded you. Was I wrong?"
"Of course, you were wrong!"
"How so?"
"I… you…"
Ning Xi pointed at her chest, full of complaints but unable to utter a complete sentence.
Aaaaah!
So angry!!!
Ye Fan squinted, suppressing his laughter, and puffed out his chest. "Don't be mad. If it's that bad, I'll let you touch me back. And I really didn't do it on purpose just now."
"Get out!"
Ning Xi covered her face with her palm, the heat from it making her heart even more flustered.
Ye Fan sighed in mock disappointment. "If I'd known you'd react like this, I wouldn't have reminded you. I offered my heart to the bright moon, only for the moonlight to shine into the ditch."
"You still shouldn't have…"
Ning Xi's eyes shimmered with layers of ripples. She guarded her chest and weakly said, "Clearly we haven't reached that stage yet… You can't do this!"
"Xiao Xi."
"What?"
"Think carefully—wasn't it you who took my hand first just now?"
Ning Xi was speechless.
It was indeed as Ye Fan said. She had initiated it. But that wasn't her intention… How did things end up like this?
It's all his fault! That bad guy!