Chapter 233: Famous grass has flowers?
At 8:53 in the morning.
Ye Fan appeared at the gate of the Ning family villa and pressed the doorbell.
In less than a minute, Ning Xi ran out of the house, the sound of her pink slippers colliding with the marble floor in the courtyard producing a crisp, clear sound.
A white T-shirt, white shorts; a simple outfit, yet it exuded an astonishing beauty.
Especially those slender jade-like legs, as delicate as scallions—simply a perfect work of art.
Soul-stirring!
Ning Xi opened the door and waved her small hand. "Good morning."
"Good morning."
Ye Fan looked at the charming girl before him and spoke with a serious tone, "Xiao Xi, this kind of outfit does look very nice, but you shouldn't wear it outside. It's not very safe out there. You have to wrap yourself up tightly to stay safe, understand?"
"Huh?"
Ning Xi was completely confused, her small face filled with doubt.
She lowered her head to look at her outfit, feeling even more puzzled.
It was obviously a very normal set of clothes!
Ye Fan was 23 centimeters taller than Ning Xi. With her lowering her head, she reached just about his chest, creating a stark contrast in height that was undeniably adorable.
He raised his hand to tidy up Ning Xi's messy hair and skillfully tied it into a low ponytail.
Instantly, the girl's beauty ascended to an even higher level.
If Ye Fan had to use two words to describe Ning Xi at this moment, without a doubt, they would be—pure and clean!
A white outfit, fair skin, and those clear, transparent eyes, like a snow lotus—clean, with a touch of sacredness.
"Are your parents home?"
"...Yes, they're home."
Ning Xi had already gotten used to such intimate gestures, but when Ye Fan's hand brushed against the skin of her neck, her cheeks still flushed slightly, and her heart raced in disorder.
"Last night, before going to bed, I organized some writing techniques. Today, I'll explain them to you. Hopefully, they'll improve your writing skills."
"Okay."
Ning Xi beamed brightly. She had only taken two steps before stopping again, her eyes shifting.
"Wait a minute, didn't you say you'd come at 8:30 yesterday? It's almost 9 now. You're late!"
"I ran into some unexpected trouble, so I was delayed for a bit."
Ye Fan did not tell Ning Xi what had happened just now. To him, what happened in the morning was just a minor incident—not worth making a fuss over.
Besides, he didn't want Ning Xi to know.
After all, fighting wasn't a good thing.
Hearing this, Ning Xi grew even more curious, her bright eyes flashing. "What unexpected trouble? Tell me!"
Her curious nature was on full display.
Ye Fan cleared his throat and took the initiative to hold the girl's soft hand, leading her into the house.
"It wasn't anything important. Today's tutoring session is very intense, so we have to make the most of our time."
"Tch—"
Ning Xi snorted and muttered under her breath, "Did some young lady stop you at the door?"
"..."
"Did she?"
"No."
Ye Fan tapped the girl's forehead and said sternly, "What's going on in that little head of yours all day? There aren't that many young ladies. Besides, I'm already taken."
"Taken?"
Ning Xi froze for a second, then immediately understood the meaning behind those words. Her face turned red, and she shut her mouth, letting Ye Fan lead her into the house.
Before reaching the living room, Ning Xi quickly withdrew her hand. Since her father was handling work matters in the living room, she didn't dare to let him see her holding hands with Ye Fan. Otherwise, it would be even more terrifying than a volcanic eruption.
"Good morning, Uncle."
Upon entering the living room, Ye Fan walked up to the sofa, greeted Ning Xi's father, Ning Xiangtian, and looked at his face.
He was curious to see whether Ning Xiangtian's attitude toward him had changed after their drinking session last time.
After all, they had sworn brotherhood.
All the "Big Brother" and "Elder Brother" titles had already been exchanged.
Surely, he wouldn't turn his back on him now?
"Ahem!"
When Ning Xiangtian saw Ye Fan, a hint of awkwardness visibly flashed across his face.
Although he covered it up well, Ye Fan still caught it, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"You're here?"
"Yeah, Xiao Xi's only remaining weak point is her essay writing, so I want to take this time before the college entrance exam to give her intensive tutoring on writing techniques."
Ye Fan explained.
Ning Xiangtian nodded slightly and pointed to the tablet in his hand. "Then go to the study for tutoring. I have a lot of work to do, so I won't be able to entertain you."
Ye Fan's eyes narrowed slightly as his thoughts spun rapidly. He probed, "No need to entertain me. I'm not an outsider, after all."
"..."
Ning Xiangtian's face turned visibly strange, carrying a trace of displeasure.
However, when he recalled the scene of drinking with Ye Fan that day, his irritation disappeared instantly.
Seeing Ning Xiangtian remain silent, a trace of amusement flickered in Ye Fan's eyes. He turned to Ning Xi, whose face was full of astonishment, and said, "Let's go to the study."
"...Oh, okay."
After the two left, Ning Xiangtian put down his tablet, his face filled with regret.
Drinking causes trouble—this saying is definitely true!
No matter what, he never expected that, in his drunken state, he had actually sworn brotherhood with Ye Fan.
And from Ye Fan's behavior just now, it was clear that this kid still remembered everything that had happened that night.
Absolutely embarrassing!!!
Inside the study.
Ye Fan and Ning Xi sat side by side at the desk, wisps of sandalwood incense curling up from a nearby incense burner, bringing a sense of clarity to the mind.
Ning Xi listened attentively to every word Ye Fan said, her pen constantly moving across the draft paper.
"Impact—remember, this is a very important factor!"
Ye Fan propped his right hand on his chin, staring at the girl's breathtaking profile. He spoke in a warm voice, "If you want to get a high score, or even a perfect score, the entry point of your essay must be striking enough. Then comes writing proficiency, and finally, the overall content and quality of the piece."
Ning Xi nodded slightly and stopped writing. When she turned her head, she suddenly met Ye Fan's deep, affectionate gaze, full of warmth and indulgence.
"You, you… why are you looking at me like that?"
"Because it makes me happy."
His tone was light, yet it carried a playful undertone.
Ning Xi glared at Ye Fan and huffed, "You're always so glib. Back when you were studying in Linhai, were you always flirting with girls?"
"No."
Ye Fan chuckled, but his smile carried a deeper meaning. He leaned closer to Ning Xi's ear, their heads nearly touching.
Feeling the warm breath at her ear, Ning Xi instinctively tried to dodge. Unfortunately, she was a step too slow.
Ye Fan had already anticipated that she would try to avoid him, so he had placed his hand on her left shoulder in advance.
The faint fragrance of the girl filled his senses, and a touch of reminiscence flickered in his eyes.
"Xiao Xi, in my past life, I liked you. But for some reason, we never ended up together. So in this life, I came looking for you first. If I flirt, it's only with you."
The masculine presence overwhelmed her senses, making Ning Xi's mind go blank, leaving only her heart pounding uncontrollably.
"You, you… let go of me! We're supposed to be studying!"